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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1925
Page
4
A fragmentary line urges learning and guidance from the Bible, describing the light of the world as a source of insight. The text reads as a devotional reminder about faith and enlightenment through scripture.
Sally writes Bee about jealousy of Jack Prescott and Leslie’s happiness. She recalls Zoe Ellington, Ruth Burke, and Melville Sartoris at a party, noting Zoe’s charm and possible tie to Mr. Prescott. Sally urges Bee to advise Leslie to pause and listen, planning a long talk soon.
The Amarillo Daily News presents a policy note about reproduction and correction procedures. It states compliance with Associated Press content, rights, and corrections will be made when readers report inaccuracies. It emphasizes accuracy and prompt correction of errors affecting individuals or businesses.
A man was summoned to traffic court for an overtime parking offense. The bailiff could not pronounce his name and could only say Mr. . The judge admonished the man not to repeat the offense.
A Dallas Confederate Reunion recalls aging veterans, many near 78 or more, with Lee’s surrender 60 years past. The piece notes dwindling numbers, predicts near end of reunions within a decade, and portrays veterans as loyal, principled supporters of the government despite Civil War origins. Amarillo reports only eight or nine survivors among its 22,000 residents.
The Kentucky Derby drew the largest crowd in its 50 year history at Churchill Downs, with Associated Press estimates showing about 1.5 million dollars wagered. Mutuel windows buzzed as 194 cashiers processed bets while a long line of bettors queued all afternoon. The piece notes racing’s setbacks across states and warns gambling can corrupt the sport and disappoint patrons.
Panhandle Press notes communities near Cleburne face varied graduation timing as students prepare for a pivotal life moment. The piece urges modest dress and focus on achievement over expense, praising democratic ideals and urging families to avoid costly displays while emphasizing higher aims in education and future study.
Dallas to host a Monday June 1 event marking the first run of the Fort Worth and Denver Railway into the city. The celebration honors closer direct Panhandle connections and friendship with Dallas as Amarillo and Panhandle cities send representatives.
A Washington DC man admits his wife is worth five dollars to him while Amarilloans weigh paying the same sum to avoid a lifetime with a difficult name. The tongue twisting was William Ypharragterre.
Gloria Gordon, a glamorous wife with money troubles, pursues glamour and love as Dick Gregory, a struggling lawyer, grows ill. Gloria toys with Wayburn, a rising actor, while debts mount and routines clash with marriage. The tale blends stage life, fashion, and a faltering domestic dream in Amarillo.
Closing exercises will be held tonight at St Frances and Crawford schools. The Bushland school closed yesterday. Teachers listed include Miss Bess Blair and Miss Zola Turner at Bushland, Miss Olga Crawford at Crawford, and Miss Beulah Burgess at St Frances.
Column exhorts women to avoid rushing into wedlock, arguing it is better to remain single than unhappy. It cites an England barber nicknamed Don Juan who has married wealthy women after brief courtships, urging women to treat marriage as a major business venture and choose wisely.
Crossword clues focus on cars and driving, with phrases about motor skills, car parts, and common terms. The puzzle includes hints on actions, directions, and objects linked to vehicles, along with a few themed entries and yesterday’s answer.
Judge James C. Wilson of Weatherford toured Amarillo yesterday meeting with Ray Wheatley Don Bowie and J N Haney Jr en route to Lubbock He appeared in transit and noted prior travels and local names amid a rough dispatch of events from the day.
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