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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
2
A Confederate veterans prose fragment extols dubious home cures and past racial references. It mocks modern medicine with superstitious practices, claims of hair burning for headaches, ringworm myths, and quack remedies. The text also advertises a local hemorrhoid remedy offered by Price & Muebell.
Beaumont Texas March 4 The Beaumont Trades Assembly received a message from the Trades Assembly of alias seeking repeal of the Terrell election law poll tax requirement for voting. The communication is under consideration by the local group.
Abbots Texma March 4 A statement by W A Ferguson Br signs his name in a dispute over a Bailey meeting delegates to be held in Waco March 7. He defends Senator Halsy and complains of injustice and personal affront. The note also contains a satirical exchange about horse and tree questions.
An Abilene Reporter excerpt extols a hen as the best farm asset, noting she would earn her weight in gold, keep pests at bay, and support the family with eggs, dairy, and meat. The piece also touches on farm prosperity and broader rural concerns in West Texas during a good year.
Airilane Reporter notes tank reports indicate higher cash reserves than ever and asserts strong reasons for Allions prevailing in the city context. The fragmentary text references financial health and political outcome without clear names or concrete dates.
Dallas March 7 delegates at the county farmers convention denounce Governor Campbell's tax policy. Attendees voice severe criticism but no definite action is reported.
Sherif Chappmen in Livingston reports four Black Hand suspects arrested after a threatening letter was mailed to J. N. Gays, a local hotel keeper. Names include Jobe, Jack, John Conroe, George Colling, and D B Chapel. The motive remains unclear amid remarks on pistols and lease money schemes.
Heni tor Mayfield announced withdrawal from the congress race in Waco on March 7 in favor of colonel Sterrett. Both candidates shared the same principles and beliefs, with principle mattering more to him than office.
At a Gatesville bar meeting held yesterday resolutions memorializing Hon. J. A. Ridson of Hamilton were prepared by Owens Miller J. W Bunnett JR. McClellan HE. Bell and S. P. Sudior. The record also notes a general advertisement for a cough syrup product by Price & Mitchell with claims of special relief.
Fragmented notes from Waco Tribune Dallas News and Mexia Enterprise discuss Persian compared to English, tax renders, and public funds concerns. Farmers in Hillboro trade area undertake experimental tarraimg under US Department of Agriculture supervision. Tax assessors wrestle with valuations amid fears higher taxes. Local letters warn against small-town whining and economic decline.
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