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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1934
Page
6
An OCR fragment mentions Israc, Reeves, and a national automobile measure influencing production, with terms like reduced motor activity, Increased IGE Earn, and added square feet. It then references Fallon Opal Hequeuer and a naval battle noting a ship's bottom hit, amid unclear context and scattered figures.
Historical notes describe legumes as soil builders known for over four millennia, urging cotton farmers to rotate crops with cowpeas velvet beans and sweet clover to boost next year’s yields. It cites ancient usage in warfare provisioning and early agriculture, linking it to modern practice.
The misread OCR text hints at a Navy football topic with a new coach named Liu Thomas J Hadilto, and mentions leadership and athletic feet. The fragmentary lines reference personnel and a team in transition at the service academy, but details are largely unclear.
Farmers in Bilis County and nearby areas seek ALMERS MFG CO tractors. A Dallas branch manager contacted the factory for this model amid growing demand. Prices and features listed include low fuel use and quick cultivator changes. Orders with checks arriving daily.
Government and police, including the Chicago crime commission and federal agents, detail kidnappers' lucrative ransoms totaling millions. Notable cases such as Charles Boettcher III and Edward Bremer illustrate the high price of terror while trials like the Hamm case reveal juries’ deadlocks. Officials argue improved enforcement and the death penalty in some locales deter future abductions.
A prose essay discusses the wreckage of fortunes after a four year panic, condemning suicide as cowardly and urging concern for families. It contrasts happiness with money, citing a widow who recalls simpler days living near poverty and wolves. The piece laments children bearing lifelong scars and reflects on the limits of wealth to secure peace.
A Honey Grove Signal tribute details editor James H Lowry and his forty years guiding the North Texas paper. The Fannin County town’s histories births and deaths filled weekly issues from 1898 onward. His volumes, donated to Texas Woman’s College, preserve local journalism and state civic memory.
Abilene Morning News reports Austin traffic officers and state patrol tested cars on Cane Frees Avenue in the state capitol. About 160 of 350 cars failed headlights. braking tests show many brakes inadequate. Officials urge drivers to ensure brakes and headlights are functional to prevent injury and crashes.
Hilleboro March 6 A 16 year old living near the Brazos River was arrested by the sheriff in connection with the robbery of Claude Serages hardware store in Whitney last Saturday night. It is alleged the youth and another 13 year old boy broke in and stole ads knives from the store. The younger boy has not been arrested but will be taken before the grand jury at their next session.
Mrs. 4. G. Carpenter charmingly entertained the Magazine Club at her home on February 18. Fourteen members attended and discussed Texas collections. Mrs. Robt. L. Baldridge led historical topics, Mrs. A. Firehell reviewed literary pieces, and Mrs. C. L. Stuart moderated other collections. Refreshments followed, then adjournment to meet again February 27 with Mrs. J. L. Brandofer.
A Tibetan monk seeking the higher life spent an extended period in a monastery cellar where he deteriorated badly. Exposed to sunlight, he appeared bleached and colorless with sightless eyes and a shrunken frame, a dramatic transformation from his former condition.
Local notes report Clifton residents Mine Odors Anderson and Mrs Butler visiting relatives. Glenn White returns from Camp Contidge with CCC. Declamation winners named Anita Wheetis and Elsie Hampe. Coyote debate team to travel to Waco Thursday. Mass meeting held on school needs for next year. Negro minstrel at Fairview eyed for next Friday. Decks evolve after short absence noted. upcoming games and basketball plans teased. England brick shortages threaten new house starts.
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