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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1925

Page

2

Reed Seeks Farley Fight With Gary Man

Henry Reed announced last night he hopes a match between Cal Farley and Bulldog Smith. Reed has pursued the Jap Matsuda in hopes of a rematch after Farley defeated Ross. Bulldog Smith, from Gary Indiana, touring Oklahoma, plans to reach Matsuda by invading his home town. Gary is a major Chicago drainage source for wrestlers.

Henry Reed Cal Farley Bulldog Smith Farley Ross Reed Matsuda Oklahoma Gary Ind el Paso Texas Smith Chicago

Sports Briefs Touch On Local Bids And Big Names

Texas League bids scramble Galveston Waco Oak Cliff and Galveston reorganized are bidders. Objections rise to Oak Cliff for sharing city with Giants. Waco seeks money and exit from Texas Association. Cal Farley pursues Matsuda. six aspire to Hoppe balkline title. Hallmark of Baylor reports marriage, bars him for a year. Braves plan youth, Stuffy McInnis listed. Hans Wagner era recalled as Miller notes field play. Mickey Walker aims to take Mike McTigue crown in a potential double Mike clash. Sentiment favors Walker.

Texas League Galveston Waco Oak Cliff Giants Texas Association

Jackson Day Reservations Open at Amarillo Hotel

Reservations pour in for Jackson Day with many Panhandle visitors expected. Delegations urged to contact the Amarillo Hotel, registrations by phone or mail, as Rev. Mobley prepares a 45 minute to one hour address on Andrew Jackson and government. Women urged to attend and participate in fellowship.

Panhandle Amarillo Rev. Mobley Andrew Jackson Mobley Southwest

Saxophone School and Music Instruction

Saxophone School run by Dave Derden at 900 Tyler teaches saxophone and all band instruments. Phone 1785 J.

Dave Derden Tyler

Phantom Finn Wins Mile in World Record Indoor Showdown

Paavo Nurmi of Finland opened his American indoor campaign with a spectacular mile victory at Madison Square Garden, clocking 4 minutes 13 3-5 seconds to beat Jose Ray by three yards. The field of seven included Ray, Hahn, Larrivee, and Lewendahl. Ray’s former mark was shattered as two rivals dropped out before the final laps.

Associated Tress Madison Square Garden New York Paavo Nurmi Nurmi Jose Ray Ray Nural America Olympic Lloyd Hahn Boston A. A Hahn Leo Larrivee Holy Cross Star F. Lewendahl

Plains Wowian Named Secretary State Appointments List

A long list of Texas state appointments follows for A Huien and McGee supporters. Roy I Tennant of Temple and W R Dulaney of Houston join boards, with Dr H O Sappington of Galveston as health officer and J J Timmons named fire marshal. Awaiting further disclosures from Ferguson headquarters, possibly today or tomorrow.

A. Huien McGee Ferguson Brownwood State Board of Control Roy I. Tennant Temple State W. R. Dulaney Houston State Dental Board T. W. Dee J. ¢. Johnson Atlanta J. Burt Thomas Sulphur Springs Edward Edwards Ksvillee Gilmer Board of State Teachers Normals A. B. Martin Plainview J. J. Timmons Austin Timmons State Insurance Commission

Agriculture body continuing effort on relief measure

Washington January 6 The presidents of farm loan banks led by R A Cooper met with the President’s agricultural commission to draft relief for the livestock sector. Chairman Robert D Carey said any cattlemen financing proposals would be bankers approved, but details were not disclosed.

Washington President's Agricultural Commission R. A. Cooper Federal Farm Loan Banks Farm Bank Robert D. Carey

Waco Franchise Taken Over By Texas Association

In Mexia Texas January 6 Texas Association officials met with new president J J McIntosh and club representatives except Austin The session was spirited and ended with the association taking over the Waco franchise pending ratification Cub owners alleged Waco owner H A Dupey owes 1400 and proposed 4000 more He Dupey offered 1000 for petition and asked 16000 for his interest in the association which he helped organize

Associated Press Texas Texas Association J.J. McIntosh Austin Waco Cub H. A. Dupey Dupey Petitonenit Association

Paris barber shifts to house calls for meticulous clients

In Paris on January 6, M. Chantille, a renowned barber, closed his downtown shop to focus on home visits. He now serves selective clients in residential areas, becoming perhaps the most sought-after barber in the city.

Bob Paris Hag M. Chantille

Barton Pleads To Successor To Preserve Guard Name

Adjutant General Thomas D. Barton urges successors to preserve the integrity of the Thirty Sixth Division as a Texas National Guard unit. He calls for maintaining current strength, completing the 86th division, and improving armories to safeguard property and attract better personnel, honoring fallen WWI soldiers.

Associated Press Austin Texas National Guard Division Thomas D. Barton France Barton Texas National Guard Militia Bureau 86Th Division 36Th National Guard

Former UT and A and M ex-students submit regent lists

Representatives of the University of Texas and Texas A and M ex-students met in Temple to present suggested regents to governor-elect Miriam A. Ferguson. Fifteen names were offered for UT regents and A and M Board of Directors members. The delegations were led by the presidents of the state ex-students associations.

Associated Press Temple University of Texas Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College James E. Ferguson Miriam A. Ferguson R. L. Batts Austin L. A. Carlton Houston W. H. Burges el Paso Wichita Falls C. C. Kueger San Antonio

Local Board Questions Panhandle Benefits in Rate Plan

The Board of City Development rate committee reviewed Examiner Disque recommendations in the southwestern rate case last night. They foresee phases disadvantageous to the Panhandle and will act to prevent adoption. A representative will attend the Texas Industrial Traffic committee meeting in Austin next Monday to hear input from other regions. If plans hold, S. J. Cole, traffic department manager, will attend.

Board of City Development Panhandle Texas Industrial Traffic Committee Austin S. J. Cole

California Fig Syrup Elated Remedy for Children

The advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe for children laxative that helps bilious and constipated kids. It claims pleasant taste, no narcotics, and stimulates stomach and liver without cramping. It urges asking druggists for the genuine product and warns against imitations.

California

Scottish Rite Masons Host Dinner in Canyon

W. J. Flesher, Panhandle Scottish Rite Association vice president, hosted a dinner at his Canyon home for Canyon and Amarillo Scottish Rite Masons. Discussion covered Panhandle Masonic activities, upcoming educational bill in Congress, and prospects for a Lodge of Perfection. Speakers noted travel distances to El Paso and Dallas consistory meetings hinder Panhandle progress and urged continued activity. A Maundy Thursday planning session and Khiva Temple development were also discussed. A Leicester fisherman reportedly uses paste and beer as a lure.

W. J. Flesher Panhandle Scottish Rite Association Canyon Amarillo Flesher Congress Otto Peitz David M. Warren George Stapleton Khiva Temple A. J. Caldwell Rabban W. N. Durham Canyon Scottish Rite Masons D H. Munson Cc. A. Pierle William Ash R. L. Graves Robert McDonald el Paso Dallas

Legion Guard Smoker Plans Under Way at Amarillo Armory

Hanson Post American Legion set January 21 as the tentative Legion National Guard smoker for members of the guard. Organizers include Lewis P. Fields Royc e P Gant and W O Alien to work with National Guard officers at the armory. Post aims several smokers to show support for the guard with a snappy program. Other matters at the meeting include forming a drum corps revisions to by laws and year 1926 committees with H Elkington directing the drum corps and Amarillo hosting the 1926 Texas Legion convention.

Hanson Post American Legion Legion-National Guard World War Veterans Lewis P. Fields W. O. Alien R. R. Nations Royce P. Gant National Guard Amarillo Elkington Sebastian W. O. Allen Co. P. Atwood W. Howard Blackburn Roy O. Greenhill House C. P. Atwood George T. Thomas R. R. Nation H. E. Bozeman Cal C. Wright W. D. Burger

Wellington social notes and messenger speed contest

Miss Eula Woodruff of Wellington visits Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bills at 1306 West Eighth Street. City messenger boys competed in a speed contest with a one dollar prize for the best record.

Eula Woodruff Wellington J. E. Bills West Eighth Street Messenger Boys

Eakle Addition Development Progress Accelerates

William Oliver of William Oliver Realty Co reports rapid progress in the Eakle addition as warmer weather returns. Paving advances on Harrison Street, water mains and electric lines go in, gas mains completed, telephone line negotiations underway, and a $9,000 home project for Oliver begun this week.

Eakle Addition William Oliver William Oliver Realty Co Harrison Street

Circle to Install Officers on Friday

Popular Grove Woodmen Circle No. 171 the Woodmen of the World auxiliary will install officers for 1925 at 7 30 o'clock Friday night. All circle members Woodmen and members of the auxiliary are urged to attend.

Popular Grove Woodmen Circle No Woodmen of the World

Flinn Elected Amarillo Labor Union President

E C Flinn a carpenter was chosen as president of Amarillo Central Labor Union No 644 at the annual meeting held last night in the Central Labor Hall Other officers include vice president F W Trent secretary treasurer J C Leamon trustees W T Pedigo J A Lyon J A Nail sergeant at arms Ray Dickerson and publicity Ed Tull A message from International Unions announced an envoy would assist plumbers electricians and sheet metal workers to organize in Amarillo Committees for the Texas State Federation of Labor 1925 convention to be held May 25 will be named at the next meeting Last night drew good attendance.

E. C. Flinn Carpenter Amarillo Central Labor Union Central Labor F. W. Trent J. C. Leamon W. T. Pedigo J. A. Lyon J. A. Nail Ray Dickerson Ed Tull Amarillo Texas State Federation of Labor Comevention

Mrs Jennie Lindbloom Installed As Guardian for Another Term

The notice states families are invited to attend and that Mrs Jennie Lindbloom will be installed as guardian for another term. No further details on organization or date are provided in the readable text.

Jennie Lindbloom

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief

An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick remedy for indigestion gas heartburn flatulence bloating and acidity. It claims the tablets relieve distress promptly with a pleasant harmless effect and notes a 60 cent pack guaranteed by druggists everywhere.

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Gary Man Nce Matty Matsuda Tony Ross Cal Willie Hoppe Schaefer Hoppe Cobb Speaker B. Hallmark Boston Baylor Cubs Baylor College Boston Braves Hans Wager Miller Wagner Mickey Walker Mike McTigue Mojica Robert Browning Blackburn Funeral Home Polk Phantom Finn May Albert Oscar- Rudolph Jose-Ramon Plains Wowian Agriculture Body 10 Preserve Guard Leicester England Legion-Guard Circle E.C. Flinn James N.wellman Wellmanis Granger
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