Robertson Law prompts Texas insurer investment debate
A letter to Tack defends the Robertson Insurance Law in Texas. The writer argues outside interests oppose the law to avoid Texas investment requirements, noting 14 of 338 insurers operate in Texas while 110 are outside firms. The piece condemns repeal efforts and endorses the law’s real estate loan protections and 40 percent investment mandate.
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Texas
Panhandle
Texas Securities
Austin
J. P. McClintock
Oratory Winner Wyatt Claims Ex temperaneous Crown
Malcolm Wyatt, Amarillo Senior High School senior, won the extemporaneous speaking division at the Panhandle Speech Tournament on December 12 with "The Oil Industry." He received the Amarillo Rotary Club loving cup and is active in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, serving as Young People’s Service League president. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl G. Wyatt of 1500 Jefferson Street.
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Malcolm Wyatt
Panhandle
Malcolm
Amarillo
Rotary Club
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Young People’s Service League
Earl G. Wyatt
Jefferson Street
Handy Man Seeks Inside Work in Lamar
EDGAR WILSON 604 South Taylor Lamar seeks inside jobs repair work and handyman tasks. He offers to work for board and room for two to three months and notes he is a 55 year old American mechanic.
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Edgar Wilson
South Taylor Street
Lamar Cafe
Lost Scout Hat in Parade Seeks Return Reward
A 13 year old Boy Scout from troop 13 reports missing official scout hat with a second class badge after the Santa Claus parade. He offers a $1 reward and requests the finder contact him at 1616 Ong Street or by phone 4290.
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Ong Street
R. B. Latham, Jr
Worker seeks day housework and evening home time
An experienced boarding house waitress asks for daytime housework opportunities so she can be home at night. She signs as Mrs. 8 and provides 509 North Harrison Street for contact.
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Tack
North Harrison Street
Friona Band Members Visit Amarillo
Johnnie Lee Gore of Friona compares heights of buildings in Amarillo after visiting the Herring Hotel and the Santa Fe Building. The Santa Fe Building is taller, according to the record.
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Herring Hotel
Tack
Friona
Amarillo
Santa Fe
Johnnie Lee Gore
Tex
The
Sino Japanese War term origins in papers and Kris Kringle background
The request asks about usage of Sino Japanese War in papers and the Kris Kringle origin as Santa Claus’ sidekick. No dated article content is provided to verify exact etymology or origins within a specific source.
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Kris Kringle
Santa Claus
John Farmer
New Mexico
Bankers blamed and saver urged as Christmas notes fret
A reader argues for bankers and savers amid a money panic, contrasting European lenders with American bankers and urging money kept in banks. The letter notes confidence returning as cash circulates and urges prudent saving for families during the holidays. A separate item mentions Hay Benjin, a 21 year old seeking a husband, and the Atlanta Crackers acquiring him’s.
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United States
Plains
Bargains on Bread and Lard This Friday and Saturday
A local sale advertises extra special prices for bread and lard. The promotion highlights an 8 lb loaf and shortening specials available Friday and Saturday.
Bryan King Loses Plea for Freedom
Bryan King charged with burglary at Vega and facing further counts of receiving and concealing stolen property will be held in Potter County Jail by Sheriff W. N. Thompson. The habeas corpus hearing before District Judge Henry Bishop yesterday afternoon decided the matter after King was arrested Tuesday and granted a $750 bond. Sheriff John Halliburgen of Vega provided the arrest warrant. Carnations are the favorite flower of King George of England.
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Bryan King
Vega
Potter County
W. N. Thompson
Henry
King
John Halliburgen
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