Pecos and Northern Texas railroad valued at 17 million
Washington August 11 Texas railroad 570 miles long with a single rolling stock item a motorcycle valued at 17 057 518 by the Interstate Commerce Commission Amarillo headquarters the Pecos and Northern Texas is non operating and was created in 1898 to build Amarillo to the New Mexico border The Santa Fe acquired it in 1901 Funding for construction came from Amarillo 15000 Hereford 10000 Hale Center 40000 Lynn county citizens 26000 Dawson county citizens 10000 and the late J W Tost 60000 plus loans and other gifts from communities and individuals
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A_ Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pecos and
Northern Texas
Amarillo
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe
Pecos
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Hereford
Hale Center
Lynn County
Dawson County
J. W. Tost
Cold chills at blemished faces spark popular ointment ad
People shudder at pimply skin and rough faces and seek remedy from Black and White Ointment. The ad claims the product heals skin blemishes, removes disfigurements, and drives high sales of over two million packages yearly. It highlights economical pricing and larger sizes with a 50 cent toe size.
Hereford Leaders Promote Home Seeker Drive
At a Monday luncheon Hereford leaders urged selling Hereford to home folks first. Henry Wilkinson, president of First State Bank and Trust, touted Deaf Smith county advantages including land, water, and rail and highway plans. The chamber voted to emphasize local sales, a realtor association was urged, and a cleanup week was proposed. A delegation planned to attend Castro county picnic in Dimmitt. Weeds and dead trees on vacant lots were to be cleared before the Deaf Smith county fair on September 18 and 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pnereford
Hereford
Henry Wilkinson
First State Bank and Trust Company
Deaf Smith County
Texas
United States
Chicago
San Francisco
Amarillo
Clovis
Wilkinson
Black
Notice of Rail Line Expansion by Rock Island Company
The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company files with the Interstate Commerce Commission on August 5, 1925 for a certificate that public convenience requires construction of a 145 mile railroad line from Liberal Kansas through Oklahoma and Texas to Amarillo Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Rati.way Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, DC. C
Liberal
Seward County
Kansas
Texas County
Oklahoma
Hansford, Hutchinson and Carson Counties
Texas
Amarillo
Potter County
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
Oklahoma Grain Rate Case Under Fire by Texans
Five Texas groups join to reopen the Interstate Commerce Commission Oklahoma grain rate decision of July. They argue evidence was inaccurate and Texas mills prosper more than Oklahoma. The motion seeks to reconcile Oklahoma distance rates with Texas blanket rate and notes division within the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oklahoma
Texas Industrial League
Amarillo Board of City Development
Texas Grain Dealers Association
Texas Wheat Growers Association
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Commission
Hall
McCord
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Promises Strength and Health
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as boosting appetite and restoring color, claiming stronger energy and invigorating effects. It urges readers to buy and suggests Red Star Flour for better results with fewer ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Tree survey urged by Benton for Amarillo visit
Citizens should not miss the late month tree survey ordered by the Board of City Development. Harmon Benton county agent said the expert will assess shade trees and homeowners should heed the recommendations for the city’s future tree program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Board of City Development
Harmon Benton
Benton
Former Amarillo man invents auto thief alarm
Carl F. Sopher, former Amarillo resident and AP operator for The Daily News, has perfected a new auto thief alarm and is now manufacturing and distributing the appliance in Oklahoma City. The device activates multiple hidden horns when tampered with. The Sopher family lived at 304 Eighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl F. Sopher
Amarillo
Associated Press
The
Daily News
Oklahoma City
Mr. Sopher
Eighth Street
Bumper Row Crops Forecast in Panhandle Plains
U S Strader of the Stra der Grain Co says bumper row crops are forecast across Panhandle Plains with heavy movement this fall. He notes Groom White Deer and Higgins as top summer grain movers and praises Higgins area farmers for strong wheat yields near Lipscomb County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle Plains
U. S. Strader
Strader Grain Co
Kendrick to tour factory plants in Oklahoma City trip
J. J. Kendrick, Amarillo distributor for Mound Coffin Co. and Galion Vault Co., will depart for visits to the two firms' factories. Mrs. Kendrick accompanies to Oklahoma City to see their son J. Q. Kendrick. They plan to return to Amarillo about Sept. 1 using Red Star flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Kendrick
Mound Coffin Co
St. Louis
Galion Vault Co
Galion
Ohio
Jarett Drives Home in New Lincoln Sedan
Martin Jarett proprietor of Jarett's Fashion Shop and W C Irvin Ford and Lincoln distributor returned from Oklahoma City in a Lincoln sedan purchased by Mr Jarett. He observed along the route that crops in Oklahoma and the east Panhandle look abundant with a bumper yield expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Jarett
Jarett
W. C. Irvin
Ford
Lincoln
Oklahoma City
Prized violin now owned by Miss Duke
After a 15 year effort to buy an old Steiner violin from a pioneer Tennessee family, Dr. W R Duke of Amarillo obtained the instrument and gave it to his daughter Miss Helen Duke. The violin has a 150 year traced history and was purchased last week from Sid Huff of Bonham. The notice prefaces a probate writ from Potter County Texas in August 1925 concerning the estate of Joseph C Thompson with depositions, cross interrogatories, and forthcoming hearings at the county courthouse in Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
W. R. Duke
Amarillo
Sid Huff
Bonham
Helen Duke
Steiner
Joseph C. Thompson
Potter County
Texas
Court House
State OF
Lottie Thompson
J. M. Warren
Grace Warren
Roger Mills County
Oklahoma
Joseph Thompson
A. D
BH. M. Pittman
Potter
County
Notice of Car Seizure at Frost Motor Co
Notice is hereby given that on August 15 1925 between 1 o clock A M and 4 o clock P M at the Frost Motor Company located 607 9 11 Tyler Street a Paige Touring car Motor No 88498 Serial No 88527 was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frost Motor Company
Tyler Street
Paige
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Dave Derden
Tyler
Southwest
Wagner's Jewelry and
Polk St
City Light & Waters CO
California
Panhandle
Barnes Highlands
W. Latney Barnes
Bivins Bldg
Bascom N. Timmons Daily News Washington
Kendrick
Putnam
S. Putnam
Miss Duke
Bach
Finklea
South
Eed
Ora
Mt le Rt
J. M. Buck
Life Savers, Inc
Port Chester
N. Y
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