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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1927
Page
3
The article reviews fall sowing and planting for many perennials including Shasta daisy, die tunthua pink, foxglove, forget me not, heliotrope, hollyhock, lobelia, larkspur, poppy and Sweet William. It notes height ranges, bloom periods, winter protection in the South, and bedding usefulness.
The narrator recalls days of dawn till dusk schooling with harsh discipline and a wood switch. Teachers bore sole responsibility for harmony while trustees stayed farming, and catalogs of aged texts overwhelmed the classroom. Games faded, and improvised townball and other primitive sports replaced modern activity.
A web-footed boy mocks a mule named Jackson at a rural school. Turpentine is poured on the beast, triggering a wild scene as students, staff, and possibly armed locals flee. Investigators seek the culprit amid a manhunt using collective testimony and fear of punishment.
Fragmented ad note from Star-Telegram lists bargain days and prices. Mentions discounts and featured items with savings, including $14 and $2.28 per unit. Formatting unclear due to OCR, but conveys a sale round with multiple price points.
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