Amarillo Emerges As Major Warehouse Hub
A Chamber of Commerce survey shows Amarillo ranks with Dallas Houston and San Antonio as a leading warehouse distributing point in the state. The city reports 355 000 square feet of floor space and 3185 carloads of merchandise for the year. It serves as a clearing house for twenty bonded truck lines and nine rail outlets serving the Amarillo trade area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Christmas Tree Industry Supports Santa Claus Joy
The article notes Maine will supply about 1,500,000 Christmas trees to major cities, supporting a growing industry. It argues selective cutting can improve forests, compares tree crops to farming, and asserts ongoing demand will protect future supply without curtailing holiday traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Maine
Guiding Your Child Toward Real Growth and Joy
The article argues good behavior is not mere obedience or perfect records. A child thriving means continuous learning from life, growing toward broader abilities, and pursuing curiosity. A lively, curious child may clash with adults but shows authentic development and social adjustment.
Washington Day Book shows no clear Senate leader
Washington notes that the Democratic-Progressive coalition has fractured leadership. Jones of Washington is only titular majority leader while Robinson remains minority leader. Norris Borah La Follette and Walsh contend for real influence with no consistent allegiance to Jones.
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Herbert Plummer
Washington
United States Senate
Senator Jones
Watson
Indiana
Senate
Joe Robinson
Walsh
Montana
Senate Rifts Shaped By Bingham Censure Debate
The passage notes a split in Senate leadership over the Bingham censure resolution. It highlights the Nebraska senator who introduced the measure and the Connecticut Republican targeted for reprimand as the core figures, with emphasis on party dynamics during amendment debates.
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Senate
Bingham
Worris
Nebraska
Connecticut
The Luxury Husband Circus Ball and a Daring Escape
Barbara hosts a grand housewarming with a circus theme as Ray and Barbara quarrel over trust and danger. A collapsing floor, an elephant, and frantic guests heighten the tension while Ray single handedly clears a path and returns to Barbara to demand reassurance of love. The dramatic night ends with a heated confrontation and a plea to stay.
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Barbara
Ray
Golden Symphony
Henderson
Forbidden Floor and Jungle Escape in Panic at Show
A crowd flees as a floor collapses amid escaped elephants and jaguar in a staged scene. Barbara is saved by Ray who rips away a cloak to shield her and then embraces her with intense passion as danger looms.
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Ray
Barbara
Dial Press
Henderson
Senators Split Roles in Tariff Bill Debate
Norris pushes Republican strategy while Walsh Pittman clash with him on the Democratic side. Simmons leads minority Democrats, La Follette guides Progressives, and Smoot fronts the old guard. Democrats and Progressives avoid joint meetings, using floor talks instead. Republicans retain procedural sway but little control over legislation.
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Norris
Walsh
Pittman
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Bob la Follette
Senator Smoot
Finance Committee
Senate
Senator Borah Receives New Title in Debates
During debate on the Bingham censure resolution Senator Norbeck, the donor, called Borah “the great senator from Borah.” Senator Gould of Maine defended Bingham amid prodding from Wheeler of Montana while the Congressional Reporter corrected the phrasing to proper English.
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Borah
Idaho
Norbeck
Bingham
Gould
Maine
Wheeler
Montana
Acreage Yield in Cotton for Texas Lower
Federal statistician H. H. Schutz reports the Texas 1929 cotton crop of 8.95 million bales shows an average yield of 106 pounds per acre, down from 138 in 1928 and 133 over the ten year average, with 5.5 percent of land abandoned after July 1 the highest since 1925. Ginnings to Dec 1 totaled 3.518 million bales, about 91 percent of final output, while November weather hindered harvest and much remaining cotton rotted in fields.
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United Press
Austin
Tex
Texas
H. H. Schutz
Schutz
Northwest
West
Prac
Sugar Daddies in Tough Time In New York Echoes
In 1929 New York, socialites with lavish lifestyles face market turmoil as Wall Street collapse bites. Wealth dissolves, luxury bills go unpaid, and once pampered ladies cope with poverty while sugar daddies also crumble. Personal fates, fashion quirks, and social scenes offer a mixed portrait.
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0. C. McIntyre
New York
Wall Street
Hudson
Park officials debate thrills dangers at convention
Chicago December 10 story notes the National Association of Amusement Parks discussing safety at its convention. A. D. Hodge comments that thrill comes from danger and cites higher rides with faster cars and more twists this year.
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United Press
Chicago
National Association of Amusement Parks
A. D. Hodge
Charter Actions in Texas and Alaska Firms Listed
Charters issued in Austin and Amarillo include Consolidated Steel Corporation of Texas with 1000 non par value shares and incorporators Q C Taylor J H Gardner and D Smith. London Alaska Fur Co Amarillo with $5000 capital stock and incorporators Arah Finegold Ben Finegold Sam Inegold. Emmett Burks & Davenport Inc Amarillo with $12000 capital stock and incorporators R T Emmett Perry C Burks Floyd Davenport.
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United Press
Austin
Tex
Consolidated Steel Corporation of Texas
Q. C. Taylor
J. H. Gardner
D. Smith
London
Alaska Fur Co
Amarillo
Capital
Arah Finegold
Ben Finegold
Saminegold
Emmett Burks & Davenport Inc
R. T. Emmett
Perry C. Burks
Floyd Davenport
Early Harvest Push Ends Crop Gathering Quick
The seasonal crop is nearly finished with harvest ahead of schedule as workers complete collection across fields. Farmers report widespread completion and expect favorable yields despite uneven conditions.
Reddy Fox Hides Turkey Then Tries to Lure Bowser Away
Reddy Fox hides a turkey under a barn after catching it. He and Mrs. Reddy plan to lose Bowser the Hound by distracting him, with Reddy foiling the pursuit and pondering whether he secured a key. The scene leads into the next tale, The Foxes Shat Their Feast.
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Reddy Fox
Reddy
Mrs. Reddy
Bowser
Farmer Brown
Red
Hem
T. W. Burgess
Crossword Puzzle Puzzling Questions Horizontal Clues
A reader supplied crossword puzzle with a long list of horizontal clues including On the lee Pronoun and many numbered items from 1 to 48 across, with partial spellings and several apparent errors. The grid answers would fill common puzzle entries, focusing on standard crosswords terms and typical wordplay.
Yeomen to Host Dance Tomorrow at Penters Hall
Amarillo members of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen will host an entertainment dance tomorrow night at 8 oclock at the Penters Hall 212 1-2 West Seven Street. Music by a popular orchestra and a gift presentation including a large turkey will be featured.
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Amarillo
Brothehood
Épenters
West Seven Street
Veterans meet to report progress on Christmas Beautiful campaign
Veterans of Foreign Wars hold final year meeting at 8 p m tonight at the American Legion home Municipal Auditorium. After the business session a luncheon and entertainment are planned led by the veterans auxiliary.
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Veterans of Foreign W
Americ Legion
Sesson
Vetera Auxilial Etroinshrdlu
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Amarillo Daily News
BY Mail
Oklahoma
New Mexico
the Globe
Agnes Lyne
Washington Day Book
Ris
la Follette
Jones
Mary” Christmas
Wei
Tans
Taxe
Bill
Landons
Europe
Jersey
Louis Mann
Ziegfeld
George White
Walter Catlett
Belasco
Earl Carroll
Walter Hampden
McNaught .Syndicate, Inc
Park
Thornton W. Burgess
NCE
Uidon
Charles M. Schwab
Braddock
Imschwag Aires
St. Americ
Lair
Eva
Androcles
Alabama
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