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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
4
The Clifton Record markets a May 9 1919 Friday morning issue edited by Robt L Baldridge. It notes entry as second class mail matter and announces subscription payable in advance.
Out of Bosque County rates are listed as one year six months three months. Figures show 1.00 dollars and 60.35 for Pat outside Texas.
President Wilson has called an extra session of Congress for May 19. The action aims to address urgent legislative measures and rally congressional action on key national issues. Political observers note the timing follows pressing domestic developments and ongoing policy debates.
A brief public notice asks readers if they have purchased Victory bonds and why not. The message notes appreciation for participation and suggests continued support during wartime fundraising.
If you have not already bought your bond, telephone your order in to Victory Bond Headquarters or to either bank in Clifton.
Clifton faces pressure to meet ad quota as the trade territory seeks to go “over the top.” Officials urge everyone to contribute and boost local business exposure.
Forecasts of a strong bum per grain crop are clouded by excessive rainfall. Farmers remain cautious as floods and wet fields threaten planting and harvesting timelines, potentially reducing yields this season.
A fragment urges readers to buy more bonds, calling on citizens to fulfill their duty to country and neighbors. It hints Clifton's collapse and urges increased bond purchases as an immediate opportunity amid uncertain times.
John W. Standefer of Meridian visited Wednesday with his children and friends. He arranged for the Record to be sent to Mrs. Standefer at El Paso while she stays at the Baptist Sanitarium for treatment in that city.
The Lao session of the Texas Legislature is in session to pass a law allowing soldiers who have served to vote in this year’s elections. The aim is to grant this privilege to the men who have served in the armed forces.
Clifton has rarely suffered vacancies and now finding a house is nearly impossible for new movers. When a home is to be vacated, dozens of applications flood in. The town needs more houses to accommodate natural growth.
The track team that went to Austin last week did not win honors, but the trip achieved its purpose. It exposed the squad to other schools' methods, showing they must work hard to win. Most boys reached semi finals with some advancing to finals, a decent debut. Plans call for more representatives next year.
The Record notes a lightning caused fire Monday afternoon at about three o clock destroyed a large barn on the F Bertrand farm near town during a rain and electrical storm. Mrs Bertrand and children were at home and barely discovered the blaze before the structure was nearly contained. The loss included feed and implements.
J. B. McCoy of Clifton Texas offers two Ford touring cars at bargain prices in an inactive classified notice. Local buyers may contact the seller for details and price arrangements.
Local advert promotes harvest season supplies including binder twine oils and related farming essentials from Clifton Mercantile Company. The notice urges farmers to stock up ahead of harvest with practical goods for field work and storage.
Rev. Geo. F. Kornegay preached last Sunday at Lanham at 11 a m, Fairy at 3 30 p m and Clifton at 8 30 p m. He was accompanied to Lanham and Fairy by J W Houston.
The Gatesville district conference of the Methodist church convened in McGregor on Wednesday and Thursday with Rev. Geo. F. Kornegay and several laymen in attendance.
Mr and Mrs O K Snell visited Waco at the start of the week to arrange for a house as they consider making Waco their residence in the near future.
A. B. Wallace of the Turnersville community visited last Saturday on business and requested to be added to the Record's growing reader list, also ordering the Dallas News.
Mrs J B Layne and her daughters Rowena and Zora drove to Waco Saturday returning Sunday Mrs Zora Parker who had stayed three weeks there with her sick brother returned with them.
R R Waldrop Clifton’s new banker left last Saturday for Crowell to move his family to this place. He plans to ship household effects and drive through the country with his wife and two small sons in their car.
Mr and Mrs Craig M Logan visited from a ranch east of town last Saturday to Py supplies and Craig left a dollar to have the Record mailed to their address for a year. Logan is a ranch man and president of the Bos me County Sheep and Goat growers Association.
Mrs. T. O. Prather, formerly a Clifton citizen, now of Kenedy, Texas, visited last Friday in the homes of her sons J. M. and Walter Prather, marking a family reunion moment during her visit.
Frank Kell of Wichita Falls sends the Record a check this week to cover three years of subscription. He prefers not to bother with the price more often than once every three years and always pays this amount. Kell says he enjoys reading about his Clifton friends each week.
O E Schow of Caddo Texas returned home for a few days at the start of the week and planned to go to South Texas on business Tuesday. As general manager of the Swensondale Oil Company he reports the first well is now between one and two thousand feet deep with encouraging prospects of a gusher. Clifton residents hold several interests in the company.
Mr. Bill Pennington of Burkburnett is spending time in Gatesville with his family who live there. He is engaged in the oil business with a valuable lease and a well already spudded in, with holdings reputed to be very valuable.
Chas W Clarkson has been in a Fort Worth sanitarium since last Friday for treatment. Friends hope for his quick recovery. Clarkson has led county victory loan efforts and asked J W Butler to oversee remaining campaign work, a familiar task for Butler after four prior campaigns.
Mrs Gibbs of Vernon was here early this week as a guest of Mrs R G Mixon. She had been to Austin to attend the funeral of Mr R Ivley and stopped here briefly on her return home.
H. C. Odle leaves Meridian on his last day of a brief business visit. He is testing Clarke or Cliffords material on his farm near V Mills, finding it proper for use.
Mrs. R G Jn traveled to Austin after the death of L Bewley, a brother in law of her husband. Bewley’s sudden passing shocked Clifton friends who respected him for many years. He was the fourth son of Grandpa Frank Kell, with several relatives already gone in recent years.
Lieut. Palmer Olsen arrived home last Saturday night after serving in France and a brief stay at Camp Bowie. He anticipates discharge from the military soon as friends greet his return and note his fine condition.
Mrs. Ray Glass left early in the week to join her husband in Wichita Falls. They hope to settle in the city but so far cannot find a suitable house after a month of searching.
From the West, a practiced con man and ranch hand arrives seeking employment as a manager or superintendent. He notes fluency in Mexican and provides address Box 288 Morgan Texas.
Lieut. Com. D. E. Kemp of the Navy is at home on a 30 days leave visiting his parents and wife. They arrived Saturday night from Dallas where Mrs. Kemp met him. His many friends are glad to welcome him home again.
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