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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1927
Page
8
Fragmented local text notes Prescott Furniture Co and Gen Sam Houston links, Texas wool production figures. cites 1927 output 32 Avie Baptist intrigue amid references to Baptist churches, older church, and regional industry leaders. mentions Wyoming as a rival and historical religious customs.
The note stresses that cotton money earned from a hard season should be deposited in the bank. It promises safety of funds and the creation of credit for checks received from cotton that can be cashed or credited to the account. It urges depositors to bring in yields for easy cashing or credit.
Proceedings in B O Base vs Farmers State Bank at Clifton grant damages. Texas case against Antonio Aglar for burglary and theft, with defendant in default and nisi judgment. Elmo Brook convicted of theft, sentenced to two years. Local marriages listed: BohneLang, RagsdaleWestley, BlassingameKimbrough, WestmanTeaters. Ed Draper found dead, likely natural death. Baptist Workers Council met near Meridian. County commissioners discuss bid for Caterpillar Thirty Tractor at 8760 dollars.
Readable items describe a community program with Scripture readings and talks by teachers, notes on Rev Turner and Mrs Turner, and a Methodist quarterly conference near Lane's Chapel. Also mentions the Coyote Home Demonstration Club meeting with milk and egg dish demonstrations, plus local visits, teaching assignments, and church events among residents of Valley Mills Clifton and Wortham Bend.
A Hamilton Record-Herald reprints a sensational tract criticizing atheism. It cites Houston attorney Whitesides facing murder charges, claims he led an infidel group and the Bible’s teachings would prevent crime, and contrasts with Sacco and Vanzetti’s executions. The piece argues the lack of belief degrades morality.
A discussion contrasts British land tenure, noting long-term tenancy, profits from renting vs owning, and social prestige of landownership. It explains renters invest in livestock and machinery while rents cover improvements, with laws favoring landlords in tenancy terminations. The piece cites an editor and a monetary detail from The Record and Dallas News.
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