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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1921
Page
4
A fragment from the HISE CLIFTON RECORD lists Robt L Baldridge at the Clifton post office and prints advertising and subscription rate notes for Friday morning March 4, 1921. It mentions per line advertising charges, face type pricing, and advance payment terms.
A garbled civic note commends Mayor Behow and the City Council for improving Clifton, urging wise tax use and faster public works. It lauds local business voices and mentions Congresman Champ Clark, signaling strong civic engagement despite fragmented wording.
President E A Perry of the Perry National Bank led a campaign to rid the county of rabbits and pests. About 4 500 rabbits were killed in a daylong hunt near Hamilton, with many townspeople participating and a feast served by the local justice.
A morning ceremony Thursday at ten united Mini Maude Forson and Dr Charles Davin Daniels of Waco. Officiated by Rev J P Gilliam, with best man Harry Nigro and maid of honor Marjorie Glass. Reception and well wishes followed as Clifton friends celebrated the couple. Out of town guests included Mr Hand Mrs C D Daniels Miss Annie Daniels of Waco and Mr James Welker of Van Alstyne.
Washington February 28 The farm loan act aiding agricultural development via Federal Land Banks was declared valid by the Supreme Court. Commissioner Charles E Lobell of the Farm Loan Board said the ruling clears all legal questions about bond legality and state tax exemptions. He announced plans for bond offerings to finance about 1 400 000,000 in loans and immediate fund distribution, with details to follow within thirty days. The board hopes to meet farm demand, but cautions on predicting market impact.
A year-old man was arrested in Houston after a three months investigation into alleged mama activities. Charges include manufacturing and passing counterfeit coinage. Police say the man was arrested at a downtown cafe.
Mrs Neff, mother of Texas Governor Vernon Neff, displays remarkable health in her 91st year. Officers found entry blocked and plaster figures in doorway as they investigated a recent incident involving a man arrested for holding cash.
Eva Novak and Harry Gribbon, two known screen stars, headlining the Queen Theatre next Monday with a romantic comedy filled with humor and heart. A lively cast, cute baby, and witty antics promise a cheerful program in a period-news voice.
Local notes report visits by Mr Wick Huffman of Palestine to Tam Thuffrance Mrs Vanni Epps and Antionette Stedler returning from two weeks with relatives at Fort Wart. Kendall Brenholts lost their home in a lightning fire last Wednesday night. Alvis Jones of Wichita Falls visiting J P Jones. JB Slobin family expecting a new boy. Laure McCoo returned from a month with Ore Abel in Alexandria Texas, accompanied by Wille Abel.
From Austin Texas on February 26 Elmer J Colwick reports Leyla and family ill with a fevered sickness. State Board of Health records show twenty one cases in Texas since January 1 eleven in January and ten in February. Young People’s Society met Sunday night and Meg Kilgore’s dance is noted for this month.
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