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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1932
Page
2
A Meridian Texas 4-H Club member recounts a funded trip to the State Fair in Dallas. He credits County Agent Elmo V Cook for organizing the visit, notes arrival Monday night a fine feast Tuesday exhibits at the fair and a Wednesday at the Majestic rodeo and Dream Girl Follies.
The text outlines Theodore Roosevelt as a New Yorker and former governor of New York and mentions Franklin D. Roosevelt as Assistant Secretary of the Navy and later governor. It notes Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency in 1904 and references Franklin D. Roosevelt’s anticipated election in 1932. The source blends biographical notes with location markers like Webster Spring West Virginia.
The walrus stands as the priciest captive animal with annual upkeep. A full grown walrus consumes food enough to feed three elephants, highlighting the substantial dietary needs and expenses involved in its care.
Worn tires are urged to be traded in for Firestone non skid safe tires with a limited time allowance. Ad highlights Firestone’s gum dipped cord construction and extra plies for stronger tread bond, claiming superior grip and endurance used by race drivers. Glen Schultz cited for Pike's Peak climb speed to emphasize tire safety.
Clifton Public School items reveal student activities from October 1932 parades to club meetings, class officer elections, and a football recap. Notable names include Harvey Lee Scarlett, Cleo Hoff, Joe Grimland, Aline Murphree, and Miss Bettis.
The Clifton Record announces it acts as an agent for The Fort Worth Star Telegram Dallas News Houston Chronicle Waco News Tribune and Waco Times Herald. It offers renewals and new subscriptions with a small commission on all business sent in.
Peter Minuit is described as a shrewd real estate buyer who purchased Manhattan Island from Indigenous people for 24 dollars. The note presents him as a notable historical figure in early colonization dealings and land transactions.
Frontier Bosque County letters urge residents to raise 1600 dollars to continue County Agent and Home Demonstration Agent services for 1933 after court funds were cut. Citizens are asked to fill and return a pledge form to their bank immediately.
Walnut Springs High School opened its season with a decisive 38 to 0 victory over Godley at home. The team showed perfect interference as their ball carriers advanced steadily for the win.
An old advertisement touts 666 liquid tablets and salve as remedies for malaria in three days, cold symptoms in one day, and headaches or neuralgia in 30 minutes. It claims head colds are best treated with 666 salve for rapid relief.
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