28 May 1909
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
1
A quaint sales pitch urges readers to shop for fishing equipment including tackle poles reels nets hooks. It highlights large assortments and low prices and promises to meet needs for all fishing purposes.
It claims the New Home sewing machine runs smoothly, looks good, and costs less. The seller emphasizes exclusivity in town, promises enjoyable sewing, and invites immediate action after listing prices and special points to know.
The weekly page notes J W Tanner bought the ice cream parlor and confectionery business from W W Womack and will keep operating at the same Clifton stand. Womack plans to remain in Clifton for now and rest. The public school closed Saturday after a rainy evening causing spectator discomfort. County Supt. C L Batson delivered diplomas and spoke well received despite rain. The church program partially postponed due to weather was folded into Saturday night. The city council held a Friday call meeting to discuss a speed regulation ordinance but decided to delay and warn drivers instead.
At a Monday night meeting the Clifton Commercial Club laid preliminary plans for its annual Trades Day, with a committee including J N Fallis Al W Price and F W Nelson to organize events and a dinner proceeds to benefit Lutheran College. The central committee will finalize the program and reveal details later.
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