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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1948
Page
8
Nichols Paint and Wallpaper at 123 West Sixth is closing out stock at half price. Ted Nichols says hundreds of patterns are available with rolls reduced to 50 cents for the former one dollar, 25 cents for 50-cent rolls, and 20 cents for 40-cent rolls. Outside white paint and quarts are discounted to 2.95 and 1.00. semi gloss enamel to 1.00.
State Sen. J Alton York of Bryan withdraws from the runoff race in the 14th Senate district in favor of Rep. William T Moore of Bryan.
Speed Ravey at the corner of Fourth and Taylor Streets in Amarillo announces Alvin Sterling flatware available as open stock and shows a near-complete line. The shop notes a shipment of Westclox electric and stem wind clocks and promotes a close out radios at half price while continuing watch repair using Watchmaster to ensure accuracy after service.
Advertises permanent painless hair removal using the Multiple Electrolysis Method by Mrs. M. Killion at 1224 West Eleventh Street Amarillo. Claims 13 years experience and post graduate credential with Chicago Burnham School training. free consultations and appointment calls to 22897.
Johnson Price at 611 Fillmore offers repair for all makes and models with a two day service. All work is guaranteed with a 90 day warranty and pickup delivery available. Genuine Maytag parts and Goodyear wringer rolls stocked, plus used machines in stock for immediate delivery.
Amarillo's original exclusive pharmacy The Prescription Laboratory at 512 Polk stands eight years in the same location. Owned by Bill McClendon it provides prescription filling, drugs, sickroom supplies, trusses, surgical garments and rental equipment with free delivery.
A local contractor at 500 West Sixteenth and 33980 promotes budget friendly home upgrades. Tri-State Construction Co owned by ex GIs N B Wilkinson and F G Payne guarantees all work and offers up to three years to pay.
The article notes the great white shark as one of the largest and fastest species and states it reaches a length of 40 feet.
Wilson Battery and Electric Service relocates to a brick building at Seventh and Jackson in Amarillo. The shop offers automotive electric parts, motor tune ups, and precision analysis to diagnose engine and ignition issues. A new brake service department is included to improve car safety before summer travel.
Britannica cites Thugs of India as performing special rites before strangling and looting travelers, detailing ritual actions linked to their thefts.
The Western Vacuum Cleaner & Sewing Machine Supply at 606 West Sixth, Amarillo, received a shipment of rebuilt Singer electric sewing machines with full guarantees. The consignment includes consoles, portable cabinets, electric motors for converting treadle machines, and pinking shears. Repairs and parts for all makes are available with veteran repairmen offering one day service for out of town work.
The article notes that on level ground the earth’s curvature amounts to about eight inches per mile.
Amarillo readers are urged to service their cars before vacation trips at Clyde Bearden's Phillips Service Station at Twenty-Second and Washington. Attendants will pick up at home, wash wax oil and grease, drain and flush the crank case, check the battery, fill with Phillips gasoline, and offer seat covers and floor mats for many cars.
The text notes a sacred Hindu belief valuing the cow highly and holding dissection for food as defiling to the tongue, reflecting strong dietary and religious norms within Hindu society.
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