Victory Loan drive ends as Bonds switch to War Savings Stamps
Bosque County Victory Loan chair Charles W. Clarkson announces the drive is over but urges investors with Second Liberty Bonds to exchange interest due May 15 for War Savings or Thrift stamps. The message highlights $1,582,827.50 in the Eleventh Reserve District and promotes War Savings stamps as safe, earning 4 percent with quarterly compounding and redeemable at post offices with ten days notice.
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Chas. W. Clarkson
Victory Loan
Bosque County
Treasury Department
Eleventh Reserve District
Farm for Sale 195 Acres North of Clifton Texas
Otto N T Wallace of Clifton announces 195 acres Bosque Valley land six miles north of Clifton for sale. The property includes 135 acres cultivated with good improvements and abundant wood and water, near a school. Ferguson lease and an oil well nearby. Easy terms offered. Contact Otto N T Wallace at Clifton Texas at once.
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Clifton
Ferguson
Otto N. T. Wallace
Texas
Soldier Vote Bill Passed in Texas Vote Rights Granted
Austin Texas May 8 The bill allowing Texas citizens discharged from U S military service to vote without poll tax has been finalized and awaits the governor's signature A free conference report on the measure has been adopted by both houses The bill extending the board of control act effectiveness to January 1 1921 has also been passed finally.
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Austin
Texas
United States
Board of Control
Scandinavian Lutheran Church Services and Activities
The Scandinavian Lutheran Church schedules Sunday School next Sunday at 10:00 with full attendance desired. A Bible Class for adults precedes the regular Norwegian language service at 11:00, followed by a Baccalaureate English service at 8:30 p.m. Rev J K Rystad preaches. Catechumens meet Tuesday and Friday at 4:00. choir rehearsal Thursday at 8:30. Theodore Lerud, Pastor.
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J. K. Rystad
Theodore Lerud
Magazine Euterpean Club Meeting Recap
Mrs L E Tennison hosted the Magazine Euterpean Club on Tuesday afternoon May 6. After the business session officers for next year were elected and study plans discussed the lesson was conducted by the Director. A social hour followed with ice cream cake and bon bons. Mrs J K McSpadden will host Tuesday May 20 at 4 oclock.
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L. E. Tennison
Euterpean Club
J. K. McSpadden
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Invitation
The schedule lists 9:45 Sunday School, 11:00 preaching, 4:00 choir practice, 7:45 Christian Endeavor, and 8:30 preaching. You are cordially invited to these services. E. 8. Sansom, Pastor.
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Christian Endeavor
Sansom
German Chancellor Rejects Versailles Peace Terms
Berlin May 12 Chancellor Scheidemann declared the Versailles peace terms unacceptable and murderous, saying they would jail Germany and strangle trade. The assembly cheered as he urged rejection, with leaders backing the government except the Haase group. The address was delivered in the University of Berlin hall.
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Berlin
Scheidemann
National Assembly
Versailles
Hugo Haase
University of Berlin
Unter den Linden
Haase Group
Germany
Wilson
Versaillles
Central Committee of the Independent
Cameron Youth Crushed Under Binder in Accident
Waco Texas May 12 T A Chandler son of Mr and Mrs T K Chandler of Cameron was killed instantly when a binder fell on him as he repaired the machine He had just removed a pin when the oat binder toppled crushing him to death
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Waco
Texas
T. A. Chandler
T. K. Chandler
Cameron
Revival services paused after Bertha Clinton's brother dies
On account of the death at Fort Worth of sister Bertha Clinton's brother, revival services will cease until next Sunday night. We welcome everybody. T. I. Lambert.
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Bertha Clinton
Fort Worth
T. I. Lambert
Immanuel Lutheran Church shifts services on Sunday
Immanuel Lutheran Church reports no service in Clifton on Sunday May 18. The service will be held at Garnersville at 10 30 a m with Y P S at Clifton at 8 30 p m. Pastor W H Bewie delivers the sermon.
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Clifton
Garnersville
H. Bewie
Methodist Church Services and Pastor Schedule
The church holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 8:45 p.m. Junior League meets at 3 p.m. Pastor George F. Kornegay leads the services.
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Methodist Church
Geo. F. Kornegay
Harvest Help Sought for 400 Acre Grain Patch
Ralph Helm of Clifton Texas seeks a few skilled hands to harvest 400 acres of grain and offers board in exchange. The note invites workers to join a seasonal effort at the farm and outlines lodging provisions.
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Can Furnish Board
Ralph Helm
Clifton
Texas
Ite
Appeal in Die Freiheit Urges Peace and World Revolution
A socialist party appeal in the party organ Die Freiheit argues against signing the peace terms, warning of war�s harsh costs including prisoners of war and hunger. It calls for workers worldwide to unite against capitalism and rebuild society in a revolutionary socialist spirit.
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Socialist Party
Die Freiheit
T F Eaton Remedies Worm Eradication For Farmers
T F Eaton County Agent recommends a worm treatment for wheat crops around Clifton. Mix 50 pounds of bran with 2 pounds Paris green or 3 pounds arsenic of lead or 2 pounds London purple or 2 pounds white arsenic. Add 2 gallons molasses, chopped rotten lemons, water to mush consistency, 5 pounds salt, and 25-50 pounds sawdust. Broadcast 6-10 acres per mix. Each farmer decides if damage warrants application.
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Clifton
Paris
London
T. F. Eaton
Baptist Church Evening Services and Programs
Rev J H Coleman of Fort Worth preaches at 11 00 a m and 8 30 p m Sunbeam Band 3 00 p m Junior B Y P U 4 00 p m Senior B Y P U 7 45 p m Men s Bible Class Monday night Prayer Service Wednesday night All are cordially invited.
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J. H. Coleman
Fort Worth
Sunbeam Band
Notice of eye ear nose throat specialist visit
Dr Will M Burgess will be with Dr Collins in Clifton on Wednesday May 21 for glasses fitting. Local readers urged to attend for eye care services.
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Will M. Burgess
Collins
Clifton
Demand Sounds Reasonable Only to Its Maker
A terse thought notes that requests often seem fair to the one who pushes them, yet appear unreasonable to the recipient who bears the burden or consequence of compliance. The statement contrasts perception between the petitioner and the one targeted by the demand.
Settlement of US Britain war claims reached
Washington May 12 The American Liquidation Commission announces a complete settlement of all WWI era claims between the United States and Great Britain Britain will pay 35500000 dollars as net final adjustment Judge Edwin B Parker of Houston Texas chairs the commission Secretary Baker said the next cases likely to be taken up are Italian claims.
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Washington
United States
American Liquidation Commission
Baker
Edwin B. Parker
Houston
Texas
War Inquiry Board
Bakers
France
A Right Act Echoes Through the Universe and God
A reflective statement asserts that a righteous deed resonates across the cosmos reaching moral minds, touching every world, extending its influence to the divine, and vibrating to the very heart of God.
It Is Easier to Keep a Friend Than to Recover Him
A concise proverb notes that maintaining friendship is simpler than regaining a lost one, emphasizing steadiness and care in personal ties. It suggests ongoing trust, support, and reliability as the best path to durable friendship.
Oil Well Drills Day and Night Near Grimland Block
Local oil news reports the John M. Grimland block east of town resumes drilling around the clock after a shutdown for fuel oil conversion from wood. The Womack block derrick east of Clifton nears completion as a standard rig. Humble Oil seeks a right of way for a pipeline from Burkburnett through the Ranger and Duke fields to Houston and Galveston. Foreman Mr Cunningham of the Humble pipe line is reported injured by a cut foot during surveying near town.
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John M. Grimland
Womack
Clifton
Humble Oil Company
Burkburnett
Ranger
Duke Fields
Houston
Galveston
Cunningham
Humble
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