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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
10
Washington June 5 A bill to extend existing pension benefits to Confederate veterans or their widows was introduced by Representative Upshaw Dem of Georgia who says leading Republican members of both houses support it. The preamble notes these veterans loyalty to the Union and contributions in two wars.
Senators and temperance workers at the Anti-Saloon League convention in Washington heard Senator Sheppard of Texas insist that laws now forming will ban any beverage with even a trace of alcohol. Ben H. Spence urged a worldwide prohibition campaign as victories at home are defended amid forecasts of future battles for a saloonless world. Spence called for humility among temperance advocates as the movement faces a reaction, while Sheppard proclaimed his Canadian roots and independence from President Wilson.
A regular morning bowel movement is described as essential for daily comfort and performance. The text promotes Herbine as a remedy for bowel irregularities and states it is sold by all druggists.
A reader warns against calling a burlesque performer with large hips and red tights an actress. The note emphasizes using accurate job terms and avoiding mislabeling entertainment professionals.
The Tanlac story boasts unprecedented global sales rising to twelve million bottles by January and over a million in the first ten weeks of this year. Drug firms report car and train loads moving Tanlac to markets from the Pacific Coast to Canada and the Midwest.
Washington June 4. Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska introduced a resolution in the Senate to have the Foreign Relations Committee investigate statements that copies of the peace treaty are in possession of certain interests in New York and how the copies were obtained.
Advertisement notes children afflicted by worms become pale and weak and at risk of fatal diseases. White's Cream Vermifuge is claimed to expel worms promptly and restore health, with distribution through all druggists.
A man attends the funeral of a sour retiree who has just died and left him a generous inheritance of fifty thousand dollars. The scene mixes irony with unexpected wealth, highlighting the strange dynamics at a wake.
A quoted sentiment notes no objection to a woman kissing a dog but correctly argues the dog gains sympathy. The remark centers on affection toward animals and the speaker's empathetic stance.
The stuffed near-man ape, traveled from Bordeaux with Professor R L Garner of the Smithsonian, arrived in Chicago and will be shown at the Smithsonian. Garner demonstrated its native jargon and monkey talk while recalling the voyage and teaching soldiers aboard.
Surgeons stress prompt first treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds. Borozone touted as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for use on man or beast. Buy now and be ready for emergencies. sold by all druggists.
A man finds satisfaction in calling another man a liar despite knowing it makes for weak argument. The line suggests verbal sparring as a personal vice rather than productive debate.
A wry observation notes that a woman's sharp vision spots her husband’s need for a shave, while she often overlooks her own heavy makeup or paint. The quip contrasts self-perception with attention to others' grooming.
A humorous reflection on growing up and marriage where a son leaves home late, returns, and finds new duties. The line contrasts a boy’s excuses to a husband’s responsibilities as life changes.
A southern minister urged forgetting blunders losses and injuries noting life is short for malice. He warned against brooding over money hate and sorrow, urged humility after success, and urged seeking a pearl of virtue while trusting God to cleanse sins.
A loafer with a greasy derby and a mirror on his pants seat mocks a thrifty hustler for being a tightwad and a grouch in a sharp social jab.
A reflection on marriage dynamics notes that flattery yields more harmony than coercion, explaining that a husband who uses praise effectively can influence his spouse more than any harsh method. The remark implies social norms about communication and gender relations.
Versailles June 6. Because the servants at the Des Reservoirs hotel where the German peace delegation is quartered have refused tips from the delegation, the hotel management says it must raise prices ten percent to boost workers’ wages.
A columnist argues removing the phrase "He Sex" from a girl's chatter would strip away meaningless chatter, leaving little substance behind. The remark reflects gendered language analysis and social commentary on speech.
A brief quip notes that a man frets about a boil with the same concern a princess would show toward a facial blemish. The line humorously compares ordinary fears to royal anxieties.
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