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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1925
Page
7
An advertisement extols Kellogg's ALL-BRAN as a remedy for constipation and skin issues. It claims regular use prevents toxins linked to many diseases, promises relief in chronic cases, and guarantees satisfaction or money back. The ad highlights a nutty flavor, two spoonfuls daily, use with milk, and Battle Creek origin.
Washington reports reveal a new prohibition effort marching from the White House to enforce the liquor ban. Senate investigators fault enforcement, saying focus has been on minor police work while sources of supply like alcohol plants and breweries remain unchecked. Chairman Couzens cites disorganized agencies and inefficient use of agents.
Mr and Mrs J R Gould of Abernathy are visiting their daughter Mrs Harry Engman at 910 Taylor Street.
The Associated Press reports Governor Miram A. Ferguson was invited to be a principal speaker at the American Music Trades Association silver jubilee banquet in Chicago on June 10. She has not decided on acceptance. She also received an invitation to address the Missouri Woman's Progressive Farmers Association convention August 24 and 25 in Sedalia, with honor guest status.
A mass meeting is set for Monday afternoon in Deaf Smith county court house to explain the plan for extending the railway from Dimmitt to Hereford. D L McDonald, railway committee chair, says no bonus talk will occur. The aim is to sell the idea locally and spark outside interest. Most Hereford business men and Deaf Smith farmers are expected to attend. Enthusiasm grows over a road linking Hereford with Dimmitt, expanding Castro county trade territory.
On May 19 the Happy high school held its graduation in the school auditorium. Prof Sheffey from West Texas State Teachers College Canyon gave the address. A twelve piece orchestra from the college provided music. Graduates included Oscar Fonken Melvin Walberg Billy Sander Carrie Dalton Nadeen Wrenn Virgie Maynard and Cortez Maynard.
Perryton May 19 a crowd from Perryton and nearby towns attended the cornerstone ceremony of the First Christian Church. Music by the Perryton Municipal band and orchestra plus solos and quartet entertained. Rev Jasper Bogus gave opening remarks. Principal address by Rev J Tu Rice of Dalhart with assistance from Rev R Norman of Booker and ministers Hukabee and Penington of Perryton. The oxblood brick building trimmed in white cement is expected to be dedicated in July.
London reports rising tea consumption among members of the House of Commons in 1924 with over 100,000 cups served, up from 74,089 in 1923. Luncheons and dinners also grew, yielding a profit of 525 dollars on teas and meals over the year.
Mexia grew from a quiet town of 3,500 to a turbulent city of 5,000 in sixty days. N Hollingsworth, Mexia banker, told the Texas Bankers Association about the oil boom’s rise and collapse, its harm to farmers and banks, and the need for orderly market and county bank cooperation. President A L Thornton praised legislators and urged sound banking reforms and county examiners. Roy Miller urged interstate canal development and transportation boosts to Texas growth.
A Chicago area fire at Liberty Fireworks in Franklin Park destroyed the two story main office and twenty nearby workshop buildings after a series of explosions. About fifty employees narrowly escaped. one woman was injured amid the panic as officials pegged damage at $100,000.
The Dallas Veritable Camp of Old Vets and the Texas division Grand Army of the Republic held reunions, with greetings between former foes and veterans from Southern states. Heat affected several attendees but doctors and nurses revived them. three meetings formed today's preliminaries and an appeal for southern unity followed.
A Southern Confed erated Memorial Association gathering in Georgia featured U S Senator Morris Sheppard as the keynote speaker and welcomed Mrs A M Wilson of Atlanta. The meeting discussed funding the memorial on Stone Mountain, with a push for Confederate veterans to gain representation on the memorial association’s executive board and opposition to adding union soldiers figures.
A subway train fire injures about 100 people as lights fail and emergency crews rush to the scene near Vanderbilt and Park Avenue. Motorman Post switches off power, aiding passengers before the tunnel is evacuated. area hotels set up emergency assistance and first aid for victims.
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