Clifton College year ends with trailblazer reflection
The 1932 33 Clifton College campus edition bids farewell with a call to bold paths and courage, praising Columbus Pilgrim founders Luther Calvin and Zwingli. Senior events include a May 2 play The Road to the City and a May 4 banco party for seniors hosted by freshmen.
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Clifton College
Columbus
Pilgrim Father
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Ulrich Zwingli
Campus News
Tennie Hickox
Morgan
Florence Miears
James
Peace
Duke
Spring Specials Steamed Oil Wave Offer
Local ad lists steamed oil wave items with price 3.00 for one and 5.00 for two. Indicates promotional spring specials and bulk pricing to attract customers.
Betrothal announcements cited lady fortune in England
About 200 years ago in England betrothal notices often stated the size of the lady s fortune to arouse regret in suitors who had not proposed.
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England
Grasshoppers Threaten Parts of East Texas
East Texas reports large grasshopper swarms along the Brazos and Trinity rivers. Extension Service entomologist R R Reppert says farmers are advised to use poison bran mash, made from bran, Paris green, lemon juice, molasses, salt, and water, broadcast over infested areas at dusk or dawn.
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Reppert
Vienna Censorship Bans Lovers Scene Without Chaperone
The strictest dramatic censorship in Vienna in the early 19th century forbade stage lovers from appearing in a scene unless they were accompanied by a chaperone. The rule aimed to enforce propriety in public theater.
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Vienna
Big Dance at Shady Dale Saturday Night
Saturday night social event at Shady Dale features music by Green's Fire Crackers from Cleburne. Admission 25 cents. Community turnout expected for lively town dance and local entertainment.
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Shady Dale
Green’s Fire Crackers
Cleburne
Mother's Day reflections on mothers and flaws
Pearle Seal Butler writes about Mother's Day with frank humor, noting mothers are often flawed despite devotion. The piece critiques excessive idealization, praises real growth from motherhood, and urges humility and self-improvement for better family harmony.
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Pearle Seal Butler
Whistler
Harry
Rev
Spring House Cleaning Service Offered in Clifton
Jeff Williams announces spring house cleaning and general home work in Clifton. He has prior experience performing similar tasks for residents here and asks for reasonable rates with referrals from satisfied local customers.
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Clifton
Jeff Williams
Taxing all to cover debts of the few
A Macon News editorial questions equitable sharing of public debt and argues that taxation should not fund the few at the expense of many, urging broader accountability in fiscal decisions.
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Macon News
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DR. Corneil O. Brown
D. C
N. D
Inga Reinertson
Anita Obenhaus Monroe Kruse
Marguerite Colwick
Odell Cheatham
Otis Pederson
Isaac Ellingson
Curtis Pederson
Knute Knudson
Editorial
M. K
Academy
Ethyl
Bill
Marguerite
Oscar
Florence
Red
Joe
D. A. Carpenter
Carpenter Bros. Drug Store
Clifton Texas
W. A. Johnson
Optometrist
Sat
Mae Murray
Hampshire
My Place
Meridian
Arnold Brandes
Bank
J. R. Standefer
East
Texas
Ed A
Billy Sunday
Hevrole
General Motors
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor CO
Detroit, Mich
Flint, Mich
G.M.A.C
Standefer Chevrolet Company
Cifton, Texas
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