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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
8
A federal census bulletin from Washington summarizes Bosque County population data from the Thirteenth Census of 1910. It presents key figures on demographics and characteristics derived from the 1910 count.
Texas population data show 3,696,542 total with rural 76 percent and urban 24 percent. Details include 3,204,548 white, 690,049 negroes, 702 Indians and small counts of Chinese Japs and others. illiterates total 282,104 and 1,003,357 males of voting age. A medical ad promotes Dr King's New Discovery for colds and lung issues, with testimonials from Lower of Marion Ohio and price claims.
The Bosque County poultry industry shows large growth with 82707 fowls valued at 27321 and 1909 production of 145380 head and 51255 dozen eggs worth 86744. Texas farms hold 13,670,009 fowls with 23 million in annual poultry and egg output. Local climate favors profitable investment and minimal housing costs.
A light note reminds readers to request Velvet brand ice cream when ordering. The item emphasizes a preferred name for a favored treat and maintains a casual, promotional tone.
Anyone desiring sherbuts of any kind please notify the Clifton Ice Cream and Bottling Works where Velvet ice cream is manufactured. We know how.
W W Hair of this city assisted in the prosecution of Ed Munz a farmer recently sentenced to a term and the purse was given on April 23 in Temple.
The Brownwood Bulletin notes that present indications point to future poorhouses reaching ten stories with folding beds in every room to house the growing needy population. The cause cited is fast living and disregard of the expense account relative to income.
A spotted Shetland and Indian Stallion with full gait under saddle and a nice single driver. Will make the season at Clifton. See Ned Cooper.
J T Sossaman publisher of News of Cornelius North Carolina says one box helped his serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. The product reduces inflammation and soothes burns bruises and boils. Available for 2 cents and recommended by Price Grimland S H Cooper of Crantills Gap.
Clifton residents are warned that the Sanitary Committee of the City Council will strictly enforce Article 139 of the ordinance governing sanitary conditions of all outhouses within city limits. The City Scavenger is involved.
A city sanitation panel enforces monthly cleaning of premises and fines up to 25 dollars for burying or spreading waste. An ad promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup with a free plaster for chest colds, and another advert touts The Keeley Institute in Dallas for treatment of drink, drug, and tobacco use.
To automobile owners. Come to my Machine Loop to get your repairing done. We are prepared to fill your tires with free air. of
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