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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1923
Page
7
Eighty five Amarillo business men have reserved spots for the upcoming Trade Trip next week, with 14 more names added yesterday. O V Vernon, secretary of the Board of City Development, says final lists should reach about 100 as canvassing continues and checks from about 15 additional men are expected.
The Northern District of Texas court closed yesterday afternoon after settling a damages case, W. C. Toller versus First National Bank of Lockney. Announcement said the equity docket would be taken up Monday morning. Judge J. C. Wilson left for Fort Worth to hear oil fraud pleas. Deputy Marshal W. D. Littler also departed.
Judge E A McKinnon beams at the upgraded courtroom as a modern desk and elegant chair replace worn furnishings. Witness chairs are added and the room gains a fresh, official air. The judge, insisting perseverance wins, notes the city’s long effort to secure better equipment and confirms the project is complete.
A period advertisement describes overworked mothers daily toil and backache while promoting Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as relief. It claims decades of use and letters of recommendation published in the paper to attest its efficacy for women’s ailments and overall health.
Postmaster W C Kenyon said special delivery receipts will be required again starting July 1 due to patron dissatisfaction over delays. The postal department previously stopped collecting receipts but will reimpose the requirement because many letters carry vital information or money. Northbound Fort Worth and Denver train reaches town by 9 p m making same night delivery common, though many businesses close before final dispatch.
The Amarillo Rotary Club met at the Amarillo Hotel noon yesterday for a broad program. Judge Thomas F. Turner of the Panhandle Historical Society spoke on Amarillo’s early days and Mrs. Reeves discussed Panhandle history. Major Charles Mills praised Amarillo and announced plans related to the Tri State Fair. Cornelius Gooch shared European experiences aboard a sea voyage. Lindsay Nunn urged cooperation for a trade trip initiative.
John Gilvin spoke for the Tri State Fair while George Maggard highlighted field events to civic clubs at the Country Club. W A Askew urged Rotarians to back city improvements sought by the Realty Board including street markings, new parks and two via ducts across Fast Tenth and to the North Side.
The American Business Club holds its regular weekly luncheon at the Amarillo Hotel today at noon with a fine program including musical features. A tip on baking suggests half vanilla and half almond extracts plus Van Duzer’s. Science has duplicated many gems but not the emerald.
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