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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1925
Page
3
Dorothy Dix advises delaying marriage until the fiancé has daily employment and a stable income. The column argues poverty undermines love, that a wife should not share her mother’s home, and stresses a man’s duty to provide while a wife must keep a clean, well-kept home to avoid misery and possible divorce.
A vintage ad touts Danderine as a simple inexpensive method to make hair look twice as thick with heavy shine and soft fragrance. It claims the tonic also stimulates growth, stops shedding, and cures dandruff, recommending a 35 cent bottle from any drugstore or toilet counter.
Dorothy Dix counsels on persistent suitors and the choice to stay independent in a society where many women pursue professions. She argues husbands often fail to curb laziness, while self supporting women can enjoy platonic friendship and pleasant social exchange without marriage.
In Amarillo the Odd Fellows held annual elections choosing S R Bradford Noble Grand and R L Stowell as vice grand. Other officers named include F E Walker recording secretary B W Baggett financial secretary W P Perryman treasurer C E McPherson degree captain S G Burdine musician. W B Perryman to Grand Lodge representative with S G Wiseman alternate. Trustees named W C Townes J E Spann J A Goddard.
A brief classified item seeking floor sanding or waxing services. Provides contact phone 1711-J and names H. C. Dobbs as the referenced contact or service initiator.
Miss Iva Lee Pennell twenty of Childress was killed when her Auburn roadster collided with a parked car on Kirkland road two miles east of the city. Driver Mike Milam escaped with minor bruises as the other vehicle had no lights. Pennell, granddaughter of W. L. Underwood, had studied at local academies in Wichita Falls and Fort Worth. Funeral plans awaiting relatives. services expected Wednesday with interment in Childress.
Special to The Nova Wellington December 8 The drilling project led by Judge E Overton and Overton and associates aims to drill a test well 17 miles northwest of Wellington in section 19 block 18 four miles north of a concurrent Coon Creek pasture test. Drilling may start February 16 with leases tied to the test period and geologic certainty guiding location. Reagans expects the drilling gear to arrive next week and unload while work progresses toward early headway.
Shamrock December report notes P. B. Wooldridge district supervisor of the Farm Bureau Cotton Association begins a membership push and seed distribution drive for Wheeler and Collingsworth counties. He has moved certified cotton seed varieties including Acala and Mebane at cost to farmers, supplementing Shamrock Chamber of Commerce efforts.
Pharmacy notice urges customers to buy only authentic Phillips Milk of Magnesia, sold for 25 or 50 cents, with physician recommended uses as antacid laxative and corrective. Instructions printed on each bottle.
The Memphis fiddlers event awarded Hugh Roden of Wellington first prize in violin for a $50 violin. Roy Rogers won whistling first with $15 cash and $5 cuff buttons. Loral Holt of Wellington took jig dancing top prize of $10 after 15 minutes. Ramey Robertson of Quail Community won guitar top prize of $4 with three contestants.
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