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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1925
Page
3
An advertisement targets parents with a sickly nine year old, urging use of McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a pleasant tasting flesh builder. It touts 60 tablets for 60 cents and cites a child who gained 12 pounds in seven months, urging purchase through local city and Austin druggists.
Federal court in Dallas will hear 24 Chicago men accused in a major oil stock swindle. Indicted for using the mails to defraud, the reloaders posed as Texas headquarters representatives and operated across the United States, with principals earlier convicted. Total proceeds exceed $1.4 million. Chicago brokers took about 45 percent commission. Names of Chicago arrestees not released.
The plan envisions a harmonious series of government buildings along the Hall between the Treasury and the Capitol. It includes new structures on Pennsylvania Avenue and Fourteenth street, completion of Department of Agriculture buildings, and other projects approved by the Fine Arts Commission. Also funding to finish the Lincoln Memorial Bridge between Washington and Arlington.
A James Cruze Paramount production titled Welcome Home screens at the Mission Theatre for a two day run beginning Monday. Lois Wilson Warner Baxter and Luke Cosgrave lead the cast with Walter Woods and F McGrew Willis adapting Edna Ferber and George Kaufman stage play for the screen. Also at the Fair Theatre the California Hawaiian and Jazz Orchestra performs three shows daily at 3:30 7:30 and 9:30 p m with music singing and dancing.
Tom Mix rides into town in a Fox photoplay at the Fair Theatre. The western star performs thrilling incidents with daring skill alongside Zane Grey's story. Mabel Ballin and Marian Nixon appear in support under director Lynn Reynolds.
At the Deandi Theatre today the picture Cyclone Rider offers rapid fire action from start to finish. The crowd is urged to attend for an energetic film experience directed for action lovers.
A compact ad lists Skates and parts and Guns and repairs at the same address 113 West 7th, implying a combined shop or adjacent offerings under one location with no further details.
Austin Aug 17 Letters were sent by State Treasurer W Gregory Hatcher inviting banks to apply for state deposits. He said more than $1,000,000 has accumulated beyond the amount sought by depositories and he has begun conferences with bonding firms to help banks issue bonds, especially in the drought area, to enable them to receive state funds.
Advert describes Black and White Ointment and Soap as reliable for eczema pimples blotches and rashes with testimonials from users. It notes sales exceeding two million packages yearly, emphasizes affordability with size comparison and widespread dealer availability.
A voyage narrative follows Miss Virginia Sewell aboard a train under Conductor P. Moss toward Lubbock. The party’s Plainview reception precedes a new day of territorial work, with strict orders and nightly lights out to maintain order as fifty cars depart.
New York Aug. 17 Alex Ferguson pitcher and outfielder Bob Veach of the Yankees were released via waivers to the Washington club.
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