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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1918

Page

2

Flour Rations Cut to Six Pounds a Month per Person

Houston Texas March 19 The United States Food Administration reduces flour allowance to six pounds per person per month due to wheat shortages. Retailers may sell a thirty day supply, but consumers must limit bread to core needs and use substitutes where possible. Home grown flour remains allowed for farmers but must also be trimmed to six pounds per month per person.

Houston Pex Todera Fnd Yaxas Sggre andyMgaten Bn United States Food Administration Texsa

Tomato varieties ripe now for planting this season

The earliest and least varieties McGee Marliana Juve Pini Barilloll and Tonte penta ripen. Plante notes tomatoes ready for planting as season begins.

Clifton Businesses Adapt to New Daylight Time

Clifton Mercantile Co and local firms announce compliance with national daylight saving law. Businesses will open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. on Sundays and weekdays, with Saturday hours adjusted. Several local names pledge patriotism and support for government efforts during the war.

Clifton Sen Qlense Clifton Mercantile Co Cavar J. Rea & Co John E. Swenson Show Bros W. V. Rowle Stewart W. E Burst Clifton Lumber Co Cliftoe Produce Co Bill Lovelady Bros Joe Loper

Speckle Trout Fish Downriver Ad Seeks Weeknight Orders

Speckle trout available direct from fishermen. Fresh bay fish offered Monday Tuesday Thursday and the second Saturday mornings each week. Contact White Sean Beavarant ZJ and T Torrence for details.

Speckle Trout Sean Beavarant ZJ. T. Torrence

Bosque County Boys to Leave March 29

A clipped Bosque County notice lists men from Clifton Meridian Valley Mills Walnut Springs and other towns who will be entrained for duty in April heading to Camp Travis and other posts. Names include Rustinle Cubuty Arthur Howart Gander Torval Mi Jorgensen Napoleon Loong John Futtle James Lew Britton and others.

Rustinle Cubuty Clifton Atsa My Carp Howart Gander Torval Mi Jorgensen John Futtle Ir Napoleon Loong Meridian Louis Olin Barton Valley Mills John Washington Paust Monitenia James Lew Britton Walnut Springs Bosque County Oita Travis Square Halor Tom Wrights Willie Mayberry George John Chilton Will Taylor George Carrol Hubbard Allen George Wanhington Odie

Cull Your Cotton Seed Now Ends Soon at Farmers Gin

Farmers Gin urges immediate action to cull cotton seed as the sale window closes in a few days. The firm notes culling will occur Monday Wednesday and Friday this week.

Eggs For Hatching Purebred Layers Advertised

Pure bred chicks available with heavy laying stock. Price listed at $1.25 for 15 eggs. Contact Johnson in Ottawa. Small farm operators invited to respond.

Johnson

Temple man to be tried under Texas disloyalty act

Temple Texas March 20 charged with holding belief the war could be easily defeated. Sit. Pretwell of Temple arrested at Belton Tuesday by Sheriff Hugh Smith. He will be tried under provisions of the Texas disloyalty act enacted days ago.

Temple Texas Pretwell Belton Hugh Smith Sita

Bell County Men Held In Finished Mystery Case

Four Bell County men face charges in a finished mystery investigation. Temple Texas dated March 1 reports Fred Wismar preacher William Frichiman and others detained under an arrest by a sheriff with Justice Department instructions. The order calls surrender of any vanes or literature linked to the case.

Bell County Texas Fred Wismar Willian Frichiman Litto Robert Natchuithy al Hulton Sherritt Smith Deena Onombe Sherrill Smith

Barber Shop Change of Ownership Notice

To the public have purchased the barber shop and Extures of 0. L. Brant ley and will take possession Monday, April 1, and will continue the business at the same stand. I hope to retain all customers of the shop, and all my former customers, promising them first class barber work at all times. Neal Nelson reports a four bore gasoline engine.

0. L. Brantley Cosstomers Yives B. R. Josey

Waco High Physics Teacher Detained by U S Agent

Waco Texas March 2 Max Werkenthin physics teacher at Waco High School held by a United States government special agent and jailed awaiting a Washington warrant for internment. He had been under surveillance for alleged false city official nominations and was classified to final hearing by officials. Oscar J. Rew, Mayor, oversaw the matter.

Waco Tex Max Werkenthin Waco High School United States Frea Washington Werkenthin Allen Bis Ag Oscar J. Rew Magor

War Savings Stamps Pledge Call Circulated at Post Office

Notice to all who signed for War Buying and thrift stamps to call at the post office promptly. The pledge is being collected and boys may receive credit for signed pledges.

Hoy Scouta postaMice Postinaste

Clinton Loses Defeat at Meridian in Teen Basketball Tilt

Meridian girls upset Clinton as Meridian dominates the boards and pressure defense to win 40 to 24. Senior and junior players from both sides exchange baskets with Meridian's early lead holding through the final period.

Clinton Meridian

Texas Women Win Voting Rights Bill Endorsed by Hobby

Gov. W. P. Hobby signed a bill granting women the right to vote in Texas primaries and nominating conventions. The move enables women to participate in July primaries and related party processes.

Austin Tex W. P. Hobby Texas

Oar for Sale or Trade in Local Notice

Oar for sale or trade listed with contact by J. T. Porsos. Item described as a bate gala. Purchasers may inquire directly for details and negotiation.

J. T. Porsos

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