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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
10
A long letter argues against mail order houses like Montgomery Ward and Sears Roebuck, championing local merchants. It questions prices, return policies, and product quality while urging support for community businesses.
The Nocona News urges residents to support church, bridge, and public services through popular subscription and taxation. It mocks patronizing yellow goods merchants and questions who truly aids local government and schools, stressing civic duty over self interest.
John W. Wright of Coryell county denies taking his child by court order as claimed in a Brownwood Bulletin item. He explains he sought a habeas corpus in Hamilton county and the court ordered custody to Mrs. Wright and delivery to Calvin Edwards, with no possession by him. The divorce case remains unsettled.
Investigations at Hooperton prove corn cobs and stalks can be converted into alcohol at low cost. Department foresees large commercial value and plans for a distilling plant near a corn cannery after tests by two chemists.
The purpose of store advertising is to sell goods and to build friendship and loyalty. Newspapers reach many nearby readers cheaply and naturally, making them the best medium for stories. Attracting attention is essential, with the store as the sun and customers orbiting around it.
Clifton offers more goods than any two Bosque county towns and sells them at prices pleasing customers within thirty miles. Reports show Clifton gaining daily customers and maintaining competitive prices due to rival presence.
Andrew Canuteson of Morgan lost sight in one eye after an accident at O A Canuteson’s during a recent visit. Miss Julia E Olsen and Mrs Ella Clemens of Clifton visited Dr O M Olson. Kmil Colwick died of typhoid fever. Selma Reierson ill, Martin Reierson sicker. Eight year old Martha Wendeborn picked 207 pounds of cotton in one day. Rural Route 1 mail delivery postponed to Oct 15. Government to install approved mail system for delivery.
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