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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
20
At Old Sons of Herman Hall on Friday night June the 9th. Special music. Everybody invited, 10 to 3 at W G Miller.
On Monday May 29 Clifton Produce Co loads another car of poultry and guarantees prices for that date only. Hens 12 1 2c per lb Fryers 20c per lb Turkeys 15c per lb Roosters 5c per lb Phone neighbors. The rest of the text is a local witticism about the moon and a poet.
City Council orders an election at City Hall on the last Tuesday in May 1916 to fill the vacant Alderman seat left by R F Moore. O K Snell appointed Presiding Judge with authority to name judges and clerks for the election.
Bessie Nelson of Temple visits friends Christine Johnson Cranfills Gap Alvilda Olson Margaret Hansen Cranfills Gap visits Mrs Oscar Johnson Mrs Margaret Olson in Ft Worth will visit Canyon before returning Pauline Olson visiting Cranfills Gap Adolph Anderson reported seriously ill Alfred Amundson Bertha Larson Dallas visit Mrs Adolph Amundson J W Mayfield Haterson Sonora visit H O Dahl Alfred M Colwick once of this area plans spring summer in Wisconsin as a traveling salesman President Wilson at circus and jokes about Roosevelt hat in the ring with optical delusion noted.
Thresher Coal offers one car of genuine McAlester fancy nut coal for threshing and domestic use at a reasonable price. Limited supply. orders should be booked now before it sells out.
Legal holidays in Texas cause Clifton banks to suspend services from 10 to 2 at First Guaranty State Bank and Farmers Guaranty State Bank on Decoration Day and the birthday of Jefferson Davis.
Governor Ferguson served as host at a dinner party at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio. Guests included Mines W Wear Hillsboro Oliver P Harris Whitney C L Bell J E Farnsworth Dallas Hal H Sevier Austin and Walter Collins Hillsboro.
Texas shows high birth and housing rates with a child born every four minutes and seven homes built per hour. The state lists 241000 unmarried young women aged 15 to 24, 46562 men never married, 20000 old maids, and 500000 unmarried women overall. The sod and grass widows figures reach 177000, with an average family size of 4.9.
All members of Clifton Tent No 1175 are requested to be present tonight for our regular Review. Refreshments will be served and very important business brought before the meeting. W. D. Miller, Com.
President Wilson remains neutral in the race for the democratic national committeeman at the San Antonio convention. Secretary Tumulty told Governor Ferguson and Tom B. Love that the president has no knowledge of the matter and would not interfere with the convention selection.
The piece centers on a family grieving the loss of a young child, describing silent rooms, the child’s belongings, and the struggle to endure the night. It weaves in short notes and local items about Ford cars, fashion, and remarks from regional figures.
Political ad by S. R. Curruth outlines strict enforcement of law and ethical prosecutions. He argues a prosecutor must not rely on illegal methods, must pursue open court fights, and seek equal justice without regard to class or person. He pledges diligence in enforcing laws and warns against betraying public trust.
Automobile owners are invited to Standefer Brothers Machine Shop in Clifton Texas for repairs and free tire air. The ad also notes they pay the highest market price for hogs and urges customers to see them before selling.
A rain soaked Sunday morning did not dampen turnout for a picnic at the Sons of Herman Hall. Attendees heard candidate speeches, enjoyed a Bernhardt string band, and danced as a local crowd from near and far gathered for the event. Rev Theo Pfundt attended the District Conference at Robinson last week and traveled back by train due to rain.
Ite C. W. Johble announces intent to purchase hogs next Thursday June 1 offering to pay the highest market price. He invites hog producers to contact him for arrangement.
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