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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1920
Page
16
In Alice Texas Nov 9 the open season for deer draws many hunters but rattlesnakes are abundant driving hunters off ranches. Snakes fill camps and roadways with dead and live specimens as their origin and destination remain a mystery after years of lower counts.
Reverend and Mrs. C. E. Newton traveled home Wednesday afternoon from Mays Field where they attended the funeral of their 18 month old niece who died of diphtheria. A fine photograph from the Palmer Studio is pitched as a Christmas gift before the rush.
Mr and Mrs A F Gohlke visited McGregor last Tuesday to attend the Bartels Mugge wedding, sharing in the ceremony and celebrations of the couple.
Governor Hobby today placed the launch Jim Duke, a large craft of the state game fish and oyster department, at the disposal of President-elect Harding during his Point Isabel visit. The launch is expected to reach Point Isabel Thursday.
Ole Canuteson of Waco died on the sixth of the month at age over 88. He arrived in 1854 as an early settler and was the first postmaster before the Civil War. He later moved to Waco, started a foundry, and operated it successfully before retiring. The Record and Dallas News, $2.50.
Rochester, N Y, announces a one third cut in wholesale clothing prices by a major Rochester manufacturer. The reduction applies to suits and overcoats from November 1, adding to the usual 7 percent cash discount. The new wholesale price drops from 33 dollars to about 20 dollars.
The article urges teachers to extend their role beyond textbook lessons. It calls for guiding students in personal purity, truth, honesty, and true Americanism. It warns against extravagance and thriftlessness shaping future business and credit, urging teachers to model and teach prudent habits.
Notice to farmers announces trial use of two cleaning products Continental Hart and the Murray. Signed by I M Solberg manager. The brief ad urges interest in trying the cleaners and invites participation.
Deeds recorded include H W Hill and wife to H C Sparks for 100 acres of William Sheppard at 6200 dollars. Newton Peeples and wife to O L Smith for 212 acres of W H King at 250 dollars. J W Conley et al to Abe Myers for 186 acres of J A McCullough at 3500 dollars. F B Conine to W R Ivey for valley land at 1350 dollars. Marriage licenses issued: Emil Sorley to Beulah Belle Smith. Charles R Conley to Eugenia Harris. C F Arther to Olive Polk. Edgar Calvery to Lea Ellen Duross. C E Price to Millie Solberg. Chris Lahlum to Clara Carlson. Local notes include resignations, visitors, church matters, Meridian College game, amendments and governor vote counts, and regional attendance at Cotton Palace and church conferences.
Bargain house near High School three blocks away. For particulars contact Clifton Rubber Co or Oscar Surley.
Mexico City reports General Alvaro Obregon president elect cannot meet Senator Harding at a border city. Inauguration set for December 1, leaving too little time for arrangements before the term begins.
Texas crop report by federal statistician E. M. Johnson notes Texas corn quality at 86 percent. The survey lists average weights per bushel for winter wheat, oats, and barley, with mentions of local donations, a Tucson reader’s check, and movements of the Ferguson family to Medicine Mound along with a Fort Worth trip by W. D. Miller to attend a Grand Lodge meeting.
Mrs Bettie Liquora recently returned from months in Norway her native home and traveled from Fort Worth to Clifton to visit friends. She reports a great visit but notes it was cold in Norway all summer with snow on the ground.
The team won 29 to 0 against the State institution at Gatesville with many substitutes. Wesley kicked a 40 yard drop goal and Schow and the Harris brothers excelled in the backfield. Reesing was out, reducing the offense, and Meridian College visits next Monday for a big 2:30 p.m. game.
The notice urges all readers to renew their Red Cross memberships, highlighting community support and ongoing relief efforts.
Sunday School at 9 45 morning service at 11 and 7 00 evening. Morning sermon title Stewardship in Daily Living. Christian Endeavor at 6 15.
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