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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1931
Page
6
Dr Charles Gilmore Gerley notes there is no cure for whooping cough but prevention and relief are possible. He warns infants under one year are most at risk due to bronchial pneumonia and rickets, and advises fresh air, avoiding close contact, and physician prescribed medications to ease paroxysms and prevent complications.
Circle No 6 of the First Baptist church will hold a Valentine party Friday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs C T Fine 1713 Tyler Street, postponed from this afternoon to next Friday.
Mrs. W. R. Kendall will present piano pupils in a recital at her home 806 Virginia Street this evening at 8 o'clock. The public is invited.
Paris reports embroidered eyelets as the new trim for spring mode. A white crepe evening gown uses cotton eyelets, lingerie blouses feature peek a boo eyelets, and a black sport beret shows white straw eyelets in a daisy pattern on its crown.
New York fashion reports detachable fur scarves giving way to silk in spring styles. Coats and dresses feature detachable collars that contrast in color and material with the garments, with collars taking several forms.
In Paris on February 6 the trend features deceptive objects that look ordinary but conceal items. Lipsticks pop from lighters cigarets hide in walking sticks cameras disguise jewel cases clocks and sewing cases. Some gramophones even include concealed alarm clocks for the tired businessman.
Thirteen convicted communists and a girl bandit were executed today as authorities pressed a campaign against Reds. Communist attacks on Yangtse River shipping have continued for about 300 miles above Hankow, with Reds using rifles trench mortars and field guns against passing craft. Reds near Shashi are building six miles of trenches along the Yangtse south bank to gain protection from gunboats.
Antwerp Belgium Feb 6 Police arrested Estonian Adolphe Meiner 28 on a charge of circulating counterfeit fifty dollar notes in Antwerp Brussels Ghent and Bruges The Associated Press reports the case and locations in Belgium.
An Oakland jury found Joseph P. Lacey guilty in four hours but the defendant fled. Lacey, free on $2000 bail, acted as his own attorney and is now missing. California law requires the defendant to be present for the verdict, risking a discharged jury and a dismissed trial.
In Carthage Texas officers report the arrest of 17 year old Willie Bynum in Pleasant Hill Louisiana on a charge of robbing and slaying J R Kirby an aged merchant from the Galloway community near the Sabine River border. A truck load of groceries and merchandise allegedly stolen from Kirby’s store was recovered.
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Twenty six Indian delegates returning from the London round table conference appeal for acceptance of partial dominion status. Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru travels to Allahabad to urge Gandhi to back the British proposals. The nationalist boycott of London is noted. The appeal calls for peace and parliamentary unity to achieve India’s place in the British commonwealth and release of political prisoners.
Havana reports John T. Wilford editor of the Havana American may resume publication after a deportation order, with the condition he must observe publishing laws. La Semana editor Sergio Carbo remains imprisoned. Ralph Carroll received a one year sentence for drunk driving after a jury trial.
In Fresno California yesterday two boys set fire to egg crates in a basement. A fire truck responding to the alarm collided with a street car injuring eight people. Captain R M Hicks sustained a brain concussion and a fractured right arm the most serious injuries.
Two holdup men demanded whiskey and money and shot W. H. Cassels, 57, in his Houston home last night, according to United Press. Cassels was wounded as the assailants fled, leaving a tense crime scene and police seeking leads.
In Pleven a wealthy peasant releases about 20 villagers from large debts as a wedding gift to the Bulgarian King and Queen. He says King Boris wished no money be spent on gifts during hard times, a sentiment echoed by others.
Testimony describes the defendant driving a Buick roadster through about 15 blocks in the northeast and business districts as pursuing officers followed in a Chevrolet sedan. On January 17, after commands to halt, officers fired, a bullet hole struck the defendant’s hat.
The column reflects on Vanderbilt wealth and generation gaps, noting twins of the Commodore in the sixth generation. It also covers a New York hotel suicide linked to a telegram about a final destination and a broader meditation on existence, travel, and universes. It adds a note on Kemal Pasha’s clash with orthodox Islam, asserting his rise over the Caliphate with a string of corpses as evidence.
The Napier earthquake in New Zealand destroys the city, kills hundreds, injures thousands, and cuts water as fires rage and roads and bridges fail. In New York City the debated name for a Hudson river crossing yields Edison's possible memorial, with Edison praised as a great American innovator worthy of recognition.
Hills Bros. touts a patented controlled roasting method that feeds green coffee in small, measured lots to achieve a uniform roast. The process aims to prevent over or under roasting and uses vacuum packing to keep air from spoiling flavor. The ad directs buyers to request Hills Bros. Coffee and look for the Arab trademark in stores.
An advertisement praises Crisco fat for flavor and longevity in Mrs Barstow’s biscuits, stressing cost savings and consistent results. It touts air tight cans, freshness, and safety versus cheaper fats, with Winifred Carter promoting new recipes and daily menu ideas on a radio dial twist.
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