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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1930
Page
4
The Clifton Record outlines local advertising rates for weekly Friday editions, noting a 10 cent rate in the pattern of the publication. The notice appears in the October 3 1938 issue, specifying subscription and advertising terms.
The week saw several drops in cotton prices with government rate actions noted by Texas railroad authorities. Local officials report ongoing legal business, court activity, and community events, including the Mosheim Community Fair and county clerks issuing marriage licenses. Community figures Edison and Lindbergh are mentioned in a light local survey track, while residents participate in church and social visits.
A bold daylight car theft occurred when a man drove off in City Secretary W C Hurst Dodge coupe parked in front of City Hall around 9:30 am. D W Wickman and Hurst chased the thief who abandoned the wrecked vehicle south of the Pool home, fleeing into the hills. A sharp description was obtained and authorities warned it may be one of the boldest thefts in memory.
In Waco Texas youth and veteran drivers converge for the Cotton Palace Exposition event. Brenham and Brenham area racers travel to compete for honors and prizes on a dirt track setup between Brenham and Navasota. The program promises a lively showcase as drivers from across the state vie for top positions and earnings.
Austin notes list of books by UT alumni and faculty in Alcalde. Authors include W. Smith and G. H. Clark of Chicago, Donald Joseph, C. E. Scoggins, Charles Brues, Blark Young, John W. Thomason Jr, and Radoelay Teanoff of Rice Institute. Hyder Rollins, UT MA 1912, Harvard English professor, presents a reprint of Randolphs The Drinking Academy and completes The Pepys Ballads fourth volume and an edition of Totalls Miscellany, praised as a major 18th century literature study.
Falls county agent Dan Clinton reports a new technique for cleaning mud from water tanks using dynamite. Three tanks cleaned last summer with charges costing $87.50 moved 180 yards of mud in half a day, saving time and money. The article also includes Texas data on farm wealth, university oil revenues, and state spending on social care and mental health facilities.
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