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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1922

Page

6

105 Year Old Black Man Works Cotton Crop Alone

Richland reports a 105 year old African American man said to be the oldest living person in the state. He walked without aid, cannot read, and recalls being sold to a Texas planter at 17 for $300. This year he grew a cotton crop entirely by himself.

Richland Texas

Cranfills Gap Community Notes and Local Events

Neely Hill of Live Oak and Misseille Hall near Decatur wed at a social gathering after visiting Jay and Preas. Poultry and Stock Show held Saturday drew crowds and satisfaction. The Bi Olaf congregation hosted a large event at Rock Church with Rev. D A Rogers and family visiting Gap. Elsie Grimland recovered at her parents home and could go out again. Charley Jermstad assumed charge of the City Garage Monday. The Methodist church held a big day with Rev. J A Creed of Fort Worth delivering sermons and participating in a program with Rev. Rowan Prof. Boons and Rev. Whitley.

D. A. Rogers Koppert Rogers The Baptist Church Hove Hiercellent Elsie Crimland A. C. Grimland Charley Jermstad Fred Jemron Clifton Fred J. A. Creed Fort Word Faermon Creed Rowan Boons Meridian College Whitley

Tyler Commercial College Ad Promises Home Study Courses

An historic supply ad urges readers to enroll in Tyler Commercial College Tyler Texas offering correspondence courses in telegraphy shorthand typewriting bookkeeping and business administration. It claims refund of tuition if a course is not completed and stresses flexible home study with savings in time and salary.

Tylor Commercial College Myrne Byrne Hiss Coreen Tan Tyler Commercial College Tyler Texee

Community note on events and local mentions in the Gap area

A night audience at the Methodist Home event regrets Superintendent Barnett's absence due to illness. The Masonic anniversary program for George Washington is planned with Rev Clarence Morton and Prof Boone giving addresses. Also notes Poultry and Sick Show success, local youths Aaron Pederson and Hans Dahl heading to Tyler, and soda fountain trend in Britain.

Barnett Methodist Home George Washington Clarence Morton Prof Boone Meridian College W. Blesker Hico Aaron Pederson Hans Dahl Tyler

Taniac Endorsed By Baptist Preacher In North Carolina

Rev J M Bridges of Meorkboro North Carolina praises Taniac as a tonic and stomach aid claiming it revived his digestion nerves and sleep after years of indigestion and weight loss. He asserts it built him up and restored strength.

Dubifel J. M. Bridges Meorvaboro N. C Mothini

Why Not Envy Yourself by Ruth Cameron

A column discusses happiness and envy in daily life, asserting that few are wholly content. It suggests everyone may envy others at times, but self envy could be wiser, urging prudence with money and appreciating one’s own health, home, and talents. It ends with a light promotion for The Home Grocery Co.

Ruth Cameron Indy Portage

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carpenter Brothers Service Drug Store Clifton, Texas T. C. Matson Life Insurance Real W.A. Johnson Optoma Crest Standard State Board of Examiners For Texan Needles Institute Iiva Manor Ginawes Meridian Cranfills Gap Ford Polk’s Moffatt’s City Bakery Parker House EA. Jackson Price & Stuart Great Britain London Janey Wey Tha Home Grocery Co John E Swenson Crawford Nunn Bush Munson John E. Swenson
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