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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1919
Page
9
Clifton and Morgan Texas users commend the John Deere Binder for light draft cutting short oats cleanly tied bundles and an advantageous third packer and reel support. They report superior performance, noting customers praise the work and request continued service next season.
A brief marketing line where a Mr. Farmer urges readers to place an order for a John Deere Binder, promising they will be among those praising the product. The message emphasizes user endorsement and positive reception.
State education visitors recommended fifteen and one half affiliation units for the public school, enabling graduates to gain college admission without exams. Friday hosts county declamation and debate contests, with seniors and juniors competing for medals and a silver loving cup to the top school. Clifton students aim to win the trophy through school spirit and energy as several county schools compete for points.
Lars Larson, eight miles west of Clifton, suffered a severe leg fracture when a wagonload of lumber toppled over a bridge after the team balked. His leg bone protruded through flesh. he was treated by Dr. C. M. Moore and then taken to Valley Mills Sanitarium with Ole Bakke and Martin Olson. Friends hope for a swift recovery.
D C Caraway apologizes for seat shortages at the Queen Theatre noting patrons miss seats for special shows. He praises the theater’s pictures and urges patience and use of the second show when first seats are unavailable.
R H Lee of Clifton Texas advertises hatching eggs for Ancona pure bred at two dollars per fifteen and World Champion Layers Golden Wyndotts at two dollars per fifteen. Ancona cockrels available for immediate delivery at two dollars each.
School rooms present inspections of student work with an exhibition in each room focusing on grades below high school. Visit these areas to see what your children have been crafting and learning.
A local dealer promotes the John Deere K C Cultivator the Hallock Weeder Harrow and the One Seed Drop Planter for grain and young crops. Also advertised are a secondhand Chevrolet, Crescent antiseptic, auto tires, garden seeds cane seed and millet seed with Shrock Kaffir praised as a valuable seed crop. Trade encourages referrals.
The Clifton area mourns Ellen Helm who died in Galveston after nerve surgery. She leaves three daughters and five sons, widow of W. S. Helm, long-time Riverside Stock Farm owner, a Bosque county pioneer. Funeral at Clifton Christian church with Elder C H Roberson officiating. burial homeward bound Friday.
A mass meeting is called for Monday at 8 p m March 31 in the school auditorium to select candidates for the six trustee positions expiring. All are invited. Show your interest by attending. Tom C Parks president J M Jenson secretary of the school board.
Curtis Hancock, chairman of the State Highway Commission for two years, was arrested in Commerce by local police at 1 o’clock today. He canceled a Commerce good roads speech due to prior commitments but was reportedly escorted to Mount Vernon after the Cotton Belt train arrival and delivered his speech there and in Commerce.
Regular services planned for March 30 1919 include 9 15 Sunday School 11 00 preaching 6 45 Christian Endeavor and 7 30 preaching The church invites all to attend and expresses a welcome attitude.
A loom of ongoing activity at the lte Farmers Gin Co announces continued culler operations each Monday Tuesday and Wednesday for several weeks. The notice emphasizes the schedule remains in effect as operations continue.
The notice expresses sincere sympathy to the bereaved children and other relatives, extending condolences and support during their time of loss.
Washington dispatch says the American peace delegation reports greater progress toward peace than surface impressions show. No specifics given as White House officials refrain from speculation. Republicans Borah and Poindexter oppose the League, with Borah rejecting any form despite Monroe Doctrine safeguards.
Immanuel Lutheran Church schedules a Sunday service on March 30 at 10 30 am with a collection for the building fund. Y P S meets at 7 00 pm.
An important meeting for all cotton growers and interested parties is scheduled at Clifton City Hall at 2 30 p m on Saturday March 29. The notice urges attendance and discussion of the cotton question.
A large delegation met at City Hall to nominate the city ticket. Oscar J. Rea was nominated for mayor and elected on first ballot. Aldermen, city marshal candidates named for ballot approval, with E L Boston approved as secretary to replace H E Lockett.
Gatesville Texas March 14 The oil boom continues with most land leased in Coryell County One contract for a test well on the J S Clark farm eleven miles west of Gatesville on the G W Carlisle survey will start drilling by April 15 Two more contracts issued but locations pending Reports say twelve test wells will be drilled in the county.
Two tons of good oat straw offered for sale by A F Gohlke of Clifton Texas. Address and contact details not provided.
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