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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1909
Page
2
A Pecos Times Readers column critiques newspaper ethics and local reporting habits. It cautions against ignoring news tips and urges residents to share information with editors rather than gossiping. It highlights the value of timely reporting and warns about the dangers of withholding stories.
The article argues scientific farming delivers greatest returns for minimum time money and labor. It links improved homes and living standards to better farming practices, noting Lake Suy as a region spotlighted by the San Saba Star.
Reported near Sprinkle seven miles north of the city, a well drilled to 150 feet revealed oil. Kirby Lumber Company and RR Brooks of Houston mobilized interest as plans to drill multiple wells were announced. The discovery was linked to a tract owned by Avatin blacksmith Thumpano, who was boring water when the drill struck oil. more wells are planned near Sprinkle on 100 acres of land.
County Attorney Pat M. Neff hails the Fitch verdict as a felony conviction under the new liquor offense law. Jury settled on a three year sentence after weighing maximum and minimum penalties. some favored five years, others two or three, with a compromise near three years.
The article details a church's financial contributions to mission causes and local work, noting 14.10 for Biblical and exotic services, 170.0 for local tasks, and a total of 145.00 with additional items including Bible study and Dallas Rescue Home gifts. It highlights strong Sunday School improvement, a 100-student enrollment, and notes against-church claims nearly cleared amid weather and crop remarks. It also mentions Bob Dodd bringing in a record turtle to town and references medical remedies and personal health recovery.
A fish catch at Rola d Arc Creek is reported with 400 pounds of flat out water disturbed by walnuts mashed and stirred into the flow. Local observers claim the altered water may affect nearby fishing, though details remain unclear.
Report notes sixteen additions to the church on profession of faith or by certificate from other churches, totaling twenty six for the year. Net membership reaches ninety eight, aided by a small band and help from outside friends, outlining amounts for church work.
A mutilated OCR line appears to reference smoke or lead terms. No clear person, organization, place, date, or event is readable to establish a factual item for a news card.
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