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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1928
Page
5
London reports the American economy and rubber demand threaten to upend the Stevenson restraint. Prime Minister Baldwin asked a government committee to review the scheme as spot rubber slid from 36 to 32 1/2 cents a pound, prompting U.S. rubber interests to renew opposition.
Intensive preparations for the Potter County Interscholastic league meet at St Francis this spring are underway. E B Dulaney director of athletics visited other schools in the county to organize a basketball tournament for the meet day. Laura V Hamner superintendent assisted in league work yesterday.
Miss Hattie L. Anderson visits Red Lodge relatives and plans Amarillo residence. Curtiss Boyd heads to Oklahoma City for Sperry Hutchison work. Viola Lesueur leaves for Lubbock on business. R A Waltz tours Pampa and Borger. James H. Dunn travels to Fort Worth with Mrs Dunn.
A Beaumont Texas advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's remedies as reliable for general health. Mrs. W. H. Motley of 1490 Magnolia Ave. recommends Idea Medical Discovery. Sold by druggists or via trial size 10 cents from Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel Buffalo NY.
Amarillo city commission advances renaming streets and renumbering houses in new additions. Tonight a meeting in the city manager's office will include public utility representatives to discuss the plan and address duplicated street names causing public confusion.
County engineer J W Ryder announced the gravel road about one mile north of Western avenue, linking Castle Cliffs with West Sixth street, is nearly complete. John McKnight Construction did the gravel work, a steel bridge replaces the old wooden span by Austin Bridge company, and a 44 foot pavement is being completed with city paving on the inside 22 feet. The project cost about 15000 dollars and a six foot fill delayed the finish.
About 35 Boy Scouts are expected to receive the Eagle rank at the Eagle Court of Honor February 22, said Thomas H. Nelson, scout executive. Twenty eight applications have been filed from the Panhandle council with seven more anticipated. Tests for life saving and swimming merit badges will be given at Scout Headquarters at 9 a.m. Saturday before proceeding to West Texas State Teachers College where M. M. Works will conduct the tests. the college pool is reported to be in good condition.
Carl Weidemann a wealthy athlete began a two year federal prison term in Atlanta for violation of the national prohibition law, reporting at 9 50 this morning. Tokyo Crime Wave Grows as 1 000 policemen are added to the force amid 6 721 crimes in a recent month, up 2 649 from last year, blamed on unemployment during cold weather.
Examinations for college entrance will be held May 8, 10 and 11 in Potter County. Miss Laura V. Hamner, county superintendent of schools, notes any student may take the tests with no notebook work required. The State Department of Education prepares the questions and credits earned count toward high school graduation or college entrance. Tests will occur in the county superintendent's office and at two rural schools to be named later.
Great Britain placed contracts today for four more of a total of seventeen submarines to be laid down by 1930. The award followed a Kellogg suggestion to abolish submarines. Mrs. J. Dean Walker expected back Friday from Abilene where she visited her parents.
Mildred Warshaw of Brooklyn promotes Danderine in New York claiming it keeps dandruff away adds shine and luster. She says it cuts shampoo needs to once a month and costs a few cents a bottle at drugstores.
A. N. Olver announces Amarillo's city beautification drive will be a permanent, expanding campaign. The Board of City Development will file records of all activity and property, enabling ongoing oversight and constructive work citywide. Officials at school city and county levels were urged to cooperate as the big campaign begins February 15.
An old fashioned mustard plaster alternative Musterole is described as a clean white ointment with oil of mustard that eases sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma and more. A milder form for babies and children is also advertised.
Hillcrest Country Club plans a festive evening as members and guests dance to Zakie Moore Orchestra. Officials endorse civic education in public schools to foster pride and support for the movement. A large meeting of movement officials met yesterday. Junkin Dry Speeds' Ee P Junkin returns from market with a new Chevrolet sedan and wife at Okmulgee.
Old advice promotes drinking water and unspecified Rad Salts to flush kidneys and relieve backache. It claims kidneys filter 600 grains daily and urges a morning dose for a few days. Describes a grape lemon lithia-based remedy as a harmless cleanser.ENDS
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