Amarillo Daily News History and Telegraphic Service Notes
The Amarillo Daily News outlines its mergers, publication scope, and telegraphic dispatch use. It details paths from Amarillo to Eastern New Mexico and parts of Colorado and Oklahoma, subscription rates, and Associated Press affiliations. It notes morning publication, carrier delivery, and combination rates with the Evening Post.
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Hallmore Streets
Amarillo
Panhandle
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
Oklahoma
Denver
Dallas
Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
Evening Post
the Daily
News and Evening Post
Associated Press
Focal News
Audit Bureau
Notice to the Public on Corrections Policy
The News states it will gladly correct erroneous reflections on any person firm or corporation when brought to the editor s attention. It emphasizes no intention to injure and warns corrections will be made as prominently as the wrongful reference once warranted.
End of the Cattle Trail book review from Panhandle tale
A critical notice on J. L. Hill of Long Beach California and his book The End of the Cattle Trail. The piece notes poor writing but highlights depictions of cattle trails in Texas Indian Territory and encounters with Theodore Roosevelt and Frederic Remington. It mentions Goodnight and Loving, Matador and Spur ranches, and Swenson ranch illustrations.
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J. L. Hill
Long Beach
Calif
Panhandle
Hill
Texas
Mr. Hill
Goodnight
Loving
New Mexico
Charles Goodnight
Indian Territory
Dakotas
Wyoming
Montana
Theodore Roosevel
Frederic Remington
Northwest
Frank §. Hastings
Swenson
Amarillo Water Bonds Vote Prompts City Progress
Amarillo voters face a March 7 decision on a $1,750,000 water works bond proposal to secure and distribute more affordable water. The piece urges trust in the water board and engineers as the city seeks forward growth through improved water supply.
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Water Board
Amarillo Water Bond Election Backed by Daily News
The Daily News urges Amarillo voters to approve the water bond issue, warning that without funds a water system shortfall could cause massive fire damage. It stresses avoiding personalities in the decision and endorses Amarillo FIRSI for the Saturday election. The piece notes previous battles against carbon black plants and oddly references onions and wild boars in a light aside.
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The
Daily News
Amarillo
Amarillo Firsi
Cabon Black
Amarillo Man Seen As Deep Thinker Questioned
A reflection on intellect versus practical judgment appears as an Amarillo man’s character is examined. The saying about wells and water underscores caution in judging minds by appearances rather than actions.
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Amarillo
Quanah Urges Auditorium To Host Conventions
Panhandle Press reports a Rotary luncheon remark stressing Quanah’s lack of an auditorium and hotel capacity hinders conventions. Calls for securing the Texan Theatre or building a community center to host home talent shows, musical programs, eminent artists, or political rallies.
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Quaneh
Quanah
Rotary
Texan
Keyes
The
Fourteen Years Ago in Amarillo and Local Burglaries
Spectators watched the finishing of the first block of paving in Amarillo as grouting was completed. Charles and Dick Ware and Hugh L. Umphres returned from California to Anna- Mrs. W. B. Douthitt and her young son W. J. of Marlow Oklahoma visited Mrs. Utter at 1211 Lincoln Street. The Loving Printing Company was burglarized Sunday night with a panel broken and a safe opened by a railroad spike. twelve dollars in cash belonging to church ladies was stolen.
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Amarillo
Charles
Dick Ware
Hugh L. Umphres
California
Anna
W. B. Douthitt
W. J
Marlow
Okla
Loving Printing Company
ABE MARTIN Notes on Salary for a Man Before Marriage
Abe Martin jokes about what wages a man should earn before his wife will approve his purchase of a new novel. The quip lampoons social expectations and clever February cadence in a rural community newspaper voice.
Drake Seizes Command Aboard Orontes At Cape Town
Alden Drake, once a sailor, takes control of the clipper Orontes from Jake Stevens at Cape Town. Stevens is demoted as Drake arranges the voyage and vows to move the ship, while tensions with Mary Manning and the crew rise. Drake plans drastic steps if needed, and Stevens secretly pockets beef and bread for himself as the men strain to move the vessel.
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Alden Drake
Jake Stevens
Mary Manning
Cape Town
Stevens
Drake
Mary
Jake
Java
Ike
Joe Bunting
Tubbs
Simms
Mister Twining
Mr. Twining
Mr. Adams
Nick Coombs
Young Adams
Adams
Twining
Twinnie
Manchester
Pat
Pele
Long Distance Telephone Talk Between Prescotts Continues
A telegram recounts Leslie and John Alden Prescott’s extended dialogue about their family, noting Jack’s devotion to his baby brother, Buddy’s potential, and mutual affection. The exchange touches travel plans, care of Ruth and Sally, and costs of long distance love.
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Leslie Prescott
John Alden Prescott
John
Jack
Buddy
Dad
Albany
Ruth
Sally
New York
Understanding the Bill of Rights Protection Against Self Incrimination
The text outlines protections for those accused of crimes including due process double jeopardy and self incrimination limits. It also covers speedy and public trials by impartial juries, confrontation of witnesses, compulsory attendance of witnesses, and the right to counsel. It explains rights against unreasonable bail and cruel punishment and notes amendments nine and ten and the processes of eleven and twelve.
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United States
Calling to Leave for Faithful Following
Meditation on Luke 6:1 11 urges leaving worldly burdens to follow Christ. Faith guides steps one at a time, relinquishing control and trusting God with outcomes, while seeking immediate guidance and obedience in the present.
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Christ
Daily News Crossword Puzzle Simplest in a long while
A stream of clues and partial entries forms a compact crossword puzzle. Across and down hints cover a wide range from pronouns and prepositions to animals and measuring terms, with odd spellings and stray phrases sprinkled through the grid.
Sylvia's First Meal Triumph Is a Home Cooking Debut
Cynthia Grey portrays Sylvia proudly presenting her inaugural home dinner to Tom. He pretends delight as the dish’s strange texture and flavor reveal the gap between Sylvia’s enthusiasm and the meal’s reality. A lighthearted tale of new wife pride and kitchen missteps.
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Sylvia
Tom
Tenth Street Attracts Attention From Real Estate Ties
Tenth street draws focus as owners and tenants drive activity. At a luncheon, T M Bruner notes most large deals involve Tenth street property. J N Beasley cites Santa Fe steel for a subway crossing, with plans for improved steel. city work on storm sewer for the viaduct is under contract with a Denver firm. F Y Sullenberger reports Rock Island crossing talks for 7% Tenth street. Nunn chairs a 17 person meeting.
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Tenth Street
T. M. Bruner
J. N. Beasley
Santa Fe Railroad
Hoe
Ling J. D. Bartlett
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By Aker
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Jamie
St Clairs
T HE Club
Dingle
Nas
Tna
Saaualees
Henry Litchfield West
Fellowship of Prayer
Commission On Evangelism
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
First Disciples
King’s Seat
Bishop's Cap
Cynthia Grey
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