Final Day of West Texas Farm Bureau Meet
Plainview August 21 final day of the West Texas convention of the Texas Farm Bureau federation opened with F Simon ton as chair. Morning speakers included Judge L Gough Amarillo A M Griffin Hale County Dairy association and L F McKay American Cotton Growers exchange. Performances by Earl Gough and Miss Cecil Mitchell. Afternoon session to feature C C Mogzar and open discussion. Over 500 farmers registered for the meeting. J A Hill of the West Texas State Teachers College and family plan a vacation in the Davis mountains with Hill delivering the commencement address at Sul Ross College Alpine August 21. Greater Movie Season in Amarillo begins August 21.
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Plainview
West Texas
Texas Farm Bureau Federation
F. Simonton
L. Gough
Amarillo
Texas Wheat Growers’ Association
A. M. Griffin
Hale County Dairy Association
L. F. McKay
American Cotton Growers’ Exchange
Earl Gough
Fort Worth Conservatory of Music
Cecil Mitchell
C. C. Mogzar
American Cotton Growers Exchange
Col
Clarence Ousley
W. D Farris
Ennis
Farm Bureau Federation
E. Boyd
John T. Orr
Dallas
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Phebe K. Warner
Claude
John C. Burns
Texas Hereford Association
J. A. Hill
West Texas State Teachers College
Davis Mountains
Dr. Hill
Su! Ross College
Alpine
Tiz Brings Restful Comfort To Tired Feet In Ad Card
An old advertisement touts Tiz as relief for sore burning feet with claims it draws out acid and poison buildup. It promises reduced corns callouses blisters and bunions and urges readers to test Tiz free by sending a coupon.
Railroad News and Folks in Amarillo Fares and Facts
John Moore reports reduced fare for the Tri State Exposition in Amarillo with a round trip at one and one third regular fare. Tickets on sale Sept 25 to Oct 1. return by Oct 2. Notes on staff changes, travel plans, and quotes from railroad figures plus economy talk on air mail, pay, and a Tulsa depot project.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
M. D. Oldfather
Rock Island
Wiley
O. B. Wooley
W. D. McLiure
Kansas
Mills’ Grocery
Johnson Street
A. L. Scott
Santa Fe
Grand Canyon
Los Angeles
California
J. M. Wiley
East Fourth Street
J. C. Roberts
George T. Courtright
Pampa
North Texas
North
Chile
Fort Worth
Arthur Nash
Cincinnati
J. J. Ott
New York
San Francisco
United States
Frisco
M.E.T
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Millan Recommends Dirigible For North
Commander Donald B. MacMillan favors lighter than air craft to overcome Arctic ice hazards. He says heavy aircraft face drifting floes and fuel losses, while dirigibles Shenandoah and Los Angeles could reach and operate where planes cannot. The National Geographic Society received the message noting plans to abandon flying over the uncharted polar sea.
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Associated Press
Washington
Arctic
Polar
British Missionaries Held by Bandits Near Chengtu
Eight British missionaries abducted by bandits over two weeks ago at a Szechwan summer resort near Chengtu remain detained. Unclear whether ransom or religious fanaticism motivated the capture. Britain likely to press China for early release.
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Associated Press
New York
Szechwan
China
Chengtu
Forest fires devastate Grandfather Mountain resort
Blocking Rock North Carolina August 21 Forest fires that began yesterday on Grandfather Mountain continued today as winds fed the flames. Wardens and citizens fought the blaze but the inferno chewed through several million dollars in timber in the eastern United States popular beauty spot.
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Associated Press
Rock
N. C
Grandfather Mountain
United States
Amarillo Woman to Speak at Panhandle-Plains Teachers Institute
Canyon will host the Panhandle Plains counties teachers institute September 7 to 11 with speeches by Mrs. J I Kendrick of Amarillo, president of the eighth district P T A, and Mrs. J E Griggs, also of Amarillo, an eighth district officer. Both talks cover P T A work and development of home and school religious life. The institute maintains P T A representation at each annual meeting.
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Canyon
Panhandle-Plains Counties Teachers Institute
J. I. Kendrick
Eighth District of Texas
P.T. A
J. E. Griggs
Amarillo
Eighth District
Kendrick
Parent-Teacher Association
Griggs
Oklahoma Farmer Bets on Goat Hair Growth Earnings
An Oklahoma farmer projects earning 1600 dollars from a two year hair growth effort on sixteen goats. The plan hinges on the market value of the hair and animal health.
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Oklahoma
Lightning causes heavy damage in Floydada and Lockney
Floydada reports a severe storm with heavy lightning striking the $7,500 home of Mrs. A D White causing total loss. The Santa Fe depot at Lockney also burned after a lightning strike. Over half an inch of rain drenched Floydada village and surrounding areas.
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Floy County
A D. White
Santa Fe
Lockney
Flovdada
No Ostentation At Editor's Funeral
Vic tor Fremont Lawson owner and editor of the Chicago Daily News will be buried with a simple grave marker in Graceland cemetery. His wife will be disinterred and placed beside him in one of his two lots. No ceremony at his Lake Shore drive mansion and the New England Congregational church will host a simple service at 11 oclock Monday. Co workers from the Daily News will accompany his body to the grave.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Graceland Cemetery
Victor Fremont Lawson
Chicago Daily News
Lake Shore Drive
New England Congregational Church
Daily News
O. W .Butts
Clark M. Cavance
Mr. Lawson
Anthony Czarnecki
Cook County
William Ayer McKinney
Business Office
Henry Justin Smith
Donald J. Walsh
Lawson
Northwest Texas girls camp draws ninety attendees
Special from Canyon reports the Northwest Texas girls camp at Ceta Canyon near the city, run by Mrs. Tom Delaney. Notables L F Sherry and Mrs. T V Reeves spoke. Dr. P W Horn to deliver sermon. Camp expected to reach 200 by August 24 with outdoor activities and study of missions as Rev. J K E Hildridge assists. Also noted: J H McCuistian bought 300 head of steers from Lin Parker in Gray County.
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Globe Canyon
Tech College
Lubbock
Young Women's Christian Association
Teachers College At
Canyon
John KE. Hldridge
Tohoka
Rumor of Spanish King Plot Suppressed by Censorship
A traveler’s report from Santander claims an assassination attempt on King Alfonso in Spain last Saturday night, with secret service detaining a suspicious man. Madrid acknowledged earlier plots including a June 10 bomb discovery on the Zaragoza to Barcelona line.
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New York
Spain
France
Santander
Alfonso
Madrid
Saragosa
Barcelona
Hendaye
Secret Service
Bercelona
Mamanda
Ferraline Promises Relief From Indigestion Disease
Ferraline claims to strengthen digestive organs, offering quick relief for indigestion. The ad asserts indigestion weakens blood and prompts anaemia, urging a ten day, one dollar treatment with a money back guarantee if no relief. It stresses natural ingredients and warns against waiting for symptoms to fade.
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The
Ferraline Co
Atlanta
Wealthy Florida realtor held in poisoning case
John Gobel, a Daytona real estate dealer, was held without bail in county jail after a coroner jury recommended detention in the death of Mrs. H. B. Hunt. Testimony indicated poisoning and a confession to an officer. later reports alleged an attempted bribe to the county solicitor and deputy sheriff. Frank Gobel, a brother, is a material witness while W. S. Henley posted bond and will testify as needed.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
John Gobel
Daytona
Od County
H. B. Hunt
Gobel
Robert R. Taylor, Jr
L. A. Short
Frank Gobel
W. 5. Henley
Purification Health Ad Promotes Carotabs Course
An advertisement touts Purification with Carotabs as a path to health. It urges a thorough course with weekly doses, claims Calotabs purify the system, and offers a family package for 35 cents with a trial 14 cent option at drug stores.
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