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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
7
West Graham Virginia Rev Lewis Evans, over 80, says Black Draught eased his liver trouble and bilious spells after years of pain. He notes backaches, headaches, and extreme biliousness improved when he started taking the remedy. He recommends it for others with liver issues.
The long-secret account recalls Edward A. Weyman a Texas naval officer and border sheriff who purportedly helped plot a Texas conquest of California. Sam Houston reportedly vetoed the war bill as Texas planned a joint land and sea attack to annex the territory.
Victor F. Lawson editor and publisher of the Chicago Daily News died at his Chicago home tonight after a two day illness. He had suffered heart attacks from overwork and a myocarditis with acute dilation that proved fatal at 10 o'clock. His niece Mrs. Re. Tayenee of Chicago was at his bedside.
A terse exhortation to maintain composure and civility while working, urging readers to ignore antagonistic remarks and focus on steady effort. The message emphasizes gentlemanly restraint over rowdy behavior and invites active participation.
Roy Chapman Andrews reports the third Asiatic expedition of the American Museum of Natural History found ancient stone tools and ornaments in Mongolia's dune sites. The team cites shells from dinosaurs and extinct giant ostrich eggs as early man’s adornments. Andrews claims these dune dwellers may be the earliest human type.
The joint congressional committee investigating new postal rates held its first Chicago hearing with six witnesses. Led by Senator George H. Moses, the panel will visit St. Paul before returning to Washington. H. L. Fairchild testified that rates hurt direct mail advertising and nearly wipe out picture post card printers. C. A. Tupper added that few publishers of trade journals and technical papers profit under the new costs.
A brief ad notes Ringer Nails offering Sea Shell Gloss polish for a superior finish. The copy emphasizes shine and durability, inviting customers to try the product for a refined manicure result.
R. B. Cousins Jr of Strawn was appointed Assistant Attorney General by Attorney General Dan Moody. Born in Mexia in 1899, he graduated from the University of Texas law school in 1912 and earned a Columbia University degree in 1918. He practiced law at Mineral Wells, served as an assistant general attorney for Pacific Coal and Oil, and has practiced in Strawn for six years. The appointment fills the last vacancy in the Attorney General's department.
The Hamilton Manufacturing Company of Lowell reports the resignation of treasurer Arthur R. Sharp and a $600000 shortage revealed by an audit. Frederick C. Dumaine Jr. becomes treasurer as President Felix Rackemann states misappropriation of assets occurred with inflated company credit and undisclosed borrowings.
BELFAST Aug 19 Edward M Clayton former assistant inspector general of the Irish constabulary died at St. Jean Despuy France. He was named by a Cork jury as sharing responsibility with several English ministers for the slaying of Lord Mayor MacCurtain.
Austin Aug 19 Attorney General Dan Moody declined to join a protest to the Interstate Commerce Commission over the Texas State Railroad valuation. Ernest May said the protest lacked the AG signature. The ICC valued the 32 mile line from Palestine to Rusk at $19,000 per mile while a higher figure of $27,000 was urged. the road’s total worth was stated as $56,000 per mile.
An old advertorial piece touts Black and White Ointment and Soap as remedies for pimples blotches and rough skin. It claims dramatic improvements, notes economical pricing and package sizes, and encourages readers to buy from local dealers.
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