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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
10
Mrs. Harry Ashcroft of Covington Kentucky recalls weakness and fainting from illness that left her unable to do housework and unable to stand after a bear incident.
Amarillo public schools will receive 12 500 book covers from Mistletoe Creameries to cover about 50 000 covers needed this school year. The board authorizes five scale sets for health program at five schools and approves gravel walk construction linking Senior High to Junior High and Tyler Street schools. Automatic door releases valued at about 225 will be bought for Junior and Tyler schools. Janitor J B Davis earns a raise from 20 to 40 dollars monthly due to new room construction.
Potter County Medical Society members join doctors statewide in a drive against chiropractors alleged to practice without licenses. They cite a statute defining licensing scope for those who treat disease or injuries and collect fees. A court inquiry this week questioned chiropractors. W F Nix serves as special prosecutor under County Attorney H K Stanfield. The lone Amarillo case now pending is Dr A D Fensty indicted for negligent homicide in Robert Bradford’s death last August.
Promotion for McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets claims high vitamin content and rapid weight gain. Advertises sugar coated tablets sold by City Drug Co Ledbetter Drug Co Austin Drug Co and any druggist at 60 cents for 60 with a money back guarantee if five pounds are not gained in 30 days.
B H Talmadge of Chicago, former head of the Talmadge Land Co, says colonization in the Panhandle has become permanent. He visited Amarillo, plans Panhandle study trips, and may resume land development with Amarillo offices. He helped build Tulsa, Kress, and Happy, and predicts large scale farming and new residents in the Panhandle and Amarillo ahead.
An advertisement claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured a woman who had sought many doctors and avoided surgery. It promises relief from catarrhal mucus in the intestinal tract and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose allegedly convinces, money back guarantee, Rank Drug Co, druggists everywhere. For floor sanding or wax, contact H. C. Dobbs.
The Western Improvement Company let a contract for a one story brick building at the corner of Seventh and Fillmore. It will face 140 feet on Seventh street with a foundation prepared for two more stories. Part of the structure will house Lampkin Auto Parlors under manager and owner G G Lampkin. the rest will be divided into stores.
The Civic Club of East Amarillo deferred the selection of the Hallowe'en queen to represent the suburb at the San Jacinto carnival until a later date. President Rey Z. B. Pirtle said the exact day has not yet been set.
The Rotary Club was asked to support the E. J. Clapp luncheon at the Amarillo Hotel on Saturday noon. Speakers from the Real Estate Board, Jobbers and Manufacturers Association, Amarillo Clearing House Association and the Board of City Development outlined topics including farming and ranching, finances, gas oil and irrigation, jobbing manufacturing and railroads. Mr. Clapp, a Hearst writer, will speak after the talks. Toastmaster T. M. Bruner announced a 75 cent luncheon price and a cordial public invitation. An extensive musical program featured Mrs. Robert Wilson and Edgar Williamson among others plus Tolzien orchestra.
A 12 year old pupil William Curtis, son of Mr and Mrs W F Curtis of 208 Houston street, contracted scarlet fever at East Ward school. The room was fumigated and precautions were urged. Pink eye infections were also reported at Johnson school.
Dr. A J Caldwell potentate of Khiva Temple was named Knight Commander of the Court of Honor by the Scottish Rite, Southern jurisdiction. John Dalrymple of Lubbock was also elected. Gus A Brandt of Houston and W Steve Cook of Fort Worth joined the 83rd degree. A Knight Commander must wait four years before 33rd degree. election to K C C H does not assure later 38th degree.
Dr. Wolcott of 104 Central Building notes a shift from bulky celluloid glasses to lightweight rimless designs that do not obscure facial features, highlighting a preference for less obtrusive eyewear.
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