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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1919
Page
12
The Clifton Record dated Friday March 21 1919 appears as a local Texas issue with notices on subscription terms and Bosque County rates. It notes entry at the Clifton post office and standard second class mail registration. It lists the publication as a very Friday morning edition.
Local officials report action on road bond funds, with money allocated to improve the various roads entering Clifton. The emphasis is on expanding access and infrastructure as part of broader political momentum.
The article notes generous winter rains improve corn prospects and that farmers in the area are largely finished with planting, reflecting favorable conditions for the crop this season.
Oil rigs unload at Clifton this week sparking talk of economic revival. Local workers face tight markets but hope the shipments bring prosperity and jobs for the townspeople.
Clifton’s best and cleanest picture show draws strong patronage due to its educational and entertaining programs. With few competing amusements nearby, the Queen Theatre remains popular as management maintains rededication to high standards and quality entertainment.
Austin Texas March 17 Attorney General C M Cureton said he would refrain from comment until he reviews the petition after the Supreme Court granted Kansas the right to sue Postmaster General Burleson over telephone rates Cureton appeared interested and planned to request a copy of the petition.
Austin Texas March 13 Twenty six convicts were pardoned during February per a State Prison Commission report filed with the Governor. Eighteen escaped and the February 28 total on hand was 3155, down from 3199 on February 1 as 43 fewer prisoners remained.
Clifton Texas holds an election at City Hall on Saturday April 5 1919 to elect trustees to succeed Tom C Parks Henry Gray R F Moore J M Jenson O D Nelson and G L Polk whose terms expire. Voters urged to show interest and cast a large vote.
Virgil Williams, a telegraph operator in Clifton for about eighteen months, left Monday for Sweetwater to take a similar post with the Western Union Telegraph Company. He is described as a candid young man who won many friends, who regret his departure but wish him success in his new position.
City voters are urged to participate in the City Officers election on Tuesday April 1 1919. For City Marshal candidates listed are Jesse C Jenson and W S Mixon.
Rain fell Friday night as residents shared visits. Lillian Walker of Morgan visits the Richards. Lee Richards works in Ranger and visits home. John Ragsdale and family stay with the Hills. Coyote boys beat Womack 14 to 1 in baseball. Bearden on Clifton business. Ermine Hord visits Pearl Hill. Rev Coleman at Fairview Sunday. Rev Head to preach at Coyote next Sunday at 3:30. Everyone invited.
Dipping notice lists locations and dates for R W Standefer tick inspector visits. Joe Knust March 22 John Grimland South Vat March 24 John Grimland North Vat March 25 Jim Greenwade March 26 McKee Richards March 27 White Ranch March 27 Joe Prather March 28 C R Jameson March 31 M P Greenwade April 1 Roswell April 2 Coyote April 4 Gus Theile April 5. Carpenter Bros drug store ad promises full stock to meet any need.
Advertises a hulls closeout offering several tons at $1.00 per hundred or $20.00 per ton. Promotes 4 ply meal and cake hul, claiming last stock from Mod el Gin C C Westleee with a brief note of limited availability.
The Queen Theatre presents a weekly lineup led by Viola Dana in Blue Jeans and Charlie Chaplin in Shoulder Arms. Houdini headlines Friday with The Master Mystery episodes and stunts, followed by Alice Brady on Saturday in The Ordeal of Rosetta. Matinees at 3 p.m. daily.
Two tons of good oat straw offered for sale by A F Gohlke of Clifton Texas.
Illness of Mayor Oscar J. Rea leads to postponement of a mass meeting planned last Monday to nominate candidates for city offices. It is re called for next Monday night with the same purpose and participants.
One registered and two high grade bulls offered for sale by G. E. Harris of 12th R Valley Mills Texas. Output notes location and contact for prospective buyers.
Miss Loree Jameson returns home after visiting relatives. Private Joseph McDowell of Stephenville visits Private Fred Arthur, fresh from France. Albert Kettler, overseas, welcomed home by family. Mrs Allie Doss enjoys brief Whit ney visit with flu. Womack girls lose basketball to Coon Creek but plan rematch. Mrs J L Doss brings Iva to Whitney, sick relatives improving. Dr T C Coston conducts business in Whitney. Henry Lee hosts a lively Saturday party. Elsie Coston visits home folks. Ramsey Poston visits J C Poston household. Roy Biggers hosts a singing with a large crowd. Sunday School next week.
Immanuel Lutheran Church lists a regular worship Sunday March 23 at 10 30 a m with Y P S at 7 00 p m Churches notices brief service times for the week ahead.
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