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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1925

Page

4

Amarillo Daily News masthead and notices

The Amarillo Daily News details its masthead in 1920s style, listing publishers Nunn and J L Nunn, general manager M Warren, editors, and department contacts. It proclaims itself the morning newspaper for the Amarillo country serving Panhandle Texas and adjacent regions with telegraphic dispatches and subscription rates by mail and carrier, plus notices about Associated Press and Audit Bureau affiliations and a correction policy.

Agape Daily News Ee Ee Daily Tribune Aly. News J. Ll Nunn M. Warren Seieees DE Ieae Een Department Bush and Fillmore Streets Texas Oklahoma Colorado New Mexico Amarillo Ng Post Daily News Senis Evening Post Associated Press Focal News

A Delightful Trip Across the South Plains

Amarillo trade evangelists closed an unusually delightful tour visiting twenty prosperous South Plains cities. Growth across Lamesa O'Donnell Tahoka Wilson Slaton Post Lubbock Idalou Lorenzo Ralls Crobyton Abernathy Hale Center Lockney Floydada Kress Tulsa Happy Canyon Plainview showed marked progress over the past year. The group lamented the short time for visits but enjoyed strong fellowship, leaving optimism for lasting good will.

Amarillo South Plains Happy Canyon Plainview

Goethals May Be Asked To Judge Panhandle Projects

The article notes General George W. Goethals could assess the feasibility of a Panhandle gas field project and potential Canadian River irrigation. Cooperation from the Board of City Development, city commission, and Eastern capitalists aims to evaluate using gas for power and irrigation, marking a new era of Wichita County style development in Amarillo.

Ofso George W. Goethals Panama Canal United States Panhandle Canadian Goethals Board of City Development City Commission Eastern Amarillo Wichita County

Doctor Hugh S. Cummings Debuts in The Post

The Evening Post announces the inclusion of Dr. Hugh S. Cummings, a longtime Public Health Service surgeon general, adding authority to its pages. His first pieces focus on hay fever, as readers are urged to subscribe for access to monthly articles and paired Post News offers.

Evening Post Hugh S. Cummings United States Public Health Service Cummings Post Dr. Cummings E Post Daily News News and Post Mmings

A Beleaguered Politician Cited by Tilford Moots

Tilford Moots criticizes Ike Soles for years of political effort, saying only if that fellow directed energy properly he could become a leader within a month. The quip reflects local political tensions and blunt sentiment toward Soles.

Tilford Ike Soles

Alarm Over Crime Rates Sparks National Debate

The text argues that rising American crime compared with nations like England signals a need for action. It questions whether excessive lawmaking contributes to lawlessness and urges consideration of enforceability and necessity of new laws. It also offers aphorisms on wealth, fashion, and perception.

America England

Abilene News Highlights Growth Across West Texas

Panhandle Press Growing Abilene Reporter notes rapid regional expansion with new theater and stores in Muleshoe, Santa Fe railroad extension spurring eight new towns west of Lubbock, and Tahoka redevelopment. Abilene AC College launches a half million endowment drive while city ranks fifth in Texas building permits for July behind Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth and Wichita Falls.

Abilene West Texas Abilene Christian College Muleshoe Lubbock Santa Fe New Mexico Tahoka Amarillo West Texas Dallas San Antonio Fort Worth Wichita Falls

California Hawaiian orchestra charms WDAG audience at Polly Garden

A one hour California Hawaiian orchestra concert at Polly Garden drew a large radio audience as the program aired over Station WDAG via a hotel studio wire. The group showcased varied popular selections and Hawaiian numbers, stressing its suitability for radio dances and special events.

WDAG Radiosand California Hawaiian Orchestra KFI California

Pioneer Woman of Hutchinson County Buried

Mrs. Mary BE. Yake, 71, pioneer of Hutchinson county died at her home 85 miles southeast of Dumas on Tuesday afternoon. She leaves four sons Will Albert Henry Yake of Ple mon s Texas Chester Yake of Claphan New Mexico and three daughters Mrs Otto Riemer Spearman Texas Mrs Elizabeth Haynes Woodward Oklahoma and Miss Rosepha Yake Claphan New Mexico. Funeral services were at Leith cemetery led by Rev Hand of Spearman Baptist church burial by Griggs Undertaking.

Mary BE. Yake Hutchinson County Dumas Will Albert Henry Yake Plemons Texas Chester Yake Claphan N. M Otto Riemer Spearman Elizabeth Haynes Woodward Okla Rosepha Yake Yake Panhandle Leith Hand Baptist Church of Griggs Undertaking Company

Coleman Infant Dies at 409 Madison Street

The infant son of Mr and Mrs E L Coleman died at their home at 409 Madison Street at 2 PM yesterday. Funeral services are set for 2 PM today at Griggs Undertaking Company chapel with burial in Llano Cemetery.

E. L. Coleman Madison Street Griggs Undertaking Company Llano Cemetery

Hereford 10 Meet Tulia Nine Sunday

Hereford hosts Tulia in a Sunday baseball tilt between the Whitefaces and the visiting nine. Hereford counters with Tate or Galbraith while Tulia relies on Fonken on the mound, with both sides expected to deliver a tight Panhandle showdown.

Hereford TULIA Tulsa Fonken Tate Galbraith Panhandle Amarillo

Deaf Smith Calves Bring Record Price

Deaf Smith County reports a new calf price record as H. Conklin sold 456 calves to Hunter and Higgins for 35 dollars per head. Beath heifers and bulls also brought the same price. The best calf price since wartime and the highest in five years, with more strong sales noted this week. Expected to boost the Deaf Smith cattle industry and Panhandle region.

Hereford Deaf Smith County H. ©. Conklin Hunter Higgins Panhandle

Radio amateurs host conference on tubes and interference

At the Third National Convention of the American Radio Relay League in Chicago Edgewater Beach Hotel Professor W J Williams of Rensselaer spoke on radio interference sources from power lines to appliances and transit systems J C Warner General Hiedric Company outlined tube base standardization and new dry battery and AC tubes Karl E Hassel described receiver designs to improve reception for amateur operators.

Chicago American Radio Relay League Edgewater Beach W. J. Williams Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute WHAZ Troy N.Y Williams J. C. Warner General Hiedric Company Research Laboratory Warner Karl E. Hassel

City Briefs Subjects From Blackwell to Local Crimes and Marriages

Miss Elizabeth Jaggers of Blackwell Texas arrived at St Anthony s Sanitarium for medical treatment. The Frank Gilvin Tire and Vulcanizing Co at 207 West Twelfth Street was robbed Tuesday night with $4 in small change and tools taken. Marriage licenses were issued at the county clerk s office to J H Craig and Miss Frances Maude Wyatt and to Cc R Sirego and Miss Florence A Proctor.

Elizabeth Jaggers Blackwell, Texas St. Anthony's Sanitarium Frank Gilvin Tire and Vulcanizing Co West Twelfth Street County Clerks Office J. H. Craig Frances Maude Wyatt Cc. R. Sirego Florence A. Proctor

Lost Canadian Sill Is Found By Wireless Bowdoin Report

A Canadian steamship Arctic, missing for thirty days, was reported anchored with all aboard safe in Etton Harbor Greenland after a wireless message from the Bowdoin at midnight. Also notes a claimed X-ray technique to remove corns in one piece.

Prarlington Herours Jil Arctic Eton Harbor Greenland Bowdoin

Father of Mrs. Lee Bivins Dies at Home in Vernon

M. G. Gilbert age 98, father of Mrs. Lee Bivins, died at his Vernon home after a brief illness. Survived by Mrs. Bivins, Mrs. J. R. Tolbert, two sons W. W. Gilbert and C. C. Gilbert. Born near Bowling Green Kentucky July 20 1832, he moved to Texas in 1859 and served with Texas troops in the Civil War.

M. G. Gilbert Lee Bivins Vernon Claude Bowling Green Texas

Floydada Banquet Schedules Speeches and Introductions

Floydada aims to host a town banquet next Tuesday night with principal speakers Col. R. L. Penick and Porter A. Whaley. Penick will discuss how town men aid farmers while Whaley outlines practical chamber operations. KR. A. Highsmith will be introduced as the new secretary, with other speakers including J. R. Webb and Homer Steen. Methodist church ladies will cater in the church basement, plates for 260 guests.

Floydada Col. R. L. Penick Stamford Porter A. Whaley West Texas Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce

Miss Ella M. Ross Heads Clarendon College Art Dept

Clarendon Aug 19 Miss Ella Marie Ross a New York School of Fine Arts graduate has been elected head of Clarendon College Fine Arts Department. Formerly at Milford College and Simmons University she now studies in Paris and will return to teach oils water colors tapestry china graphic design advertising and interior decoration to Panhandle and West Texas students.

Clarendon Ella Marie Ross New York School of Fine and Applied Arts Clarendon College Ross University Paris Milford College Simmons University Abilene Panhandle West Texas

Hereford Band To Give First Public Concert

Hereford hosts its first public concert next Thursday evening August 26 at the Magnolia filling station opposite the Dev Smith county courthouse. Ralph Smith directs a 25 member band with experienced players. Regular concerts planned as the band becomes established and a high school orchestra will follow with school band organization underway.

Hereford Magnolia Dev Smith County Court House Ralph Smith Agh Smith

Letter From Leslie Prescott to Ruth Burke Continued

Leslie Prescott writes Ruth Burke about a yacht party with Melville Sartoris and guests, noting Sartoris left after a late party and that the partygoers returned home. The letter reflects romantic recollections, questions about Syd and Walter, and hints at renewed affection between Leslie and Jack. The piece is a serialized installment dated to 1925.

Leslie Prescott Ruth Burke Melville Sartoris Mr. Sartoris Ruth Walter Jack Syd Albany Leslie NEA Service, Inc

Turkish Divorce Theme Reflects East West Customs

Cynthia Grey argues Mustapha Kemal Pasha's divorce from Latife Hanoum highlights businesslike marriage in Turkey. She notes Latife's influence, the 1,000,000 lire dowry, and the swift divorce practice with the wife returning the dowry while Western alimony and publicity differ.

Turkey Cynthia Grey Mustapha Kemal Pasha Latife Hanoum Smyrnan Mustapha Kemal England France Ghazi Mustapha Kema] Pasha

Daily News Crossword Puzzle Theme and Clues Mixed

Crossword puzzle page lists horizontal and vertical clues with varied topics. Many entries reference foods objects body parts places people and actions with terms like money, herbal items, animals, and abstract concepts. The mishmash includes theme notes and enumerated entries such as 8 9 10 and 15 across.

Cowboy Reunion at Canyon Today

The old time cowpuncher roundup will be held today at Hale Park Canyon. A large Panhandle crowd is expected with attendees restricted to those in the Panhandle before or during 1894. An all day picnic includes a barbecue and basketban. Judge L Gough of Amarillo is president and Miss Laura V Hamner secretary.

Hale Park Canyon Panhandle Judge L. Gough Amarillo MisssLaura V. Hamner

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