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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1935
Page
4
A troubled historical column discusses enforcement against intoxicating liquor, local administration, and public response. It references a 1708 to 1709 timeline, mentions the Hedted Bede Merino lineage, and notes business failures with monthly comparisons. it signals debates on punishment severity and public interest in reading matter.
Felix Harris of Dallas was elected president of the Meridian College Excludent Association formed at a Sunday meeting of 150 former students at the Salesmanship Camp near Dallas. Attendees from Waco and Temple included many relatives and friends at the funeral of C. Canuteson. Archie Price, formerly of Waco, Clifton, joins as adviser to the new organization in Washington, with others named as iii officers and advisers.
Reports describe safer insulation materials and stronger bricks with stronger construction promises. Scientists discuss separating devices for impurities in liquids and claims about the value of certain grasses for food, with demonstrations by Dr. Podbletniak and C F Schnabel.
Analyzing drought and reduced U S supply, the piece argues government holding schemes distort prices. It notes August stocks down to around 800,000 bales and Europe shifting to foreign cotton while U S totals dip from 10.895 million to 10.082 million bales.
Denison Texas May 17 heavy sleet fell between Denison and Red River threatening lowlands with rising waters. Will Oswald among seven hundred Texan farmers who traveled to Washington last week to see President Franklin D Roosevelt and express confidence in him.
The report notes near Orentils Gap and Clifton areas suffering farm damage from a recent storm. It mentions sheep wool trading, a warehouse with Anton Nelson and A C Nelson, and plans to quote prices and buy wool, aiming to exceed 70,000 pounds sold in 1084. Local farm improvements are damaged and wool markets are emphasized.
The report notes first year Qualia cotton seed for slanting sold at 1.26 per bushel to HG Lippe Mosheim Tex. Sheep operators report strong wool prices around 20 cents per pound. W A Finley of Clifton Tractor Company visited Houston after loading binder twine directly from a New Orleans boat to stock his store, planning another load soon.
Fragmentary text references a chain and individuals such as Bellon Brothers and Curaette. Names are unclear, with garbled phrases suggesting a local note or advertisement. No clear event, date, or location emerges from the legible portions.
Miss Wilma Parks returns home after a brief stay at her sister Meg Obert Olson’s. She is accompanied by her young nephew Ben Oliver who will remain with family while his parents join later.
An upcoming dance at HiWay Hall in Bosque County showcases an orchestra from Py Worth. The event promises a lively Brat appearance and a festive evening next Wednesday night.
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