Amarillo Morning Paper Announces Regional Coverage
J. BROWN General Manager Publisher announces the paper as the only morning Amarillo newspaper. It covers the Panhandle of Texas Eastern New Mexico Southern Colorado and Western Oklahoma with 12 to 24 hour advance telegraphic dispatches from Denver Dallas Fort Worth Oklahoma City and others.
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AmarMlo Country
Panhandle
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
Oklahoma
Denver
Dallas
Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
Press Association Credits and Leased Wire Note
The notice states that the Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for dispatches credited to AP and other local news published in the paper. It reserves publication rights for special dispatches and mentions the leased wire service.
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Associated Press
Liquor Plank Faces Battle in Party Platforms
The liquor interests push for a wet clause in both Democratic and Republican platforms, aiming for Chicago or San Francisco. A broad pro prohibition mood exists, with many citizens opposed to liquor return, while party leaders may avoid the issue to respect national will and safety.
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Chicago
San Francisco
United States
Masonic Drive Aims to Fund Amarillo Temple
The Masons of Amarillo revive a bond drive to raise funds for a new Masonic temple. The campaign starts Monday and ends when 1000 bonds are sold, with half already sold. Leaders insist a grand building is needed and expect success before committees cease work.
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Masons
Amarillo
Rotarians to discuss national industrial and labor conditions
At a noon luncheon Rotarians plan a free frank discussion on the country’s industrial and labor situation. They argue that all sides should be represented and that the topic is not to be dodged but addressed fairly to all parties involved.
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Rotarians
Capital and Labor Need Mutual Understanding for Cooperation
The article argues lack of understanding fuels labor capit al strife. It urges open discussion of differences and a spirit of fair play to achieve teamwork and cooperation, with restraint removed by willingness to do the square thing.
Pat Neff Sees Strong Lead In Governor Race
Dispatches say Pat Neff leads the gubernatorial contest with solid backing from laboring men and strong support from the prohibition element. Neff has long political service and, so far, no discreditable record, a powerful endorsement.
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Pat Neff
Neff
Neff for Texas Governor Promises Independence from Wires
The article lauds Neff as the people’s candidate who will not solicit political endorsements or pull wires. It asserts the governor should be elected by Texans and accessible to them, not controlled by politicians. It emphasizes that Texas voters, as the true decision makers, deserve a chief executive who listens to them.
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Childress Index
Neff
Texas
Commonwealth
Waco
Lone Star
Christ
Barabbas
Woodrow Wilson
Patrick Henry
J. H. Gouldy
Merchants Column Highlights Local Business Entrepreneu
A long column reviews store service, inventory, and marketing strategies in New York and Los Angeles. It notes the National Drug Store’s customer focus, a Pasadena Furniture Company ad promoting extensive parking, and Mrs Belle Henderson’s flower shop in Galena with unique sunflowers and seed sales. It ends with a political endorsement opposing alien influence and praising democracy and Woodrow Wilson.
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Los Angeles
Pasadena Furniture Company
Holly Street
Raymond
Henderson
Kansas
Belle Henderson
Galena
Poison in the lake fish worries Superior chemist friend
A Superior druggist known for his chemistry skill faces a lake mystery after a private lake neighbor, who once sent fish by express, notes four dead fish and suspects poison. The delivery included a brief message signed Mort.
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Superior
Wis
Ham
Express
Mort
Public Opinion Editor Endorses Neff Amid Texas Politics
The Opinion piece argues liquor interests dominate Texas politics for a quarter century and depicts Pat M. Neff entering the race against an entrenched old guard led by Thomason. The writer questions Neff's fitness for higher office while contrasting Neff's patriotic motives with his opponent's alleged political roots.
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Good Women of
Texas
Pat M. Neff
Hon
Thomason
Neff
G O P Convention Snap Shots 16 Nominations
A 1916 Chicago Republican convention details the long roll call for nominees with Hughes emerging on the final ballot. Roosevelt loomed large as a political factor, while the Progressive convention renominated Roosevelt before sending his declination.
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A. H. Vandenberg
Chicago
Roosevelt
Moosers
Charles E. Hughes
Supreme Court
Hughes
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Root
Burton
Weeks
Massachusetts
Dupont
Delaware
Hugries
Senator Weeks
Senator Root
Henry Cabot Lodge
Fairbanks
Indiana
Burkett
Nebraska
Verdict on Ramey case finds for defendant in county court
A jury returned a verdict on special issues around 5:45 pm in A T Ramey versus N P Henderson and L B Gill suit for commission on sale of real estate. Judgment to be issued later by Judge Rey C Johnson. Attorneys were M Comack for plaintiff and Kimbrough Underwood Jackson Simpson for defendant.
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A. T. Ramey
N. P. Henderson
L. 8
Mrs Wheatley Hosts Sunday School Class Night
Mrs Ray Wheatley entertained about 20 members of her Sunday school class at 812 Washington street last night. The group split into two and performed stories with adjectives placed promiscuously, producing much amusement among attendees including Mr and Mrs Will M Benton Mr and Mrs C C Meary and several others.
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Ray Wheatley
Washington Street
Will M. Benton
C. Meary
Quilla Daniel
Roy Hill
Roxie Benton
Jessie Davis
Lucile Thomas
Selma Dutferner
Sue McGee
James York
Claude Clary Charles Winn
Luther Glover
Kiwanis Luncheon Draws Many Visitors
Dozens attended the Kiwanis Club luncheon yesterday noon. Speakers included Hilton R. Greer formerly of the Amarillo Daily News now with the Dallas Evening Journal T. F P Turner Dr G T Thomas and L C Penry of Plainview. Delegates chosen were J F Phillips and Sam B Vaughn with alternates H B L Pugus and Dr A J Caldwell.
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Kiwanis Club
Hilton R. Greer
Amarillo Daily News
Dallas Evening Journal
T. F P. Turner
G. T. Thomas
L. C. Penry
Plainview
James ©. Wilson
United States
George W. Parker
R.D. Garver
Fort Worth
J. F. Phillips
Sam B. Vaughn
Portland
H. BL Fpugus
A. J. Caldwell
Compromise Reached in Guleke vs Nunn Suit
The district court case of J. Oe Guleke trustee v. J. E. Nunn ends with a compromise agreement. The defendant pays 500 dollars and court costs to settle and the case is withdrawn from the jury.
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J. Oe Guleke
J. E. Nunn
Dempster Company Plans New Amarillo Building
The Dempster Company of Texas will erect a brick building at its present Amarillo location. Local manager R T Emmett announced the plan after raising capital stock from 20000 to 80000 to fund expansion in the Amarillo territory. Vice-president H L Dempster of Beatrice Nebraska visits Amarillo to review prospects and details of the capital increase. The company shows strong faith in West Texas with a significant local capital boost and Dempster's several days stay in the city.
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Dempster Company of Texas
R. T. Emmett
Amarillo
H. L. Dempster
Beatrice, Neb
Dempster Company
Dempster
West Texas
Armstrong County Grain Crop So-So After Dry Spell
County Agent Harmon Benton notes Armstrong County grain crop looks below promising due to early planting and a dry spell. He cites poor outlook for general grain but reports kaffir maize and cane fields as looking fine as locals plant raw crops.
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Armstrong County
Harmon Benton
Elks Announce Dance at Elks Home Friday Night
Announcement says the Elks will host a dance at the Elks Home on Friday night. The social event is planned for members and guests amid community activities in the hall.
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Elks Lodge
The
Elks
Elks Home
Mother of First American Soldier Killed in France
Mrs. Alice Gresham Dodd credits Tanlac with her recovery after her son Corporal James B. Gresham was killed in France. She describes initial breakdown, indigestion, rheumatic pains, sleeplessness, and restored health after taking the medicine, praising the drugstore source in Amarillo.
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Alice Gresham Dodd
Tanlac
Gresham
Gavin Park
Evansville
Ind
Indiana
James B. Gresham
France
Dodd
United States
Taniac
Amarillo
J. W. Collins Drug Co
Teacher Shortage Worsens, Reports Say
The Bureau of Education’s emergency service division reports rising teacher shortages as records show 436 requests for teachers on May 5 but only seven applicants. A year ago 14 000 registrations existed. a recent canvass found only 4000 available.
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School Board Service Division
Bureau of Education
Congress
J. F. Abel
Fish are Biting Well in Santa Rosa Lakes
The note reports that fishing is productive in the lakes around Santa Rosa New Mexico with many fish caught and anglers enjoying good conditions.
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Santa Rosa
New Mexico
New Mex
Peggy O'Neil Studies Shakespeare For Charity Play
London reports Peggy O'Neil American actress in Paday the Next Best Thing is learning her first Shakespeare role Geatsic in Much Ado About Nothing for a charity performance as part of her stage work abroad.
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International
London
Peggy ‘O'Neil
Der wille makeup promise beauty with single application
A vintage beauty ad declares Der wille keeps makeup in place against ocean air sweat and sun. It claims instant complexion improvement and offers a money back guarantee if it fails.
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Derwille
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