Ex governor Nestos to speak in Clifton May 27
Ex Governor R A Nestos will lecture in Clifton Texas May 27 at the college civic program and again deliver the commencement address May 31 at the Clifton College canine auditorium. The visit is non political with free will offerings to help cover travel expenses.
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North Dakota
Clifton
R. A. Nestos
Texas
Clifton College
Canine Auditorium
State Teachers College
Mayville
University of Wisconsin
Minot
Valley City Times-Record
Collier’s National Weekly
Nestos
College Treasury
Grazing Leases Boost Texas University Revenue
The 23rd annual UT Board of Regents report to Governor Moody shows grazing leases on University lands brought in 260 612 09 dollars for 1927 28. Handling costs run about 1 percent. Since 1895 the university land agent manages grazing leases, with incomes rising from 7 670 dollars average yearly between 1884 and 1894 to 40 409 dollars in 1898 and growth over 30 years to current levels.
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University of Texas
University Board of Regents
Moody
University
Fresh Blackberries for Sale Near Clifton
About 100 gallons of fresh blackberries will be sold Saturday at Phillips Filling Station on Norse Clifton road three miles west of Clifton. Price is 50 cents per gallon.
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Norse-Clifton Road
Clifton
Bargain in Farm For Sale Near Clifton
162 acre farm seven miles west of Clifton offered for two thousand dollars. Cash payment of seven hundred sixty dollars will seal the deal. Ite Voy G Fort.
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Clifton
Ite Voy G
Fort
Children Working in Chinese Textile Mills At Age Six
A historical report notes children six or seven years old employed in textile mills in China, highlighting harsh labor practices and early start to industrial work. The piece emphasizes welfare concerns and calls for reform.
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Textile
China
Holver Canuteson Dies in Galveston on Saturday
Holver Canuteson age seventy three died at the home of his daughter Mrs Ray E McCleskey 3127 Broadway Galveston Texas early last Saturday May 11 He had visited Fort Worth with his wife and sons then stayed with his daughter in Galveston Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 30 pm at the family residence and interment followed at Meridian Cemetery He is survived by his wife two sons Chris and Sam of Fort Worth and three daughters Cora Clifton Mrs Houston Weatherbee Fort Worth and Mrs Ray E McCleskey Galveston
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Holver Canuteson
Ray E. McCleskey
Broadway
Galveston
Texas
Canuteson
Fort Worth
Sam Canuteson
C. F. A. Strickland
Meridian
Bosque County
Chris
Sam
Cora Canuteson
Clifton
Houston Weatherbee
Give Your Enemies a Break
A Houston Chronicle reflection urges less fault finding and more self correction to improve relations. It argues most people share similar faults and that viewing others charitably can reduce enmity, increasing friendships and personal growth.
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Houston Chronicle
Cranfills Gap Brings Baccalaureate Sermon and Local School News
Rev. Allen Nelson delivered the baccalaureate sermon for the graduating class of eleven at the local school. The Meridian Creek school closed with ceremonies led by Ada Grimland and Maidee Scow. Mustang P T A fundraiser netted 52.50. Calf club plans discussed by County Agent C Snell. Mrs. Henry Schwartz won first in a Bosque county living room contest and second in the butter judging contest at A M College Short Course. Boggy school closed with large turnout. Homer Bronstad will return as principal and Nina Simmons as primary teacher.
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Chris L. Rehne
Allen Nelson
Clifton College
Nelson
Purnell Knudson
Dallas
S. A. Knudson
Victor Witte
Burton
Texas
Nora Rogstad
Alfred Rogstad
Waco
T. R. Rogstad
Meridian Creek
Ada Grimland
Maidee Scow
Clifton
Cliffe Bertelson
Our City
W. A. Miller
Temple
Scott & White Sanitarium
Miller
J. W. Griffin
Anna Olson
Hillsboro
Lars
Henry Schwartz
Bosque County
Altalee Smith
Schwartz
A. & M. College
Boggy
Homer Bronstad
Nina Simmons
Clifton High School P T A Thanks May Fete Helpers
The primary and grammar grade teachers of Clifton high school thank the Clifton P T A members who worked at City Park to prepare the May Fete setting.
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Clifton High School
Clifton P. T. A
Friday Night Baseball Wins and School Notes
Allen High School baseball team remains strong after wins over Walnut Springs and Valley Mills 9 to 0. Summer school by Mr and Mrs Bettis starts June 10 for eight weeks. public school commencement programs run May 22 to May 24 at City Hall with valedictory by Cleo Hoff and salutatory by Happy Jenson.
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Eos Allen
Walnut Springs
Valley Mills High School
Bettis
E. W. McDiarmid
Grammar School
Rev
W. T. Boulware
W. S. Allen
Baylor
Cleo Hoff
Happy Jenson
Yakima Woman Declares Rhode Island Red Lays 50 Eggs
Mrs. W. S. Ilisley of Yakima Washington says her Rhode Island Red hen laid 50 eggs in 80 consecutive days. The claim underscores farm life and poultry yields reported in local notices.
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Rhode Island
W. S. Ilisley
Yakima, Wash
Thanksgiving for Care During Mrs. Pierson's Illness
The children and grandchildren express thanks for aid and comfort during the illness and death of Mrs. Inger Pierson. They appreciate those who cared through the nights and the floral offering and ask for God’s blessing on all who helped.
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Inger Pierson
Notice of final grinding days this season
Will grind Thursday and Friday May 238 24 for last time this season. Ed Amundson Clifton Texas.
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Ed Amundson
Clifton
Texas
Humble Gasoline and Oils Coming to Clifton Bosque County
Humble Station at Clifton nears completion as the owner announces ready delivery of gasoline kerosene and oils across Bosque County. The Humble company, Texas based with pipelines spanning the county, promotes superior mileage and engine performance and invites local customers to support the business.
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Humble Gasoline and Oils
Clifton
All Bosque County
Humble
Texas
Widows Pensions Face Deep Cut Under New Law
Comptroller S H Terrell reports the 8 000 widows of Confederate veterans would get 12 a month under the new pension law versus 18 50 now and 25 under future rules. He notes many changes will hurt war widows and outlines projected totals, ages, and expected new pensions.
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S. H. Terrell
Wallace
Terrell
Extortion overcoat ruse leads to pawnshop sting
A wary man enters a pawnshop seeking more than one dollar for a shabby overcoat. The dealer insists on one dollar, sparking a terse exchange and exposing the man’s attempt to profit from a garment he implies was linked to the dealer. The incident ends with the buyer accepting the single dollar, admitting the coat's imagined value was inflated.
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William
Isaacs
Coolidge Declares End to Politics After Honours
Former President Calvin Coolidge says he is done with politics, claiming he has received about all the honors a good American can need and can afford to retire from public life.
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Coolidge
Mayor Handley Letter on Gas Proposal from Lone Star Gas
A Mayoral letter from Lone Star Gas Company executive F. L. Chase discusses pursuing a gas supply project for Handley and surrounding towns. The note expresses energy, urgency to avoid delays into fall, and confidence in securing long term gas service with collaboration from Mr. May.
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May
Lone Star Gas Company
F. L. Chase
Quiet Clifton Wedding Ties Thelma Neel To Ernest Schumacher
Thelma Neel and Ernest Schumacher were married in a private May 1 ceremony at the Neels home in Clifton. Rev W T Boulware officiated as the couple, now living in Clifton, plan a wedding trip to Fort Worth before settling back in Clifton.
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Clifton
Clifton High School
Fritz Schumacher
Pearson & Hauke
Fort Worth
Schumacher
Memorial Day Floral Sale Notice
Timberside Florists of Clifton announces a sale of artificial wreaths cut flowers and plants in observance of Memorial Day May 30. The notice invites customers to pay tribute to those who sacrificed for war with offerings from the shop.
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Wat -Timberside Florists
Clifton
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