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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1920
Page
8
Fragmented text references wartime operations and governance names. Mentions include a mayor, a large commemorative font, sports themes, and a market economy context. Phrases appear disjointed, with unclear dates or places, suggesting OCR corruption of a historical newspaper page.
Waco Texas set for Neff Banquet with Mayors and officials on the program. Mayo of Jevwertt will be among speakers along with Gov. Hobby Cone Johnson and Ty ler. Women Decca Lamar West and J E Kine of San Antonio named among speakers. Additional notable figures to be announced for four future talks.
Summary of scattered Meridian Weekly notices detailing multiple real estate transfers with a few marriage license entries and stray names. Mentioned are plans involving Planery and Wick Simpson, Chas. E. Hiambins, Phillip Canuteron, John & Tiron holdings, A. W. Lester, Phillip Howard, Mock 18, and others in brief transfer listings with monetary values.
A district court adjourned last Friday after sixteen felony cases and several misdemeanors. Dismissed last week were Burleson v Bennon for contract specific performance, Mall v Tom et al foreclosure of vendor’s lien, Lomphin v Sullivan debt suit, Prescher v Greenwade title suit and damages, Clifton Mercantile Co. v Conrad debt, Burne v Golden continued by agreement, and others. Several unrelated names and notices appear as docket fragments and advertisements.
Fragment reads like a damaged parish and neighborhood notices from Gatesville area. Mentions Methouist Woman's Home Missionary Society, Karak society, Methouise Church events, Clifton home for sale, and several local names such as Henry Helm, Snell, Wumark neighborhood, and Watt Ko gle, with references to midweek meetings and city presence.
A garbled 1920s style listing outlines multiple film showings and specials. It mentions Anne of something, a Realart Special, Lost Art, two reels, matinee Saturday, and attractions featuring various actors. Also notes a Gulf Producing Company executive from Breckenridge, Texas sending a letter about the old home paper.
The Texas Cotton Palace in Waco hosts a premier pyrotechnic display from October 30 to November 14. Gordon Fireworks presents a lavish production with scenic effects, costumes, music, and elaborate stunts, promising a safe and sensational show for attendees.
New barns prepared for blooded livestock heading to Texas Cotton Association events in Waco. Premium list has been greatly increased, with rates set at thirty per year.
Red Poll cattle breeders per Texas show announce premiums to recognize high quality animals. Officials expect strong entries from breeders, with judges evaluating conformation, breed traits, and overall performance at the event.
R F Moore hosted a stag party at his home on Tuesday evening attended by about twenty four intimate friends and associates. Guests played forty two games for high score, enjoyed chicken sandwiches, stuffed celery, and cake, and were presented with a watch chain and Masonic Chapter Key as tokens of friendship. Prizes went to B S Parks and Tom C Parks for seven straight wins.
Temple Texas September 29 mention of Siepateh seeking an injunction against the American party. Former Governor Ferguson, founder of the party, said the intimation of court action reached him but the move would be fought to the last ditch.
Anatin Tex Sept 29 The governor today submitted to the legislature a proposed amendment to anti trust laws broadening the exemption for farmer organizations The current exemption section lacks authority and farmers fear losing crops or facing restrictions by mercantile groups Supporters argue the measure aids farmers while opponents warn of unintended markets impact Clerks note scattered remarks from local leaders and residents about the proposed policy changes
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