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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1925
Page
4
Leslie Prescott writes to Mrs Walter Burke describing a palm scar on Zoe Ellington and the possibility it ties to a theft. Jack and Bill Laidlaw debate timings of the scar and pearls being secured, while a Roth and Chapman agent brings silk samples for comparison. Tomorrow the letter continues.
The excerpt shows The Amarillo Daily News masthead with publication details and staff roles, noting a Panhandle region focus and telegraphic dispatches. It includes subscription rates, format notes, Associated Press affiliation, and a policy on corrections and public accountability.
Dalhart welcomed visitors at a two day Colorado to Gulf Highway Association convention. The Dalhart Chamber of Commerce and residents provided cordial entertainment and strong support led by C. H. Walker, editor of the Dalhart Texan, whose four year presidency helped steer the event.
The Dallas News changed headlines to caps and lower case with seven point body type at readers’ request. Management cites easier reading and scientific backing, but headline writers face longer work as the new type is described as "fat" by newspaper terms.
A group studies images of historic Yankee clippers like Dana, lamenting their loss to steamers. They note romance and epic seafaring cannot be replaced by fuel and speed, yet acknowledge older crews faced starvation wages, crowding, and harsh discipline versus modern sailors who fare better.
Parents are urged to observe their sons for signs of sadness during the ongoing school year as community swimming events and cold northern conditions affect mood and wellbeing across the region.
A quirky collection of garden variety observations notes cool waters danger of early swims and a taxi born baby joke about future meter reading. It also references federal prisoner costs and steel mill slag used in cement with a playful twist on everyday processes.
Special to The News reports Gem City area farmers near Gem City county line preparing to cut wheat with a fair crop expected. A general rain averaging one inch fell across the county last Saturday and other crops look good.
The Panhandle Press cites Abilene, Wichita Falls, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Houston in deriding census bureau population estimates as unreliable. It argues 1910–1920 growth ratios overstate or understate actual 1920 figures and suggests individuals can compute more accurate local populations using prior decade ratios rather than official figures.
A light verse depicts a cowgirl’s restless longing while riding ponies that rear and prance. It captures the urge some girls feel for a freer equestrian life and the wish for a chance to live it themselves.
A garbled excerpt mentions ABE MARTIN and a potential sale. The text appears to reference a marriage, a hat, and a present after an event, but readable details are limited. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes are established.
The U S department of commerce reports New Mexico boosted factory output 47 percent from 1921 to 1923, with products valued at $20 422 000 in 1923 from $13 897 000 in 1921. Average wages grew to 6 459, up 21 9 percent, and total wages to 6 484 000, up 82 9. Steam railroad repair shops lead industry, increasing wages from 1 915 to 2 808 and product value from 5 738 000 to 8 ? 000 in 1923.
Hereford citizens hosted a banquet at the Christian Church for the Masonic Home Boys Band and eleven grand officers of the Texas Masonic Grand Lodge. About 132 attendees heard W. E. Cameron’s welcome, enjoyed a street concert, and heard lodge addresses. The delegation traveled from Canyon by car. W. J. Fiesher arranged the Panhandle tour.
Dorothy Worrel ten years old daughter of Mr and Mrs B P Worrel 1707 Monroe street suffered a broken arm yesterday afternoon around 5 30 after getting off the bus in rain she was running across the street when an automobile struck her the driver took her home and stayed until the doctor arrived the Worrel family planned to leave for St Petersburg Florida to join Mr Worrel who is already there but will remain until the child recovers.
Panhandle will have a hospital open for business June 20 in a 12 room building near the courthouse. Dr. B A Prestridge owns the facility and Mrs. Prestridge will oversee operations. He is in Chicago for a post graduate surgery course and equipment purchase. Doctors M B Harris R J Moore and L V Cradit join the hospital while continuing work in Amarillo.
Deaf Smith farmers will conduct a falp test of broom corn this year to assess profitability for the Panhandle. County agent R. O. Dunkle notes records will be kept to judge viability, with several farmers enthusiastic and planning thorough trials on both sod and soil conditions.
Gulf No 8 Burnett in NE section 107 block 5 north Carson pool flows into the Pantex pipeline at about 30 barrels per hour after late last week completion. Pantex claims capacity to handle all production offered for movement to Amarillo and other listed markets. New wells near completion in Wheeler and Hutchinson pools are mounting storage tanks and tanks for Twin-Six and Globe Oil.
A large audience filled Dalhart High School auditorium Saturday night to hear the Masonic Home Boys band in an enjoyable program. The troupe arrived Saturday afternoon and stayed with local families, dining at the Presbyterian church annex. A Sunday union service featured several band selections at the high school auditorium.
Deaf Smith county farmers are urged to adopt the live at home plan with emphasis on canning fruit and vegetables. County agent R O Dunkle says most growers will have enough canned goods for next year and some will have surplus to sell. Community canning is expanding while more farmers plant larger gardens, improving financial outlook for next year.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals plans a war memorial at Hyde Park Corner. A sculptor will depict a wounded horse and a dog in a granite base with a frieze honoring the animals that aided in the war.
A medley of four interconnected crossword puzzles with clues and solutions. The grid links at corners and center, guiding solvers through themes including geography, objects, foods, and common phrases. Readers tackle sections one at a time to penetrate the full set.
Cynthia Grey argues lasting happiness comes from active effort not romance alone. She urges brides to treat marriage as a business, invest mind and heart, and nurture small daily acts like smiles and patient replies to keep love alive over years.
C T Hill, a county jail prisoner awaiting federal court trial, escaped around 2:34 PM by stealing a key from a guard. He had been marked a trusty inmate and his transfer to a federal sentence had been postponed at his attorney's request. He vanished before officers could react, sparking a manhunt as officials expect swift recapture.
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