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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
2
Two types of government notes mature in three to four years with different tax exemptions. First type pays 484 percent interest yearly, second type 334 percent, both tax free except estate and inheritance taxes. Notes dated May 20, 1919, mature May 20, 1923, with scheduled payments and the option to convert between types. Denominations range from 50 to 100000 dollars.
A wartime column contrasts romance with the harsh truth of war. It recalls letters from American soldiers in France to their wives and families, noting injuries, hospital stays, and the need to fund the war through Liberty Loans and Victory bonds. It urges readers to buy more bonds to support veterans and the victory.
The Fort Worth Record reports T. E. Farr of Sapulpa Oklahoma predicts a large oil discovery in Erath county near Bluffdale or Hood county. He cites favorable geological reports and drilled holes. Optimism also surrounds Somervell and Bosque counties with the Benedum and Trees well in Bosque likely to prompt rapid development.
Advice urges travelers to purchase Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy before leaving home for camping trips. It cannot be reliably obtained while hunting fishing or prospecting or while traveling by rail or steamer. Carrying the medicine is presented as the safe approach.
A reader notes many men paid a preacher ten dollars to wed but later learned about nine dollars and seventy cents was kept or charged. The account questions fairness in local wedding practices and hints at overcharges.
A historic health ad claims torpid liver causes sallow complexion and promotes herbine to purify the liver and bowels restoring rosy health. Sold by all druggists.
An editorial urges readers to support Victory Bonds to fund war bills. It argues taxes cut 6 percent already strain households and compares paying taxes to renting versus buying. It encourages lending to the government at interest through bonds.
The Dallas News critiques Mr. Burleson for supporting government ownership of telegraphs and telephones, arguing it conflicts with democracy and raises costs. It notes dissatisfaction nationwide with service quality and efficiency, but Texas readers still express some support for Burleson.
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