26 Nov 1926
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1926
Page
1
Governor Ferguson urged residents to gather in places of worship Thursday to give thanks for blessings. The report notes Clifton drew its largest out of town crowd in years last Saturday and local merchants reported heavy business.
W T Terger T Terger son of Brownsboro Henderson County Texas died at his son Conley’s home on the old Tergerson homestead after a paralysis stroke. Born December 8 1852 he moved to Bosque County in 1873 where he and his wife Anne Marie Nystel built a large family and a lasting Lutheran faith. He left behind eight surviving children thirty nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the old home and church with burial in St Olaf cemetery.
The Mustang community in Bosque County shows strong diversification among Norwegians with dairy, grain sorghum, cotton, sheep, hogs, bees and poultry. They operate a sweet milk and cream station, plan more such plants, form clubs, and pool produce to gain better prices. Local education and community activities bolster a proactive, self-reliant rural economy.
A bulletin from the American Research Foundation shows gasoline tax receipts climbing from 1 022 514 dollars in 1919 to 148 258 087 dollars in 1925, indicating rapid growth in revenue during the period.
The Clifton Flower Carnival proves a decided success backed by the town's Civic Society women. Their united effort underscores the adage In Unity there is Strength guiding Clifton civic work.
The Department of Agriculture reports the U S cotton crop for the year will exceed eighteen million bales for the first time. Indications on November 14 point to 18,399,000 bales, about 2,295,000 more than last year. By November 14, 12,953,708 bales had been ginned.
One of the season’s most interesting football games is set for Thanksgiving Day between Meridan College and Clifton College at City Park. The teams are primed for victory. as the last game of the season it will be decided to the finish. Kickoff is at 3:00 PM.
Will H. Mayes argues Representative Parrish seeks to criminalize two consecutive cotton crops on the same ground, a policy aimed at limiting production. He warns such rules would infringe property rights and fail in juries, favoring a voluntary South wide reduction. Texas bankers plan a cotton holding pool with federal support, while San Antonio banks resist aiding the pool, citing local need and a cautious policy.
California attorney Mr. Aaron Sapiro argues the federal government should use cooperative associations to aid cotton farmers and oppose Texas bankers forming a lending pool at low interest. He questions whether bankers profit from handling funds while cooperatives may bear costs, noting his past success with cooperative ties.
Texas voters show interest by approving all meritorious constitutional amendments in the recent election. The editorial notes this marks a shift toward closer study of state problems, suggesting better future governance and warning against the danger of non thinking voters.
Representatives from Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico are identified as participants in a regional meeting. The article notes interstate cooperation and potential joint initiatives among the three states.
Three state legislatures must approve the plan for a Canadian River conservation and irrigation project that aims to aid the upper reaches. A Brownwood conservation district votes this month on bonds to cover initial expenses as Texas grows aware of its water resources.
A Madrid ordinance requires habitual drunkards to have their heads shaved every four weeks under penalty of law. The measure targets repeat offenders and imposes penalties for noncompliance, reflecting strict public order policing in the city.
Advertises business education at Toby's College claiming many upcoming positions for bright young men and women in the business world. Says a 9th grade student is as prepared as a graduate to begin.
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