This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1924
Page
3
In Waxahachie J C Ross was knocked unconscious when a brick fell from a gobbler perched on a roof above his yard. The report notes a winter oil heat trend with 200000 homes using burned oil last year and an expected 60000 more this winter. Japan produces over four thousand rice varieties.
Former Governor James E. Ferguson recovers at home after a three day illness from acute indigestion and is expected to be out Monday. Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson, Democratic nominee, will open the West Texas Fair in Brownwood and attend Floresville fair later in the week with her husband and campaign manager. Plans for a broad October tour and Republican attacks remain undecided. Also listed: cotton seed for planting at $1.50 a bushel from C. M. Bronstad. Henry Lee advertising. Kansas memorial committee forms for late F D Coburn to honor longtime agriculture secretary.
A cattle herd near Houston Houston County Harris County shows foot and mouth disease. A state federal quarantine expands to Harris Galveston Brazoria and Fort Bend counties. Movement of cattle sheep and swine halted and guards control highways while inspectors arrive to test and contain the outbreak.
Lally the Rhode Island Red hen wins Wiltshire County contest by laying 412 eggs in 808 days. The hen produced one egg daily for forty days then two on holidays, with pre and post contest laying noted before and after the event.
A Dallas News excerpt recounts Judge Landis advocating jail for neglecting voting and criticizing forced ballot participation. It argues compulsion undermines integrity and condemns punishing ordinary voters and dissenters. The piece critiques overbearing suppression of civic expression.
A local notice states that feed grinding will occur each Thursday for public access at Norse Texas by J A Bronstad. The item mentions a large number of Texas boys attending an annual short course at Texas A and M College supported by loans from local banks.
Dallas University showcased a easy 12 to 0 victory over Meridian College on the Hilltop campus Saturday afternoon. The Hilltoppers capitalized on opponent fumbles and strong halftime defense to secure the win despite a few misplays and late threats from Meridian.
We the undersigned forbid all trespass on our land. Gust Braune, Ea. Anz. 28.atp. The message notes a large cattle loss in the Panhandle linked to William O'Brien of Amarillo purchasing 10 000 head from a Kansas firm and leasing Milliton ranch across 70 000 acres in Coke Motley and Hall counties Texas. Also mentions the National Petan Groves Ane dation convention at Cuthbert Georgia in early Detabers ogg.
In Austin Texas on September 21 the story notes the first Texas car with a state number plate. The State Highway Commission has a photo of the car and engineers discuss parties including Mrs Ferguson and Dr Butte opposing Gilchrist. A series of unclear references follow about aviation and appointments.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.