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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1919
Page
9
Farm supply ad promotes the John Deere Planter model 106 a one row riding planter for cotton corn and peanut crops. Announces more seed corn arriving today and invites customers to call in and place orders.
Governor Hobby asks the Texas Legislature to submit a constitutional amendment allowing part of penitentiary earnings to be used for the families and dependents of convicts. He cites strong committee support, argues it promotes humane treatment and better prison work, and notes action would be possible only if submitted before adjournment.
The Postmaster General declares government ventures like telephones railroads and mail delivery fail to cover costs and drain taxes. He argues public ownership creates bureaucratic excess and harms democracy while urging private alternatives and reforms. The piece also notes local oil activity and a mass meeting about telephone rates and city offices.
Advertisement for pure-bred 8 C White Leghorn eggs priced at $1.00 per 15 and $6.00 per 100. Seller listed as C Johnson in Clifton, Texas. Includes brief pricing and contact.
A fragment from the Dallas News notes concern that a proposed measure will hurt everything that has fostered individualism and democracy, signaling worry about broader political impact.
Poet Walt Mason envisions safer seas with safer travel by ship to Liverpool London and Cadet. He imagines women and gentlemen aboard without guns, while acknowledging dread of submarines storms and sharks. He trusts ocean routes will recover like land travel and imagines shopping in Brussels and Parry.
Regular service Sunday March 16 at 10 30 a m with collection for Synodical Treasury. Business meeting at 2 30 p m. Y P S at 7 p m. W H Bewie pastor.
The usual afternoon service will be held at the school house at 3 30. Let all come announced by J A Kidd.
The article urges unified effort across city offices to improve progress, efficiency, and economy. It emphasizes creating a cleaner healthier and more desirable place to live through collaboration and shared goals.
A Clifton candidate for mayor declares opposition to high city water rates and promises reform. He cites higher charges than private providers, vows to reduce water rent, and to reconstruct city government on a legal business basis, noting many ordinances lack proper legal publication.
The church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching service at 7 30 p m with an important congregational meeting at 11 00 and Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m. Wednesday evening prayer service also at 7 30 p m. E S Sansom is the pastor and invites all to attend.
The Baptist Church announces Sunday school at ten, sermon at eleven, and a joint Junior and Senior B Y P A gathering at four. Mr Kidson will speak and Mr Bradford will sing. Evening service marks the evangelistic meeting in Mix on Hall led by Pastor J A Kidd.
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