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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1910
Page
8
A Victorian style notice notes the Farmers Institute monthly meeting on May 28 with talks on labor and reforms. It hints at a forthcoming election of officers and discusses free state provided literature and books for members, stressing no dues or expenses.
Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas promotes shorthand typewriting and telegra phy with courses in booking services. It claims 1500 students yearly from half the states and two large buildings. The school touts its Fyre Simplified Shorthand and practical bookkeeping at reduced costs and reports strong placement of graduates.
A fragmented summary of the Dallas Times Herald critique on Texas politics highlighting sarcasm about political players like Colquitt Davidson Johnson and Poindexter. The piece laments political maneuvering, urges attention to public will, and notes the legislature's perceived drift from the people’s line.
The Independent Telephone System expands with new exchanges in Walnut Springs and Meridian and planned services in Morgan and Valley Mills. The movement began in Bon Joue Courly and emphasizes farmer-friendly policies, fair rates, and local public consideration.
In a rambling monologue Walt Mason echoes workers weary of their roles. A hardware merchant and others long for simpler lives. They dream of banking, farming, dunking, or dealing in ducks rather than suffering tiresome toil and unstable pay.
Severe rains fall in Merrivale with crop prospects described as very bright. Little grain cut so far but likely a strong harvest next week if rain continues. Local notes mention social visitations and illnesses including Mrs. W C Robinson and Mrs Fivink Brittain. Willard Grounds Ill. Dr Coston says improving. Riley Robertson reports census data and district work ongoing.
Three inches at Kopperl record a ruinous scene in Ropperl County Texas where stock and crops suffer. The countryside reports hardships as farmers face losses and a local effort to recover continues. The Fredvil Sentinel notes The Lyedei school closed last Friday after a successful term and a child enjoys fishing and swimming.
Local notes report discussions on grain production including quality and quantity. Visitors Grace Shetland and May Shetland of Clifton are seen in town. Ella Wahlquist of Inwood and Beanie Nelson of Temple visit. Theo Colwick attends the Texas Postmasters Convention in Austin. The Colwick family returns from Brownwood after a school term.
A series of land conveyances and deeds records show H P Jenson and wife transferring to O B Smith part of block 26 Kelly Gibbs addition Clifton for 6150. Valley Mooney selling undivided interest in 69a to J G Ander and wife for 100. John G Read selling 5a in Sarah Henesley estate for 600. Walter Moore selling 45a of Sarah Hensley for 581. J J Rice selling to Miss Katie Shan a lot in W King estate for 500. J J Demian and wife in Walnut Springs conveying lot 14 block F Rogers addition to M J Simpson for 1. M L Davis to Eugenia W Tucker parcel in Meridian for 800. I A Rushing to J F Miller part of lot 4 block 7 Walnut Springs for 50. Hunter L Wilson and wife to A Brotherton and W De Armon lot 20 block 2 Royallyn Addition Walnut Springs for 40.
Night court testimony shows begging as a profitable activity in New York streets. A boy arrested at the urging of the Society for the Prevention of Charity Impotence was found with alms seeking paraphernalia. Agents report many beggars earning from five to fifteen dollars daily across city streets.
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