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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
4
The Clifton Record pages announce a Friday morning edition dated May 4 1919 for Clifton Texas. The notice notes subscription payable in advance and indicates a Bosque County connection. The issue outlines the paper’s weekly publication schedule and postal matter details for second mail service.
The Bergman School District again leads in the Victory loan drive by going over the top, following their prior success. Bee Hill School District follows as the second to exceed their quota, with congratulations due to both communities for civic effort.
The Home Grocery Company opened for business May 1 with Lovelady leadership including a president and a new manager and M. B. Robuck as secretary treasurer. The firm’s announcement appears on the paper’s last page.
An Anthony style notice invites attendance for a mission gathering at Clifton on Monday night May 3 1919 with Mrs Bertha Clinton and Miss Ollie Miller of Fort Worth listed. T J Lambert and wife are mentioned in connection with an alleged offense. Services to continue as the Lord wills with broad invitation to all.
J. W. Butler sells a substantial stake in the First Guaranty State Bank of Clifton to R. R. Waldrop, former president of the First State Bank of Crowell. Waldrop, with fifteen years banking experience, becomes president while Butler stays as active vice president. the staff remains and local development efforts gain momentum.
The State of Texas through Treasurer John W. Baker purchased Victory loan bonds totaling 6 400 dollars from special funds.
Morgan Texas recorded a heavy rain that began at four o clock and lasted about an hour, bringing noticeable rainfall to the town.
A message urges residents to buy Victory bonds to support the war effort, stressing national honor and local duty. Oscar J. Rea calls on his community to go over the top, while a personal note thanks customers and explains a business move to Home Grocery Company, continuing service at the same stand.
John Rierson arrived home from France on Tuesday and was discharged at Camp Bowie. He expresses pride in serving his country and his friends are glad to see him safe and sound back home.
A playful line notes that a chicken behaves gooselike whenever possible, illustrating a humorous ornithological quirk or local saying about fowl behavior.
The M E Missionary Society plans a Saturday market in the Parks building beside the Record office on May 4 afternoon. They will sell cakes pies home made bread candies and related goods. Proceeds support the society's mission work.
H. L. Duckworth newly moved from Valley Mills to Clifton joins the Rec ords growing list of readers this week.
Mr and Mrs Gus Hoel are having a five room residence built on their farm west of town. Andrew Dahl R E Forson and others are doing the carpenter work.
N. Jacob Nelson, long hospitalized at Johns Hopkins for treatment, came home last week. Friends hope the therapies prove beneficial and his health will improve.
Craig M. Logan president of the Bosque County Sheep and Goat Growers Association attended a State association meeting in Temple last Friday. He described the trip as pleasant and profitable.
Spring brings Ford shortages and higher premiums. A G Gilliam cautions buyers to compare offers and understand their standing before trading in. Patience may be needed due to limited supply and possible delays.
Carl Jose of above Meridian, a recently discharged soldier, has come to Clifton to wake his home if he can secure a house for his family. He is employed on the new grain elevator which is being constructed for the Wa co Mill and Elevator Co.
A witty remark notes that accepting compromise often leads to greater demands. The speaker suggests that one side may push for more than initially agreed. The quip reflects relational negotiation humor.
Two days of heavy rain and light wind eased concerns as grain crops escaped major damage. Farmers expect boosts to yields from the soaking.
Clinton Surrey of Fort Worth arrived early in the week to visit Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Miller and other relatives. He is employed by Swift and Company and is on vacation.
Dr. J. T. Glass of Malone visited and handled business and family matters. He rented his residence to Clifton’s new banker R. R. Waldrop, who will relocate his family to the area next week.
Mrs G G Ritch aged ninety one last March returned to her Troup home Monday after visiting her daughter Mrs J Y Denton. She traveled with her son Jim who joined her for the trip. Her absence of gray hair is noted and she remains very active.
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