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Newspaper
The Clayton Citizen
Location
Clayton, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
3
Clayton officials report the C and B Railroad Company leaders visited to discuss a new depot for Clayton New Mexico. No decision was announced but remodeling the existing depot is favored with a larger freight area. Residents praise a modern facility as a town credit.
A letter from Clayton business owners announces new operating hours starting January 1st with closing Saturday evening through Monday morning. The notice asks patrons to support the plan aimed at fair hours, better employee conditions, and improved service across Union County. It is signed by Otto Johnson and local merchants including Simon Herzstein W C Barnhart George H Wade Co John Spring Wherritt Campbell Lon Cash Co F Kilburn A Kouri J A McCune Manager Farmers 5 C B.
A distressed visitor asks to see Lieutenant Barker but is refused by the matron who questions relatives. The scene ends with abrupt phrases about local businesses and a Christmas savings club, mentioning Hill Bros and State Bank of Commerce.
The Neer-Dowell or Noer-No-Well film from Selig stars Kathryn Williams Wheeler Oakman and Eugenie Besserer filmed in the Panama Canal zone. The ten act Panama production promises tropical scenery and action with Rex Beach's story brought to life.
Weese Weene group notes 105 Sunday School attendance at the Christian Church. Visitors include Mrs. Morris and Miss Virgie Morris of Stafford Texas. Local business and residents from Clayton and nearby towns are mentioned, with shopping, travel, and holiday preparations.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Remedy with a $100 reward for incurable cases. It claims long use for thirty five years and blood cleansing effects. The piece also includes a clutter of holiday shopping notes and miscellaneous product lines from the Four States Seed Company.
General health notice promoting Half a Catarrh medicine. Claims to relieve catarrh and offers testimonials free. Advertisement cites J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and says the remedy is sold by all druggists for 75 cents.
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