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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
11
In Cold Spring Texas a barn owned by Joe Winfrey was found burning. Frank Winfrey and Henry Currey ran inside and were shot dead by an unidentified shooter. Bloodhounds searched for the killers as authorities investigate the blaze.
A witty critique on judging character by appearance and a remark that cheap jewelry looks especially tacky. It notes many cheap things exist but calls out inexpensive jewelry as particularly shoddy. The piece also jokes that prohibition will bar a genius from proving he stays drunk.
A promotional piece urging youth to save toward a first thousand through thrift stamps. It promotes Thrift Stamps at a quarter each, convertible to War Savings Stamps, backed by a 4 percent quarterly compounded government guarantee, and ends with a sales pitch.
The Forty Fifth Annual Texas Sunday School Association convention will be held in Galveston June 22 to 24 with large expected attendance. The First Presbyterian Church will serve as headquarters for a 1200 seat auditorium and nearby committee rooms. Excursion rates of one and one third the round trip fare go on sale June 20 for ten days, as W. N. Wiggins promotes the event.
A Tennessee man collapsed and died while washing dishes for his wife. Officials say the death appears sudden and related to a medical event, offering a grim caution to married couples about domestic routines.
A terse claim notes that harmony follows if a husband agrees with his wife on every point, suggesting constant agreement ends disputes and reduces arguing. The statement reads as a blunt personal opinion rather than a broader behavioral guide.
A one year subscription offered at 1.75 dollars combines Clifton records with Dallas News for a bundled reading option. Readers receive daily or weekly editions and access to local and regional coverage. The offer emphasizes convenience and value for current subscribers.
Mexia Texas June 3 The 12 year old daughter of Mrs S J Costello died this morning from burns sustained when she started a fire with gasoline thinking it was oil Her mother was also seriously burned at the same time.
A cautious encounter unfolds as a suspicious man takes a business card and runs a finger over the surface to test if the ink is dry, showing wary behavior in a brief street interaction.
A playful line notes that without itching one cannot fully appreciate the pleasure of scratching, inviting a lighthearted view of simple bodily sensations.
A saying contrasts outlooks, noting the best years for an Optimist lie ahead while a Pessimist’s best years are behind him. It frames optimism as forward looking and pessimism as retrospective.
This column warns that kidney disease can cause widespread symptoms from backache to rheumatism and urges readers to consider Anuric Tablets by Dr Pierce of Buffalo as a harmless remedy that dissolves uric acid in the system.
The Texas Attorney General's Department states that a married woman may execute bonds and hold the office of notary public. It also says the Commissioners' Court may invest school fund land sale proceeds in road bonds. A closing quip notes dismissing bragging about tomorrow by asking what was done yesterday.
The remark notes that some girls wear shoes and waistlines low, prompting scrutiny of clothing trends and social norms. Observers weigh expression versus modesty as students and parents discuss the influence of fashion on behavior.
Rev. P. E. Riley, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Belton, Texas, was offered the presidency of Meridian College in Meridian. Directors urged his acceptance, but after weeks of consideration he chose to stay active in his ministerial work and remain Belton church pastor. A closing remark notes a line about breach of promise.
A man seeks attention by wearing a silk hat aboard a street car, turning heads and causing curiosity among fellow passengers as he parades the formal headwear through the car. The playful scene highlights social norms and humorous street culture.
A remark highlights how poverty drives frugality, with soap use becoming the primary area of cutbacks. The speaker notes that minimal spending pressures households to prioritize essentials, affecting daily hygiene practices.
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