Clifton Record Outing Adopts Weekly Publication
The Clifton Record announces its Friday morning postal entry as second class matter in Clafton Texas. Subscriptions are set at one dollar per year.
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1913
Page
24
Automobile Mortgage Conveys Title Burden in 1918
A clever turn of phrase describes how a car can be treated as a conveyance heavily encumbered by debt and liens. The remark, dated in early November 1918, highlights era concerns over financing and property law impacting everyday transport.
Mexico Mo Goes Dry While Nearby Mexico Remains Wet
In a regional shift, Mexico Missouri voted to go dry last week while the adjacent Mexico area retained alcohol sales, creating a notable contrast between neighboring communities within the same region. Local officials plan to enforce the new ordinance and monitor enforcement actions.
Huerta’s Rule in Mexico Faces Questionable Election
Commentary notes Huerta as president amid disputed election and criticizes the regime. The piece argues a leader who dislikes bills should pay cash, reflecting broader dissatisfaction with the political setup and governance in Mexico.
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Mexico
Huerta
Wood roads advocates push threefold agenda in sermons
Agitate educate legislate appear as guiding tenets in the movement's rhetoric. Proponents frame these words as a triad for policy, public awareness, and lawmaking to advance road network plans.
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Wood Roads
Halloween Jack-o'-lantern Turns Into Tax Law Hint
A sharp note warns readers that a Halloween jack-o'-lantern sighting is actually a reminder of income tax obligations. The piece urges readers to prepare for due payments and understand tax law requirements.
Questioning Thaw sanity in Thaw case
The remark asks how Harry Thaw could plan a conspiracy if he was sane, implying suspicion about his confinement in a lunatic asylum and challenging Jerome's judgment on his mental state.
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Harry Thaw
Jerome
Sunday Hoodoo Dims Mexican Election Day
The phrase hints at a troubled election in Mexico with questionable outcomes. A single day’s sentiment or superstition may have influenced political confidence and public perception of the vote.
Snakes Sold by Length Up Three Dollars Per Foot
Market notes say trained snakes now priced by length with a three dollar per foot increase, so buyers know the cost before placing orders.
Roads Policy The Ongoing Duty to Maintain Highways
The article argues that keeping good roads is as important as building them, stressing ongoing maintenance as key to lasting quality and public utility. It emphasizes sustained funding, timely repairs, and vigilant oversight to prevent decline.
Military Optimism Cited Amid Mediterranean Cruise
A historical note quotes leaders musing that even with plans to counter Mexico a Mediterranean cruise should finish first, suggesting strategic patience while keeping warship needs in view. The fragment reflects wartime posture and logistical concerns.
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Mexico
Fort Worth crime trend cited in sharp marriage remark
A historic editorial notes a grim sentiment claiming married women in Fort Worth increasingly kill their husbands, describing the city as a hub of such acts and labeling it a local fad.
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Fort Worth
Question on treating criminal moral obliqueness with surgery
A historical query asks how many surgical operations would cure a criminal of moral obliqueness and whether he would be released back into the community in the meantime. The tone suggests a public or editorial debate on punitive reform and rehabilitation.
Mrs Busch's Share Tied to Beer Glasses Figures
A fragment notes Mrs. Busch's share of her husband’s estate equates to the value of 80 million glasses of beer, with a suggestion that a real schooner might travel on that collection of schooners.
Roads Make Town Prosperity, Lights Shine Pride
A town rests under electric lights and signs as residents celebrate the pivotal role of good roads in showcasing the nation and boosting happiness and prosperity for its people.
Senators urged to resign for inaction
The press nationwide agrees that senators and representatives who cannot stay in Washington and keep focus on business should resign so others can attempt the job.
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Washington
Kansas town bans night braying by mules
A Kansas town enacts a law prohibiting mules from braying after dark, sparking debate over personal liberty and local authority. The measure highlights tensions between rural life and evolving norms in the region.
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Santa Anna
Kansas
Baker law ends Milwaukee saloons in 242 run
The Baker law that closed 242 Milwaukee saloons left saloonists with their goose cooked as it enforced prohibition era style closures.
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Milwaukee
Rural roads key to strengthening country defense stance
The speaker argues that for rural youths to join and sustain the army effort, countryside forces must be as effective and inspired as urban ones. The major advance is building good country highways, which will then make the rest easier.
Death toll rises among wealthy men amid new tax law
The article notes more deaths among the rich as the new income tax law takes effect, suggesting financial strain on high earners. It implies the tax changes are impacting this social class more than before.
Income tax to touch about one in two hundred
Commentator notes the new tax will affect roughly one person in every 200 while the more heavily taxed will protest loudly, reaching wider public attention.
Old-fashioned courtship tales from a timid suitor
Lorena Register recalls the old-fashioned girl and asks for the old-fashioned boy. The shy suitor sweats his collar on cold days and struggles to find topics about the weather. He courts for years before mustering courage to propose marriage.
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Lorena Register
Sulzer Ousted Governor Seeks Reentry at Rally
Former New York governor William Sulzer, removed last month by impeachment verdict, camps on a political comeback. He announces plans to run again and appeals to supporters while critics call the ouster a constitutional landmark.
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Wm. Sulzer
New York
Sulzer Sweeps Sixth District With Large Plurality
The state assembly race from the sixth district ended with a sweeping plurality around dawn, estimated at 2000 votes or more. Sulzer ran on the progressive ticket and apparently outpolled his Republican and Democratic opponents combined.
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Sulzer
Bush will cut heirs income taxes in will provisions
An estate plan leaves Adolphus Bush heirs with daily incomes of about 2000 dollars for August A Bush and 1000 dollars for his mother Mrs Adolphus Bush and each of his five sisters. Each heir must pay roughly 15510 dollars yearly in income tax to the United States, with August A Bush exempted from this levy.
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Agust A. Bush
Adolphus Bush
United States
August A. Bush
Tax Law Brings Dual Burden on Incomes
A Worth Record item argues a Democratic income tax law requires payers to cover twice the amount, noting the rich pay more with two shares of the estate while the poor bear the same duty. The piece defends the policy as necessary for Uncle Sam’s coffers, insisting those who have should bear the brunt and those who don’t should accept it as well.
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Uncle Sam
Notice to the Public About Private Land Use
Property owner Joe as da H Gray warns that anyone gathering pecans on his land near town, purchased from Dr Gillespie, without permission will be prosecuted. The notice is dated 80 6t pd.
Record and Commercial Appeal One Year Offer
The Record and Commercial Appeal announces a promotional rate offering one year of service for 1.25 dollars. The deal targets readers seeking extended newspaper access at a reduced price.
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