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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1925
Page
4
Abe Martin comments on downtown traffic causing delays and a sly remark about how plans to get rich quick from Dayton money fail. The piece captures his humorous rural voice and satirical take on urban schemes.
Barbara Hawley 25 breaks with fiancé and lands a Dallas Telegraph job. Managing editor Andrew McDermott nudges her career while Bruce Manners faces scrutiny at a real estate firm. Barbara navigates work gossip, a raise, and evening social plans as she pursues independence in a male dominated newsroom.
In Amarillo a death shadow fell as Mrs. Jennie Rider aged 88 passed away after an automobile struck her. Known for kindness and lifelong public involvement she attended church and clubs until the end, leaving a large circle of friends and a memory cherished by many in the city.
Amarillo will honor Golden Sandstorm members with a Tuesday night banquet for their 1925 Interscholastic League football showing. Forty men will buy eighty tickets. each purchaser may bring a squad member or coach as a guest. Tickets available via committee contact today.
A dated 1925 NEA Service letter complains of neglecting wifely duties and hosting Paula Perier and Sally Atherton in John Prescott's home. The writer criticizes Ruth Burke and questions the secretary choice, urging the wife to stay by her husband and children. The piece previews tomorrow’s continuation.
A listing of radio stations across time zones broadcasting orchestral and dance programs. Entries include WCAE KDKA WRNY WIP BBR WGY KFNF WHAS WLW KSD KTHS WCCO WKRC KPRC WFAA WDAF KOA KGO KFT KNX with times from 7 PM to midnight and up to late night frolics.
A writer criticizes downtown delivery cars blocking streets and municipal enforcement. He notes a gas delivery fine and reports on five youths held briefly, arguing that harsh enforcement would overflow the city hall. The letter, signed H L Mauldin from Amarillo, Texas, dated December 10, 1925.
The presidential oil conservation commission reports seven years of output at current rates, warns of a potential stock surge if leaks occur, and urges coal and water use in industry. It cites five and a half billion barrels of recoverable oil and eight million barrels yearly consumption, recommending unit drilling and economical engines to extend supply.
The item notes two lawyers receiving a thousand dollars each from the state treasury to oppose the attorney general in recovering profits from contractors. It questions Texas governance at Austin and the use of public money to aid alleged wrongdoers against the state.
Firefighters answered a 3 PM call to 2213 Polk Street for grass fire near the high school. The department nearly overturned while maneuvering around a vehicle that failed to pull over, prompting Chief Curry to urge drivers to yield to sirens.
Special to The News Floydada Texas December 10 Floyd County poultry show opened Thursday morning with more than 500 birds entered. Entries came from Fort Worth and nearby counties. Judge from Wayne Oklahoma will award prizes including nine loving cups and other prizes from the State fair.
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