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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
2
A reader recalls colorful magazine car ads of the past decade and argues they show staged scenes not real life. He describes a July ride where the machine breaks down, cites exaggerated depictions, and imagines future laws banning horse drawn carriages in favor of automotives.
A vivid account of a frantic ride to outrun a Dutchman on a troublesome machine. The narrator describes a hot pursuit, broken harness, and repeated repairs under a blistering sun while villagers and farmers watch and react. The ordeal ends with lingering uncertainty about finishing the journey.
An unusually heavy rainstorm with northeasterly wind flooded Galveston streets. Weather Bureau data show 0.29 inches in over four hours, with 1.20 inches in the 11 o’clock hour. tides rose and drainage struggled, delaying streetcars and washing away some pavement as residents faced water and traffic disruptions.
After adjournment of the criminal court in Clarksville Tennessee five state witnesses tied to Vaughan Bennett were arrested on bond of one dollar. Charley Hoye Oscar Bright Elsie Albright Join Sadler and Dave Chambliss faced charges tied to alleged night riding and testimony described as sensational. Witnesses claimed the Bennett circle wore masks and white badges as night riders.
In Gainesville an agricultural event awarded prizes for live stock. Senator Hatley honored for hog and cattle entries under the county fair program. Prime winners were announced from Hatley’s farm stock, with prizes presented by the local committee.
Mrs E P Orands aged 72 died at the residence of D H Orand at 1th and Washington streets just before the morning hour. Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church in the afternoon by the steward Meg A J Barwon. She was the widow of Ue hate JW Orand and had resided in Waco since 140 coming to Texas from Alabama.
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