Better border enforcement to curb rum running for New Year
Treasury officials plan stronger enforcement along the Mexican border to curb bootlegging as 1926 begins. Prohibition Administrator Major H. H. White and Customs Collector Roy Campbell lead a joint push, aiming to disrupt cross border liquor imports to Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and adjacent states amid steep terrain and enhanced patrols.
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Bascom N. Timmons
Daily News
Washington
Treasury Department
H. H. White
Fort Worth
Roy Campbell
San Antonio
Lincoln C. Andrews
the Treasury
House
Major White
Andrews
White
Campbell
General Andrews
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Oth
Ernest W. Camp
House Appropriations Committee
Army of the United States
Hudspeth
Senate Appropriations Committee
Treasury
el Paso
Los Angeles
Galveston
Coast Guard
Southwest
Federal Judicial District of Texas
District of
Northern
Why Peoria Was Name Selected In Lightnin
The article explains that the Peoria reference in the Reno courtroom scene of Lightnin was chosen as a tribute to Robert G Ingersoll rather than a dig at Peoria. Frank Bacon traveled to Peoria to discuss the play with Thomas Jefferson and to dine with Peoria officials. Bacon later fell ill and did not leave Chicago again.
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Municipal
Elks Lodge
Frank Bacon
Winchell Smith
Peoria
Reno
Bessie Bacon
Bacon
Smith
Thomas Jefferson
Lightnin
Bill Jones
Robert G. Ingersoll
Mr. Jefferson
Chicago
Illinois
Bessie
Mr. Ingersoll
Creomulsion Promises Cough and Cold Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs colds and throat troubles. It claims creosote with other healing elements soothes inflamed membranes stops irritation and inhibits germ growth while the medicine travels to the stomach and bloodstream to attack the source of illness. A money back guarantee is offered if relief isn’t achieved and directions note consulting a physician.
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Nursion Company
Atlanta
Major Gabbert of Hereford Ordered to Aviation School
Dr W F Gabbert Hereford major in the medical reserve corps US Army received orders from Fort Sam Houston to attend Aviation Basic at Mitchell Field Long Island from January 5 to April 6 1926. He declined the assignment for now due to business conditions at home but hopes to pursue the course soon.
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Hereford
W. F. Gabbert
Medical Reserve Corps
Fort Sam Houston
Mitchell Field
Long Island
N. Y
Tragic Trainside Death in Slaton Man Killed by Santa Fe Engine
A man aged 25 to 30 walking toward a southbound Santa Fe train in Slaton was instantly killed. The engine crew signaled danger with bell and whistle but could not stop. The body was mangled, hindering identification. No local records identified the deceased.
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Slaton
Santa Fe
Lamesa
Smithson to Lead Church of Christ in Amarillo
Evangelist John T. Smithson of Louisville will become pastor of the Church of Christ at Tenth and Fillmore streets, starting about January 15. He was educated in Nashville, comes with strong recommendations, and will reside at 1309 Polk Street with his wife and two children.
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John T. Smithson
Louisville
Church of Christ
Tenth
Fillmore Streets
Rev. Smithson
Amarillo
Nashville
Polk Street
Oil well machinery unloaded at Tulia
Tulia December 25 reports John Reagans and O E Overson unloading oil well drilling gear for a 2000 foot hole on L M Woodward farm southeast of Tulia. They have leases nearby. Geologists expect oil or gas around 1500 feet as residents watch keenly for gas to heat and light the town. Swisher county interest grows with Panhandle oil prospects debated by locals and oil operators.
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Pulia
John Reagans
O. E. Overson
Tulia
L. M. Woodward
Tulsa
Swisher County
Panhandle
Thousands of Christmas Parcels Swamp Amarillo Post Office
Parcels arrived by the thousands on Christmas Day at Amarillo’s post office. Despite early mailing, many patrons were disappointed by late arrivals as the building and bins overflowed. Extra workers and a 4 am start were planned to sort and deliver today, with carriers beginning at the regular time. Postmaster W. C. Kenyon stated mail would be in boxes and delivered promptly.
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Iextra
W. C. Kenyon
Amarillo Merchants Begin Inventory Counts
Amarillo merchants start inventories today as stores brace for the end of year stock checks. Heavy holiday buying already depleted shelves, and many plan to keep extra staff to speed the process over the next week or two.
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Amarillo
Curtis Opens Army Store at Plainview
Plainview news from December 25 reports Fred Curtis formerly of Vernon opening an army store at the old Garner Brothers location on North Broadway. Garner Brothers have moved their furniture and undertaking business to the new Hearrington Building on the west side of the square.
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Plainview
Fred Curtis
Vernon
Garner Brothers
North Broadway
Hearrington
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Taylor ST
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Der
Henry C. Sherman
Columbia University
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Mowrasat
Canaoa
Sons Frea
Curtis
ARMY
Anne
Brance
Blackburn Bros
Hart Schaffner & Mara Clothes
Bryant
Pure Fruit
J. E. Bryant CO
the Panhandle
Jamous
Pen
NEW Edison
Poik
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