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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
8
Fragmentary clippings note a school exam summary, with pupil lists by grade and percentages, and reference to A M Kennedy resigning as Texas House speaker. The piece also cites Trinity navigation funding, Dallas contributions, and local civic commentary on school taxes and public service accountability.
The church will observe worship at eleven oclock with a survey of the work by the Womans Home Vision Society and an explanation of its object. The evening program includes a short society program and installation of officers. The society supports the Rescue Home for fallen women in Dallas with a free will offering at the evening service. Everyone is invited to all services. Neat W. Torwen, Pastor.
The Meridian column reports a recent rainfall and cool spell with crop loss. Local visits include Josh Shark at a Woodmen of the World meeting in Houston and travelers like J R Cookway from Goodwell Oklahoma and Jack Armstrong from Nashville Tennessee. A birthday surprise for Jennie Terger and a box supper at Rowind Mountain are noted, plus a broken arm from a horse and various social gatherings.
Mustang notes show farmers planting corn and a likely short grain crop despite ample rain ahead. Health is good, aside from John Johnson's sick child. Telephone lines to Norse and Meridian near completion. school progress strong under teachers Mr. and Bobo. term set to end in six weeks. Local literary notes total eight.
Agreements reached between Hill and Bosque counties outline an $8000 bridge over the Brazos to connect Hillsboro and Meridian. County shares total $9000 Rosayne $8000 with the balance raised by Whitney residents. Construction could begin soon with Greenwade or Me Unbe crossing as likely location. The bridge will ease travel between Potts Hill and Roagae counties and serve long distance travelers along the Central Texan trail.
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