This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1920
Page
8
In Alice Texas on November 9 the open deer season attracted hunters but rattlesnakes have moved into the area. Hunters are being driven from ranches as snakes parade through camps and roads out of town are littered with dead and living serpents. The source notes snakes have not been numerous here in several years and their origin remains a mystery.
Reverend and Mrs. C. E. Newton arrived home Wednesday afternoon from Mays Field where they were summoned last week to attend the funeral of their 18 month old niece who died from diphtheria.
A festive prompt from The Palmer Studio highlighting that a nice photograph serves as a grand Christmas gift and invites customers to act before the holiday rush.
Mr and Mrs A F Gohike were in McGregor last Tuesday to attend the Bartels Mugge wedding.
Governor Hobby 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 stay at Point Isabel. The launch is expected to reach Point Isabel Thursday.
Ole Canuteson of Waco died on the 6th at age 88 plus. He arrived in 1854 as an early settler and was the first postmaster before the Civil War. He later moved to Waco after the war, ran a foundry, and retired from business years ago. The Record and Dallas News, $2.50.
Rochester clothing houses announce a one third cut in wholesale prices for suits and overcoats effective November 1. The reduction follows a fall opening price of 33 dollars, bringing the top price to about 20 dollars plus the usual 7 percent cash discount.
The Troupe Banner extols teachers to enrich pupils through home training, personal integrity, and American patriotism. It warns against extravagance and spendthrift habits that haunt future business and credit, urging teachers to seize this opportunity to lead by example.
Mer. Solberg notes a trial between Conti nental Hart and the Murray cleaners. He presents results with a 35-21e line and mentions lL as a reference.
Land transfers include H W Hill and wife to H C Sparks for 100 acres from William Sheppard at 6200 dollars and Newton Peeples to C L Smith for 212 acres of W H King at 250 dollars. Marriage licenses list Emil Sorley to Beulah Smith and multiple couples, with local notices of resignations, visits, and church events in Meridian.
Property offered by Clifton Rubber Co presents a small house three blocks from the High School. Oscar Surley handles details and invites inquiries for particulars about the bargain close in.
Mexico City with General Obregon stating it would be impossible for him to meet Senator Harding at a border city before his inauguration on December 1 due to the short time remaining.
The Texas crop condition report by E M Johnson shows Texas corn at 86 percent quality. It lists average bushel weights for winter wheat 56.5, oats 30, barley 45 pounds. The piece also notes community notices of residents moving, meetings, and travel.
The football team defeated the State institution at Gatesville 29 to 0 missing Reesing and using many subs. Wesley nailed a 40 yard drop kick and Schow with the Harris brothers contributed in the backfield. Meridian College visits next Monday at 2 30 for a big season game with hopes of a strong finish.
A call to renewed support for the Red Cross asks readers to renew their memberships, urging continued public aid and volunteer engagement.
Sunday School at 9 45. Church services at 11 a m and 7 p m. Morning sermon subject Stewardship in Daily Living. Christian Endeavor at 6 15.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.