19 Oct 1923
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1923
Page
1
Report from a Horey call indicates Clifton College prepares for Friday’s Meridian game with shifts to strengthen the offense and a reworking of the team. Clement and Reesing feature as key players as Meridian seeks another win in a long series.
Governor Pat M. Neff will open the Texas Cotton Palace in Waco Texas with the ceremony set for an October date. Oscar I Ren & Co advertise a Master Buck's Range offered below factory cost at 86 dollars.
Houston, Texas Oct 1 Airedale dog likely saved Henry E Kahn his wife and daughter and the nurse as flames ripped through a house on 5 oclock Street The log was reported at 40000 and the family escaped via a window while an old servant aided their exit
A garbled exchange shows a frustrated speaker promising trouble if a young athlete tries to deliver four whip pins. He taunts the cad and hints at a risky outcome for the sports page display, reflecting a chaotic newsroom moment.
Schedule shows Meridian College at Meridian on Oct 18 and Hillsboro Junior College at Clifton on Oct 26. Weatherford College at Weatherford on Nov ?" Westminster College at Nov 16 and McMurray College at Clifton on Nov 22. Trackagnog Not yet arranged. Message includes garbled trailing text.
The Meridian court docket lists charges including fornication against Annie Alten and several others, with fines and guilty pleas. Related notices cover marriage licenses, land deeds, and local visits. town life notes mention marriages, travelers, and residents returning home after summer trips.
The article notes President Harding's tomb will be guarded by a detachment of regular army troops for six months as required by law, with a precedent from McKinley’s tomb where troops stood watch for nearly two years to deter souvenirs and vandalism.
Cranfills Gap notes mention several residents moving to Clifton for permanent homes, while others visit Clifton for winter study. Reports describe a weekend illness and recovery, with local families occupying homes and nearby farm activities and weather influencing cotton and grain preparation.
Sealed proposals addressed to Clifton Mayor and City Council Bosque County Texas will be received until 7 30 p m November 2 1923 and opened read and considered for a power plant including engine genera and panel equipment and wiring the city poles meters and other materials. Bidders must accompany bid with cash or check payable to the mayor. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Specifications available from City Secretary Clifton Texas.
For sale full blood Barred Plymouth Rocks, ee cockersl and three pallets. Mrs. George Pearson.
The article states 979 000 was earned on the Leviathan's maiden trip from New York to Europe. It breaks down outward voyage earnings at 421 000 and 468 000 for the rowen trip, with operating expenditures for the round trip totaling 400 000 and a gross profit noted.
Washington reports possible near term measures by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to print yen notes and coins to prevent currency shortage in Japan after a severe earthquake. The administration considers assistance to help stabilize Japan's money supply while engraving facilities are rebuilt.
A local notice warns that hunting is allowed on one property while trespassing is prohibited elsewhere. Signed by W. T. Ragadale A. G. Neon Mrs. No Cochran H. A. Nelson and dated 0-24.
In the W H Long estate settlement a sale offers two mules a wagon and harness a hack a plow harrow a cultivator walking plow and other items at the Long farm Route 4 Meridian Texas Mrs W H Long invites buyers to inspect and purchase each item individually Magnolia Gasoline and Lub Oils McSpadden Filling Station promotes quality merchandise.
The article reports on a public school gathering with twenty five male pupils including two in the high school, notes about eligibility of eight Mayers, an upcoming appearance on November 2, and a Meridian High School meet. It mentions a truancy rule requiring parental accompaniment and explanation to a teacher, a donation to first grade Vietrole food, and senior Selms Show writing from C. A. about college life studies. There are over 1 000 students in the school.
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