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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1925
Page
6
District Court Adjourned for Picnic Attendance
District Judge W. R. Ewing adjourned district court for a city picnic. State Senator J. W. Reid of the 31st district, resident of Canyon, visited the city yesterday. Dorsett Carter Jr. of Oklahoma City arrived here yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ewing
J. W. Reid
Canyon
Dorsett Carter, Jr
Oklahoma City
S S S Promotes Red Blood Cells to Fight Eczema
An old advertisement claims eczema relief comes from increased red blood cells powered by S S S. It asserts skin eruptions itch relief and overall vigor as blood cleanses and builds new cells since 1826. Contains only plant ingredients and is sold at drug stores in two sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S
S.S.S
S. S.S
All Good Drug
Man Held After Shooting in Rock Island Texas
Associated Press report from Rock Island Texas dated August 12 states Tom Flourney is held in connection with the fatal shooting of John White at about 11 o’clock Wednesday morning. The clash, rooted in a long standing dispute over a threat allegedly made on Flourney by White, involved two longtime residents of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rock Island
Tex
Tom Flourney
John White
Flourney
White
Cardus Restores Pale Woman’s Strength After Illness
Mrs. Fannie C. Bloss of Huntington describes severe left side pain and fatigue. She bought Cardus on her druggist’s advice, used nine bottles, and reports notable improvement and renewed energy. Cardus is touted as a mild herbal tonic aiding female organs and the general system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Cardus
South Plains cotton outlook is encouraging
Plainview reports cotton recover from July lice damage due to August rains and cooler weather. Yields should near normal with heavy fruiting expected as ample rain continues. Local rainfall varies, Lockney eight inches, Plainview around two and a third inches, Tulsa and Petersburg also seeing heavy rainfall. Milo kaffir and higari crops look strong, with thousands of tons likely shipped this fall to drought-affected areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News
Plainview
South Plains
Lockney
Tulsa
Petersburg
Plainview Man Heads Plains Ginners Association Meeting
Charles A Malone of Plainview was elected president of the Plains Ginners Association at its annual session in Lubbock. Rufus Harberger of Lubbock was succeeded as president and Ray Grisham of Lubbock was chosen secretary. The next convention will be held in Lubbock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prere
Lubbock
Charles A. Malone
Plainview
Plains Ginners Association
Rufus Harberger
Ray Grisham
Baptist Meet Here Continues With Denominational Support
The meeting praised the cooperative program of the Southern Baptist Convention and urged full church participation. Dr. G L Yates was named director and Rev J C Size more publicity director to promote denominational support. Missionary M I Davis will move to Amarillo, and Wayland College in Plainview received strong endorsement as the only Baptist college in Northwest Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pender
Southern Baptist Convention
G. L. Yates
First Baptist Church
Amarillo
J. C. Sizemore
Tabernacle Church
Robert Pryde
Wayland College
Plainview
Texas
F. 8. Brown
Dallas
Anton rises from ranker to Santa Fe major on South Plains
J F Anton, long a Santa Fe official, is highlighted as a key witness in hearings over the South Plains expansion battle with Fort Worth and Denver City. The piece traces his rapid career from yardmaster in 1905 to trainmaster and division superintendent, noting his popularity among Santa Fe employees and a town named in his honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton
Santa Fe
Fort Worth
Denver
South Plains
Andiis
Charles W. Taylor
Slaton
Taylor
Panhandle
Clovis
New Mexico
United States
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore
Pueblo
Colo
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
la Junta
Las Vegas
N. M
Hurley
France
Amarillo
Governor Frees 23 with Pardons and Restorations in Texas
Governor Miriam A Ferguson granted five full pardons and eighteen conditional pardons plus three restorations of citizenship. Names include Roscoe Davis of Dallas and John Emerick of Tarrant with varied sentences for robbery liquor violations and theft. Restorations list R. M. Dooley, Fannin and John Weaver, Angelina amid forgery and theft cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Roscoe Davis
Dallas
John Emerick
Tarrant
A. L. Loan
Palo Pinto
Moody Anderson
Morris
Will Lennier
Paris
Eugene Beere
Wisey
John Blaha
Fort Bend
Manuel Gutierrez
Knox
Alejandro Ramires
Pascuel Leyva
el Vaso
Melciades Duque
Goliad
Martias Pardida
John Square
Floyd Green
Elmer Kiting
Collin
W. C. Webb
Charlies Smith
Calhoun
Ralph Ramirez
Galveston
Oliver Kitchen
Garza
R. L. Pennington
Howard
R. M
Dooley
Fannin
John Weaver
Angelina
F. M
Taylor
Mitcheil
Major companies watching South Hutchinson field
Major operators show strong interest in the South Hutchinson county oil area with a sale concluded yesterday between E B Johnson and Sons and Magnolia Petroleum. The 160 acre tract in the J T Williams survey lies south of the Whittington producer and between Souligny Brothers’ well and Whittington well, with initial production of 50 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson County
E. B. Johnson and Sons
Magnolia Petroleum Company
J. T. Williams
Whittington
Hutchinson
J. H. Coker
Souligny Brothers
Block
Baylor professor speaks at Canyon
Professor W H Pool of Baylor University Latin department addressed students of West Texas State Teachers College in Canyon. He is a brother of notable Canyon citizen Big Pool.
Oil Briefs: Wells Advance in Hutchinson and Gray Counties
Culbertson Brothers No 1 drill site in Carson area reaches 700 feet after 15 inch pipe through quicksand to 535 feet. Gibson Oil Corporation head F D Gibson returns to New York after summering in Mid-Continent and Rocky Mountain holdings. Hutchinson county pool block of 1060 acres shows promise. W H Holmes No 1 Morse well 12 miles north of McLean in Gray county shows increased production at 2,666 feet, signaling new development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culbertson Brothers No
Burnett
Carson
F. D. Gibson
New York
Gibson Oil Corporation
Mid-Continent
Rocky Mountain
Gibson
Hutchinson County
W. H. Holmes
New Mexico
Gray County
McLean
Tiz promised foot relief for tired feet and pains
An advertisement touts Tiz as a magical remedy for sore swollen feet. It claims rapid relief from corns bunions raw spots and burning feet with a money back guarantee and a coupon for free trial. The copy urges readers to buy at drug or department stores and enjoy all day comfort.
Canyon Professor Publishes Psychology Journal Article
Canyon Aug 12 Professor J L Duflot head of psychology and economics at West Texas State Teachers College has prepared an article The Study of the Organized Family to appear soon in the Journal of Applied Psychology He is also preparing his doctoral thesis on the subject and was asked by the journal editor to describe his approach to the problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyon
J. L. Duflot
West Texas State Teachers College
Journal of Applied Psychology
Duflot
City Briefs on New Buildings and Farm Congress Plan
City briefs list permit plans for a brick mercantile building at 212 West Sixth Street by Otis Phillips costing 15000, another mercantile brick project at an estimated 12500 by M C Hancock, a 1500 residence at 210 North True Street by E L McDonald, and a 150 garage at 310 Elm. Tonight at 8 at the courthouse, arrangements will be made for the States Day program of the West Texas Farm Congress set for August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Sixth Street
Otis Phillips
Mercantile
M. C. Hancock
North True Street
E. L. McDonald
Elm
Court House
West Texas Farm Congress
Army Equipment Co. to open store at 604 Taylor street
The Army Equipment Co with headquarters in Waco plans a new store at 604 Taylor street and hopes to hold an opening Saturday. Local officials expect strong turnout as the venture marks the company’s first outlet in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Equipment Co
Waco
Taylor Street
Funeral services for infant James Gilbert Russell
Funeral services are announced for James Gilbert Russell infant son of Mr and Mrs F J Russell who died at 9 30 o clock. The place and date are to be announced. The family requests memorials to be directed to a local cemetery fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gilbert Russell
F. J. Russell
Wedding at 403 Garfield Street Ends at Llano Cemetery
Wednesday afternoon ceremony took place at 4 30 at the home of Mrs Russell’s parents Mr and Mrs E H Tomlinson 403 Garfield Street. Griggs Undertaking Co supervised the service with Butlal interment in Llano cemetery.
Amarillo Khiva Temple members at Miami Shrine Club picnic
Dr. A J Caldwell potentate J O Gulerie assistant rabban George Stapleton recorder G A Carlander marshal Y Ridings outer guard formed an Amarillo party representing Khiva Temple at a Miami Shrine Club picnic Tuesday night. W C Teague of Canadian captain of the guard also participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Caldwell
J. .O. Gulerie
Rabban
George Stapleton
G. A. Carlander
Y. Ridings
Amarillo
Khiva Temple
Miami Shrine Club
W. C. Teague
Mother's Friend Promoted for Easier Childbirth
An old advertisement urges expectant mothers to use Mother's Friend to ease labor and reduce suffering. A testimonial claims short labor times with prior pregnancies and promises a free booklet from Bradfield Regulator Co. Department BA in Atlanta Georgia. The ad notes the product is sold at reputable drug stores and includes bottle directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator Co
Dept
Atlanta
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Virginia
S. & H. Green
C. B. Davis
Rock Island Station
Plainview Wan
Ginners
Baptist Meet
J. F. Anton
South Hutchinson Field
Baylor
Walter Luther Dodge Co
Madison Ave
New York City
Psychology Journal
Wagner’s
Polk St
Wo Yue
Farm and Ranch Loans
AR Waave
San Antonio
R. Beal
Praisers Located
Amarillo, Texas
Looie
Lena
Premier Distributing Co
Dallas, Tex
Broom St
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