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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1910
Page
2
In Clifton faint details show George Chirk with many friends in Wacy, Davillsoi losing votes after he declined to allow Mr. Clark to introduce him during the opening talk at McGregue Mirror.
The San Antonio Express comments on Governor Hughes accepting a Supreme Court nomination and the political climate in Texas. Critics accuse Patterson of pardoning many prisoners, including murder convicts, while supporters praise Hughes as a model executive. The piece notes tepid response to General Davidson's Waco speech and sketches the evolving Attorney General race with Colquitt Colquitt, Johnson, Poindexter, and Denton.
A terse transit timestamp fragment lists North Bound services with times 5 08 pm and 4 23 am and numbers 18 2 and 16 5 and AO marked a m indicating am times.
Morgan Mirror notes Bascom Thomas will owe thanks to the Senate for his removal, which brings him into public notice, while RV David son would owe Jewel P Lightfoot if elected governor for the work that Davidson received credit for, though both could escape the courtesy of thanks as votes are tallied.
Report references Davidson leading opening remarks and rumors of his political decline. The piece cites critics blaming Gvorne Clark of Waco for shifting influence and questions about Davidson’s path back to power and possible motives behind the public reaction.
In Millsboro a large crowd gathered Thursday afternoon in the district court room where Ed Woodall introduced Colquitt. Woodall, president of the board of trade, praised Colquitt for his frankness and businesslike approach. After reviewing candidates he decided to cast his ballot for Colter for governor. Denison Sky reports Colquitt’s endorsement.
A damaged notice warns against Foley's Honey and Tar products misrepresented as safe for teens and households. It alleges the substance contains opioids and harmful drugs and warns against substitutes, urging consumers to refuse inferior imitations.
A reader from Kenwarue UK writes that after months of kidney pain she began Foley Kidney Pills and soon her backache and misery vanished. She claims she is now free from pain and has recommended the product to many friends. Price: Grimland.
A May 2 letter to Poindexter Longwein notes Dr Rankin’s announcement for Cone Johnson and records 125 signatories pledging support in Johnson’s governor race. The document includes garbled lines about personal resolve, health references, and a botched remedy pitch sold by Pyle de Crum.
The wireless telephone is a proven reality and will be common soon. Waco will gain a long distance high power station enabling cheap, rapid wireless messaging. Sending a message 1000 miles costs the same as across the street, signaling a shift in daily business communication via telegraph and wireless.
A 1910 dated notice describes a five foot Vermont marble memorial stone for a beloved pastor, with a pulpit motif and inscribed dates, plus an iron fence and planted flowers forming a sacred mound. The family plans to place the stone in Ranger Texas with a closing note on faith and heaven.
A fragmentary reflection by Victor Hugo on life, death, and the soul. He contemplates rebirth, the earth's gifts, and the immortality of art, arguing the tomb is a thoroughfare rather than a final end as he envisions a dawn beyond death.
An OCR fragment advertises McGee's Baby Elixir claim to soothe teething and disordered bowels. It offers a pleasant 20 tale tonic said to be safe and effective for teething, with price listed as 4 Ortmand per bottle. The ad mentions a “Happy Foner” and promotes the product as healthy for infants, though wording is garbled.
A fragment discusses advertising through satisfied buyers and the pattern of home paint needs. It notes Amabuyn Devoe's habit of painting every few years, contrasts quick sales with delayed reminders, and emphasizes that the best advertisement is a pleased customer. The text reflects a late 19th or early 20th century promotional tone.
Last Friday night the Odd Fellows held a banquet at their hall with guests from Walnut Springs, Koppers, Eulogy and Slifton. Initiations occurred before the banquet, then a large spread was served. Hon. J. F H. Koight attended as District Deputy Grand Master of Clifton and assisted. Visiting brothers praised their hosts in a warm, hearty reception.
General Nelson A. Miles, 70, was thrown from a horse in Potomac Park. He sustained a scalp wound, a bruised shoulder, and pain but no discernible internal injury. He regained consciousness, refused hospital care, and planned to return to his apartment. Witnesses noted he had ridden a different horse and the animal reared, tossing him.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy or Rawady will restore health and normal function, suggesting that kidney irregularities can be fixed easily with the product. The text emphasizes happiness and normality through use and mentions price or brand names in a promotional tone.
In Granbury Texas on April 26 the jury found Representative El Gaines not guilty of the killing of J W Reese. Gaines received congratulations from friends, with his aged father among the first to shake his hand after the verdict. The trial drew considerable attention due to the prominence of those involved.
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