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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1914
Page
4
The Clifton Record notes Roosevelt avoids war talk in a 1914 dispatch. It comments on a forthcoming economic movement suggesting “buy a hog and a sausage grinder” as a sign of changing times. The item reflects local paper tone with brief political and economic remarks.
A market note urges buying cotton or cotton goods to support the cotton sector as a drug shortage strains finances. It advises investing every cent in cotton to strengthen the cotton market and ease consumer stress.
The Bryan Eagle notes a flood of farm goods entering town. Chickens eggs butter peas okra pears potatoes butter beans and more find buyers. Farmers gain thrift as every item has a sale in town proving a market exists and a dollar earned is worth two.
Villa again drives a dove away from its resting site in Mexico as part of a recurring disturbance noted in local reports.
President Woodrow Wilson endorses the Buy-a-Bale scheme by purchasing a bale of Texas cotton from a West Texas widow to support farmers during difficult times.
The czar asserts that once the Russians gain a start toward Berlin the movement will become irresistible and urges Germany to remove its own self starter from commission.
Widespread belief has cemented that clothes do not make the man and that the idea is now deeply rooted in public opinion. Critics argue that those who doubt this are often snobs or fools, or both.
The Tex as Industrial Congress announces plans to award prizes next year to farmers who produce the best yields on at least five acres of wheat oats barley and possibly rice. The effort aims to cut cotton acreage and inform farmers to prepare land in advance.
The Hillsboro Dispatch reports Barnum and Bailey cancel their Hillsboro date describing it as a miraculous help to the country and noting townspeople frequent the circus even without spare funds while merchants fear broader losses from such events.
The Clifton Record details sworn statement of known bondholders and other security holders holding 1 percent or more of total bonds mortgages or securities. Robt L Baldridge Clifton Texas is listed with notary R B Clement Bosque County noting Sept 1 1914 commission expiry June 1 1915.
A writer muses on men behavior in restaurants and daily habits, citing shared props and habits as quirks. The piece reports the poisoning death of Adolph Wiede’s eighteen month old son from poisoned water near his home and notes the funeral at Clifton Cemetery with condolences from The Record.
The shop announces cash only sales starting on October 1 with cash coupon books in $2 $3 and $35 sizes for customers who lack money or exact change. Proprietor Ste G L Polk pledges improved service and customer satisfaction. The rest cites weather reports from a war zone and a quip on America’s great men and drink.
A discussion on building a strong reputation through a famous lawyer and trusted trademarks. It argues customers seek John Smith as their attorney and insist on advertised brands, warning against substitutes and urging merchants to satisfy buyers to avoid losing patrons.
An ad from Clifton Texas promises guaranteed auto repairs at fifty cents per hour at the Rock Barn storage site. Voy G Fort Repair Shop offers vehicle drop off for storage and care.
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