Student Wins Legion Prize at Tyler Street School
Marion Ames, a low seventh grader at Tyler Street School, won the Legion prize for the best essay on The American Legion. A gold pin and a silver loving cup were awarded. judges praised Marion's standout entry from numerous city school submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Ames
Tyler Street School
American Legion
Marion
Gladys Slaughter
Central Junior High School
Jack Pate
Sanborn School
Buford James
Clara Pirschell
Central Junior
Mary Storm
Mary Ann Stanberry
Tyler Street
CG. GC. Gibson
Hanson Post
E.W. Ames
East Twentyfirst Street
United States
American Expeditionary Forces
Paris
Minneapolis
Army
Signal Corps
Navy
Legion
Mrs Minnie Dechert Rites Held At Griggs Chapel
Services for Minnie Dechert 59 were held at 2 PM at Griggs Chapel with Rev J C Sisemore of Tabernacle Baptist Church officiating Burial followed in Liano Cemetery Survivors include her husband a son I A Beal of Seattle Washington one brother Robert Anderson of Cleburne Texas and two sisters Mrs Eunice Pruitt and Mrs A J Reeves of Amarillo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Dechert
North Fillmore
Griggs Chapel
J. C. Sisemore
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Liano Cemetery
Eunice Pruitt
A. J. Reeves
Amarillo
Japanese Children Start School Today
Thousands of Japanese children began the spring term marching to school with knapsacks designed in honor of the late Emperor Taisho. Primary schooling is compulsory, ages six or seven, with uniform discipline and well funded facilities nationwide.
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Tokyo
Japan
Taisho
Ministry of Education
The American Legion Pledge and Charities
Comradeship formed in war aims to preserve conflict history and maintain the principle soldiers fought for. Local posts are governed by department and national headquarters. The pledge stems from a dying World War soldier’s words to Colonel Roosevelt. The Legion raises millions for disabled soldiers and runs hospitals and convalescent homes in several states.
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American Legion
Roosevelt
Legion
New Jersey
New York
Michigan
Minnesota
States
Five Fire Victims From Sunday Auto Crash Recovering
Five people injured in a Sunday night auto crash near Amarillo remain hospitalized Monday. W. O. Workman and his wife of Imbbock with two children Frances 7 and Walter Gene 4 are at Northwest Texas Hospital after a head on collision seven miles south of Amarillo on the Canyon highway. Mrs Workman has a broken leg and multiple wounds. Mr Workman has a broken arm and the children are bruised. Harry Brooks of Pincent Oklahoma, a passenger in John Henry Folkes car, is expected to leave St Anthony's Hospital after injuries described as a twisted leg. Folkes, a Dalhart youth, died at the hospital from a fractured skull. his funeral is set for today in Dalhart.
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Amarillo
W. O. Workman
Imbbock
Frances
Walter Gene
Texas
Canyon Highway
Harry Brooks
Pincent
Okla
John Henry Folkes
Dalhart
St. Anthony's Hospital
Brooks
Folkes
Highway 5
Stepfather of O. Henry Dies in Austin
Dr. P. G. Roach stepfather of the wife of Will Porter died at his Austin home late yesterday. Burial was to be held in Austin today.
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United Press
Austin
P. G. Roach
Will
Porter
O. Henry
Manners Will Bequest Declined for Royal Theatrical Fund
The downfall of a proposed Royal Theatrical fund bequest is reported as apraisal shows the will of playwright J Hartley Manners left 600 pounds a year for six years to fund anti German war plays. British actors forfeited 3000 for not producing two works.
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New York
J. Hartley Manners
Royal General Theatrical Fund of
London
Bermuda Grass Not Hurt by Extreme Cold
Amarillo residents feared Bermuda grass loss after cold weather. Temple Robinson, city forester and parks superintendent, said the grass is unlikely to be killed by the cold alone. He noted moisture absence can harm but snow or recent cold usually protects it, and greens will return later but not due to alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Bermuda
Temple Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Doctor's Prescription for Digestive Help Promotes Syrup Pepsin
When bowel movement slows, a gentle option is Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The laxative uses pure senna and herbs to stimulate gentle action and is offered in large bottles at drug stores or by free trial request.
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Dr. Caldwell
Monticello
Bermuda Grass Revival In Amarillo Parks Surfaces
Park crews dug up Bermuda grass in North Amarillo Park and found healthy living roots. Residents note unusually green grass in Ellwood Park and wonder why it greens slowly. Officials cite two reasons for the differing growth patterns.
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Bermuda
Amarillo Park
Ellwood Park
Zemo Soothes Itching and Skin Irritation
Years of relief across cases as Zemo touch calms itching and burning. Itch disappears quickly on inflamed skin, drawing out infection and clearing blemishes. A family antiseptic kept on hand, advertised for 85¢ 60¢ or 1.00 at all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo
Tanlac Powers Relief For Stomach Troubles
Amazed users report Tanlac swiftly relieves stomach ills and rheumatic pains after years of bowel trouble and general weakness. The ad promises improved digestion, stronger health, and a money back guarantee, citing a testimonial of joint and kidney relief and return to “apple-pie order.”
Konjola Gains Ground in Amarillo Medicine Claim
An Amarillo feature touts Konjola as a 22 ingredient remedy for stomach liver kidney and bowel issues plus rheumatism neuritis and nervousness. It profiles patient Frank B. Norman and a local Konjola man at City Drug Store 517 Polk Street offering free samples and testimonies.
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Konjola
Amarillo
Frank B. Norman
Mississippi Street
Polk Street
Morman
City
Winter watering note from city forester on Bermuda mix
The forester explains the lawn mix is actually seven species not Bermuda and notes it has been watered twice since cold weather a prudent winter practice.
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Erase
Bermuda
Cordas Helped Mrs Penn End Exhaustion in Portersmouth
Mrs. H. F. Penn of 639 Front Street Portersmouth Ohio writes she was tired all the time with back and side pain and a weakening condition. She says Cordas restored her health and helped her gain weight after a long period of fatigue and distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portermouth
Ohio
H. F. Penn
Front Street
Nujol Promises Natural Health Boost In Ads
A vintage ad touts Nujol as a natural aid for happiness and vitality. It cites a Los Angeles woman Margaret Belden who recovers with rest and Nujol, praising bodily cleansing and normal digestion as the path to fitness and social life. The copy urges readers to try Nujol, stressing it contains no drugs and is safe for babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Belden
Los Angeles
Nujol
Cadillac La Salle Features Highlight Safety And Performance
The article extols Cadillac and La Salle innovations including the Syncro-Mesh transmission for easy gear shifting, harmonized steering for easy handling, four wheel brakes for safety, and security plate glass in all windows and windshields. It touts the V-type eight and new V-16 engines, luxurious Fisher and Fleetwood coachwork, and invites trials to prove superior handling and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadillac
la Salle
Cadillac-La Salle
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National League
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Hotpoint Electric
Globe
Tanlac
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