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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented local fragment mentions Clifton trade fair and fall trading. Mentions merchants with steel items and automobile adoption. References adversity and regional sentiment with a casual, garbled quote about Texas and sister states.
A garbled local note praises a Whitney Messenger issue for a red ink display ad for Wim Connolly & Co. and notes a discontinuance of a boose in the publication. The writer states satisfaction with the Messenger editor despite differing views.
A columnist laments lack of competition in town printing as jobs are sent elsewhere for cheaper rates. He notes business owners prefer sharp competition and greater prices may result from sole local shops. The piece hints at concerns over local control of printing.
The Northwest Texas Annual Conference report from Waco outlines church work over the year, noting 101 members, 75 at year start, 43 additions, and a 605 Sunday School enrollment. Contributions included Italian Mission at Thurber, foreign and domestic missions, church extension, education, and an American Bible Society gift, with the Women's Home Mission Society raising about 112 for local and mission purposes.
The text notes Texas can enact depositors protections and enforce them, while electing U S senators by popular vote. It mentions candidates must disclose campaign expenses and hints tariffs and reform face headwinds, with unclear outcome.
Notice of stock sale advertising men s pants shirts and coats in various grades and colors. Mentions low prices and stock availability with limited legible details about sizes and brands.
Last Monday afternoon at the Lutheran College a dormitory was dedicated with ceremonies and a program including voluntary selections and a college chorus. The congregation at the Presbyterian church drew a large crowd, around 4000, and notable locals W. E. Heri visited Cameron Lumber and smoothed trade ties, while SM. McNeill attended Clifton with cotton and joined the community’s social streak. Walter E. Prather signs a note of gratitude for kindness shown to his wife and himself after her death.
The Tyler Commercial College at Tyler Texas showcases top honors with three straight wins at the San Antonio International Fair and consecutive wins at Hot Springs Arkansas and Dallas Texas fairs. The Magnolia exhibit highlights student work and modern equipment proving superiority over rivals.
Gl regular appears to be a mood line or yard marker with 100 grad measurements described in what seems like fragmented OCR text. The readable items mention mood line and grading units, but details and context are unclear from the fragment.
Sparrow's and Lowney's fine candies Assorted Nuts Hon Bons Milk Chocolates and other items listed as centerpieces hand goods and travelware. French and German china silverware back and garvie combs dolls toys stationery pipes dishes dressmaking and sewing services noted. First class photo work made in studio with personalized portrait options.
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