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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1925
Page
9
Dr Will Hogg praised Amarillo for banning Sunday picture shows and applauded the town as a Bible reading community. He cited high local Bible reading totals, urged souls to choose Christ, and noted altar calls at the service end.
A brief health ad endorses Ely's Cream Balm to combat nasal congestion from colds by applying a small amount in the nostrils. It claims antiseptic vapors clear the head instantly and subdue inflammation, urging readers to seek a bottle from their druggist for quick relief.
Vernon Lane formerly of Clarendon was found guilty by a district court jury of pandering after a brief deliberation and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary.
Frances Ann, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank G Spann, died at the family home 1406 Jefferson street at 3 pm Monday. Funeral services by Rev Stanley W Hayne at the residence Tuesday at 10 20 am. Burial in Llano cemetery.
An old advertisement claims a mixture of tarkroot powder and lemon juice can erase age lines and sagging in 15 minutes. It promises a harmless, wash-off treatment that leaves skin glowing and refreshed, with a druggist selling a ready-made kit for under 8 cents per use.
Jarett's Fashion Shop entertainers present a Tuesday program at WDAG tonight starting at 9 o'clock. Mr Jerett arranged the lineup with popular numbers to be performed as the waves go out into the unmeasured space.
William H. Boykin aged 46 died at his Dalhart home at 8 p m Sunday after an accident while riding an unruly horse on May 65 He leaves a widow and an aged mother The body arrived in Fort Worth on the Fort Worth and Denver train Monday Funeral services were held in the Griggs Undertaking Co chapel at 2 p m conducted by Rev G L Yates Burial was in Llano Cemetery Pallbearers included George Conrad Lee White Frank Givens Charles Adkinson Tin McBride Carl Harris Doug Hammond Elmer Gray Joe Lang Dave Lyles Ike Record and Lou Hale
The J George Loos show opens a week long carnival on Fourth Street west of the baseball park, run by the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps. Proceeds fund a Legion delegation to the State convention in Fort Worth in September as the group hopes to host the 1926 convention. The clean, popular attraction features five riding devices, new equipment, electrical displays, and various concessions, with contact via phone 1411-J.
Associated Press report from San Antonio details the Cotulla Texas baseball team members returning from a game. Walter McMahon, 19, died from burns. Clyde Tarver, 22, lost his right leg above the knee and suffered burns but Tarver is expected to recover. Bonner Claudh escaped uninjured. The car reportedly veered toward a bridge as a guard rail struck the vehicle, causing severe damage and fuel tank penetration.
Texas permits data list city by city with totals for April 1926 and April 1924. Key entries include Amarillo at 472,715 and 168,050, Dallas 83,492,822 and 221,390, Fort Worth 888,710 and 661,802, Houston 2,152,283 and 1,961,814, San Antonio 642,970 and 717,867, and other cities such as Galveston, Paris, Temple, and Wichita Falls with respective year comparisons.
An advertisement extols Tanlac for restoring health and strength by increasing body weight and improving digestion. It touts numerous testimonial letters and asserts efficacy for torpid liver rheumatism stomach ailments lowered resistance indigestion and malnutrition. Buy a bottle today and feel better tonight.
Houston May 11 advertising may promote public health and help adjust food consumption and supply. R W Dunlap assistant secretary of agriculture urged the advertising clubs to aid farming prosperity by developing production to fit markets and maintain high living standards while ensuring a strong market for advertised products. He cited California fruit growers and Sun Mail raisin campaigns as examples of effective advertising supporting agriculture.
A brief note emphasizes honesty as the foundation of progress, stating that the business has advanced beyond previous practices and is pursuing new ideals and a forward looking outlook without untruths.
An old responsibility ad touts California Fig Syrup as a child friendly laxative, claiming a teaspoonful cleans the liver and bowels and advising parents to buy genuine product with printed directions for all ages, warning to say California to avoid imitations.
James W. Young of Chicago urged marketing vigor while cautioning that words can aid or hinder. A raisin industry manager credited three words for prosperity, and a watchmaker dreamed of a thinner watch. Dr. Samuel Johnson was cited on the weight of words. A general session tomorrow features Martin J. Insull of Chicago among major speakers.
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