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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
4
The Clifton Record article by Robt L Baldridge presents a local update from the town paper. It delivers current events, community notes, and brief mentions of residents and activities shaping the local scene.
The notice states subscription payable in advance for Friday morning publication dated June 20 1919. No additional details about rates or terms are provided in the readable fragment.
Much building in this section is contemplated as soon as car penters and other workmen can be had. Let the good work go on. Clifton would soon be twice its present size if sufficient houses were obtainable.
It is believed an old-time homecoming entertainment is planned for Clifton for returning soldier boys. Dates and further details will be announced in the paper soon. The event is seen as a fitting tribute and a day of genuine amusement for the troops.
The article reports singer Galli Curci seeking a divorce while her husband fights annulment of the bans. It notes rumors of her alleged affairs and public feuds, claims she earns substantial sums per performance, and mentions a large well on her property.
Farmers nearby managed to cut and shock grain despite heavy rainfall. Threshers are expected to be active in the coming days if weather allows.
About twenty five young men have returned to the vicinity this week from France. The Record has not yet secured all the names and regrets the difficulty in learning every name due to varying return times and night trains.
Farmers once believed city residents could not afford griwbing fixtures and similar conveniences. If city folks possessed the amenities found in local farm homes, they would swell with pride and gratitude.
An old Southern farmer told his daughter that any two legged man with a mustache could be a beau but a husband requires a man. An observer adds that a peanut politician can crust and denounce, but a statesman drafts and implements a worthwhile scheme.
Mrs Fain and Miss Mixon will present their pupils in expression and music at the High School Auditorium Friday evening May 27 at 8 30 o clock. The recital is under the auspices of the Parent Teacher Association and admission is 10 and 20 cents.
Unclear notice states no services at Immanuel Lutheran Church Clifton Y P 8 at 5 30 p m Sunday June 22nd Services at Garnersville 10 30 a m Sunday June 22nd.
Governor Hobby issues proclamation for a second called session of the Thirty-Sixth Legislature at 10 a m on June 23. Subjects include state government appropriations for 1919–21, with possible add-ons like amendments to the board of control law and state depository law, and other proposed measures such as mining prospecting, bond rules for livestock merchants, and Goodnight ranch purchase as a breeding experiment. Taxation subject not yet decided, with consideration of expanding intangible assets tax to include multiple utilities and industries.
The Baptist Church announces two sermons Sunday at 11 90 a m and 8 45 p m by Dr J A Musgrove of Ohio a widely experienced and forceful speaker. Attend for the message and usual services follow.
We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who helped in the care of our dear father A Saxlund during his illness and after his death. Mr. and Mrs A O Strommen.
The Queen Theatre offers a weekly lineup with Bob's Burglar and The Terror of the Range episodes. Norma Talmadge stars in By Right of Purchase and Poppy, with Doug Fairbanks in Wild and Wooly. Includes matinees and selected Pate News comedy and Ford Educational features.
J E Zschech a Clifton merchant for about twenty five years died at his daughter's Vernon home after a brief illness Tuesday night He had left business after his wife and son died five years earlier and moved to Vernon Funeral services were held at Immanuel Lutheran church conducted in English by Rev W H Bowie with interment in Clifton cemetery
Due to trains failing to connect in Fort Worth the body did not reach Clifton by noon yesterday. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock this Friday instead of yesterday as previously planned.
Short note describes a nice business house at the J M Brooks post office building corner, measures about 2 by 00 feet, and directs inquiries to J K Profitt.
President Wilson plans a national swing to advocate the League of Nations after returning from Paris. Secretary Tumulty drafted the itinerary with many cities inviting July 4 appearances, notably St. Louis. White House has no fixed return date but expects travel to Washington soon after Belgium visit. Senators Borah and Johnson may respond with opposing speakers.
Gainesville Texas June 16 Cooke County Wool Growers Association today sold its 1919 wool clip for 50 cents a pound a record price here A local produce company bought the entire lot totaling 12 000 pounds
A cotton boat has arrived at a German port in the Gulf of Mexico era, marking the first such vessel to reach a German port since the outbreak of the war.
Washington reports the distribution of captured German cannons will follow the Wadsworth bill. About 4,000 pieces were captured, not enough for all towns, so an equitable apportionment is planned. Texas guns would go to Fort Sam Houston and receive shipments, with receiving cities paying freight.
Walter Golden and his young daughter were seen visiting Temple yesterday in a brief community note.
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