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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1925
Page
6
An advertisement touts Kellogg's ALL-BRAN as a cure for constipation and a path to clearer skin and better health. It claims the product prevents many diseases, promises permanent relief when eaten regularly, and offers a guarantee or refund through the grocer. Made in Battle Creek, Michigan, and sold widely.
Rains began late last night covering most of the Panhandle via railroad reports. Hereford recorded over half an inch by midnight, Dimmitt saw about one inch, and a light shower extended toward the state line. Channing and Tascosa reported drops around a quarter inch.
Federation paper announces a $50 prize for a woman’s club essay on life insurance as home protector to be submitted by April 10, 1926. Essays up to 1560 words, typed on one side, in triplicate, with sealed envelope identifying entrant, club, and address. Award winner’s $56 personal but club treasury.
The Amarillo delegation earned a likely victory after daylong demonstrations by the Canyon band and Night Owls orchestra. Babe Warren sang with appeal as crowds pressed to hear the child soprano. The group plans a midnight Wednesday departure to Sweetwater and a 2 PM Thursday arrival, with boosters predicting thousands will greet them at the station and a successful 1926 convention return.
The Amarillo delegation led a massive parade at the seventh annual West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Mineral Wells. About 30,000 to 35,000 spectators saw 38 bands, with Amarillo praised for its vigorous 1926 convention campaign and a standout royal float featuring Miss Amarillo Metze Jones and maid of honor Jewell Scales.
Dr Will Hogg led a revival at Polk Street Methodist Church recounting four excepts of the Bible. He urged repentance and conversion, saying Jesus Christ preached the need for the new birth. About 60 people prayed at the altar, with several joining church membership as daily services continued. Bible reading progressed to 7 902 chapters read to date, with 1st Timothy the next assigned reading.
A thunder of applause marked the West Texas Chamber of Commerce session as Amarillo read a telegram inviting the 1926 convention to the city. Officials and civic leaders, including Congressman Marvin Jones, led a massive delegation amid banners and appeals for support, with a parade, bands, and a gala ball planned for the evening.
In Harrisburg on May 6 a proposal introduces a statewide billboard ban advanced by a senator. The measure targets all public advertising along state roads seeking to curb visual clutter and improve driver safety.
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