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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1920
Page
8
Two Stamford neighbors feud over which candidate will win the primary. They wager on their favored choices and boast of Bermuda grass as the scene grows tense. A comical bet has one candidate’s supporter to wheel the rival in a wheelbarrow through the public square if defeated.
Fragmentary report notes German exporters following a practice to regain foreign status while arguing that prejudice and practice distort American and British manufacturers across England and the United States. The text hints at compliance advices and shifting trade dynamics but is incomplete.
Fire destroyed two Gatesville warehouses belonging to Blair Hardware Company and Sadler & Co, causing heavy losses. Blair Hardware loss around 410,000 with 1,000 insured. building valued 4,000 with 1,000 insurance. Sadler warehouse valued at 5,000 with 600 insured. loan estimated at 10,000 with 6,758 insurance.
A compilation of local real estate deeds and transfers in Meridian with amounts from $800 to $8,000 and mentions of associated parties including G. Tucker, J. M. Baggs, and H. E. Chiles plus references to the E. B. George estate and a resulting arrest related to whiskey.
Local resident Uncle Charley Williamson aged 99 years died last Monday at 11. Funeral services were held in Turnersville with Hon. B J Ward and A R Ellis attending. A string of community notices follows detailing visits, teaching assignments, and travels of residents including Jimmie Morgan, Mina Elin, Juanite Moss, Emma Darden, Ella Power, Dot Lomax, and others across Meridian Dallas and Baylor University contexts.
Norse 3 reports J Rogetad and family of Norge note Drie Pierson closed this Norwegian school with a Friday picnic. Berg Brothers consider opening a general merchandise store. Calwick family visited Topsey last Sunday and Monday. Mrs Hanson of Galvestor visits Ackon Hanson. Minnie Ann Bedberry arrived from Dallas to visit her sister.
Chicago report from August 21 quotes Ronsall J. Poole, secretary of the Cap Council high committee, predicting a heavy cane crop and lower sugar prices. He says the country could see sugar at 10 or 11 cents by January 1 as demand falls and production rises. Oscar Emory of Denton comments on regional schooling visits amid campaign chatter.
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