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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1925
Page
7
Advertisers claim eczema relief comes from increasing red blood cells rather than external skin treatments. They tout S.S.S. as a long standing blood builder and cleanser since 1826, promising clearer skin, firmer flesh, and better energy as blood impurities vanish.
The Daily News announces Footloose by Beatrice Burton, a sequel to The Flapper Wife. The 40 chapter novel will begin publication July 30 and aims to captivate women with its look at life’s trials and attract men who recognize the heroine. C. N. Landon provides illustrations described as masterpieces for each chapter.
Mrs. J. A. Farley died at Mineral Wells at 1:30 pm Monday after a month there seeking health. Remains to be returned by Fort Worth and Denver line with funeral plans to follow. Survived by husband three sons Donald Franklin Junior and three daughters Mrs J M Vaught of Amarillo Mrs W H Cummings of Sub-Leg and Miss Dave Farley of Amarillo. She had been ill at 501 North Fillmore Street prior to the trip.
Sealed bids due by 2:00 p m on July 11 1925 in Dim mitt Texas for construction of a one story brick and tile Consolidated School District No 18 Castro County building Plans and specs available from Kerr Walsh Amarillo or Plainview Texas with 15 cash or certified check. $250 certified bid bond to Sam Allen chair. owner may accept or reject bids. Dated June 25 1925.
The eighth district Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations will hold its second annual summer conference and school for PTA workers at West Texas State Teachers College Canyon July 13 18. Mrs J Kendrick district president leads arrangements with Noyse D Smith state VP and lecturer. Canyon PTA and Public Service Bureau coordinate. Last year Canyon hosted the most attended PTA conference and this year is expected to exceed it.
Dalhart Texas June 9 coldwater will gain a modern hotel of fifteen rooms with hot and cold water baths steam heat and electric lights. A town lot sale is planned as the hotel and a demonstration farm progress. The town sits at the center of Capitol Reservation lands Syndicate holdings in Dallam county now being marketed in small tracts.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup to calm fretful children, claiming it opens the bowels and prevents illness. It notes genuine syrup has directions for babies and children, and warns against imitation products.
Amarillo civil engineer W. D. Howren is in Canyon making surveys for a new sewer network to serve the West Texas State Teachers College plant and a growing southeast residential area. The system, planned with Mayor Harrison and City Commissioners Jarrett and Thompson, should be completed before fall.
R Q Lee president of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce and Porter A Whaley manager will visit Canyon July 10. A banquet at Cousins Hall of West Texas State Teachers College will honor the guests with O W H Cook Canyon Chamber president acting as toastmaster.
J A Matheson formerly of Portales New Mexico died suddenly at his Canyon home June 24 His son E F Matheson found him in his seven thirty class at Teachers College and returned with a brother J F Matheson to remove the body for burial in Inez New Mexico
A Texas Wonder claims to relieve kidney and bladder troubles including gravel and rheumatism in men and women. If not sold locally, the remedy can be mailed for 1.25 dollars with sworn testimonials. Dr. E. W. Hall of St. Louis provides the address and notes druggist sales.
Amarillo mayor Lee Bivins proclaims Saturday July 4 1924 as Second Defense Test Day urging citizens to learn National Defense Act plans and join a patriotic demonstration. Dr A J Caldwell is named chairman to lead activities inviting women to participate fully in the defense effort.
A local advertisement promotes Red Star Flour as the all purpose flour for household baking. The copy highlights versatile uses from bread to pastry and positions the product as a staple in daily cooking.
Canyon, June 29. A piston ring called the Base Old Ring, invented by M. & Fisher of Canyon, has opened a new industry here. It has been manufactured in limited quantities for months. A partnership including Fisher, John Guthrie, Grady Oldham, D. M. Stewart and B. M. Powell will expand the business. The plant is in the former Randall County News building, now a fireproof structure.
Fire at 2 o'clock confined to the Superior Cafe and Superior rooming house at 817 Polk Street. Seven water streams battled the blaze, threatening the block and forcing roomers into the street. Fire originated in the kitchen ceiling and spread to the rooms, with heavy losses to the building and fixtures.
In Dallam and Hartley counties the 1625 wheat harvest is underway with yields averaging around ten bushels per acre and top quality likely to fetch good prices. Row crops, including corn and cotton, are progressing well and ahead of last year. Also note is made of the novel So Big by Edna Ferber in The Evening Post.
Bulletin notes a scene where airplanes are described as more dangerous than ever yet also records a marriage that occurred the day before. The item juxtaposes risk with a personal milestone, highlighting a surprising event amid aviation concerns.
Panhandle Plains Historical Society reports fifty one new members in the last month. Several join as life members and others as annual. New members include Amy Daniel Sweetwater Ray Daniel Jeff D Smith Miss Darthula Walker Edna Haines Canyon Agnes Chariton T W Ruthven Clarendon Dick Hughes White Deer M K Brown C B Barnard Mrs C T Hunkapillar Silas Faulkner Chas Cook Pampa and more from Amarillo Shamrock McLean Mobeetie and surrounding towns. The surge is attributed to J Evetts Haley field representative work.
The Panhandle-Plains Historical Society aims to assemble relics for a regional history by Professor L I Sheffy while planning Fort Elliott grounds markers near Mobeetie. Uncle Johnny Long, longtime Mobeetie resident, provides early regional materials as Fort Elliott, used as army headquarters after 1874, was abandoned in 1893.
Santa Barbara reels from a severe quake touching the beachfront and business district. Eye witness Ole Hanson recalls the dawn shock, flames, and collapsing hotels while city leaders outline a $2.5 million reconstruction loan fund and a coordinated rebuilding effort led by McAdoo and the Chamber of Commerce. Local committees of architects begin surveys to assess immediate hazards and long term needs as residents aid in debris clearance and relief efforts.
Close to a score of injured were treated as ambulances departed, trucks followed with twisted steel, and cleanup began. State street showed widespread damage though the county bank facade remained, the Santa Barbara mission was partly wrecked, and The Arlington hotel suffered total loss while The News office went to Ventura. Residential areas saw shattered frames and flooded yards as residents crowded lawns awaiting relief and power restorations.
An earthquake battered the coast with telegraph lines shredded and pavement torn northward. Montecito, famed for millionaires homes, suffered cracks and mansion damage. The George Owen Knapp, Frederick F. Peabody, and W. H. Cowles homes incurred substantial losses. Allen Hancock was injured at the Arlington Hotel while his son Bertram was believed dead.
An advertisement touts Tiz as a miracle for aching core and tired feet promising relief from corns bunions and swelling. It claims immediate effect drawing out poisonous exudations and assures comfort with a yearly money back guarantee and a free test coupon.
A concise notice from the Hamon Whittington Mortgage Company announces farm and ranch loan offerings in Texas. The item highlights loan products for agricultural property, with emphasis on regional availability for farmers and ranchers seeking financing solutions.
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