Railroad Rounds and Ramblings by John Moore Amarillo
AJohn Moore reflects on Amarillo as a railroad hub shaping the Panhandle since 1920 noting 1 200 miles of rail built then and over 1 100 miles since across vast wheat fields and oil and gas wealth The piece highlights majors Fort Worth and Denver Rock Island and Santa lines expanding into new territory and the enduring role of railroads alongside highways and trucks amid evolving regulation and public perception.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
Rock Island
Santa
Creomulsion Advertises Cures for Persistent Coughs
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs colds and throat troubles. It claims creosote heals inflamed membranes inhibits germs and builds up the system after colds or flu. A money back guarantee exists if relief is not achieved when used as directed.
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Ady
Amarillo business week notes and theatre plans
Transacting company business occurred in Amarillo in the latter part of last week. Miss Minnie Hahn reserved six seats for Al Jolson in the Wonder Bar at the Municipal Auditorium on March 10. Queen City of the Plains Division No 249 Ladies Auxiliary met in Odd Fellows Hall with good attendance. Ed O Bryant recovering from a fall. Mrs John Moore ill at 313 East Eighth Street. A committee was named to arrange a social gathering at the next meeting.
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Minnie Hahn
al Jolson
Municipal Auditorium
Queen City of the Plains Division No
Order of
Odd Fellows Hall
Ed O'’Bryant
John Moore
Fast Eight Street
Local notes and rail news from the region
Mrs. H A Wright resumes duties after a week with influenza. Mississippi visitors N Camp D Camp and Wood Camp stay ten days with cousin W E Camp at 720 North Arthur. A P Doddridge Santa Fe conductor improving in Clovis hospital for bronchial infection. Mrs John Moore recovering at 313 East Eighth Street after illness. Railroads ask ICC to cut cotton rates from several southern points to New Orleans and Texas seaports. C P Walsh returns to Amarillo after Pecos division duties. Hawks bills have no teeth. Russian sable is the most expensive fur.
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D. Camp
Wood Camp
Mississippi
W. E. Camp
North
Arthur Street
A. P. Doddridge
Santa Fe
Clovis
Mr. Doddridge
Southwestern
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Memphis
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Texas
Missouri
New Orleans
Miss Whitehouse Joins North Texas Church Workers
Helen L. Whitehouse has been assigned by Bishop Seaman to visit North Texas parishes for three months. She will assist Woman's Auxiliary, Young People's Service League and Sunday School while educating and connecting congregations with the national church.
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Helen L. Whitehouse
Seaman
Protestant Episcopal Church
North Texas
Woman's Auxiliary
Young People’s Service League
Vatican Library Roof Collapse Reveals Vast But Damaged Holdings
In the Vatican Library a roof collapse injured no one but revealed the vast collection nearby. About 400000 printed books 53000 manuscripts and 6000 works of art were stored there though most were undamaged and later inspected by staff.
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Vatican
Hollywood firm offers 500 dollar name prize for Bath Soap
Hollywood Marvel Products Co invites submissions for a name for its new Bath Soap claiming top soothing cleansing effects. A 500 dollar reward is offered with a 250 dollar bonus if mailed before February 28 1932. One name per entrant. duplicates may share prizes. entries to Studio B9S5 1023 N Sycamore Ave Hollywood CA.
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Hollywood Marvel Products Co
Studio
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