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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1920
Page
4
By Robt Baldridge Extered st Posteffice Cifon as 2s Second Mail Matter Every Friday Morning November 12 1920 Subscriptions One Year Three Months Payable in Advance Me 51
A U S report announces a record corn crop with projections for the largest yield by over 75, PAK bushels. The text mentions holiday giving and choosing gifts in advance for Christmas.
The old fashioned democrats of Texas express unease following the defeat of former Governor Pat M Neff, signaling concerns within the party about post election direction and leadership.
Clifton businesses closed for Armistice Day as public school teachers and pupils conducted exercises on the campus. The national flag was raised and waved over the building in a ceremony marking the day.
Denison Texas reports a shift as at least 1000 acres of cotton sit idle with tenants leaving to find urban work. Factories and shops cut back staff, intensifying idle labor while towns attract workers through a building boom. Local laborers face scarce opportunities as outsiders struggle to find employment.
Sunday school meets Sunday morning at 7 PM with full attendance and Bible Class. Regular English language service Sunday morning at 11 o clock. Communion service in English at Crawford Sunday afternoon at 4. The choir rehearses Friday night at 7:30. The catechumen class meets Saturday morning at 10. A cordial welcome awaits at all services. Theodore Lerud, Pastor.
We thank friends and neighbors for kind words and deeds during the sudden death of our brother Alfred. May God bless you. Mr and Mrs Peder Dal Mr and Mrs C D Melson Mr and Mrs Chas Canuteson Mr and Mrs T A Thompson Mr and Mrs C C Thompson A Palmer Studio note promotes Christmas photographs.
The Queen Theatre presents Constance Binney in The Steven Kiss from Realart Pictures with matinee at 2:39 PM and a Saturday Special Big Bill Russell in All the World for Nothing. Added Topics of the Day from Literary Digest and future showings include Shore Acres with Alice Lake and Jenny Be Good starring Mary Miles Minter.
No service at Clifton this Sunday. Service will be held at Gernersville on November 14 at 10 39 a m P S at 7 30 p m. W H Bowie pastor. Mr and Mrs Charley Anz announce the birth of a baby boy born Tuesday November 9 near the east of town.
Notice states that Certificates Nos. 55701 to 55725 of the National Fire Insurance Co of Hartford have not been countersigned or accounted for and will be void if presented. Return to J. K. McSpadden, Clifton Texas, by parcel post insured, June 25 1919. Signed by S T Maxwell and J K McSpadden local agent.
James W. Kirby, longtime Walnut Springs resident and Bosque county elder, died at his son in law Massey's home near Walnut Springs on November 3. Born in Kentucky 74 years ago, he settled in Bosque county 40 years ago and was buried November 4 in Russell Cemetery. A large funeral procession gathered as Eid. J. S. Newman of Clifton led services.
Coal on hand for 35-2tc Farmers Gin Company. Turkey Dinner with all accessories offered for sixty cents at City Hall. Civic ladies announce event for Saturday, November 20.
Waco Texas November 5. Circulated rumors say the Katy plans to dispose of the Texas Central railway from Waco to Rotan a 225 mile stretch. A message to Amarillo indicates the Southern Pacific Lines will acquire control of the Texas Central.
Clifton Gin and Cotton Co offers 303 feet of 2 inch gas pipe for sale. I M Solberg, manager, notes availability at the plant in Clifton.
Fire of unknown origin probable from a defective wire damaged the Shears wholesale grocers stock in Hillsboro Texas. The blaze at 12 30 this morning caused water and smoke damage but was confined to one corner and fully insured. The loss is pegged at 150000.
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