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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1917
Page
8
A fragmented note discusses a patent remedy called Thedford's Black Draught used for stomach and liver issues. It references relief from headaches and digestive troubles, claiming long running, natural liver regulation and general wellness. The text mentions a sale or advertisement tone with older spelling and marketing phrases.
A long notice explains rising costs for imported drugs used in Prickly Ash Bitters due to European war shortages. It vows no price cuts while boosting product quality and brand confidence. Also featured is a testimonial letter about Tanlac from William Breed of Longview Texas praising weight gain and health.
A local notice warns against trespassing on ME area property. The undersigned list mentions Jacob Olson, Anna, and other names while cautioning enforcement actions for illegal hunting.
The note expresses concern about debt and financial strain, mentioning work ethics and social pressures. It references personal struggle, anxiety, and imagined improvements, with scattered phrases about war, care, and employment. The text reads as a stream of consciousness with unclear attribution.
Raucous Cotton Palace Exposition program features a grand horse racing event attracting bettors and spectators from the Southwest. The management promises a magnificent, commodious venue with top thoroughbreds set for prominent races and big purses, drawing widespread interest nationwide.
A chaotic garbled notice describes a statewide gathering titled Spect CVLAR BUCTAL EVENT OF ALL TEXAS. It mentions a ball at the Cotton Palace in Waco drawing attendees from across the state and hints at performances and a public spectacle. The fragmentary text lists names, timelines, and possible speakers, but the overall sense is a major statewide event with celebration and entertainment.
A fragmented account notes a November revival program in Texas featuring a line of spirited singers from Smollea. The event partners with a local afternoon club and the Inmen’s group to present free concert performances.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss hog farming concerns in Texas with farmers asking what hogs fetch and how to assess value. Mentions Waco and a Woman's Exchange at a Cotton Palace exhibition, suggesting public interest in livestock trends and women’s groups.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Artistic Cotton Modeling in Waco Texas with garbled phrases about scenes and a palace. No clear event, names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
A train struck an automobile near Whitney Texas causing multiple injuries and at least one death. Witnesses describe bodies found near the crossing and victims identified as Florence Whatley and Anna Whatley among others. Police and emergency crews responded as investigators began documenting the scene and vehicle details.
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