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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1942
Page
4
The Patrick Garage at 217 West Sixth Avenue advertises Peyton Tire Protector, a tire and wheel insurance device sold for as low as $1 per wheel. It claims theft deterrence and six month driving security during tire rationing, noting quick installation and inquiries from readers.
D M Cotten reports a year of Palco Insulating Wool usage totaling a quarter million pounds with 50,000 more en route. He notes Palco meets War Department standards and describes it as moisture resistant odorless fire resistant and vermin repellent that won t settle with vibration. Customers can visit 2119 A Washington Street to choose and deliveries run until 4 30 p m Saturday.
J W Freeman of Freemans Flowers offers practical Valentine ideas to suit every taste. He cites red roses and carnations as reliable picks, praises tulips jonquils and iris for the occasion, and notes potted plants like azaleas primroses and acacia as lasting options. He also highlights seasonable camellias and violets for corsages and comments on high quality bulb plants rivaling prewar imports. Freeman urges early orders and provides the call number 2 4353 for reservations.
Frank's Barber and Beauty Supply markets Parker Herbex with a pep talk on ideal beauty. The ad touts a simple daily routine to prevent hair loss and dandruff, claiming targeted formulas for various hair types and a scalp to hair application both before and after shampoo.
Hartman in the Fisk Building lobby offers special service to Civilian Defense workers and servicemen to ensure watches keep accurate time. He emphasizes the critical need for precise timing for trains, troop movements, and air raid coordination, noting past discrepancies can cost lives.
Mrs. Joseph Gape found she had discarded a pocketbook with five twenty dollar bills three diamond rings and a ruby ring. After realizing the loss she retraced her steps searched the street and went door to door before A W Albright returned the purse. City owned glaciers in the mountains furnish Boulder with water.
The San Jacinto School of Beauty Culture reports overwhelming demand for beauty operators with hundreds of unfilled positions. Graduates often find jobs before graduating, and term starts March 2. Located at 2715 W Sixth Amarillo, phone 6135. Six months to a lucrative, steady career.
In times of emergency it is vital to conserve and modernize property to maintain income. The J. B. Coe Lumber Company at lith and Lincoln Street offers financing for property improvements with no down payment, low interest, and ample material. They also plan and finance new homes, urging quick estimates before funds run out as vehicle production notes end on a historical count.
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