Newspapers See Net Gain In 1934 US and Canada
United Press reports the 1935 directory shows 13 193 newspapers in 1934, including 2 084 dailies, with a net gain of 129 across US and Canada. Texas leads US gains, Sunday editions fall, and trade journals decline with 530 consolidations.
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Paul F. Ellis
United Press
Philadelphia
United States
N. W. Ayer and Son
Canada
The
Directory
Texas
Middle Atlantic
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Middle Western States
the Directory
Western States
Pacific State
Yule Party Ends In Tragic Crash
WEST PLAINS New York December 25 A Christmas party ends in tragedy as a car and a truck collide near here Three killed and one seriously injured The victims are Louie Peterman 23 of Brandon Minnesota George Peterman 14 and Orville Peterman 10 all of Ho como Missouri Mrs George Peterman is seriously injured The Peterman family was en route to a church party with 13 shoppers returning from West Plains The truck occupants suffer minor injuries.
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West Plains
N. Y
U.P
Louie Peterman
Brandon
Minn
George Peterman
Orville Peterman
Hocomo
Peterman
Here
Grand International Auxiliary
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Sam Harmon
Fillmore Street
Auxiliary
Ethel Cadwallader
Leona van Fleet
Leona van Fleet. Mrs. Cadwallader
Denver Man Slain By Bank Robbery Suspect
In Harrison Nebraska a man identified as M. R. Jensen of Denver was killed by a posse after Sioux National Bank was robbed. Jensen’s pocket contained 685 dollars presumed loot. His car left the highway ditch as he fled on foot and rancher Albert Moody felled him with a rifle. Harold Jeffrey, who had been in the bank, identified the slain man as the raider. The fleeing bandit fired several shots at the posse.
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Harrison
Neb
U.P
M. R. Jensen
Denver
Sioux National
Jensen
Albert Moody
Harold Jeffrey
Woman shoots self after opening Christmas gifts
In Kansas City Miss Louise Root and her fiancé opened gifts on Christmas Eve then she went to a bedroom and shot herself. A friend says she had talked of death by her own action due to ill health and despondency and once attempted to leap from a window.
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Kansas City
U.P
Louise Root
Anne Adams Pattern 2094 for Polly coats in sizes 6 to 14
Polly’s coatfrock features full sleeves with cuffs or short sleeves, a belt tied in a bow, and a Peter Pan collar, with a bright bow at the throat for schoolgirl flair. Pattern 2094 costs 15c, sizes 6 8 10 12 14, yardage 3 yards 36 inch fabric for size 10. The Anne Adams Winter Fashion Book offers more patterns for 15c, or 10c if bought with a pattern. book plus pattern 25c. Orders to The Amarillo Globe Pattern Department, New York.
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Polly
Anne Adams
Amarillo Globe Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Christmas Cheer and Railroad News From Amarillo
Christmas season in Amarillo brings good will and holiday glow as Santa and gifts brighten streets. Railroads announce heavy travel, personnel changes, and wage adjustments while officials report a busy period with extra equipment and notable retirements and honors.
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Amarillo
Potter Drug & Chemical Corporation in Malden
Proprietors listed for Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation based in Malden.
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Potter Drug & Chemical Corporation
Malden
Mase
We Hear Men Say I Aint Never Had No Chance
Readable fragments show men voicing a sense of denied opportunity. The line reflects a climate of frustration and class struggle as working men recount limited life chances and scarce prospects. Public voices express grievance and desire for a fairer chance.
Rides New Bike, Is Shot by Youth
In Shreveport Louisiana Huey Thomas Crawford an 11 year old rode his new Christmas bicycle to show it off when a youth shot him. The incident occurred on December 25 with the boy reportedly injured.
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Shreveport
Huey Thomas Crawford
Tragic Christmas Day Rifle Accident Claims Child
A 22 calibre rifle carried by one playmate was fired accidentally during Christmas play, striking Crawford just below the heart and causing his death. The incident underscores dangers of firearms in homes and communities. British advertisers spend about 750 million dollars annually on public notices and promotions for their products.
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Crawford
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N. W. Ayer & Son
Taylor
Sth & Taylor
John Moore
Santa Claus
Northland
Earth
Brotherhood of Man
J. W. Weaver
J. P. Rollins
J. A. McGee
Alf Linbloom
Mae Neidserson
Laura Dire
George Hilton
Jim Harmon
FE. F. Timmons
A. G. Brauchie
C. H. van Fleet
George F. Majors
F. L. Hackley
J. H. Ferguson
8. B. Harmon
Lubbock
Guy Chelf
C. A. Cadwallader
Delbert Hughes
Santa Fe Bridge and Building Department
Vogt
Santa Fe
Mr. Vogt
Wichita
Kan
Western Union Telegraph Company
Claude Marsh
George Tower
G. O. Ketchum
New Mexico
Bob McGee
Mrs. McGee
Little Son
Channing
G. R. Miller
Clovis
Mr. Miller
Miss Upson Downs
Vicissitude
Vermont
Nevya Kidd
Miss Downs
Dug Downs
Grandma
Sandy Claws
Martin W. Littleton
New York
Stanford White
Harry FP. Sinclair
Regent’s
WVC
Kar Coats
Polk Street
8Th and
Polk Streets
Amarillo, Texas
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