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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1919

Page

12

Clifton Record Public Notice Entry at Clifton Post Office

Public notice entry lists The Clifton Record as second class mail matter at Clifton Texas postal facility.

Clifton Texas

Building expansion planned as workers advance project

Much building in this section is contemplated as soon as car om and other workmen can let the good work go on. Nesittad would soon be twice its present size if sufficient.

Carom Nesittad

Clifton Plans Homecoming Entertainment for Soldier Boys

It is believed a traditional old-time homecoming program will be staged for soldiers at Clifton, featuring community volunteers and local performances to lift spirits and honor service members.

Soldier Boys Clifton

Galli Curci Seeks Divorce Amid Annulment Fight

The great singer Galli Curci seeks a divorce as her husband contests the bans annulment. He denounces her appearance as horrifying to motorists and accuses her of gay dalliances with other men, yet claims willingness to forgive. Her earnings are reported as seven thousand.

Galli Curci Galli Hubby

Farmers Beat Back Weather and Save Grain

Farmers in the area rushed to cut and store grain in shacks as they faced discouraging conditions. If the weather holds, threshers will resume work and begin the harvest hum.

Local soldiers return home from France in week

About twenty five young men have come back to the vicinity this week from France. The Record has not yet learned all the names due to staggered arrivals and night trains making it tough to identify everyone.

France

City folk and farm homes share plumbing comforts

Farmers once believed urban residents could afford home plumbing and conveniences. If city households had the same fixtures as many farm homes in this area, they would likely feel pride and gratitude.

Southern farmer’s remark on suitors and husbands

A Southern farmer once told his daughter that any fellow with two legs and a mustache could be a beau but it took a man to make a husband. An equally shrewd closer praises a worth while scheme, per an exchange.

Recital by Mrs Fain and Miss Mixon at High School

Mrs Fain and Miss Mixon present their pupils in expression and music at the High School Auditorium Friday evening May 27 at 8 30 under the Parent Teacher Association. Proceeds fund magazines of current literature and music for the high school library. Admission 10 and 20 cents.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Service Schedule Shuffle

Immanuel Lutheran Church posts no services in Clifton for Y P 8. Evening gathering at 8 30 p m. A service is planned at Garnereville at 10 20 a m Sunday June 22 with additional details unclear.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Clifton Garnereville

Hobby Issues Call for Special Session

Austin Texas June 13 Governor Hobby has issued a proclamation convening the Thirty-Sixth Legislature in second called session at 10 a m Monday June 23 The only subject tendered is state government and public service appropriations for the two fiscal years beginning Sept 1 1919 and ending Aug 31 1921 The proclamation reserves power to submit additional subjects and mentions plans such as board of control law amendments state depository law reenactment of a vetoed bill livestock commissioner prospecting in hard metals Goodnight ranch purchase as a breeding experiment with buffalo cattle The governor has not yet decided on submitting taxation and the tax commissioner seeks expansion of the intangible assets tax to include producers oil refineries pipelines and other utilities

Austin Texas Hobby Board of Control Goodnight Ranch

Preaching at Baptist Church by Dr. Musgrove

Dr J A Musgrove of Ohio will preach at 11:00 a m and 8 45 p m Sunday at the Baptist Church. He is an experienced speaker and expected to deliver a strong message. Other church services will be held as usual.

The Baptist Church J. A. Musgrove Ohio

Card of Thanks for A Saxlund Help From Friends Neighbors

The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who helped during our father A Saxlund’s illness and after his death. Mr. and Mrs. A C Strommen and others offered assistance.

A. Saxlund A. C. Strommen

Week's Program at the Queen Theatre

The Queen Theatre offers a busy week with Bob's Burglar starring Marguerite Clark, The Terror of the Range, The Chasm of Fear, and Ford Educational weekly. Norma Talmadge in By Right of Purchase and Poppy in eight parts headline successive days, plus Doug Fairbanks in Wild and Wooly.

Ford Educational Weekly Norma Talmadge Poppy Ben Teal John P. Ritter Cynthia Stockley Doug Fairbanks

Zschech Dies in Vernon After Brief Illness

J. E. Zschech, long-time Clifton market man, died at his daughter’s Vernon home after a brief illness. He moved to Vernon five years ago following his wife and son’s deaths. Funeral services were held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clifton and he was buried in Clifton cemetery.

J. E. Zschech Vernon Clifton Zschech Immanuel Lutheran Church W. H. Bowie

Funeral services delayed by train connections in Fort Worth

Due to trains failing to connect in Fort Worth the body did not reach Clifton last night as expected and funeral services will be held at 9 o clock this evening.

Fort Worth Clifton Nvon

For Rent: J. M. Brooks Post Office Building Corner

Compact advertisement stating a corner post office building is for rent. Describes a 20 by 60 foot business space and directs interested parties to contact J. K. Prelit for details.

J. M. Brooks J. K. Prelit

President to tour U S in support of League

President Wilson plans a nationwide swing to rally support for the League of Nations after returning from Paris. Secretary Tumulty outlined the tentative itinerary with many cities inviting engagements around July 4, notably St. Louis. White House expects a late June Washington start after Belgium visit, with opposition planning counter speeches by Borah and Johnson.

Washington Wilson League of Nations Tumulty White House St. Louis Paris Belgium Walsh Montana Robinson Arkansas United States Senate Borah and Johnson

Wool Clip Sells at Gainesville for 50 Cents a Pound

Gainesville Texas June 16 Cooke County Wool Growers Association sold its 1919 wool clip at 50 cents a pound a record price. A local produce company purchased the entire 12 000 pounds.

Gainesville Texas Cooke County Wool Growers’ Asociation Today

Captured German Guns to Be Apportioned to States

Washington notes the Wadsworth bill plans to donate captured German field pieces to states by apportionment, then distribute to cities via governors. About 4,000 cannons total. Texas would receive units shipped to Fort Sam Houston, with towns paying freight.

Washington House Military Affairs Committee Texas Fort Sam Houston

Walter Golden and Daughter Visit Temple Yesterday

Walter Golden and his young daughter were seen visiting Temple yesterday, drawing attention from locals and prompting small crowd reactions as they toured the historic site. The duo’s appearance sparked brief chatter among residents.

Quality Suits Priced Right Sparks Youthful Fashion Push

A youthful appeal drives a sales push for affordable men’s suits. Shoppers are urged to visit and see models that promise style at a fair price, with emphasis on updated fits and modern cuts.

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