14 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1919
Page
1
Mr Farmer offers the No 106 John Deere Planter the latest model one row riding cotton corn and peanut planter. More seed corn arrives today. Fill orders for seed potatoes garden and field seeds.
Governor Hobby urges the Legislature to submit a constitutional amendment allowing sale or use of a portion of convict earnings to support families and dependents. The note argues the penitentiary can fund such a plan, improve inmate conduct, and provide relief, while warning action is needed before adjournment.
Pure bred S C White Leghorn eggs advertised by O C Johnson of Clifton Texas. Prices listed are 1.00 per 15 eggs and 6.00 per 100 eggs.
An incomplete Dallas News excerpt hints at a warning that suppressing individuality will harm democracy. The fragment mentions a belief that actions against personal freedom will damage existing fostering of individualism.
A local update details Mr. R. L. Thompson finishing a 500 yard gravel contract leaving streets well coated. Citizens aged 21 to 45 urged to obtain road tax receipts while a mass meeting discusses telephone rates and public utility status. A chartered local line is considered with a call to elect capable officeholders at a Monday mass meeting.
Poet Walt Mason imagines a return to sea travel without fear of submarines or sharks. He envisions voyages to Liverpool London Cadet and trips with ladies aboard ocean routes. He notes improved safety and a future where tourists roam Europe with confidence.
Immanuel Lutheran Church holds regular service Sunday March 16 at 10 30 a m with collection for Synodical Treasury. A business meeting is at 2 30 p m and Y P S begins at 7 p m led by Pastor W H Bewie.
The notice invites all to the usual afternoon service at the school house in Womack at 3 30 led by J A Kidd.
The text calls for unity to pursue progress efficiency and economy in city government. It advocates a cleaner healthier wealthier and more desirable city to live in through collective effort and better governance.
A Clifton mayoral hopeful blasts city water charges as excessive and pledges reform. He claims the water rent is too high versus private suppliers and vows to cut costs, restructure government, and ensure legal publication of ordinances, if elected in one term.
The church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 00. A 6 45 evening congregational meeting follows, with Christian Endeavor at 7 30 and a Wednesday prayer service at 7 30. Pastor E S Sansom invites all to attend.
The Baptist Church holds Sunday school at 10, preaching at 11 a.m. The Junior and Senior B Y P A meet at 4 p.m. with Mr. Kidson speaking and Mr. Bradford singing. Night service announces an Evangelistic meeting in Mix on Hall led by Pastor J A Kidd.
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