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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
6
Due to a hickory shortage golfers in Britain may switch to tam pinis, a Malay States tree. The supply is nearly unlimited and if proven satisfactory tam pinis clubs could entirely supplant hickory clubs in the British Isles.
A 1920s Texas farming note emphasizes cotton pricing after years of loan marketing. It warns that a crop failure would ruin both profits from high demand and the chance to balance past price and yield losses. Boll weevils threaten big yields, urging farmers to adopt simple, economical control methods and prepare for favorable export demand. Local ad mentions Kesside dandruff remedy and a police fingerprint idea from Minnesota.
Draughon's Practical Business College announces special summer term rates starting June 1 1921 to help youths qualify for high class positions. Gregg Shorthand and Draughon courses in Bookkeeping Banking, taught in Dallas. Apply now to receive rate sheet and get rail fare to Dallas paid.
The Record is authorized to make Democratic Party announcements for July 1922. Cash required with order. Do not request a time. Announcement details follow the party’s authorized management.
Camp Clifton notes list names of boys and leaders, with camp life anecdotes, contests, meals, and activities. It details roles for Fields Freeman, Ben Shirley, Dodd Triplet, Joe Gatewood, Joe Lockett, Earl Brewer, Roland Broils, and Philip Norton. It mentions a St Pauls Methodist pastor visit, prize ribbons, water carnival plans, and a London dog ambulance anecdote.
A four month Dallas resident, dubbed the “bobbed hair blond with a diamond appetite,” bites diamonds from men's shirt fronts and swallows them. She has swindled about ten thousand dollars in four months by two more victims. In the latest case John George of Mexia lost a four thousand dollar diamond stud when she feigned kindness during a drive and then caused the car to lurch. He pursued the thief to the city hall crowd and she vanished. Police say “Diamond Nell” is at work again. Also noted are legal and political notes: immigration quota protection for religious leaders and families remains, and the anti lynching bill is expected to stall in committee as unconstitutional.
A vintage advertisement claims 666 offers fast relief for colds constipation biliousness and headaches. The tone mirrors early 20th century patent medicine marketing with brief product pitch and usage note. The copy emphasizes quick action and a versatile tonic claim.
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