Traveler's Auto Garment Hanger Boosts Sales in Amarillo
E M Benesch of Amarillo markets a patent pending garment hanger that clips over a car rain drain for wrinkle free travel. Weighing a few pounds, it installs in under a minute without bolts or scratches. Sales nearly doubled in a month with orders from Washington DC.
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Amarillo
E. M. Benesch
Kentucky Street
Mr. Benesche
Benesch
Washington, DC
Washington
Bing Crosby Sends Pictures From Abroad Card Plea
Bing Crosby, star of Frank Capras Riding High, mails picture postcards to friends while away from Hollywood. Italy houses travelers in seven Youth Hostels with 300 to 350 lire nightly rates and meals about 209 lire.
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Bing Crosby
Frank Capra
Hollywood
Italy
Louisiana Territory Gets Its Own Government in 1805
The Louisiana Territory was granted formal self rule with the establishment of its own government in 1805, marking a key step in its administrative development under U.S. governance.
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Louisiana Territory
Johnston's NO-ROACH claims modern pest control
New liquid targets roaches ants and water bugs with a colorless coating that kills pests when brushed on. Odorless stain free and invisible with lasting effectiveness for months. Prices 89c for 8 oz 1.69 pint 2.98 quart available at White and Kirk 4th Floor.
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Johnston
White & Kirk
Phillips Keeps Prices the Same at Amarillo Furniture Store
In Amarillo Phillips Furniture Store at 411 West Seventh Joe Phillips declares prices unchanged with a full stock of new and used furniture and appliances. Staff invite customers to inquire what they want and offer liberal trade ins through Ed, the veteran used furniture man, by calling 6422 for friendly service.
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Amarillo
Phillips Furniture Store
West Seventh
Kress
Joe Phillips
Phillips Furniture
Joe
Phillips
The Clary Offers Office Efficiency
An office add machine promises efficiency with the Clary speed electric model. It highlights ease of use with a simplified keyboard and a thumb bar for quicker input, plus tape annotations and a light, portable plastic case. Demonstrators can be requested by calling 2-1313.
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R. M. Kidwell
Clary
Soft Water Payoff Promises Savings and Convenience
Soft Water Service touted as a home upgrade offering faster work, lower soap use, and visible savings in soaps, skins, hair, laundry, dishes, and cleaning. Culligan equipment bears Good Housekeeping and Parents Magazine seals. service offered in Amarillo and Borger with local contact details provided.
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Culligan Soft Water Service
Culligan Equipment
Good Housekeeping
Parents Magazine
Culligan Soft Water
Amarillo
Borger
Soft Water Service Co
1510
Fifteenth Ave
All-in-One Steel Filing Cabinets at Western Business Supply
Western Business Supply at 208 West Texas advertises Art Steel All-In-One filing cabinets in stock. The No 1 model features two letter file drawers two 4 by 6 card files and a lock storage cabinet in a 27 by 33 1 4 by 16 inch unit with additional arrangements and optional drawer locks.
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Western Business Supply
West Texas
Children wreck Glasgory clinic in Glasgow vandalism case
Children wrecked a child welfare clinic in Glasgory Scotland causing 800 dollars in damage police call one of the citys worst vandalism cases in recent times represented as a major juvenile crime incident with officials aiming to locate those involved and assess the impact on services and safety.
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Glasgory
Scotland
Amarillo Secretarial School Seeks Trained Office Help
In Amarillo, the Bess Orr Foringer run Amarillo Secretarial School at 800 Jefferson Street reports record August enrollment plus remaining space. Open to graduates, it offers full business courses and specialized brushup programs and is approved to train disabled veterans under Bill 16 and returned vets under Public Law 346. Ms Foringer notes local firms demand highly trained personnel and invites calls to 23594.
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Amarillo
Foringer
Diamond Deb emery board touted as lifetime nail tool
A new Diamond Deb emery board claims lifetime durability with a diamalite surface embedded with real diamond dust. Marketed by Franks Barber & Beauty Supply in Amarillo, it comes in 8, 6, and 4 inch sizes and promises smoother, safer nail care with a non corrosive finish and easy cleaning.
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Franks Barber & Beauty Supply
Polk Street
Amarillo
Telephone
Kirk Douglas Wrestler Champion at St Lawrence University
While studying at St Lawrence University in New York, Kirk Douglas was the college wrestling champion in the 150 pound class. He later rose to star in Paramount's Ace in the Hole.
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St. Lawrence University
New York
Kirk Douglas
Paramount
Swanson Sets New Fashion Trend With Jeweled Pin
Gloria Swanson star of Sunset Boulevard has set a new fad by wearing a deep plunging neckline that reveals a beautiful slip adorned with a lavish jeweled pin.
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Gloria Swanson
Paramount
Sprinkler Company Introduces New Ditch Digger
The Sprinkler Company of Amarillo announces a specialized ditcher to trench for underground lawn sprinkler systems. As exclusive Texas Lawn Sprinkler Co. rep, they claim lower labor costs and broad suitability from yards to municipal sites. The firm, trusted for design and installation, offers free estimates and guarantees all work.
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The
Sprinkler Company of Texas, Inc
North East Third Street
Amarillo
Texas Lawn Sprinkler Co
Dallas
Texas Lawn
Sprinklet CO. of Texas, Inc
N. E
3Rd St
Service First at Hunts Cleaners on Polk Street
Matchless dry cleaning and tailoring is offered at Hunts Cleaners at 1217 Polk Street with telephone 34397. The plant uses the latest machinery to handle all classes of dry cleaning with expert attention. Garments are cleaned pressed and repaired in view of customers, with prompt pick up and delivery available.
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Hunts’ Cleaners
Polk Street
Hunt's
Stadium to seat 10000 at Santo Domingo campus
A new sports stadium for 10 000 spectators will be built on the grounds of the 410 year old University of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.
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University of Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Its Wilsons for Motor Tuneups
Wilson Battery and Electric Service offers a full tuneup and quick checks before trips. Autolite Station distributes batteries and magnetos from Fairbanks-Morse Fisenman and Bosch. Trained mechanics test carburetor timing spark plugs lights and wiring with elaborate equipment to boost mileage and performance.
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Wilson Battery & Electric Service
Seventh
Jackson
Autolite
Fairbanks-Morse
Fisenman
Bosch
Case
Wilson Battery & Electric
Get Your Winter Hat Cleaned Now
Greene Sons hatters at 1215 Polk Street Amarillo offer complete hat rebuilding including cleaning, reshaping, trimming and lining with new sweat bands. J L Greene and son Jim guarantee work and promise quick service. Illinois Territory was established in 18085.
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Greene Sons
Polk Street
Amarillo
Panhandle
J. L. Greene
Jim Greene
Mr. Greene
Shuddes
Houston
Munhall Sells Vel ure Cotton Carpeting in Amarillo
Munhall 8S. T. Munhall at 108 West Tenth, Amarillo, offers Vel ure cotton carpet cut pile loom woven in 18 colors with waste-free sizing the yardage. The line includes short and long looped and shaggy cotton carpets any color on request for a small extra cost.
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T. Munhall
Amarillo
Munhell
Crack Shot Robert Stack Seizes Major Skeet Titles
Robert Stack famed as Bing Crosby’s rival in Mr. Music has dominated U S skeet shooting, holding nearly every national title since age sixteen, reflecting a storied career in shooting sports.
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Robert Stack
Bing Crosby
Paramount
United States
No-Roach Kills Kitchen Pests
White & Kirk advertise Johnston's No-Roach a colorless odorless coating for kitchens that kills roaches ants and waterbugs. The product is described as harmless to people and animals and effective for months with prices 98 cents half pint 1.49 pint and 2.98 quart.
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White & Kirk
Johnston
Alan Ladd Pushes for Chicago Honorary Citizen Status
Actor Alan Ladd urged Chicago officials to name him an honorary citizen after filming there last year for Paramount Pictures in Chicago Dead Line. He returned to the city to shoot location sequences for United States Mail, his next feature.
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Alan Ladd
Chicago
Paramount
United States Mail
Salt-box house described as simple New England style
In New England a salt-box is a simple house type noted for its compact design and sloped roof, reflecting traditional regional architecture common to early colonial settlements.
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New England
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