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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1925
Page
4
A passionate undated letter from Leslie Prescott to her husband Jack, written in 1925, detailing a first love and deep devotion. She contrasts imagined ideals with real intimacy, proclaims “I love you,” and reflects on joy and sorrow within marriage and family life.
Fragment from Amarillo Daily News issue detailing publication affiliations, pricing, delivery options, and staff roles. Mentions Associated Press, Evening Post combination, and correction policies. Contains scattered placeholders and garbled lines from the old paper page.
Amarillo won the 1926 West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention through cooperation determination and organization. Panhandle and Plains towns backed Amarillo as the boost ers kept the campaign alive until roll call in Mineral Wells. The Board of City Development led by O V Vernon and Ernest Thompson supervised the lead up and final drive.
Amarillo hardware dealers critique school arithmetic that shows a 100 percent profit example. They argue textbooks ignore overhead costs like rent taxes and salaries, which misleads students about real business margins.
The resumption of the gold standard by Britain marks a far reaching step toward the postwar world. The United States took 14 steps or years to align with the major part of the civilized world now on the standard, signaling a crucial shift in global economic policy.
The text argues postwar recovery timelines compare favorably with Britain and the world, noting France may revalue the franc and pointing to an international monetary standard. It discusses the impact on gold, Russia, Germany, and political ties, while joking about Portugal and the Prince of Wales.
A Chicago ice man collapsed from heat, seen as a sign that warmer weather and the arrival of spring are near. The incident underscores unusual early warmth drawing attention to seasonal change in the city.
The Panhandle Press notes Governor Miriam Ferguson and aide Ghent Sanderford spar over public access to pardon records. Ferguson reverses the aide’s move to close records, affirming openness. Reports say Ferguson issued over two hundred pardons in four months, sparking debate on legality and press influence.
A short verse Humanizes a meter reader noting monthly visits and the bill paying flow. It reflects on how meters reveal where money goes and who pays for services. A nostalgic voice highlights the routine of monthly readings and consumer responsibility.
A May 5 Austin report describes Elusive greenbacks chased by Texas Governor Ma Ferguson and Pa Ferguson and kin. Interviews, rail connections, bond dealings, and the Capitol Syndicate drive wealth from the governor’s prestige, with Ouida Nalle and Dorrace Ferguson profiting through bonding firms, publicity ventures, and state-linked contracts. Grandson Ernest Nalle holds a National Guard commission with unclear pay.
Amarillo American Legion plans a Memorial Day program May 81 at the municipal auditorium J Sebastian. A service will be held that evening with Dr Joe Blayney sought as speaker. United Daughter of the Confederacy will present medals to Civil War veterans. Municipal Choir to lead music.
Puzzle shows many brief entries from Rabbit to Kerf, with clues for horizontal and vertical terms. Includes items like Paragraphs movement verb time topic emergency rodent lacquer material metal pans and other scattered definitions plus an answer to yesterday covering smooth Jong fishes and permission verb.
Cynthia Grey argues fear in children is learned from parents and harms their mindset. She warns against scaring children with phrases like beware of stairs or the dark and against using a daddy punishment threat. A calm, brave upbringing yields stronger nerves and fewer nightmares.
Postmasters of the Eighteenth Congressional District will convene in the federal building court room at 10 o'clock Saturday May 16 to discuss the new postal laws. A delegate will be chosen for the state postmasters meeting in Galveston on May 26 and 27, with Congressman Jones delivering an address.
Jack B, eight, son of Mr and Mrs Sam Sprachey, died at a local hospital at 11 30 Tuesday. He was a farmer living 1 20 miles southeast of Amarillo in Armstrong county. Griggs Undertaking Co sent the body home for viewing until relatives arrive. Funeral and burial planned in Washburn Friday.
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