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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1914
Page
4
Clifton Record notes by Rob T. L. Baldridge enters at Clifton Post Office as second class matter establishing its mailing status for distribution and archival.
A brief note announces Friday morning subscription at one dollar a year. The item hints at reader humor about September and mentions a caution about language toward Europe during this tense period.
The remark suggests Harry Thaw finds Europe favorable only when set against Matthewan, implying a contrast in perceived quality or desirability between the two.
In crowded dispatches the war coverage blends rival claims making it hard to distinguish between opposing reports. Analysts warn of information overload and shifting casualty tallies as fronts change and propaganda surfaces.
The editor cannot know every relative or acquaintance and prints what he can find. Readers can inform him of visits and news to ensure full coverage. Citizens are urged to share local tidbits so the paper reflects the community and remains valuable news.
Barrett advocates government purchase of cotton. The president of the National Farmers' Union says the United States could relieve a cotton emergency by buying 4,000,000 bales at ten cents a pound.
The Toledo Blade notes a curious clash of phrases comparing buzzards and Zeppelins, suggesting the buzzards scavenge carrion while the Zeppelins are linked to the expected dangers they may cause.
Due to European disturbances, Sara Bernhardt has cancelled her annual farewell tour of the country. The public questions whether the war context prompted the decision.
The Austin Tribune questions the paper’s stance on Prohibition, suggesting temporary death for the policy and the replacement by clean politics. It implies a shift away from saloon influence and toward reform.
Jim Ferguson claims he spent over thirteen thousand dollars on newspaper advertising during his campaign. He argues advertising proves its worth as an investment in a candidate’s success, contrasting with a merchant who did not believe in ads and later lost his office.
The note asks how conflict impacts millinery costs, suggesting wartime shortages or price changes for hats and related goods. It implies consumers watch war conditions for potential spikes or scarcity in fashion items like millinery.
A reader questions why lawmakers receive salaries while not working, suggesting $20.50 per day as a high cost akin to playing hockey, prompting debate over congressional pay during downtime.
Charles S. Barrett national president of the Farmers Union declares a permanent national warehouse bill as the solution to a major U S crisis during a joint Texas district unions conference at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium on Monday.
The Kosse Cyclone quotes Theodore Roosevelt calling President Wilson's foreign policy a disgrace and suggests the ex president would likely wish the US to join the European war, noting Roosevelt cannot currently involve himself in events.
Readers shift focus from global tensions to hair trends hats and dresses as hopes and fears mix during wartime. The column notes women turn to fashion guidance on a Sunday when world events loom large, shaping mood and attention.
The remark notes the lack of a market for cotton as a serious issue, but counsels optimism and courage under the current conditions. It frames fear as greater than the problem and calls for staying hopeful.
The Granger News criticizes a push by likely strangers to sell quick advertising to local business men. It suggests residents prefer spending excess ad money with outsiders over their own paper, noting past patterns of gullibility among town merchants.
A proposal urges quarantine for Villa to prevent potential spread of his revolutionary ideas described as germs. The statement emphasizes containment and public safety measures amid concerns about influence and disruption.
A garbled, satirical blend mocks war rhetoric and shifting capitals. It references Berlin, Paris, Kaiser, and Emperor Bill while lampooning anti war sentiment with stray lines about Christmas and birds.
The Boston Globe mirrors a tension between its wartime rhetoric and practical business implications. The article notes the newspaper's slogan urging restraint while war coverage and related commerce appear interconnected in public discourse.
Brand Whitlock must adapt from Toledo mayor to a more strenuous post as minister to Belgium. The change implies higher duties and broader responsibilities in diplomacy and governance.
A civic mindset strengthens local bonds as residents engage in county and state affairs along with personal matters, fostering public spirit and sociability within the community.
In Houston W P Lane and Judge W F Ramsey prepared for a test case against Jeff McLemore for congressman at large. The trial is set for September 10 in Judge Norman G. Kittrell's court. Lane cites a 537 vote lead and claims statewide county chairman affidavits support his election choice.
Austin reports the House approved the administration warehouse bill by a 94 to 14 vote after adjournment and reconvening. Supporters expected a free conference committee to merge elements of both acts as opposition did not materialize. The Senate debated suspending rules for an executive session and adjourned to tomorrow afternoon.
The remark suggests that a president named Wilson cannot maintain a neutral stance if citizens and media demand clear positions. It underscores tension between leadership neutrality and public advocacy.
Quite a number of the Records subscriptions are now due and some past due. Those owing are asked to call or mail a check to pay what is owed. The time expiration date is listed at the head of the paper by each name. The Cuirron RECORD.
A gunfight at the Jacks restaurant on the east side of the square at 4 PM left Charles Jacks wounded in the shoulder and arm. Jim Miller and Jacks exchanged four or five shots amid local excitement. Dispute over business matters cited as the cause.
The British steamship Cabazan departed Galveston for Montevideo with 175,800 bushels of wheat. This marks the second wheat shipment to a South American port this season and the first such voyage from Galveston.
In Waco on August 31 the German community raised 550 dollars for relief efforts for widows and orphans of soldiers. A committee was formed to collect an additional 1 000 dollars.
The Livestock Committee of farmers union calls on members to boost livestock production to ensure sufficient meat during shortages. The advisory stresses self sufficiency and regional resilience amid uncertain markets.
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