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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1925
Page
4
A dramatic exchange traces a troubled relationship as a narrator admits selfishness and dependency on Mamie. The note hints at separation and a $5000 check, then shifts to a telephone message routing for Mr. Prescott, with plans to reach him at the Traymore Hotel in Atlantic City.
The notice lists subscription rates by mail in advance for Texas Oklahoma Colorado and New Mexico with monthly and annual prices. It notes delivery by carrier in certain areas and mentions Associated Press copyright and rights of republication.
A notice states that erroneous reflections on any person firm or corporation will be corrected if brought to the attention of the editor. It emphasizes the newspaper’s intent to avoid harming reputations and to publish corrections promptly when warranted.
Amarillo voters face a $1 750 000 water bonds election this Saturday urging support to expand water supply, lower rates, and boost the city’s progress. Qualified property owners may vote, and officials stress uniting personal differences to advance a greater Amarillo through this bond issue.
The vice president criticized the one man filibuster in the Senate and urged ending the practice. He opposed measures being talked to death and supported Dawes using influence to curb inefficient customs. The General swore in senators in a larger group, a minor ceremonial note.
Census Bureau analysis of 12 years ending 1922 shows 70 of every 16 000 marriages end in divorce each year. Drunkenness and infidelity decline as causes. cruelty exceeds one third and desertion nearly one third. The peak divorce rate occurs in couples married five to nine years at 26.7 percent, with ten to fourteen years at 15 percent and twenty years or more at 10 percent.
A playful note from Amarillo describes spring laziness and a Tan handle town tale about a man who gets his hair cut in March rather than April, illustrating local whimsy and seasonal mood.
In another Panhandle town a fellow is described as one who uses a knife to bite off a chew of tobacco rather than biting it directly. The old saying captures rustic wit and the quirky habit recounted by locals.
A playful slice of Amarillo life arrives in June quips about rare Panhandle days, a player piano joke, and local sayings. The column riffs on women changing minds, energy for work, bathing girl magazine covers, vacation plans, and a reckless spender ending on the rocks, all colorfully tied to Amarillo folk and life in spring.
A gas sand stratum was found near Adrian by deep well drillers at about 1400 feet. The discovery boosts American Canadian J and Company hopes of an oil or gas strike soon. Reports from St Louis say Mrs Harri Harris wife of Dr M B Harris is recovering from purgical treatment given weeks ago. Harris and daughter Miss Louise Harris plan to return to Amarillo on April 15.
Mrs. O. G. Williams, recently treated surgically at Saint Anthony's sanitarium, is reported much improved by attending physicians and is expected to be able to return home soon.
Mrs C F Mayer and daughter Mildred left last night for Tabula Missouri in response to a message about the serious illness of Mrs Mayer’s father.
Alden Drake a former sailor now in command of the clipper Orontes faces a mutinous crew led by Tubbs and Sims as Mary Manning later slips ashore with Ike. Drake orders sail hoist and the ship off a beach near Java while Joe Bunting rouses the men with a rousing sea shanty.
A quirky fragment describes a waitress with a ready hand and a smile that makes one linger at the table. The piece hints at a playful, rhythmic moment of appreciation in a dining scene.
The fragment hints at a nautical scene with a crowd aboard a ship described as nearly afloat. The line "(To Be Continued)" signals a serial cliffhanger, suggesting ongoing maritime drama centered on the vessel and its crew.
Daily Bible reading and meditation prepared for the Commission on Evangelism of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. FRIDAY focus on The Lord of the Sabbath and related reflections for Lent observance.
Meditation on Luke six asserts the Sabbath serves humanity through healing and mercy, freeing worship from petty laws. It urges daily worship, private meditation, and spiritual refreshment, calling church the powerhouse of civilization and praying for Christlike mindset and fruitful worship.
Dr J F Nunn departed for Colorado Springs to spend several weeks with his daughter Mrs Horace B Gooch and her family. Mrs J M Webb secretary of the MacDowell Music Club thanks The News for publicity given Dr E Abner Thompson on the club's behalf.
Mrs W B Stinson who had influenza at home for a week is greatly improved now and resting comfortably as she recovers from the illness.
Boy Scouts Troop 7 will meet at 7 30 tonight at the Social Center First Christian Church A church board committee will report important information for all boys urged to attend
Rhea Howard, secretary treasurer of the Wichita Daily Times and known to Panhandle newspaper men, has been elected finance commissioner of Wichita Falls. She succeeds R. E. Shepherd, who became mayor after Mayor Frank G. Collier resigned.
James E. Chandler imperial potentate of the Shriners will visit Hella Temple Dallas on March 12 and 13, according to Dr. A. J. Caldwell potentate and George Stapleton recorder of Khiva Temple who relayed the information.
Dr. W. H. Flamm the retiring exalted ruler of the Elks Lodge was chosen as delegate to the Grand Lodge session in Portland Oregon in July. R. and Hanson, past exalted ruler, was named alternate delegate.
The Dallas chamber of commerce urges a grand event to welcome the Fort Worth and Denver railway as it enters Dallas from Fort Worth, signaling a major regional development and potential economic boost.
Mr and Mrs Bond Burgess of 1809 Van Buren Street became the fond parents Thursday afternoon to a lusty young lumber dealer.
M. C. Ferguson and family return from central Texas where they spent the winter. Mr. Ferguson reopens his real estate office in the Nunn building.
Mrs Olena White of Dallas state captain of the Woodmen Circle degree team arrives in Amarillo today to groom a squad that will travel to San Antonio in April for the event.
The criminal docket will be called in district court this morning at 9 o'clock and all pending criminal cases are subject to be called at that time. The trial of criminal cases will extend through next week.
Cynthia Grey recalls the first bonding moment between Sylvia the Mother and her month old daughter Sylvia the Second. The piece blends humor and tenderness as Sylvia the Second wakes and eats, while the mother questions medical advice and cherishes the newborn’s early cuddles and sleepy coos.
Ill feeling Ourselves Domestic Skin blemishes A wooden shoe View Wager Ourselves Knoc k Color
Special to The News. McLaughlin has purchased brick and other materials for an apartment house to begin construction soon. The building will be 120 by 160 feet, west of the Guaranty State Bank Trust Co. facing south. Ground floor to hold six business houses, steam heated throughout, hotel portion modern and semi fireproof with in room conveniences.
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