John Alden chapter to host garden party in Amarillo
Mrs Avery Turner will entertain the John Alden chapter Children of the American Revolution with a garden party at 1706 Polk Street on Friday at 4 o clock. The event honors Independence Day Flag Day and Memorial Day. Frank M Carter of Amarillo High School 1927 class has returned from Los Angeles where he studied at the University of California. His mother Mrs F M Carter joined him on the trip and they will visit in Pampa after Amarillo. Mrs Worley grandmother of Frank Carter came from Pampa to Amarillo to join them and remains at 1204 Van Buren Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganbubn Panie
Avery. Turner
John Alden
Polk Street
Frank M. Carter
Amarillo
Los Angeles
Calif
University of California
F. M. Carter
West Coast
P. A. Worley
Frank Carter
Pampa
Amarillo Art Association Holds Meeting and Plans Tea Exposition
The Amarillo Art Association met in the Potter County Library assembly room with President Mrs. H G Hendricks and secretary Mrs L A Wells reporting strong progress from the past year. Notable artists displayed work and lectured, including Nicholas R Brewer and J M Willis, with plans for an early tea at which Brewer's painting Where Blue Bonnets Grow will be shown as a gift to the association. Also noted is the improved condition of Mrs Laura Luebking of 1107 Johnson Street amid family travels from Dalhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Redini
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Annie McDonald
Couse
Isemonr
Brewer
Amarillo
Menu for A Bridal Shower and Dinner
Menu items include Crabflake Salad Relish Sandwiches Strawberry Sherbet Lemon Coconut Cookies Coffee Salted Nuts Green and White Cream Candies and more. The bridal dinner features Crabflake Cocktail, Cream of Asparagus Soup, Roast Chicken, New Potatoes and Parsley, Rot Balls, Olives, Lettuce with Russian Dressing, Fancy Ice Cream Molds, White Cake and Coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Bennett Weaver
Robison Receives Confidence Vote at Amarillo Luncheon
In a joint session with the Panhandle Title Association the Amarillo Real Estate Board expressed confidence in J. T. Robison Texas land commissioner. They discussed the Texas Real Estate Board convention set for August 12 to 14 and an inspection trip of Panhandle lands, oil fields, and Western New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle Title Association
Amarillo
Amarillo Real Estate Board
J. T. Robison
Texas Land Commissioner
Texas Real Estate Board
Panhandle Farm
New Mexico
J. W. Crudgington
Ben Short
Carl Sears
The
Richard B. Hall
C E. Talhurst
Playground Equipment Installed in City Parks
The park board announced completion of new playground equipment in Fast Amarillo, North Amarillo, and Sanborn parks, with two pieces still awaiting arrival. Six new Sanborn park seats were ordered, and the project costs run about $1,200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Board
Fast
Amarillo
North Amarillo
Sanborn Parks
Sanborn Park
Indigo Declines in Louisiana After Destructive Arm Attack
Indigo once led Louisiana’s crops but faded to minor status as an unnamed destructive force damaged plantations and disrupted trade in the 18th century. Elders recall the shift from principal export to secondary cultivation amid broader economic upheaval.
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Louisiana
Varied Diet Emphasizes Sugar as Flavor Aid
Sugar is an energy food that makes healthful foods more appealing. Experts urge a varied diet and note sugar helps fruits vegetables cereals and beverages taste better aiding appetite and well being.
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The
Sugar Institute
Dress Patterns for Ladies and Children Catalog
Advertisement lists dress patterns with sizes and fabric yardage for ladies and children, prices, and details on a spring and summer 1929 book of fashions. Includes ordering by mail from The News-Globe, Sterling Place, Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Globe
Sterling Place
Brooklyn
Parr Brothers to Continue George Parr Construction Firm
The George Parr Construction company will be continued by brothers Joe John and Jim Parr after the death of founder George Parr. They will retain the firm name and uphold his policies of honesty and sound business. The firm remains equipped to handle all general contracting work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Parr
Joe
John
Jim
Tulip bulb speculation surged to high prices in seventh century markets
In the seventh century speculation in tulip bulbs drove prices to several hundred dollars per bulb, reflecting a speculative mania that linked horticultural value with rare beauty and status. The period saw buyers bidding aggressively, and experts note the market's volatility as sentiment shifted between opportunity and risk.
Fine arts exhibit at Canyon displays Colonial Art prints
In Canyon on June 12 the West Texas State Teachers college hosts its annual exhibit on the first floor of the administration building. A large collection of Colonial Art company prints are shown as full color genuine facsimile reproductions from master paintings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyon
West Texas State Teachers College
Colonial Art Company
Vegetable cutting machine chartered in Texas action
A Texas legislative act chartered the D. and B. holding corporation with a $10 000 capital to begin manufacturing a vegetable cutting machine locally. Organizers named are G C Bruce Chas C Deadwiley and W S Birge. The note also recalls that first pianos were built 800 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
D. and B. Holding Corporation
G. C. Bruce
Chas. C. Deadwiley
W. S. Birge
Wellington Theaters Change Hands In Wellington
Griffith Amusement Company owner of the Ritz theater in Wellington takes charge of Rialto and Gem theaters after a week old business deal with Henry and E. W. Cooke. Cecil J Callaham Palma Ritz manager to manage the new holdings in Wellington. Michigan has the longest coastline of any state. It takes 60000 tobacco seeds to make a tablespoonful.
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Wellington
Griffith Amusement Company
Ritz
Texas
States
Rialto
Gem
Henry
E. W. Cooke
Cecil J. Callaham
Dallas Woman Credits Nature's Remedy for Family Health
Mrs. Arthur Brown of 2903 Reiger St Dallas says she began giving her mother Nature's Remedy tablets ten years ago and her spells of constipation indigestion sick headaches and back pains disappeared. The tablets soothe stimulate and aid digestion helping reduce acids and bitterness in the stomach and blood. Over three million N R tablets are used daily and are available in Be boxes at drug stores.
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Mother Nature
Arthur Brown
Reiger St
Dallas
Pen name Twain first used by Captain Sellers then adopted
The pen name Mark Twain was first used by Captain Isaiah Sellers and later adopted by Samuel Clemens after Seller’s death, becoming the celebrated byline for the famed American writer.
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Mark Twain
Isaiah Sellers
Samuel Clemens
Sargon treatment praised by a grateful patient
A patient recalls two years of illness and failing remedies before trying the Sargon treatment. She notes her husband also benefited and that the treatment did more for her than all previous medicines combined.
Mrs Martha Russell Reports Sargon Soft Mass Pills Heal Her
The statement describes long standing fatigue nervousness insomnia and headaches improving after taking Sargon Soft Mass Pills. She credits better sleep stronger energy reduced bilious headaches and renewed interest in daily life and housework. The testimonial notes laxative effect and natural action with no shock. Copyright 1928.
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Mr. Russell
Amarillo
Fox Drug Company
Polk St
Fourth
Pierce
Fillmore
10Th
Tyler
Fifth
Carolina
G. F. Willis, Inc
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Frank M. Carter pEempNa
Tome
Art Association
Laura Luebking
Johnson Street
Dalhart
Ci “d
Evelyne Olson
Chicago
Rs Vi
Virginia Kirkwood
Florence Lawrence
Florence
Robison
Commercial, Professional and Business Directory of
Southwestern Public Service Co
Osteopathic
J. H. Chandler
Oliver Eakle
Florists
Ante Cunningham Flower Sbop
West Sixth St
Sigmon Furniture Mfg. CO
Fillmore St
Traylor College For Women
Belton, Texas
Baylor College
J. C. Hardy, A.M
America
Yitol
HOTEC
Wing
Coptal Service
Vierce Street
Canada
Alps
Banff Lake Louise
Vancouver
Victoria
Seattle
California
de Ash
Mineral Wells
Crazy Water Hotel Co
Michigan
Mrs. Dirthur
Paris
Tintex
Atall Drug
Dept. Stores
Park & Tillford
New York
Armand
Zanzibar
Armand Foundation
Armand Eau de Cologne
Armand Dealers
Armand Beauty Aids
Colorado Springs
Colo
Alamo Hotel
Conway Bros
Colorado
Home Drug Co
Masonic Ter
Minneapolis
Minn
Bran
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Sargon
Martha Russell
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