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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
4
Clifton Record dated Friday September 5 1919 lists subscription details with prices for Bosque County and out of town residents. It notes one year at 1.00 in-county and 1.25 out-of-county, with three month options and regional handling.
The text notes farmers should pace cotton sales to exporters, suggesting hardship in selling grain parallels. A revival at the Methodist church continues and a weeklong meeting is planned through next Sunday, while threshing resumes despite poor grain conditions.
Washington and records show a joint resolution by Representative Hudspeth proposing that every honorably discharged soldier sailor and marine receive 500 dollars from the Federal Government in addition to the existing bonus. The text notes social shifts at fairs and public life, contrasting past excitement with modern routine as Times change.
William F. Tanner a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad cashier and his wife were killed when a Chicago and Northwestern limited train crashed into them as they crossed railroad tracks. Flagman John Miller failed to pull them clear as the train bore down, Tanner whispered I will die with you Mary and they perished together, leaving three children fatherless. A nearby drive to visit relatives mentions purchases of tractors.
A fragmented item mentions Mrs Otto Orbock and Anna Extrem Beetie with a home near Cranfilla Gap. The Cavs Hocerd and The Siebians appear as satire names in a dated, obscure regional note. The legible content is sparse and offers little concrete context or dates.
President Wilson signed a bill confirming General John J. Pershing’s permanent rank and sent the nomination to the Senate. The measure follows his departure on a national tour and is expected to be confirmed before Pershing reaches the United States.
Coal advertised as medium lump for sale at I M Solbergs location. The Baptist 75 Million Drive announces September as Information Month, with campaign leaders nationwide urging cooperation and voluntary gifts through Victory Week events to December 7.
A misspelled 1925 law bans gum chewing for youths. 14 year old Willd Jones is sent to juvenile court. Eli Hanks faces music on Sunday, and Jake Bender whistles on that day, both held on heavy bonds. A dance violation by Mr and Mrs Priddy leads to jail time. Three boys with Jew’s harp, plus a street laugher, provoke court remarks as ignorance of the law is not a defense.
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