Dalhart Hosts West Texas Chamber Meeting Next Week
Dalhart prepares for the regional West Texas Chamber of Commerce conference on August 24 with delegates from Shamrock Clarendon and Hereford expected. Program includes Sam Braswell as chairman and a noon banquet followed by speeches from Col. R Q Lee O V Vernon Dr Paul W Horn Porter A Whaley C H Walker and A H Leidigh from Lubbock and surrounding areas.
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Globe
Palhart
Col
R. Q. Lee
Cisco
O. V. Vernon
Amarillo
Paul W. Horn
Lubbock
Porter A. Whaley
Stamford
C. H. Walker
Dalhart
A. H. Leidighof
Fordson Tractor Lifts 5990 Pound Boiler to Eight-Story Amarillo Building
A Fordson tractor hoisted a 5,990 pound boiler to the top of Amarillo's new eight story building. Driver Jim Rountree moved the boiler through a roof aperture with careful 'see saw' pulling, placing it as a 5,000 gallon water tank for the structure.
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Fordson
Amarillo
W. H. Hayman
W. G. Street
R. F. Stewart
Cooper-Irvin Motor Company
Jim Rountree
Rountree
Local oil firm expands in Panhandle and Amarillo market
Plains Lubricating Company general manager Mr Mulford announces Veedol oils distribution in the Panhandle and Amarillo gasoline supply for the city. He operates a public testing laboratory and emphasizes commitment to Amarillo business.
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Plains Lubricating Company
Panhandle
Amarillo
Mulford
Parking Expanded for State Fair Football Games
Dallas August 15. Additional parking has been provided near the State fair stadium for the 1925 gridiron schedule during the fair period October 10 to 25 and after. A 60 foot wide ground from the grand stand to the livestock barns will hold hundreds of cars. The football slate includes S. M. U. vs Washington University October 9 and other games through November 26 with Baylor T C U and Drake among opponents.
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State Fair Stadium
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Washington University
Sewanee
Baylor
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Wylie College
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Oklahoma University
University of Arkansas
Drake
Amarillo Echoes of Cowboys and Pioneers in Im Notes
Local column recalls Uncle Johnny Long pioneer heritage and Texas Ranger Charles L. Ware. Im comments on Amarillo figures Melvin Traylor and Tex Austin, farming and rodeo links, cotton forecasts, a planned American Legion dance, and playful notes from Im about letters, golf lies, and a gourd dipper humor.
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Charles L. Ware
Texas
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Rangers
Amarillo
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Panhandle
Melvin Traylor
Champ Traylor
Melvin
Chicago
Tex Austin
Mr. Trayor
Yenough
Southwest
Great Lakes
Yeaough
American Legion
Amarillo Hotel
There There Everywhere Lockney Trades Day Gifts $800
Local merchants in Lockney plan to give away $800 in cash prizes on Monday the regular Trades Day. The item lists a mix of local events and ads including a rodeo at Tucumcari and a ranch slogan for Slaton Chamber of Commerce.
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Lockney
Polk
Slaton
Sewell Drug Store plans formal opening in Amarillo
Sewell Drug Store at 404 Polk street will have a formal opening Thursday night from 8 to 10 o clock. Owner Paul P. Sewell invites attendees with punch flowers cigars and mistletoe icicles for children while an orchestra plays. Sewell known as the woman Shriner moved from Texhoma to Amarillo a year ago and previously ran a hotel and banking business.
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Sewell Drug Store
Polk Street
Paul P. Sewell
Sewell
Amarillo
Texhoma
Palo Duro
United States
Woaan
Mr. Sewell
New Mexico Plans Scenic Highway Construction
A Clovis boy named Albert Moss, age 12, has been missing since Monday after riding his pony out of town in search of adventure. The note mentions a link to Tom Mix in Riders of the Purple Sage and references a California Hawaiian orchestra and Fair Monday.
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Zane Grey
Dallas
Tucumcari
Third
Polk
New Mexico
Albert Moss
Clovis
Tom Mix
California Hawaiian Orchestra
Sign Man Now Bill Collins Joins Williams Sign
Bill Collins named new sales manager for Williams Sign company. He bought an interest on August 1 and will assume duties on August 20. A former Amarillo druggist and paint dealer, Collins sold Collins Drug Co. to Ben Ledbetter and will base operations in Amarillo while traveling the Panhandle to solicit outdoor advertising and sell signs. Lee Williams hails him as a valuable addition with wide Panhandle recognition and a reputation for honesty.
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Bill Collins
Williams Sign Company
Amarillo
Panhandle
Collins Drug Company
Ben Ledbetter
Lee Williams
Deepest gas well completed near Greensburg
A gas well nearly a mile and a half deep has been completed in Greensburg Pennsylvania claiming the title of deepest in the world. The well reaches 7 756 feet and lies on the Lincoln highway just outside the city. Drilling began on May 23 1922. Bicycle parts 113 West Seventh.
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Greensburg
Lincoln Highway
West Texas Chamber Sees Strong Early Membership Drive
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce reports 83 memberships received by the Board of City Development and the organizing committee, with a goal of 300 members. The campaign starts Monday and organizers expect over 100 by morning, following letters sent last Friday to prospective and renewal members.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Board of City Development
Terrier Rescues Friend From Bull Dog in Kansas City
In Kansas City Kansas a small terrier saved a meter reader from a bull dog attack. The terrier swiftly bit the bull dog’s rear legs, driving it off while guiding the injured man to safety, then disappeared.
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Kansas City
Kans
Wyandotte County Gas Company
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