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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1932
Page
4
Dallas will spend more than two million dollars during the year on physical improvements. The move aims to revive prosperity and provide employment for the jobless, signaling a government effort to spur economic activity and reduce unemployment.
Democratic leaders in Dallas Monday voiced concern that the Fifth Congressional District, once seen as key to reaching Texas quota of 150000 dollars for the national campaign fund, was slow in raising its allotted portion.
Clifton adds two new turn to the right signal signs at busy junctions to improve driver safety and town appearance. Meridian leaders with their band visited Tuesday to promote the Turkey Tom Show coming Friday and Saturday, promising music and additional entertainment.
Senator Joseph Robinson of Arkansas, Democratic vice presidential candidate in 1928, said Roosevelt Garner will win by a landslide. He attributed the trend to Hoover administration unpopularity and Roosevelt’s growing popularity, noting strong indications at every stop.
The text asserts many Democratic primary voters will not back Mrs Ferguson in the next general election but argues the defections will not harm her. It states she is as good as governor of Texas again if she lives and suggests she will likely win.
Spectators praised Clifton High after a Friday afternoon game against Gatesville High. Despite a loss, Clifton’s effort impressed the crowd against a larger, more experienced opponent, with Gatesville’s strength noted as the reason for the outcome. Clifton’s supporters expect a satisfactory showing in future games.
Bosque County deliberations reveal a road grader purchase of about twenty three hundred dollars while voting to discontinue the County Agent and Home Demonstration Agent. The move threatens farmer families and livestock owners as local prosperity could decline, impacting the broader citizenry.
In February 1839 five commissioners chosen by President Lamar selected a site on the Colorado River for the Capitol of Texas after surveying lands along Colorado and Brazos. They purchased 7,735 acres for 21000 dollars and laid out streets under Judge Edwin Waller. Austin’s early growth included a 1840 census of 856 residents, the 1855 Governor’s Mansion, first railroad in 1871, and later selection of Austin as the permanent capital.
Culver Indiana residents stress beauty as the most valuable town asset. They argue wider streets larger lawns trees and flowers improve appearance attract residents tourists and trade and note clean, attractive towns win business. Authorities and citizens should enhance their communities to maximize beauty and cleanliness.
The Orient reports that the facility yields about 250 byproducts from soybeans, with around 50 additional outputs under development. The article highlights diversification in soybean processing and potential industrial applications.
The editor notes George Washington as the wealthiest president, with Theodore Roosevelt, Hoover, and Franklin D. Roosevelt also portrayed as financially well off. It cites Fortune magazine estimates and discusses income, investments, and homes, suggesting the country may benefit from economically independent leaders who can serve without financial pressure.
The Public Expenditures Committee of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce urged against the Centennial amendment claiming taxpay er hardship though it supports the project as beneficial and profitable. The piece argues the measure funds a state celebration unlikely to precede 1936 and would boost West Texas through tourism and historical display.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at discussion of the first steam engine's invention, mentioning early inventors and speculative timeline. The readable text remains incomplete, but signals historical curiosity about steam power origins and its impact on industry.
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