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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
2
An ad extols clear complexion as a sign of health and pride, urging readers to seek a pure blood remedy. It promotes S.S.S. as a treatment made from fresh root barks that rids impurities and pimples, claiming it improves appearance and wellbeing. The ad notes two sizes and mentions availability at drug stores.
Perfect home dyeing and tinting is guaranteed with Diamond Dyes. Just dip in cold water for delicate shades or boil for rich colors. Each 3 cent package includes simple directions for dyeing and tinting linen, silk, cotton, wool, and blends. Tell your druggist material type.
Cal Farley, tire dealer and wrestling star, returns from Plainview meeting with Jack Gorman to train for Billy Londos. Londos trains in secret, aiming to outmaneuver Farley who vows a real wrestling match not a boxing show. Tickets sales at Lindsay Drug suggest a large Friday crowd as Farley boasts of conditioning and no local lightweight can throw him.
Waco reenters the Texas League after a five year absence as a charter member club replaces Galveston. A league committee arranged the return with ratification set for February 7 in Shreveport. Waco will organize via a stock selling campaign and takes over the league bought franchise to be placed in an eighth city.
Jimmy Connell former New York National League outfielder barred from baseball by Judge Landis says he will refuse to travel to New York to testify before the district attorney unless immunity is granted, as attorney Joseph McInerney seeks protection to investigate the bribe attempt involving Heinie Sand.
Ruth Yankee home run king will depart for Hot Springs Arkansas next Sunday to condition himself for the approaching baseball season.
E W Gray files petition in district court seeking an injunction to stop public auction of 96 acres of oil and gas lands in Eastland County. Defendants include J G Bishop Union Life Insurance Co and Louis Breling of Cincinnati Ohio. The suit challenges alleged February sale and posting dates claiming notices were posted after January 22 though said to have been posted since January 9.
An unsolicited classified notice by Eugene M. Pullen, a carpenter from Manasquan New Jersey, claims a nonoperative cure for rupture. It asserts no operation or lost time and offers to share full information to others suffering rupture upon request.
Simple buckthorn bark magnesium suipt glycerine and Adierika form a mixture advertised to relieve stomach gas from mild causes. It claims quick action and gentle evacuation, stating it can relieve constipation in about an hour without gripes, as sold by Randal Drug.
A hazy collage of Texas sports glimpses, from UT hiking signups to quirky golf and baseball riffs. Mentions Farley, Jack Gorman, Nurmi, J N Reinhart, and upcoming events with grainy standings for Oklahoma Aggies, Arkansas, T C, Texas A&M, and Baylor amid lighthearted bets and forecasts.
Coach Wilson introduces a fresh starting lineup for Friday's home game and calls on Ama rile fans to back the home team at moments of highest need.
The Olympic light heavyweight champion Charlies Rigoulat reportedly lifted 265.1 pounds to set a world snatch mark. The piece mixes playful asides about a French eater and upcoming ring introductions featuring Londos and Cal Farley, with cheeky commentary on their ages and teeth.
The Black and White Ointment and Soap claim to rapidly reduce pimples blotches and rashes improving skin appearance. Advertisers tout wide distribution and low prices with dealers noting high sales and dependability. The 5 cent size allegedly contains three times as much as the 25 cent size.
Amarillo Real Estate Board will hold its regular weekly meeting at the Pato Duro Hotel at noon tomorrow. P Atwood will report on the Dallas Realtors meeting. T M Bruner, board president, will speak on Ethics. J R Gant will participate.
A page acknowledges heartfelt thanks from the Rooney Ray family to friends for kindness and floral offerings during illness, with special gratitude to Harris for nursing and to the Jones and Dollar households. Signatories include J. F. Ray and many relatives across Clovis New Mexico Duncan Oklahoma Fayetteville Arkansas Carney Westville Weatherford Pam pa Running Water and Yaca.
An old advertisement touts Dickey's Eye Water as a cure that cools heals and strengthens sore weak and tired eyes for 25 cents sold by all druggists with Ady credited in the copy.
C. H. Wood, district manager from Cedar Rapids Iowa, arrives in Amarillo to present a new 80-0 Hart Parr tractor on the floor. Wood has six years with the company and was recently transferred here. The Hart Parr home office is at 405 East Third Street.
Nannie M Blake 46 wife of J K Blake of Panhandle died at a local hospital. Overland move to Panhandle for funeral at Methodist church 10 am tomorrow. Burial shipped to Sheridan Mo. Survivors include husband four sons Pauline and Geneva two sisters and three brothers.
The Treasury Department through the Comptroller of the Currency declares that all persons with claims against the First National Bank of Groom Texas must present them to receiver George W Schweinfurth with legal proof within three months from November 13 1924 or they may be disallowed Henry M Dawes Comptroller of Currency
Subscriptions to the community chest fund are gradually increasing the total, though the actual amount and the goal remain several thousand dollars apart. A $100 check arrived yesterday from the Federated Women's Clubs, and a $10 acknowledgment is noted for the Twentieth Century Club. The organizers say the mail campaign will continue until the chest is filled.
A Texas Wonder claims to aid kidney and bladder trouble, rheumatism, and back pain for men and women. Sold by druggists or mailed for 1.25 with sworn testimonials from Dr. E. W. Hall of St. Louis. Small kettle cure touted.
The Bureau of Mines describes an orc process to make carbon black from light oils using cheap electric power. It notes that efficient off peak power in many regions allows non continuous operation and lower freight costs, boosting production in eastern states and foreign markets with prices from 0.06 to 0.50 cents per kilowatt hour.
The Bureau of Mines notes that unsaturated gases from oil decomposition may yield profitable by products such as alcohols and domestic gas. Carbon black supports rubber tire strength, boosts mileage by 20 to 30 percent, and 30 to 85 percent of output serves the rubber industry. About 15 to 25 percent is exported to England, France, Germany, Japan, and China for coatings and inks.
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission at its twenty first annual meeting recognized 23 acts of heroism awarding four silver medals and 19 bronze medals plus pensions and educational grants. Ten heroes died including Glen A Randall Amarillo Texas and Schyler W Hammer Amarillo Texas. Others honored include Helen May Dorr and John A McCann among many named recipients from various states.
Emile Daeschner will present his credentials as French ambassador to the United States to President Coolidge on Friday to succeed Jules Jusserand. Arrangements were completed today as the retiring ambassador left New York for France.
An advertisement offers a jar of Blue Star Remedy with a guarantee for skin diseases including eczema ringworm and sores. The ad claims no staining of clothing and a pleasant odor and is attributed to City Drug Co.
Austin January 28 Prohibition of lunch counters and food dispensaries in drug stores where prescriptions are compended and strict sanitary rules for all restaurants and cafes are two aims of a public health measure introduced in the house. The bill is sponsored by J H Florence Norman G Kittrell and Bates F Wilson all of Houston.
Representative True Strong of Dallas, on the house revenue and taxation committee, moved to report unfavorably his own bill legalizing boxing under a boxing commission. He announced he would file a minority report so the bill could reach the house in a few days. The committee planned to refer the measure to a sub committee before Strong’s motion.
Washington January 28 Senate plans a night session to hasten action on the postal pay and rate increase bill as Senator Moses Republican of New Hampshire in charge threatens to force a vote after daily discussions failed to produce an amendment vote.
Defense arguments closed in the veterans bureau conspiracy trial with Elwood Godman seeking acquittal for Charles R Forbes associate. Assistant AG Crim to finish government closing. Jury instructions set for about an hour with deliberations likely to start late afternoon.
The expected action to name Regents did not occur on Wednesday as Austin reports awaited decisions. Details remain unclear as officials delay formal announcements amid ongoing discussions and scheduling uncertainties.
Governor James E. Ferguson, acting for his ailing wife, failed to appoint a UT board of regents today. He was occupied with callers and could not meet newspaper men. The secretary conveyed that there was no news.
The Underwood bill authorizing leasing of Muse Shoals advanced a step toward final consideration as it was sent by the Senate to a joint conference of friendly members. Both opponents and supporters said this showed the measure would pass the House and Senate this session with some amendments.
The Texas House, under Representative P. C. Petsch, introduced a measure legalizing recreational establishments with billiards or pocket billiards. The revenue taxation committee voted to report the bill unfavorably after several advocates urged cooperation with national standards to aid local regulation.
Solons argued a probe is fruitless calling it an abridgement of the rights of the people and an onerous ex action. The day centered on the dispute as a divorce bill by Senator John Davis of Dallas was engrossed. A committee amendment would require one year resident plaintiffs in state, bar divorce actions in some cases for three years, and treat five years separation as a cause.
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