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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1914
Page
16
Clifton Record notes Robt L Baldridge listed as second class matter at the Clifton Texas post office. The paper charges one dollar a year and is published every Friday morning. The issue reflects on wartime sentiment and Roosevelt's campaign, plus a quip about the next economic move to buy a hog and a sausage grinder.
The shortage in the drug market pushes buyers toward cotton goods. Klivery centers invest in cotton to bolster the textile sector and ease market pressure.
Woodrow Wilson approves Buy-a-Bale plan by purchasing a bale of Texas cotton from a West widow as part of wartime relief. Villa allegedly moves the dove from its resting place in Mexico again.
The czar says once Russians press toward Berlin the advance will become irresistible and Germany should halt their own advance by disabling their self starter.
The saying that clothes do not define a person has become deeply rooted in public sentiment. Many see merit in inner character, while some remain convinced appearances reflect status, leading to varied judgments of others.
The Texas Industrial Congress announces plans to offer prizes next year to farmers who achieve the best yields cost of production considered on at least five acres of wheat oats barley and possibly rice.
Hillsboro Dispatch notes the Barnum & Bailey circus canceled its Hillsboro stop. The writer calls the cancellation a miraculous relief to the country and a godsend, suggesting many townsfolk lack funds for circus outings and expressing general approval of the cancellation.
The Clifton Record lists Robt. L. Baldridge as editor managing editor business manager publisher and owner. No bondholders or mortgagees hold 1 percent+ of securities. Notarization by R. S. Clement in Bosque County Texas dated September 1 1914 with commission expiry June 1 1915.
A humorous regional reflection questions manly habits by noting preferences for shared meals and tobacco rituals. The piece uses playful examples of restaurant stools, uncloth tables, pipe chews, and glassware to claim men are a queer duck in social seating and drinking customs.
An eighteen month old boy of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Wiede in the town area drank poisoned fly water left out for insects. He fell ill with vomiting and died the same night after physicians arrived. Funeral services were held Tuesday from Clifton Cemetery with Rev. Renee officiating. The Record extends condolences to the grieving family.
The Clifton Meat Market announces cash only sales starting October first and introduces cash coupon books in $2.00 $3.00 and $5.00 values for those lacking exact change. Proprietor G L Polk notes improved service and customer satisfaction. The note closes with a business sign off.
The article extols building a reputation in law and branding. It notes that clients seek John Smith for legal battles, arguing success hinges on a trusted name. It also urges customers to demand trademarked brands and to avoid substitutes, warning merchants against losing patronage.
Notice to automobile owners offering repair work at Voy G. Port Repair Shop in Texas. All work guaranteed at fifty cents per hour. Cabs stored and cared for at the Rock Barn facility.
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