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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1919
Page
4
Clifton Record notes publication each Friday morning with Robt Baldridge as editor and post office entry in Clifton Texas. Subscriptions are due in advance and readers are advised of the paper’s second class mail status.
A brief editorial note argues that increased political involvement correlates with higher chances of success for a man. The piece stresses ambition, public service, and visibility as key factors in advancing a career.
Local officials announce that bond money will fund road improvements on several routes into Clifton, detailing planned projects and expected timelines for completion.
Winter rains lift corn prospects as farmers in the district complete planting. Local growers report favorable conditions and expect strong yields due to improved soil moisture and timely showers.
Report notes oil rigs being unloaded at Clifton this week and hints at a lighthearted, if ironic, mood among residents. Poignant lines reflect a sense of hope for a prosperous future despite current hardships.
Clifton residents patronize the Queen Theatre for high quality films that educate and entertain. The venue stands out as a premier, orderly local amusement with well maintained facilities and strong community support.
Austin March 17 Attorney General C M Cureton expressed keen interest in the Supreme Court ruling granting Kansas permission to sue Postmaster General Burleson over telephone rates He said he would refrain from comment until reviewing the petition and would likely request a copy promptly
Austin Texas March 13 Twenty six convicts were pardoned during February according to a monthly report of the State Prison Commission filed with the Governor. Eighteen convicts escaped. The February 28 total on hand was 3155, down from 3199 on February 1.
City Hall Clifton Texas will host a school election on Saturday April 5 1919 to elect trustees to replace Tom C Parks Henry Gray R F Moore J M Jensen O D Nelson and G L Polk whose terms expire Voters are urged to participate and cast a large vote.
Virgil Williams, telegraph operator for eighteen months, departed Monday for Sweetwater to join the Western Union Telegraph Company in a similar role. Clifton friends regret his leaving but cheer his move to a better post.
City voters will choose city marshal with candidate names Jesse O. Jenson and W. S. Mixon listed for the election on Tuesday April 1 1919.
Rain visited Friday night as residents reported visits from Miss Lillian Walker and Mr. Lee Richards while L. Richards works in Ranger. The Coyote team defeated Womack 14 to 1. Local clergy Rev. Coleman and Rev. E D Head led services at Fairview and Coy ote respectively.
Tick inspector R W Standefer will visit Joe Knust on March 22 and John Grimland's South and North Vats on March 24 and 25 respectively. Additional visits follow to Jim Greenwade March 26 and McKee Richards March 27. White Ranch March 27, Joe Prather’s March 28, C R Jameson’s March 31, M P Greenwade’s April 1, Roswell April 2, Coyote April 4, Gus Theile April 5. Carpenter Bros drug store advertises full stock to meet desires.
Mod el Gin manager C. C. Westley announces sale of hulls at $1.00 per hundred or $20.00 per ton with meal cake and hulls, urging patrons to buy while stock lasts as season ends.
The Queen Theatre offers a week of features including Viola Dana in Blue Jeans on Thursday and Flower of the Dusk with Charlie Chaplin in Shoulder Arms on Wednesday and Thursday. Houdini appears Friday with the Master Mystery and Barbed Wire episode, plus Billy West and other shorts. Matinees daily at 3 p m.
About two tons of good oat straw is offered for sale by A. F. Gohlke of Clifton Texas. tfc.
Due to Mayor Oscar J. Rea's illness the Monday night mass meeting to nominate city officers was postponed and will be held again on next Monday night.
Short Horn Bulls One registered and two high grade bulls for sale. 1 2 to Ray Pee G. E. Harris, R. 1, Valley Mills, Texas. Don’t ship your furs, bring them to H. B. Pearson. You can find him at T. R. James’ after 12 o’clock daily.
Miss Loree Jameson returns home after visiting relatives. Private Joseph McDowell and Private Fred Arthur discuss their France service. Albert Kettler and wife welcome a baby boy born March 12. Mrs Allie Doss home from Whit ney trip with flu. Womack sisters lose basketball game to Coon Creek but plan rematch. Mrs J L Doss and Iva visit Bagleys to fetch Allie Doss. Dr T C Coston in Whitney. Henry Lee hosts a party with a good crowd. Elsie Coston visits homefolks. Ramsey Poston visiting J C Poston. Roy Biggers hosts a singing night. Sunday School planned for next Sunday.
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces regular Sunday service on March 23 at 10 30 a m Y P S meets at 7 00 p m for youth activities.
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