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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1926
Page
3
A Department of Agriculture survey shows one in six farmers own a radio set at an average cost of $175 enabling listening to distant stations. The trend is even stronger in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Grain and livestock scalpers oppose growth, arguing radios let farmers hear real prices from colleges and federal authorities as early as dealers.
Six large Poland China pigs offered for sale at 7.50 dollars each. Pigs subject to registration. Contact E. H. Farrell in Meridian Texas for purchase within the next few days.
Seventy five thousand cherry trees imported from France are being planted across Northeastern Kansas as part of an agricultural diversification effort. The project involves regional farmers and local cooperatives aiming to boost orchard diversity and fruit production in 1920s era horticultural expansion.
An ad warns that children with intestinal worms appear cross and unhealthy with pale skin and dark rings under the eyes. It promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a safe, effective cure, claiming positive destruction of worms and harmlessness to the child, priced 35 cents and sold by Price & Stuart.
The community reports family movements and travels. Hardie Colwell died in Waco last Saturday. W A Bellamy moved into Mrs McKinney s house. R D Tharp spent days in Dallas with her son Maurice. Lena Mae Sydow from Waco visited her parents Jules and Mrs Sydow last week. Sue Pardue left for Canyon to attend school. Jimmie Bellamy attends Brownwood school. Carl McClendon Eva Davis Florine Hollingsworth Havelle Jordan attend Meridian summer school. Marrs and Robert Epps visited D C Epps last week. Grandfather Mitchell and Mrs Charlie Jones returned from Alabama with good times.
Sunday School begins at 9 30 with services at 10 30 conducted by Rev G Biar of Waco There is no evening service Rev E Zabel of Hamilton will preach on July 11 Rev A Bartling also listed as speaker
A committee offers a $25 reward for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for breaking into Live Oak Hall east of Clifton.
Practical auto maintenance advice covers greasing bearings until extrusion proves proper seal, brake adjustment every 1000 miles, and risks from poorly adjusted brakes causing noise. Pedestrian safety and jaywalking cited as major crash factors. warns of sparks and engine wear from old plugs. Warm up engine before major repairs and proper crank handling to avoid injuries.
An editorial urges passing laws to require weekly kindness education toward animals in public schools. It notes poor observance of such rules and that higher institutions rarely address the topic while cruelty in sports and hazing persists. It calls for precept and example to abolish war.
A historic peony at Edwardsville Illinois has bloomed after 136 years, marking a remarkable longevity in a local garden collection and drawing attention from residents and horticulture enthusiasts.
The State of Texas commands publication of a probate notice for the estate of J L Wood deceased. Dosia E Neill has filed in the Bosque County Court an application for probate of the last will and testament and for letters testamentary without bond. The hearing will be at the next term starting August 16, 1926 at the Meridian Court House. All interested may appear and contest. Writ return required. Clerk C M Gandy Bosque County Court. 15-3te
An Irish man sleeping in a church is told it closes. He discovers the building is a Presbyterian church and quizzes the sexton about saints painted on the walls. The sexton confirms the saints including Luke Mark and Thomas, prompting the Irishman to wonder when they all joined Presbyterianism.
A reader urges charitable view of home newspapers, noting errors arise from human minds and hands. The piece recalls misprints and misaddresses in print and asks the public to overlook small faults while supporting accurate journalism.
Gold, yellow, American and Bur bank plums offered for sale by W M Joiner. Located on Duffan road, 2 miles north of Hico. Sale date unspecified.
Austin June 17. S M N Marrs superintendent of public instruction said he cannot see how a $14 or $15 scholastic apportionment can be achieved next year. He noted a large carryover from 1924-25 and a previous $14 apportionment for 1925-26, adding that a $12 apportionment may be all that can be managed without new carryover, with Governor’s help uncertain. There are 1,340,000 scholastics and 35,000 teachers in Texas.
Thirty two cattle brands famous in early Texas days are being cut into the stone of University of Texas Garrison Hall. The project preserves names tied to cattle culture and state history for display inside the campus building.
An advertisement touts a tonic named Si as a purifying remedy that cleanses the liver and bowels, relieves tiredness and low spirits, and provides a feeling of exhilaration and strength. It claims to drive out waste and sharpen the eyes, priced at 60 cents and sold locally.
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