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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1925
Page
10
The Post invites readers to finish incomplete drawings of goods shown in yesterday's issue. Use any art medium to complete the scenes for a chance to win a Vacation Prize. Judging will be by competent artists based on skill and originality. Finished drawings must be submitted within one week to the Vacation Contest editor.
The Tri-State Fair race track will be overhauled ahead of the exposition events from Sept 26 to Oct 1. About $1,000 will be spent to oil and grade the track and prepare for horse and automobile races. Overnight work will connect the two race programs, with improvements starting next week and finishing in time for the fair, said Secretary C. V. Vernon.
For kidney and bladder troubles gravel weak and lame back rheumatism and irregularities of the kidneys end bladder in both men and women. If not sold by your druggist will be sent by mail on receipt of $1.25. Small bottle often cures. Send for sworn tests St. Louis Mo. Sold by Gruggists Ady.
The Texas Railroad Commission adjusted intrastate grain and hay rates finding the prior levels discriminatory against interstate commerce. The new scale lowers maximum rates for short hauls to 50 miles per common point territory, sets 33 cents for wheat and flour, 293 cents for coarse grains, and 5 cents for hay, with some increases beyond 350 miles. Changes exclude Rock Island east of Amarillo and adjust several differential routes. Rates take effect October 12, 1925.
A health ad urges readers to Purify the system with Calotabs claiming natural health benefits. It promotes a family package with directions for a multi week course and lists pricing of 34 cents plus a 10 cent trial, available at any drug store.
The American Petroleum Institute reports a 24,800 barrel daily rise in US crude output to 2,139,200 barrels for the week ending August 8. Increases are noted across many regions including Smackover Arkansas and the East, with declines in Oklahoma and North Texas. Imports rose to 177,143 barrels daily, and prices across districts show modest changes with Bradford crude at 3.65 dollars.
L P Bell of Western Electric and EB McSpadden of City Light & Water showcased an overhead signal system at the Amarillo Hotel Kiwanis luncheon. They cited traffic data on Sixth and Tyler streets with 25 850 commuters from 8 am to midnight Tuesday and argued for safety and efficiency gains at small cost.
Advert explains how pimples blotches and rough skin cause humiliation from peers. It promotes Black and White Ointment and Soap as an affordable solution, noting a market of over two million packages sold yearly and urging dealers to supply both products.
The Tri-State Exposition invites entries for an 8 mile free-for-all featuring the old tin Lizzie car. Entrants must value between one and one hundred dollars, with $60 in prizes for top three finishers. Entries due by September 22, organizers seek many entrants, including owners of dilapidated Spark Plugs.
Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots offers Othine double strength as a guaranteed free trial to remove freckles with money back if unsuccessful. Also a notice states Amarillo Warehouse, Storage and Ice Company plans to incorporate under the same name, Trustees F. C. Klinke J. G. Short J. C. Vance.
Overland and Willys Knight autos have seen notable price reductions, according to H Lott owner of the Overland Knight Co 715 Polk street distributors. Willys Knight models cut from 100 to 200 dollars and Overland cars from 25 to 95 dollars as communicated to Mr Lott.
Henry C. Burnett of Childress, secretary of the Northwest Texas Auxiliary of the Texas County and District Clerks Association, is in Amarillo arranging for the district convention to be held Monday and Tuesday. More than 100 district and county clerks are expected, with invitations extended to nearly all Texas clerks. Notables include Fred C. Malone and Jack C. Burke. Burnett commended Amarillo’s support and city development board, noting a push to make Amarillo the permanent meeting site. The prior district gathering was in Lubbock.
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