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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
8
A quotation extols gratitude as scarce and precious. A encounter with a dependent elderly man prompts reflections on saving, independence, and responsibility. The piece contrasts small daily savings with the pursuit of large fortunes and warns of squandered dimes at life’s end.
The editor declares aims to tell the truth despite upheaval and to serve the people as a self funded, orthodox paper. He pledges love for friends and sharp rebuke for enemies and promotes a strong national and cultural stance with a provocative line about a single flag and wife.
The speaker recalls Robert G. Ingersoll describing a child’s laugh as the pure music that outshines even Apollo’s harp. He paints laughter as a river dissolving care, a boundary between beast and man, and a balm brightening homes and souls with joy.
A column promotes Chamberlain's Liniment claiming sprains bruise and rheumatism respond quickly with faithful use. It asserts most sprains recover in under a week and urges buying from all druggists.
In Blum Budget, a citizen critic is rebuked for harping on editorials while failing to support the paper. The piece argues readers should honor contributions and avoid turning the paper into a public scavenger for grudges, prejudices, or filth.
The ad touts Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy as quickly loosening tickling or dry coughs with harmless ingredients from a mountain shrub. It claims soothing the bronchial membranes without opium or harsh agents and urges mothers to choose this product sold by Price Grimland.
A condensed biographical sketch of E. H. Harriman detailing a poverty childhood in Hempstead New York and a meteoric rise in finance and railroads. From errand boy at 14 to NYSE seat at 22 to Union Pacific reorganization under his control by age 60 and death in 1900 with an estate up to 500 million dollars.
The text argues weak stomach nerves cause stomach, heart, and kidney issues and promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as a remedy. It claims the medicine addresses the underlying nerves, promising noticeable help within 48 hours and urging trials through Price & Grimland.
An advertisement from Price and Grimland promises the purest and freshest drugs for buyers. The copy emphasizes quality and freshness as key selling points.
A reader writes to J J Cooper accusing North Dakota paint makers of adulterating pigment and solvent with benzine water and trash. He questions costs and paint coverage claiming Devoe and rival brands are sold as pure yet contain adulterants and short measures.
An advertisement urges health via a healthy liver and digestive system. It promotes Ballard's Herbine as a tonic that cleanses the liver, steadies the stomach and bowels, and improves overall vitality. Sold by Price & Grimland.
A West Texas candidate details an odd expense ledger from his failed bid. He notes losses in canvassing time, farm produce, personal items, and playful damages, mentioning 1,276.15 spent on the campaign and a claim that more liars exist during the race.
Dr. Shoop markets Health Coffee a substitute made from toasted cereals malt and nuts that imitates coffee without health risks. The product requires only about a minute to prepare and is said to taste like real coffee even to connoisseurs. Sold by all grocers.
In Groveton Texas on September 9 a posse shot and killed W. E. Collins and seriously wounded his 17 year old son while pursuing escaped convict Ed Chandler. The boy said they were returning from investigating noises at a chicken house when asked to halt and drop their guns. Rangers White and Arriett are in custody charged with murder.
A quirky local ad proclaims a burglar named bad cough but offers Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a universal remedy for coughs colds and chest troubles. House arrest him at once with the tonic priced 2c 0e and 1.00 per bottle sold by Price Grimland.
The Hamilton school board closed a contract with F. N. Hetlin of Comanche to erect a two story public school on College Hill. Excavation has begun and the project aims for rapid completion. The building will have a basement and modern steam heating, with an estimated total cost around $25,000.
From a small beginning the sale and use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. Why Because it has proved especially valuable for coughs and colds. For sale by all druggists.
Urgent call from a druggist promises rapid relief for burns cuts boils and sores. A mother reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured her entire family including a burned baby scalded child and a leg ailment, with Price & Grimland selling the product as the greatest healer on earth.
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