Wealth and Oil Boom Transform a Ranger Rancher
In Ranger Texas the oil boom brings vast wealth to an old farmer who funded a new hotel but died of pneumonia after hiring out for labor. Nearby Panhandle operators once barbers in Oklahoma await future millionaire status. Amarillo sees lavish Oklahoma oil men and fashionable daughters. hotel lobbies host nattily dressed women as beauty parlors thrive.
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Ranger
Panhandle
Oklahoma
Amaillo
Polk Street
Oklahoma Oil
Amarillo
The Quiet Corner by William T. Ellis
The essay reflects on traveling ethics and global conduct through a Christian lens. It contrasts worldly customs with local values seen by soldiers in France and urges travelers to adopt a universal standard of behavior guided by faith.
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Quiet Corner
William T. Ellis
Texas Grand Master Visits Here
The grand master of the 0.0. F. visited, addressing a bowel footer meeting at Tall a figh Te o. brief remarks followed, with Mr. Nechwe and Mr. Merkur present before the group moved to tail. The visit concluded with plans for a return home in Vernon, Texas.
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Texas
W. Pecks
Nechwe
Merkur
Vernen
Cooke Well in Croket County Field Ablaze
A oil well owned by J. Cowks on the Checket county ranch caught fire shortly after ignition, burning intensely for hours. The blaze destroyed the ice but caused no injuries. The well lies 15 miles south of Powell’s discovery and 20 miles west of Orona, located 2400 feet from the north and east lines of the Southwest quarter, section 16, block WN, G C. and Santa Fe railway survey. The incident stirred concern over a potential new pool discovery.
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San Angela
J. Cowks
Checket County
Port Worth
Discovery Powell
Chocket
Orona
G. C
Santa Fe
Omning & New Pool
Half Minute Interviews from Amarillo Readers
A series of brief quotes covers local business, reading tastes, travel to Pantex, oil field knowledge, newspaper quality, courtesy at The News-Globe, cake teaching inspiration, and a local cowboy in a Colorado sheep war. Notable names include Horace Russell Jim Allison Dr. George Nunn Mrs Ida Chitwood and Frank Givins.
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George Nunn
News-Globe
J. E. Nunn
Amarillo’ Hotel
Ida Chitwood
Frank Givins
Colorado
California
East Amarillo Community News Highlights
Rev Z B Pirtle notes East Amarillo Choral club enjoyable all day singing convention at Fairview Sunday with strong Amarillo Choral turnout and ample noon foods. Box supper at Houston Street Methodist aims piano fund. prayer services shift to church Wednesday. Mr Carl M Russell and Mrs Russell of Belew New Messies travel for Mrs Russell’s operation in Amarillo. J A Campbell recovers from illness and returns to work. Ernest Denny builds gear for new East Tenth tourist camp opening soon. Tom Osks and family plan move to Amarillo.
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Z. B. Pirtle
East Amar Illo
Amarillo
Fairview
Houston Street Methodist Sunday School
East Ammarillo
Houston Street Methodist
Houston Street
Progr
Carl M Russil
Belew New Messies
Amarilla
Russell
Tom Torrence
J. A. Campbell
Ernest Denny
East Tenth Street
Tom Osks
Conway
Volstead Opens Move Against Rub Alcohol
Andrew J. Volstead, author of the prohibition enforcement amendment, travels to Washington to challenge department rules governing rub alcohol permits. He contends prohibitions nullify permits, threatening to abolish industrial uses including perfumes and film production. The case follows seizures and a bid to recover shipments, marking his first major court venture as legal adviser for the Northwest division.
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Paul
Mine
United States
Andrew J. Volstead
Volstead
Northwest Prohibition Enforcement di Vielen
Washington
Department of Internal Revenue
Volstead Cetks
Volsteid
Bevrte
Possib
Mr. Volstead
Anti-Saloon League
Chicago
Ely's Cream Balm Head Cold Remedy Ad
An advertising claim promotes Ely's Cream Balm as fast relief for head colds and catarrh. It promises open nostrils, clear head, and soothing, antiseptic action that penetrates nasal passages for instant comfort. The copy emphasizes easy application and immediate improvement in breathing and congestion.
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Ely
Yale Athlete Henry Scott to Wed Debutante Miss Bouvier
Henry Clarkson Scott of St Louis, famed Yale football baseball and hockey star, plans marriage to Miss Michelle Bouvier and her twin sister, both debutantes, in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Henry Clarkson Scott
St. Louis
Yale
Michelle Bouvier
Washington
Navy
Gene
Mary Gardens
Biltmore
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens and Reinvigorates
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic 60e as a tonic that boosts appetite and restores color to the cheeks, promising strengthening and invigorating effects for users seeking improved vitality.
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GROVE
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Pias
W. Dantlett mm
Seietten
Dietriet
L. Summers
West 6Th St
F.E. Woodruff
Harrison
FOX Drug Co
Polk
S. & H. Green
Dennison Booth
TY Olive MN
Aoariile
Aspen
Mes, Childers
Green Warfarer
Europe
France
COOKE
Crogkett County
Horace Russell
Jim Allison
Pantex
Herman Pipkin
Nature's Eat
Saad Hoecina
Ganebersnewenlaonpun Force
Wold
Reliable Druge
Janeau-rt
Asuka
Princeton
Iudente
Cleopatra
Anthony
Hin Clare
Mitchurch
Thomas & Baker
Turncale Institute of Technology
Chattanooga
Ralelah Reeve
Rhea County
Bcopes
Stockholm
Gustavus Adolphus
London
Wales
Autmobiles
Doorn
Wilhelm Hohenzollern
Friedrich Wilhelm
John O'Connell
Ireland
Consolidated Gas Company
Albany
Lincoln
Heflin
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Longhorn
S&h
Joe Killough & Co
Columbia
Spencer-Nunn Electric
J. F. Bromert
D. C
Western Bidg
the Panhandles
Ross D. Rogers
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