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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1927
Page
2
The Santa Fe shows increased capacity with 1926 ton miles at 705.90 per train mile, up from 569.21 in 1920. It reports reduced loss and damage costs, and fuel savings: locomotive fuel costs drop from 28,372 in 1920 to 22,604,116 in 1926, with per unit fuel use falling 28.11 percent for iron moves and 17.07 percent for passenger cars, plus notes on improved firing and handling.
The piece notes strong Texas generosity to Mississippi flood victims and urges federal action to aid recovery. It highlights rail freight growth, a planned seven story hotel project at Sweetwater, and the Interstate Commerce Commission granting permission for a 200 mile extension. It mentions oil prospects around Brownwood and mineral wealth in the state, with local business and mining developments across Texas.
A garbled OCR note describes an attempted or suspected bank incident at Witora Bank around a Wednesday. The text references a seal, central area, and a suspect transferring to a bank, but details are unclear.
A garbled college scorecard lists prize winnings for various players including first base Joseph J. Nelson and right fielder Claud Thompson. Prizes range from cash and merchandise to gifts such as bananas, knives, shirts, and gas, tied to specific in-game achievements like first put-out and stolen bases. The page also references Portmaster General Harry and ongoing postal service checks.
The article posits Texas could house the populations of England France Germany or Italy with room to spare. It imagines two nations settling in Texas and compares density to a Rhodesland scenario, suggesting a population far beyond current U.S. levels to illustrate potential empire growth in the Lone Star State.
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