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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1925
Page
11
Dorothy Dix counsels a reader torn between marriage norms and love. A fiancée refuses to fund a future without work, while the woman considers keeping her job. The column urges sacrifice, and emphasizes that elderly parents deserve stable homes and cherished memories tied to their belongings.
Dorothy Dix argues that wives should work and contribute financially, criticizing the belief that a husband’s duty is to shelter a wife in idleness. She cites economic need, social influence, and comparisons to French family life to urge equal earning and shared responsibility between spouses. An anxious bridegroom asks how a couple should divide income.
A correspondent argues that a wife’s home labor holds equal value to her husband’s work outside. The plan divides all income into thirds for joint expenses, savings including life insurance, and personal use, aiming to empower the wife and show trust in her financial judgment. Dorothy Dix responds to a widow seeking a stable home and advice on living arrangements after years of roaming with her children.
A fragment advises readers to rent their rooms and establish a home of their own, urging self sufficiency and independence amid uncertain housing options. The note implies practical steps toward securing private lodging and building personal space.
Special to The News from Hereford reports T. M. Moore judged the Deaf Smith County poultry show and gave an educational talk. About 1875 birds from twenty breeds and forty-three breeders entered, with prizes awarded to Monte Cook, Erwin Elliston, A. L. Biggs, and S. D. Burton among others. County Agent R. O. Dunkle oversaw the entrants, and twenty pens were pledged for the Clovis show next week.
District court weaknesses show criminal cases on the docket this week with Judge Henry Bishop presiding after his return from Hereford. Jury summons include J N Vernon Arthur Folson L Gill Hub Foster Harry Brown and many others listed among local residents.
John Oglesby and Claude, certified public accountants and examiner of disputed writing ink and paper, referenced in this public notice.
A newspaper brief notes an upcoming announcement for the Hupmobile 6. The preview signals a new six model with features highlighting efficiency and contemporary styling aimed at automobile buyers. The article emphasizes anticipation rather than specs.
Johnston's two stores are designated exclusive agents for Metzlers Superior Chocolates, securing local distribution and sales rights. The arrangement names the shops as sole purveyors within the region, signaling a key retail partnership and product access for customers.
The North Amarillo Civic Club schedules a Monday night gathering at Buchanan Street Methodist Church to discuss school facilities and the water problem. Superintendent W A McIntosh will outline plans for greater facilities, and W A Palmer will discuss proposed tax increases. A debated event features a fat couple against a lean couple on a humorous topic.
Special to The News reports progress on several constructions in Lamesa. W. E. McNew will finish a two story brick corner building for auto storage on First and Main with offices above. F Kutch Mor Lor Company relocates to a new brick building on North Second and Houston. Ged O B E Guye brick building on North Second and Main advances as its owner plans a future produce business.
The post office holiday rush was on in earnest yesterday with large numbers of Christmas parcels mailed. Postmaster W. C. Kenyon has the force lined up to handle thousands of parcels this week as the back part of the post office was rearranged to maximize space for incoming and outgoing mail.
Commissioner Fisk says the attorney general will not approve Amarillo water bonds unless the tax limit is raised from 1.30 to 1.80. The Dec 21 election will decide the charter amendment. A second meeting of the Educational Committee of 100, backing the issue, is set for Monday night in the Board of Development rooms after a first meeting last Wednesday.
W. A. Palmer of Amarillo Kiwanis named a 15 person committee from the club to assist a 100 person city commission committee urging voters to support a tax limit increase for Amarillo. Members include W. O. Allen John K. Boyce Toney Chisum J. B. Coe John Cowan John B. Givin Ben Henson and others.
Special to The Wellington. Troop No. 2 and members from Troop No. 1 camped at a creek 24 miles east of town. They built fires, toasted sausage and marshmallows, then Scout Master A R Smith spoke on astronomy. The crew hiked back toward Wellington with J L Anderson leading. several Scouts listed by name and many from Troop No. 1 were unrecorded.
Wellington December 12 Dr D D Cross a well known physician was taken ill and rushed to Baptist Hospital where an appendectomy was performed. He is reported to be recovering well and the operation is described as a complete success.
O B Bowman manager of J B Ellis Department Store Wellington announces plans to move January 1 to Plainview to manage a newly purchased dry goods store. He forms partnership with J B Castleberry and K M Kern and will take over the Plainview store as manager. Bowman came to Wellington five years ago to run the Ellis shop.
Slaton, Dec. 12. A Slaton Chamber of Commerce tally shows 3,840 bales of cotton ginned so far this season. Low ginnage results from late season due to a spring drought, an early frost, and new gins opening in nearby small communities within the trade territory.
Funeral services will be held at Griggs Undertaking Co chapel at 2 p m for Mrs Ella Gilbert 67 who died Saturday morning at her home 800 North Polk Street Rev E B Fincher will officiate Burial will be in Liano cemetery She is survived by husband J Rh Gilbert three sons Austin George and Bud Gilbert a daughter Mrs Tina Ledbetter all of Amarillo Pallbearers A A Utterback M L Caldwell Herschel Foster Gus Stroud John Floyd and Hugh Honey
Special to The News from Clovis New Mexico Dec 12 The city water and light office has moved to the New Mexico Utilities company building at East Grand and Main The renovated Boykin building houses all water and light business and will be the new contact point for city services R L Davidson former city clerk now oversees the collection department Also listed Home made chow chow 80c per quart and a used adding machine for sale at 800 F 4th
Wellington council moved toward free mail delivery by passing an ordinance for renaming streets. East–west streets will be numbered from one, while north–south streets will be named after East Texas towns. The project aims to simplify addressing and improve municipal services next year.
The article details Wellington's steps toward free mail delivery, noting streets will be named in alphabetical order from east Texas towns starting with A then B and so on. Postmaster Wade Arnold says the post office has met the business volume requirement, while sidewalk continuation remains the pending condition for delivery.
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