SafflowerDevelops as Potential New Floor Coverings
United Press reports the safflower, a relative of the sunflower, is being studied by the U S Department of Agriculture as a drying oil source for paints and floor coverings. The plant thrives in dry lands like the Dakotas and eastern Montana, and could help reduce dependence on flaxseed oil as domestic demand grows.
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United Press
Washington
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Dakotas
Montana
Department of Agriculture
Funeral for Sidney Pope Today at 3
Funeral services for Sidney B. Pope 65 longtime Amarillo peace officer were held at Boxwell's Chapel this afternoon with Rev. R. D. Jones officiating. Pallbearers were fellow uniformed peace officers C C Babb C M Davis F E King G M Bullis E G Green and Virgil Oglesby. Burial followed at Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife two sons Willis D and Cathey L and a daughter Mrs J M King of Houston.
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Sidney B. Pope
Amarillo
Boxwell
R. D. Jones
Church of Christ
C. C. Babb
C. M. Davis
F. E. King
G. M. Bullis
E. G. Green
Virgil Oglesby
Memorial Park
Willis D
Cathey L
J. M. King
Houston
Ordinances on Water Systems Offered by City Commission
Two ordinances introduced Tuesday night seek to provide for the purchase of water systems in the Odom Cotten and Edgefield additions. They authorize the issuance of ten year warrants to fund the project. The city recently acquired the Sunset Park addition water system, part of the city after a late December special election that extended the city limits by 14 to one.
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Odom-Cotton
Edgefield
Sunset Park Addition
Funeral Today for Mrs Thelma Elizabeth Underwood
Funeral rites for Thelma Elizabeth Underwood, 26, wife of L LeRoy Underwood of 1302 North Fillmore, who died Tuesday afternoon, will be held at 5 o clock at Boxwells Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert Jones of the Church of Christ officiating. She is survived by her husband, her parents Mr and Mrs J B Wilmeth of Amarillo, three sisters Nannie L Mary and Mildred of Amarillo, and two brothers.
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Thelma Elizabeth Underwood
L. LeRoy Underwood
North Fillmore Street
Boxwell
Robert Jones
Church of Christ
White King Granulated Soap Solves Hard Water Washing
White King Granulated Soap provides quick rich suds and thorough cleansing in hard water. Made from pure vegetable and nut oils it brightens colors, whitens linens, and cleans woolen blankets while sparing hands in lukewarm water. Economical use for dishes fabrics silver glass floors and more sold by grocers.
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White King
City Passes New Subway Ordinance
The city approves a new ordinance governing the construction of the North Fillmore Street subway with all provisions outlined for its development and compliance.
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North Fillmore Street
Trees and shrubs for two parks bid at 1231 dollars
The city approved a contract to supply trees and shrubs for San Jacinto and Oliver-Eakle parks for 1231.18 dollars. Willis Nursery Company of Ottawa Kansas won the bid after bids were opened a week earlier, following a recommendation from city manager Bill Durham and parks forester Temple Robinson.
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San Jacinto and
Oliver-Eakle Parks
City Commission
Bill Durham
Temple Robinson
Willis Nursery Company
Ottawa
Kansas
Funeral Rites Held For Local Resident at Memorial Park
C. E. and Leo J. of Wichita Falls attended the service with pallbearers Jimmy Bryan Waymon Davenport Rupert Andrews C A Cantwell Earl Glasgow and William Beechler. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery.
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C. E
Amarillo
Leo J
Wichita Falls
Jimmy Bryan
Waymon Davenport
Rupert Andrews
C. A. Cantwell
Earl Glasgow
William Beechler
Memorial Park Cemetery
Hills Bros. patent roasting process promises superior coffee flavor
The Hills Bros. continuous process controlled roasting claims to roast small batches evenly for consistent flavor. Vacuum packing protects freshness by removing air, keeping aroma in the can. Hills Bros. Coffee, Inc. based in Kansas City promotes Arab as its trademark and urges shoppers to request Hills Bros. by name.
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Hills Bros
Hills Bros. Coffee
Aok
Hills Bros. Coffee, Inc
Kansas City
Missouri
City ordinance approves railroad cost assessments
The ordinance, introduced last Wednesday and approved Tuesday night at a city commission special session, levies assessments for the railroads portion of the cost and sets forth certain regulations.
Mining stocks pummeled in dramatic bear market wave
Mining shares on the New York Stock Exchange fell sharply in widespread selling during the long bear market that began in 1929 and extended into 1930. The United Press reports prices slumped from 1929 highs to new low levels as investors moved to liquidate holdings.
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Elmer C. Walzer
United Press
New York
New York Stock Exchange
No Protests on Club District Plan Sees City Action
No protests were registered Tuesday night against the Country Club district street and avenue improvements. The city commission closed the hearing after awarding the contract to Gober & Thompson for about five and a half miles of curb and gutter and authorized an ordinance levying assessments.
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Country Club
Gober & Thompson
City engineering chief cites near completion of underpass survey
The city's engineering department says the preliminary survey of the under pass site is practically finished. Construction on the subway will wait for the arrival of a resident engineer from the Rock Island railroad, expected from Chicago though no definite date is given.
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Rock Island Railroad
Chicago
Mining Stocks Slide From 1929 Highs Amid Copper Decline
The mining group dropped sharply as copper led the fall with prices plunging from 18 to nine cents a pound. American Smelting & Refining, Anaconda, and International Nickel saw steep losses while others cut or repealed dividends. Alaska Juneau gold climbed back after a dollar’s worth of losses and rising gold demand.
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American Smelting & Refining Company
Anaconda Copper
International Nickel
Anaconda
Andes Copper
Calumet & Arizona
Calumet & Hecla
Cerro de Pasco
Chile
Granby
Inspiration
Kennecott Copper
Miami
Nevada
Park Utah
Patino Mines
Alaska
Juneau Gold Mining Company
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Old Gold
Boston of
Qipley
Smokera
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Grand Opera
Johanna Gadski
Soprano
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Municipal Auditorium
Walkuere
the Flying Dutchman
Tristan Und Isolde
Wilbur C. Hawk
Globe News
Texas
TRI State Fair
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