02 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1917
Page
1
The article calls Bosque County housewives to curb waste in food during wartime, stressing that victory depends on rationing. It urges every woman and child to pledge, mail signs, and unite with local and national efforts led by Fred H Huggins, manager of the U S pledge campaign.
In Sweebenville Texas partners report damage to the peanut crop during an early harvest. Workers scramble to salvage remaining yield as weather and field conditions hinder full recovery.
A fragmented notice reports a payment of a cash fee related to cream production. Readable details indicate an administrative action affecting dairy producers and a procedural deadline. Further specifics are unclear in the surviving text.
Dy. James T Colwick receives commission in the Medical Reserve Corps from the War Department as lieutenant. He serves at Love Field Hospital and has duties as examining surgeon for the Army recruiting station. Colwick has directed Sears Roebuck Hospital for two years and worked at City Hospital Baylor Medical College, practicing in Dallas for five years with his brother Dr O J Colwick.
Marlin Texas reports early results showing the dry measure likely passed by a majority near 800 as only two boxes remained to be counted. The town overall cast a strong dry vote, with Marlin delivering a decisive larger margin.
In Tom Green county Texas the prohibitionists trail after returns show 1 077 votes for prohibition and 1 162 for anti prohibition totaling a net majority of 59 for anti prohibition. The results reflect a close election with saloons retained despite the overall reform effort.
Public notice warns that the land is posted and trespassing hunting crossing or entry in any form is forbidden. The warning aims to deter all persons from approaching the property and states enforcement may follow.
Dynamite damaged the home of Edgar Pew vice president of a local company while he and his wife slept. They escaped unharmed. W. I. Powers was arrested. The explosion's cause remains unclear as investigators pursue leads. Route 2, Clifton Texas is listed in correspondence for the matter.
Jacob Nelson announces payment at the highest market price for houses delivered on Tuesday November Standeter Broad.
A grainy report notes a segregated draft contingent entrained locally last Tuesday. It mentions individuals including Lay Por and Navan Jackson among Clifton boys and references the county Freemillion Board in a long, unclear passage.
Postal notice explains new postage rules requiring three cents on regular letters after the date, two cents for drop letters and two cents for postal cards. Letters under three cents will be held at the office, and patrons are told to ensure proper postage to avoid delays.
The undersigned state they will not allow hunting or trespassing on their land. A notice is posted indicating refusal and warning of consequences.
Clifton High School defeated Meridian College 11 to 10 in a hard fought game. The Bears relied on forward lineup Girie and Minnie White along with Annie Gis ward to push early leads before Meridian rallied in the final period.
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