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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1925

Page

7

Swisher County pioneers Jersey bull circle in Panhandle

Swisher County forms its pioneer Jersey Bull Circle in October 1923 led by County Agent R C Bennett and dairy leaders. Ten bulls from Oaklands and Cap Rock operations are used to improve cows, with changing annually and castration rules for nonmembers. The effort boosts Swisher as a Jersey dairy center with several high quality cows and bulls contributing to regional breeding programs.

Tulsa Swisher County Southwest Texas Panhandle R. C. Bennett Texas Swisker Bennett D. 1. Simons Texas Jersey Cattle Club J. W. Ridgway Mistletoe Creameries Dairy Extension Department G. P. Gr Masterman Oaklands Combination Premier Cid Raleigh Queen’s Noble Guy Taft Ranch Taft Kingsville Ranch Fern Oxford Handsome Raleigh Lady Masterman of Carrie Forward H. C Jolly Noble Vesta Kingsville Cowslip Cap Rock Fontaine Oxford Carrie Amarillo Texas A. & M. College W. L. Harmon John Adams J. T. Garder A. C. Juich J. B. Wilson J. Augspurger W. T. Edwards Ben Graham Henry Jones W. A. Hancock Swishe County

Notice to Contractors for Pleasant School District bids

Trustees of Mr. Pleasant school District No. 8 in Armstrong County invite sealed bids by July 15 1925 at 1 pm for a three room tile and stucco school building located 12 miles south and three miles east of Claude Texas Plans available after July 1 1925 from Judge Ed Cayton Claude Texas A $15 plan deposit required plus $300 bid bond or cashier’s check A 50 percent statutory bond will be required of the successful contractor and the school board reserves the right to accept or reject any bid Signed E C Cayton County Judge and W H Hess President School Board.

Mr. Pleasant Armstrong County Claude Texas Ed €. Cayton Ed C. Cayton

Amarillo gets new International Harvester building

The Wichita Falls Daily Times notes Amarillo's new International Harvester warehouse and office, a quarter of a million dollar project. The Amarillo branch reportedly leads national sales, with the area seen as a growing agricultural center and oil hub, giving optimism for both Amarillo and Wichita Falls.

International Harvester Company Amarillo Wichita Falls

Ex-School Head Duncan Visits Amarillo on Way to Lubbock

M. H. Duncan, former Amarillo school superintendent from 1914 to 1922, visited Amarillo yesterday while en route to Lubbock for his next assignment as superintendent. He and his family are traveling by land, and Duncan previously led Lander Wyoming's school system for two years.

M. H. Duncan Amarillo Lubbock Mr. Duncan Lander Wyo

Jones Petition for Custody Split Between Parents

In district court Judge Henry Bishop heard the petition of D A Jones for custody of the children. The court awarded joint custody with each parent receiving half the time and took the matter under advisement after hearing testimony yesterday.

D. A. Jones Willie Jones Henry Bishop

Giant rally planned for Tech opening in Lubbock

West Texas Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a large September celebration in Lubbock marking the opening of Texas Technological College and the Panhandle and South Plains Fair. Plans include local coordination meetings, attendance bets, and events around September 26 to 29 with an expected large crowd to start the new school year on a strong note.

Newa Porter A. Whaley Stamford Lubbock Paul W. Horn West Texas Chamber of Commerce Wichita Falls Doctor Horn Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Texas Technological College Tex- 48 Chamber of Commerce West Texas Chamber the Tech Panhandle South Plains

Texas Industrial Traffic League Plans Galveston Meeting

An important meeting of the Texas Industrial Traffic League will be held in Galveston on July 3. J. J. Cole, traffic manager of the Amarillo Board of City Development, says those attending should see him for banquet and entertainment tickets. The gathering will include the regular docket plus the annual election of officers.

Texas Industrial Traffic League Galveston J. Cole Amarillo

Amaryllis cake flour note appears in ad text

An ad announces a puncture-proof inner tube trial in Chicago that withstood 600 punctures while keeping air. It claims 12,000 miles per tire without removal and priced like a normal tube. Interested readers are urged to contact Airfex Tube Co. in Sioux Falls for full information and agent opportunities.

Chicago Airfex Tube Co Sioux Falls South Dakota Ady

Two Home Permits Total $53 000 Recorded

City engineer H B Jones issued permits for two new homes yesterday boosting June building totals. The Joe Sneed residence at 2121 Harrison cost 43000 and the J C Paul home at 2218 Polk cost 10000. J D Singleton to erect the Sneed mansion.

H. B. Jones Joe Sneed Harrison J. C. Paul Polk J. D. Singleton Sneed

Yoakum to Speak to Texas Farmers in Amarillo

B F Yoakum prominent railroad man and cooperative marketing advocate will address the farmers congress on August 26 if he can arrange to come to Amarillo. A native Texan born in Milam county, he is widely known in the railroad industry.

B. F. Yoakum Farmers Congress Amarillo L. Gough Texas Wheat Growers Association Mr. Yoakum Milam County America

Guard Unit Leaves July 2 for Camp Mabry

Headquarters Co 142nd Infantry Texas National Guard departs July 2 by special train for Camp Mabry Austin for a two week summer training course. Capt Arthur Ball commands the company with Lt Chas Hoppin and other officers from Amarillo. En route the train will pick up additional regiment companies at Claude Clarendon Chillicothe and Wichita Falls.

142Nd Infantry Texas National Guard Camp Mabry Austin Arthur Ball Claude Clarendon Chillicothe Wichita Falls Ball Chas, Hoppin Ernest Thompson John K. Boyce Amarillo

Clovis Man Seeks Broader Rain Reports

Cash Rainey of Clovis New Mexico asks Santa Fe railroad and The Daily News to include Roosevelt county and Fort Sumner area in rain reports. He cites about three inches of rain in Roosevelt county and heavy rainfall near Fort Sumner, arguing West Texas counties would show high totals if Roosevelt county was fully reported.

Cash Ramey Clovis N. M Santa Fe Railroad Daily News Roosevelt County New Mexico Tom B. Gallaher Santa Fe Lines Rainey Fort Sumner Texas Panhandle West Texas Ramey

Red Star Flour Trial Proves Best for Biscuits and Bread

A trial confirms Red Star Flour as the top choice for biscuits cakes and bread. The evaluation compared texture rise and flavor across brands highlighting Red Star's superior performance in baked goods.

Panhandle to Organize Local Band Meeting Called

Special to The New Panhandle promises a band to rival any in the state. R S Riggs leads the effort to organize here and a Sunday meeting at 3 o clock will discuss plans and recruit players. Riggs arrives from Mineral Wells and formerly led the Amarillo orchestra in 1910.

Panhandle R. S. Riggs Riges Mineral Wells Amarillo

More Kick Than 4.5 and Peter-Boy Kiss Last Night

Peter notes a kiss with Bee drew a stronger than usual reaction as the old man caught them in Lafayette Lyre. The line blends playful dialogue with a note of parental intervention and local flair.

Peter Bee Pan Lafayette Lyre

Panhandle Announces New Mercantile Company Opening

Panhandle June 27 Special to The News reports the Gerlach Hopkins Mercantile Company plans to open soon. The Ray building has been leased for several years, stock is being installed, and the Panhandle firm comes from Woodward Ohio. It expects to open within a week.

Panhandle Gerlach Hopkins Mercantile Company Ray Woodward Ohio

Dickey's Eye Water Soothes Sun and Wind Burn

Old Reliable Eye Water from AH Druggists offers relief for irritated eyes with no stinging or hurt. A compact warning to shoppers notes the product is advertised at 26 cents, highlighting its affordability and quick comfort.

Dickey

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