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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
14
A 1908 letter from P. E. Schow & Bros. thanks Clifton Texas firemen for protecting property after the February 20 fire and encloses two checks for 20 dollars. Clifton Fire Chief F. M. Nelson acknowledges a 10 dollar Firemen's Fund credit and 10 dollars shared among five guarding firefighters.
An 19th century note suggests using Bailey article to preserve heat in Texas homes. Two quart cans could keep a room warm all winter and the method promises great profits for anyone who develops a proper process for preserving and distributing the material. The Crawford Grit remarks on the potential value and industry opportunity.
Rev F Starbird of East Raymond Maine lauds Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best healer for an old army wound and obstinate sores. He also uses it successfully in his veterinary practice. Price 25 cents at Price Mitchell's dry goods store.
J. H. Myers suffered a severe attack of appendicitis about four oclock Sunday morning. A physician was summoned and an operation deemed necessary. He was prepared for transport to Temple and reached the depot by the evening train with wife, Abe, G. Gordon, and Tom Tidwell. The operation occurred Monday evening and was successful. friends report he is improving and may return home in about two weeks.
Readers are urged to subscribe to the Ft Worth Record with daily and semi weekly options. Daily rates are 75 cents per month or seven dollars fifty cents per year. Semi weekly options are one dollar per year or fifty cents for six months.
Henry Gray, a white man, was shot in the eye and seriously wounded by Ed Steele, a Black man, at Valley Mills. A shotgun was used after Gray went to collect a debt. Steele fled and had not been found by nightfall as authorities and Gray’s friends searched the area, fearing he might head toward Waco.
Three young boys aged about 14 and two younger left Waco overland Saturday, traveling toward Corsicana with a blanket and 25 cents. They slept along the Cotton Belt route at Axtell ten miles from Waco. Detained by a farmer, then returned home Sunday, the boys learned a valuable lesson.
Notice forbids hunting fishing or playing ball on farms of WM Conran. Trespassers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Address 40 48 Mus. WM Conran.
In Hamilton Texas on March 7 the anti prohibitionist won by 59 votes. Total ballots were 2251 with 1096 votes for prohibition and 1155 against prohibition. The margin favoring repeal stands at 59 votes. This reflects a clear county preference against prohibition in the given election.
A Grandbury News item proposes a political issue asking a candidate whether they will oppose creating new offices or vote to continue adding to the army of tax cutters. The piece frames the question as a strategic campaign topic.
The Clifton Record reflects a buoyant period as the paper credits its friends for prosperity. It notes cheers from Clifton outweigh the critics, with a sunny outlook echoing through the city and the publication amid a flurry of opposing voices.
The News Herald argues newspapers warn about taxes yet people prefer big daily papers or politicians. It claims country papers are friends of the people, but locals often ignore their warnings.
The Waco Morning Star will no longer publish daily issues and will become a weekly edition. The Times-Herald notes there is no room for two daily papers in Waco and that the Times-Herald has been serving the market well.
Earl Hudson son of Mr and Mrs W H Hudson was thrown from a mule yesterday resulting in a broken left arm. The Iredell Sentinel notes minor accident details from Hillsboro Texas.
Hopkins Journal riffs on biblical figures as baseball players and moments. It parodies creation Adam and Eve, Noah’s flood, and famous prophets with comical plays and outs, implying the flood ends the game with wet fields.
Brady Enterprise notes Bill Sterrett declares Lama Democrat in a two column Sunday announcement. The statement portrays William as genuine in his Democratic stance now and as a candidate for Congress.
A Parisian president of the Academy of Dancing Masters argues dance keeps people young and joyful. He says dancing develops individual and social charms, grace, elegance, politeness, simplicity of heart and suppleness of limbs.
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