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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
16
The item records Clifton Texas as a second class matter post office with Friday Morning publication and a yearly one dollar subscription. It notes two inches of rain from the Government gauge last Saturday night, with farmers divided on its impact though some see possible spring oats benefit.
A reflective quote notes that children will not recall fabric or stitching details of their dresses but will remember the walks talks stories and books that made childhood happy. It emphasizes memories over fashion in later life.
Washington reacts with caution as Carranza issues a new note. The State Department hopes to open a path by Monday to resume negotiations on the expedition.
The Bailey Ferguson combination won easily at the State Democratic Convention in San Antonio. Wear of Hillsboro was elected permanent chairman by a small majority. The Ferguson Bailey Poindexter program carried through to adjournment for dinner, while anti-saloon leaguers expressed disappointment.
A reader notes sugar costs rising toward 10 cents a pound and recalls old time sweetness with molasses. The piece reflects on nostalgia for "long sweetnin" in coffee and hints at future use of syrup for tea and coffee. Tom C. Parks seeks land notes at Farmers Guarantee State Bank.
W T Kelly announced as a candidate for constable in the precinct subject to the Democratic primary in July. He has lived in Bosque county 27 years and invites scrutiny of his character and qualifications. The page also includes local notices from Clifton merchants, school news, letters from residents and light humorous ads from Oscar J Rea Co and others.
S. F. Larsen O. D. reports a scientific treatment for defective eyesight. The notice appears in the medical column of the paper, presenting an optometrist offering corrective methods and professional credentials.
The notice lists Democratic primary elections on July 22 1916 for multiple county and district offices including Congress state senate judge tax collector tax assessor county judge county clerk and more with re election notes. It also advertises a May 29 poultry sale offering hens fryers turkeys and roosters at set prices and promoting Clifton Produce Co as agents for Johnson Grass and Tree Killer with a strict guarantee.
A vendor promises complete value in men's apparel with correct style and tailoring. The emphasis is on top quality fabric, precise fit, and moderate prices for the money.
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