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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
7
An autobiographical reminiscence describes a fictional duel attempt sparked by a love affair. The narrator recalls hiring Bob Walker as a second, detailing barter items and a stagy exchange, while noting the era’s modest costs and sensational courtly bravado.
A rugged tale unfolds around a duel challenge and its resolution. Turk Dobbins sends an apology note while Bob Walker acts as second, negotiating weapons and terms. The account highlights boastful marksmanship claims and a medical tone interwoven with a medicinal advertisement for Prickly Ash Bitters.
Notice from Clifton Mercantile Company seeks 150 to 200 teachers of good planting cotton seed. Pimpled blotches on the skin are blamed on impurities in the blood and the remedy offered is Prickly.
Valley Mills residents report visits from relatives and friends including George Tibbs and family of Grandview Jack Sadler from Sipe Springs and Tom McCollum of Patton. Local figures such as Luther I Raley and J A Mencher appear in town for events and funerals. Mothers Day events at the Methodist Church drew a large crowd and several residents traveled for business in Waco Fort Worth and Galveston.
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