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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1926

Page

8

Week's Program at Queen Theatre

Weekly lineup at Queen Theatre features Douglas McLean in Thats My Baby a Fox News comedy on Thursday admission 10 and 30 cents. Friday and Saturday present The Storm Breaker with House Peters plus Going Good and a double Saturday show headlined by Richard Talmadge in The Blue Streak with two comedies All Out and Too Many Relations. Monday Tuesday Zane Grey Desert Gold Fox News and comedy admission 10 and 30 cents. Wednesday Thursday Hell's Four Hundred with Fox News and a Gold Diggers tale admission 10 and 25 cents. Coming soon Born to the West Miss Brewster's Millions Where Was 17 and Rustlin for Cupid.

Richard Talmadge Mexico Zane Grey Great West Fox News William Fox Margaret Livingston Harrison Ford Coming Seon Zane Grey Bebe Daniels Reginald Denny Peter B. Kyne Rustlin Cupid

Y Miller and Family Visit Relatives in Fort Worth

Y Miller and family visited relatives in Fort Worth on Wednesday.

Y. Miller Fort Worth

Peat Fire Burns 130 Years at Wistmans Wood Dartmoor

A peat fire at Wistmans Wood on Dartmoor, England, has burned continuously for 130 years, highlighting historical fuel fires and enduring underground combustion in the moorland landscape. The ongoing blaze raises questions about environmental impact and local conservation efforts.

Wistmans Wood Dartmoor England

Scandinavian Lutheran Church Weekend Services and Meetings

The Scandinavian Lutheran Church lists English morning services at 10 30 conducted by Rev P B Hoff from Los Angeles Cal Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 The Ladies Aid meets next Thursday with Mrs Clara Grimland The Benacta meets next Wednesday night Junior choir at church Friday 7 Senior choir at 8 Choirs of St Olaf Norse and Clifton unite Sunday at 3 at Norse church rehearse for Concordia League Convention at Clifton July 23 25 C T Boe Pastor

Rev P. B. Hoff Los Angeles Cal Ladies Aid Clara Grimland Benacta St. Olaf Norse Clifton Concordia League C. T. Boe

Notice on cows tied near property violation

General complaints are filed about cows staked or tied within reach of private property. The city ordinance is violated and cattle found tied will be impounded. Ed Handley, mayor, issues the public notice and urges compliance.

Ed Handley

Shanghai Inventor Develops Chinese Typeface Typewriter

A Shanghai native has devised a typewriter capable of inscribing the thousands of ideographic scripts of the Chinese language, promising a new method for rapid and precise Chinese text entry.

Shanghai

Meridian Court and Local News Highlights

Local land transfers in Valley Mills include H. S. Lewis and wife selling to J. C. Sills lot 2 bik 8 Townly Potts Preston Tubb and Richards Addition for 300 dollars. William Walker et al sell 115 acres of the W. B. Wilson to D. Preston Hornbuckle for 10 dollars and other considerations. Local notices list many names visiting relatives and several small claims allowed by finance records.

H. S. Lewis J. C. Sills Townly Potts Preston Tubb and Richards Valley Mills William Walker D. Preston Hornbuckle W. B. Wilson J. L. Brown First National Bank S. K. Lewis D. C. Thomas Thomas William Parvin First National Bank of N. D. Minix B. Roquemore Guinn Hickman Truscot Ed Sears C. C. Miles E. G. le May Ernest Austin J. D. Seymore Columbus David Miles Dallas John Miles Washington, D. C John Cox Iredell Henry Wintz Sam Powell Morgan O. B. Roquemore William Cameron and Co H. E. Chiles H. A. Sontag Buster Williams J. P. Richards Hale Frank Frazier J. N. Colwick J. G. Simms John Blaine W. F. Kirk B. F. Ward Isaac Frances L. E. Bailey Myrtle Gaines City Water Co Texas Telephone Co Dunlap Printing Co G. W. Whisena Joe Miles Frank Hamilton Jim Crawford Louis Crawford Hill Printing Co Texas-Louisiana Power Co L. S. Lewis Tom Gillespie W. H. Simpson Dr. W. C. Murry American Express Co E. B. Heyroth Lumpkin Filling Station A. S. Lomax and Son Cowan and McKinney Co Bob Earl Wyatt Metal Works Austin Bridge Co Wintz Filling Station Jack Blakely G. M. Carlton G. A. Barnes C. L. Lynch H. P. Tutt Ben Hardwick Joe Bass W. W. Price Jack Hanna Pallmeyer Bros Don Turner Frank Pearce Joe Oswald A. Cushing Arthur Mooney J. H. Lillard P. A. Womack A. B. Poston W. W. Williams

Hamilton Man Badly Hurt in Auto Crash Near Lampasas

Lampasas June 17 T T Gordon of Hamilton was seriously injured and one car demolished in a collision on the Austin road two and a half miles south of Lampasas last night. Gordon and A Sommer of Hamilton were northbound and struck a smaller car stopped at the roadway. Henry and Miss Francis Cockrell and two companions were in the smaller car. Gordon's car was wrecked. the smaller vehicle sustained no damage.

Lampasas T. T. Gordon Hamilton Austin Gordon A. Sommer Henry Francis Cockrell

Girls in Japanese Factories Earn Less Than A Dime A Day

More than 800000 girls are employed in Japan’s factories and receive an average pay under 20 cents daily. The note highlights harsh wages amid widespread industrial labor, reflecting concerns over child labor and economic conditions in the region.

Japan

Resilient Flexible Glass Bounces High From Austrian Scientist

An Austrian scientist develops flexible glass capable of astonishing resilience as a small ball of the material can be bounced twenty feet high, signaling a breakthrough in durable glass technology.

Sea sickness fatal to two elephants in Indian shipment

Two elephants died from sea sickness during a voyage of eight elephants being brought to this country from India. The rest of the herd reportedly remained in good condition as the shipment continued under supervision.

India

Dog teeth as currency in New Guinea and South Seas

In parts of New Guinea and across the South Sea Islands dogs teeth function as a medium of exchange. The practice links commerce and culture as communities use these teeth in trade and ritual dealings among various groups.

New Guinea South Sea Islands

Rutgers Cow Produces 21136 Pounds Milk in 305 Days

A Rutgers University cow yielded 21,136 pounds of milk over 305 days, equaling fourteen times her body weight. The milestone showcases dairy herd performance and animal productivity at the university.

Rutgers University

Pension for Civil War mothers still paid by U S

Five elderly mothers receive Civil War pensions from the United States. The oldest is 102 and the youngest recipient is paid at a modest rate, highlighting a long-standing federal obligation to wartime survivors despite the era’s distant history.

United States

Diamond production total reaches 114000000 carats

The overall diamond output to date is estimated at about 114 million carats with a value around 5 billion dollars.

United States Holds Forty Percent of Global Railroad Mileage

The United States possesses forty percent of the world's railroad mileage while Persia has only one railroad, highlighting vast infrastructure disparities between the two regions.

United States Persia

Automobile Production Surges in U S From 1915 to 1925

U S car output rose dramatically from 892 618 units in 1915 to 4 325 000 in 1925 marking a explosive growth era for the industry led by major manufacturers and expanding demand across markets and regions.

United States

Nitrates Worth 55 Million Imported From Chile Annually

Nitrates valued at 55 million dollars are imported into the United States yearly from Chile. The flow highlights Chilean chemical exports and U.S. dependency on foreign sources for fertilizer components amid evolving trade policies.

United States Chile

Average American Taller by One Inch Than European

An anthropologist from the Smithsonian Institution notes that on average Americans exceed Europeans by about one inch in height. The remark highlights regional size differences observed in global populations.

Smithsonian Institution

Scientist hears worm chewing sound in apples

A scientist using headphones and a special microphone asserts he has detected the sound produced by worms gnawing inside apples, claiming a possible method to study fruit damage.

Gale at Valley Mills Causes Damage After Heavy Rain

Valley Mills June 22 rainfall totaling 1.65 inches fell Monday night in about thirty minutes. A gale blew part of the time and damage occurred. In three days the area has received over three inches of rain. Dry weather is badly needed now, especially for grain in the shock.

Valley Mills

New York Police Test Bulletproof Windshield Motorcycle

New York police are experimenting with a motorcycle fitted with a bulletproof windshield to enhance officer safety. The test aims to reduce risk during high speed pursuits and roadside confrontations, potentially influencing future patrol gear policies.

New York

Norse Our Savior's Lutheran Plans Sunday Services and Choir Rehearsal

Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Norse announces Sunday School at 9 30 English language divine service at 10 30 conducted by Rev Morris Sorenson. Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock Clifton Norse and Craw fills Gap choirs meet at Norse church to rehearse for the Concordia League Convention urging broad participation.

OUR Savior’s Lutheran Church OF Norse Morris Sorenson

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MO. P. Jones Ragtown Okla Smackover Ark Arkansas Queen Theatre Douglas McLean THE Scandinavian Lutheran Church Safety and Service Bond Security State Bank Tom C. Ae C. R. Proceens Ben F, Schulz Henry L. Knu A. Lander J. M. Jenson the Farmers State Bank Bond Security Bank Clifton, Texas Meridian Court A. R. Ellis Pierce Petroleum Corporation Products Vouwe Texas Gale Craw Vite E. E. Prescher Otto C. Rueter Ole Hoff C. Tyssen H. A. Nelson R. R. Waldrop
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