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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1926
Page
9
The text reflects on gratitude as a natural human trait and links true thankfulness to dependence on a higher power. It considers ingratitude as base, notes many have reasons to be thankful, and claims a grateful spirit fosters spiritual strength and humility even amid material want.
A Tonkawa area rancher and planter recalls a cotton picking contest near Texas. Olaf Pierson, about twenty one, gathered 078 pounds in a day while an Oklahoma rival picked 984 pounds. Melvin and Edwin Pierson, teens, also picked 801 and 606 pounds respectively on the same day.
Report of a deer hunting contest where Dan Envy and Moody Hunt split points as the deer tally rose late. Governor involvement is mentioned with a 20 point effort, while the major buck claimed victory in the final hour.
A fragment discusses cotton’s role in making durable currency as the Treasury seeks longer lasting paper. It cites cotton content around 25 percent and notes perceived benefits for dealers, with references to tobacco culture and brand comparisons, highlighting a consumer markets angle.
Reginald Denny stars in Skinner's Dress Balk a comedy action thriller with thrills and laughs. The week features Fighting Hearts comedy and a Saturday night double bill at 6 45 and 6 00 p m. Also Whispering Wirwe a mystery with Stewart Burne Cry and others. Two reel comedy We 6 Pipe plus admission details.
Church services are listed for Thamhaniving Daya tempo with morning and evening worship and lay activities at various locations. A Crawford event is noted for Sunday with performances and a film program including a comedy drama backstage at the theatre. Community notices mention theater acts and a feature film with Fox News, with admission prices.
The Michigan Christian Advocate critiques fundraising methods and emphasizes scriptural giving. It lampoons mock schemes and outlines a satirical roster of church members roles in a hypothetical drive, noting adherence to gospel principles over festive promotions.
Fort Worth reports a proposed Texas law would require a 10 day notice before marriage license renewal. The measure aims to tighten marriage procedures and increase scrutiny of unions statewide.
In Madbant Tesma on November 20 a Waco merchant was injured when his car overturned near Valley Mills on the return to Hico. His mother in law suffered a broken leg and another passenger endured contusions. They were taken to a sanitarium in Waco. Carmoan has not regained consciousness.
Meridian College to meet Clifton eleven in a match that draws strong interest. Both teams have performed well this season and appear evenly matched, with the game expected to attract the largest football crowd ever seen in Clifton.
The American Legion chapter held a December meeting to elect officers. Commander D M Bronsted urged full attendance and announced the agenda as orderly and prompt. The Record and Dalila report a $250 fund note of record.
News note reports a rising fever around ping pong as a popular pastime in London and New York. An unrelated line mentions a rental offer for two rooms and a box address in Tallulah.
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