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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1931
Page
4
Clifton notes it is among the few towns with new homes under construction as a special session ends Saturday. Legislators can be recalled at ten dollars per day plus travel expenses if needed, prompting local concerns over timing and costs.
The article notes that cotton, even at a low price, yields more money for the country than any other crop. It raises questions about expected crop quality and output if the price aligned with its true value, implying tradeoffs between market price and agricultural productivity.
Farmers say they are in accord with the Legislature's cotton planting law in Texas and will assist in enforcing it to the letter.
Former President Calvin Coolidge states he will not seek re election a remark met with disbelief yet reflects political humor from large figures as observers expect no bid for a future campaign.
The article argues that current cotton prices compel even unemployed men to pick, noting the low pay yet asserting it is preferable to begging. It stresses that sturdy young men should seek work, and points to the unattractive prices as a factor pushing people into manual labor rather than roaming the streets.
A columnist reflects on why many state citizens criticize the Legislature. The piece argues that outsiders misjudge the job and would likely act like the average legislator if seated, acknowledging the difference between viewing from outside and serving on the inside.
The public is repeatedly asked to aid individuals who have lost homes and possessions to fire. The piece notes many overlook fire insurance until after a disaster, implying preventive coverage could reduce reliance on public assistance.
Some farmers in the section are feeding corn and grain in unbalanced rations at home. It is believed that feeding livestock at home will prove more profitable than selling at current prices. Most are giving the matter due caution and will likely decide the most profitable method for what they have worked for.
Local farmers visiting the Record office report rough prices for cotton and other crops but maintain spirits. Many say they have secured about a half bale per acre and some more, expressing that their own labor is yielding best possible returns despite the slump.
There is nothing from home that takes the place of the old home newspaper to a boy or girl who is away at college. The familiar pages bring a sense of comfort, routine, and connection to family and hometown events, easing homesickness for students studying far from home.
Governor Ross Sterling decides to submit congressional redistricting to the Texas legislature during the ongoing special session, which has adopted a plan to remain in session through Saturday night.
Officials urge vigilance to prevent fires amid dry, windy conditions. Residents are reminded that even small flames can spark dangerous blazes, prompting stricter safety measures and public advisories.
With another Democrat winning in Missouri over a Republican the tally stands 214 to 214 in the House. Several other special elections are planned in various states before the new session, and parties are vying to tilt the balance in their favor when Congress convenes.
The writer notes many people understand the present hard times may be for the better in the long run as they rethink wants and spending. They claim residents of this territory have little to grieve about compared with conditions in other parts of Texas when traveling across the state.
A longtime subscriber vows to keep his paper if it contains only advertisements. He can save weekly by reading merchants' ads and spending where his dollar goes farthest, though he may also have family readers for the news features. The paper acknowledges ads are the primary purpose of those sections.
Para grapher Austin Callan argues the boss should stop enforcing strict start times. Allowing flexible hours would need more staff but would ensure workers, including the husband and father, get adequate sleep after late family hours.
Article notes the United States spent 51 billion dollars on two years of World War activity per secretary Andrew Mellon. It compares 51 billion to US wealth in 1885 and to potential annual incomes, suggesting massive economic impact and predicting total costs may exceed 100 billion dollars.
Washington reports that U S Bureau of Standards scientists outline plans for air cooled homes in summer by drying and slightly cooling inside air. Humidity reduction is key. outside air is kept out to prevent damp heat. Evaporation cooling may be achieved via water spray or cold pipe oil.
A Brownwood Bulletin report outlines Kristenstad near Granbury as a three year old farm industrial community by John B. Christensen. Settlers gain land without cash payments, build homes from cleared timber, operate small factories, and share profits through three largely settler-owned corporations. A dairy system, creamery, ice plant, school, church, lectures, and a baseball team support self sufficiency as agriculture is revived.
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