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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1925
Page
8
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to choose genuine California Fig Syrup for infants and children as a mild laxative that “sweetens the stomach and starts the liver and bowels without griping.” It warns against counterfeits and claims no narcotics or soothing syrups are in the product.
Bayer Aspirin proved safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for twenty five years for a range of pains including headaches lumbago toothache rheumatism neuralgia and more. Each box bears the Bayer name and cross and contains proven directions. Handy boxes of twelve cost only a few cents and pharmacies also offer bottles of 24 and 108 tablets.
Major General Charles P. Summeral, former Hawaiian commander and second corps commander, defends his record before the Mitchell court martial. He denies ignorance of Hawaii's air defenses and rejects charges about night formation flights at Camp Dix and related tests, stating air officers' recommendations were followed and satisfactory. He led the court martial as its first president, relinquishing the post after the defense counsel questioned his record.
The Democratic leaders push a tariff reform resolution seeking a policy of tariff reduction and a permanent international trade congress to shape treaties. President Coolidge opposes changes this session, with Ways and Means Chair Gre also against revisions until thorough review. The debate links to Texas politics and impeachment chatter about Governor Miriam Ferguson.
Washington December 14. Republican leaders in the Senate formally recognize Wisconsin Senator LaFollette as a Republican after a closed doors debate. The Republican committee on committees assigns him to three standing committees under the party label, removing the question of his status. The move aims to avoid a party fight at the Republican conference. The committee report, to be submitted to the Senate, is expected to pass promptly. Three members voiced strong objections during the session. LaFollette was placed on three minor committees: mines, manufacturers, and Indian affairs.
The Amarillo area reports heavy construction activity with city totals for November reaching 56.6 million across 122 towns, led by Baltimore and Miami in the nation. Local figures show Amarillo permits at 125,500, while the area faces a 21.5 percent month drop from October. A public meeting discusses water bond issues and tax limit increases to fund a new water supply and sewer disposal plant, with leaders stressing no immediate tax rise. Bill Adams cites an oil boom potential, and civic groups plan public education ahead of next Tuesday’s vote.
Speakers defend tax limit raise with printers representative H. C. Anderson backing the measure while Fort Worth business leaders describe how the city solved its water supply. The discussion notes a critical moment in urban finance and public works planning.
The bonds already voted cannot be sold under the current tax limit of 1.30. The attorney general’s department will not approve them. If the limit is raised to 1.80, the bonds would become immediately eligible for approval and sale.
Clarksburg West Virginia December 14 Train Number 67 on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad derailed at Viropa while en route from Clarksburg to Pittsburgh. A Pullman mail car and a day coach overturned but no one was seriously hurt. Passengers were moved to a relief train and will proceed to Fairmont to continue their journey.
Satterwhite cites attorney general rulings and Oscar Colquitt's public statement about warrants to cover expenses of a House session called by the speaker on petition of fifty members. He clarifies no private funding was intended except a loan repaid at the next regular session.
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