Amarillo grocers organize cooperative body
The Independent Grocers Association of Amarillo formed at a meeting last night with 20 charter members including The Central Grocery and J. H. Harris & Sons. The group aims to cut prices through cooperative buying and advertising while members maintain individual accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Grocers Association of
Amarillo
Lee McSpadden
The
Central Grocery
Mr. Merriman
J. H. Harris
Tenth Street
the Central Grocery
J. H. Harris & Sons
McTlroy’s
M. M. Merriman
J. W. Johnson
Barton Brothers
Polk Street
Hatchett
the Kingslow
M. F. Stewart
the City Market
Bill, Walsh
American prosperity and a rising business climate
The piece argues that the United States enjoys a high, permanent progress in business, with real wages and prosperity at unprecedented levels. It cites James Speyer, a New York banker, asserting prosperity is the natural condition of the country and not a cause for concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Speyer
New York
James BE
Fleischmann Yeas
Freeport-Texas
General Asphalt
General Electric
Sss General Motors
Seoee Great Western Sugar
Houston Oil
Ses
Hudson Motors
Hupp Motors
Illinois Central
Independent Oil & Gas Inspiration Copper
International Harvester
International Nickel
International Paper
International Tele
Kansas City Southern
Kelly Springfield
Kennecott Copper
Lago
Louisiana
Mack Trucks
Marland Qil
Mexican Seaboard
Mid-Continent Petroleum
Middle States Oil
Missouri
Kans
Texsee
Missouri Pacific
Montgomery Ward & Co
Moon Motors
Nash Motors
National Biscuit
American Pennsylvania
Pere-Marquetta
Phillips
Bandits Rob Wellston Bank Steal Cash and Kidnap Driver
Four bandits hid in the Wellston Trust building overnight and raided the bank at opening. They forced employees to surrender cash and hijacked a bank service car with the driver kidnapped, escaping with between $25,000 and $30,000. Early loot estimates exceed $25,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnited Press
Wellston
Wellston Trust Company
Foreign War Vets Plan Hammond Rodeo for Amarillo
John B. Golding Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars discussed bringing Hammond's Rodeo to Amarillo this spring to benefit a local home for disabled veterans. The meeting at the American Legion Home featured a buffet luncheon and strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Amarillo
John B. Golding Post
American Legion
Amarillo Fish Market Ad Quotes Wrong Prices
An error in this morning's News ad for the Amarillo Fish Market listed incorrect prices for cy halibut salmon and finnan. The market at 106 East Fifth Street states the fish are on sale but the quoted prices were not accurate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Bcsted
East Fifth Street
Amarillo columnist pokes fun at cops and aviators
In a satirical Amarillo column the writer mocks a police chase involving O W and a neighbor couple, defends law obedience, jokes about city officials, cites aviator stories, and asks for reader letters and a crossword puzzle. The piece blends humor with local grievances about sewers, taxes, and civic life.
Puzzle letters and civic notes from Amarillo Globe readers
A mix of reader letters from Amarillo including cross word puzzle interest, customer concerns on city fines and payments, and a book representative visit. Subscribers discuss puzzles, tourism of the press, and local civic issues while noting a rabbit drive and a new book line arriving in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Arkansas
G. B
Mr. Tuck
Globe
Star- Telegram
W. A. Britton
Doubleday, Doran & Company
News From Crippled Children Hospital Visit
A letter describes visits to a hospital for crippled children, praising Miss Duncan for serving as a caregiver and activity helper. It notes patients undergoing operations, nurses’ kindness, and thanks to the Lions Club for funding care. The writer expresses appreciation for Tack’s column and asks for a nonessential write-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Miss Duncan
Lions Club
Hickman
Amarillo
Progressive cities' sewer costs drain finances in San Jacinto
The speaker argues that any community turning too progressive will eventually go broke, citing the burden of sanitary sewer fees of five to six dollars at a time, referencing San Jacinto as an example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texline
Texas
San Jacinto
Senior honors honor Thelma Smith in Amarillo annual
Thelma Smith head of the English department at Amarillo Senior High was honored by the senior class with the dedication of the 1928 annual LeAlrosa. Other popular teachers voted for included Maggie Avent Oscar Wise H L Butler and George Lindsay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Smith
Verdon
Amarillo
Maggie Avent
Oscar Wise
H. L. Butler
George Lindsay
Band guardsman robberies bank cashier in Georgia
Police hunt three men who abducted C. A. Perry of Kingsland Georgia after posing as buyers. Perry was shot three times and forced to yield vault contents before the bandits wrecked their car near Jackson Florida. Over 2500 dollars were found near the wrecked vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jackson
Kingsland
Perry
Motorista
Marines Press Small Rebel Bands in Jinotega Campaign
American marines in Nicaragua tracked and attacked scattered rebel bands in Jinotega region. In three encounters they wounded several fighters with no Marine casualties and recovered some stolen property. Units under Capt. George T. Hall and Lieut. H. A. Shiebler reported engagements near Marajo and Homomico as part of efforts against the 76 faction that seized Trinidad.
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Associated Frees
Managua
Nic
Jinotega
Trinidad
Marajo
George T. Hall
Esteli
Homomico
dJinotega
Matagalpa
H. A. Shiebler
Wilmans Urges Strict Prohibition Enforcement at Tulsa
Mrs Edith E Wilmans of Dallas Texas Democratic candidate for Governor urged strict enforcement of prohibition laws at the National Problems convention. She urged precinct meetings to name reps and instruct delegates for pro prohibition candidates and opposed any anti prohibition ticket while arguing the Bible opposes evolution.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Oklo
Edith E. Wilmans
Dallas
Texas
Mrs. Wilmans
Fire Department Guards Royal Hotel Ruins in Galveston
Firemen kept watch over the smouldering Royal Hotel in Galveston after a blaze last night destroyed the top two floors of the seven story building. All forty guests escaped uninjured as crews fought flames in a stiff north wind. Authorities believe the fire started in elevator machinery on the top floor.
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Galveston
Tex
Royal Hotel
National Guard Units Prep for Upcoming Inspection
Sergeant Ira C. Barend, sergeant instructor of the 181st Infantry, visits Panhandle district guard units to prepare them for the national inspection scheduled next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira C. Barend
181St Infantry
National Guard
Panhandle
Guardian Appointed for Tom Mix Daughter in Support Dispute
Ruth Jane Mix, 16, daughter of film star Tom Mix, has a guardian named by Superior Judge Crail amid a custody dispute. Her mother Olive Stokes Mix sought to raise support from 50 to 1500 dollars monthly, while Mix protested and offered 50 to 80, with a second hearing to determine a fair amount.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Ruth Jane Mix
Tom Mix
Olive Stokes Mix
Superior Court
Mix
Crail
California
A. A. Kidder
Wolf Packs Rampage Across Europe Kill Humans and Cattle
International News Service reports a winter wave of wolf attacks across Central Northern and Eastern Europe with fifteen human victims and extensive livestock losses. Incidents extend to Crimea Libson Sofia Kovno Slovakia where a mother and child and a group of eleven girls are harmed or killed.
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International News Service
London
Europe
Crimea
Russia
Libson
Sofia
Progorelatz
Kovno
Malety
Slovakia
Marmoros Sziget
Rule Out Part of Evidence in McMillan Case
In Los Angeles on February 24 the case of Dr. Charles McMillan charged with murdering his employer Mrs. Amelia Appleby to gain control of her estate neared its end as the prosecution dismissed defense claims that another man threatened Appleby.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Charles M. McMillan
Amelia Appleby
Coolidge Naval Plan Faces House Setback Plan
President Coolidge’s 71 ship naval building program nears defeat as the House Naval Affairs Committee votes on compromises. Representative Britten Illinois Republican and big navy proponent expects his three fifths construction proposal to fail.
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United
Washington
Coolidge
House Naval Affairs Committee
Britten
Illinois
Chevrolet Stolen From Dealer Here
The Plains Chevrolet company at Ninth and Tyler streets reports a 1927 Chevrolet Cabriolet stolen from a parking area near its headquarters last night. License 778-843. Motor 282-8550.
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Plains Chevrolet Company
Ninth
Tyler Streets
Fire destroys vacant house on North Garfield Street
A vacant house at 733 North Garfield Street burned near midnight. The origin is undetermined. the building, insured for 2300 dollars, required 2500 feet of hose to reach the blaze.
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Happy
West Sixth Street
Cottage Camp
North
Garfield Street
The Thrill of Battle by Edgar A. Guest
A poetic meditation on choosing struggle over comfort and the value of effort. The speaker seeks the challenge of battle and hard work, rejecting a life of ease without worthy goals or personal achievement.
Market Wrap: Hog and Cattle Receipts Across Regions
Hogs and sheep mixed in Kansas City East St Louis and Chicago with steady prices noted. Cattle receipts light in Kansas City and Oklahoma City, with feeder movement slower and mixed declines in some classes. Cotton futures firm in New York and New Orleans as notices circulate, while stock averages show broad activity and early gains in several major groups.
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Kansas City
The
Associated Press
Kansas Fed
East St, Louis
Oklahoma City
New York
Liverpool
Alexandria
New Orleans
General Asphalt
Delaware & Hudson
Southern Railway
Vanadium Steel
New Haven
International Nickel
Tack's Vision for Amarillo Aims at Growth And Reform
A sprawling list outlines Tack’s program for Amarillo featuring aims like retroactive marriages, bigger population, more hotels and apartments, resumed storm sewers, lower utility rates, new courthouse, municipal pool and airport, plus stricter laws on murder and kidnapping. It calls for broader commercial expansion, public works, and livability improvements across the city.
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Bivins Lake
San Jacinto
Amsatillo
Palo Dur
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R. L. Williams
North Buchanan
J. W. Preneau
Laing Grocery
G. G. Laing
Rietman @ Son
W. L. Harris
Sid Woodard
T. McKinney Investment Company
Missouri Bank
O. W
Fifteenth and
Harrison Street
Copa
C. W
Jeff Bartlett
Daddy Harris
Brymer
Bivins
Grand Jury
Sarely
Artie
Art
Joe Cannon
Gray
Mr. Tack
Puzzle Panhandle
Denver
Rabbit
L, Peake
Jes. E. R. Tack
Amarillo Globe
Harrison
Tyler
Nicaragua
Sgt. Barend
Aubrey Roselle
Lawrence
Kas
Kansas University
Josephine Haldeman- Julius Roselle
Girard, Kas
Josephine
Girard
Aubrey
Paris
M’millan
Chevrolet
Edgar A. Guest
Fort Worth
Worth
Hieher
Oklahoma
Chicago
Colorado
General Motore
Greene Canon Oor
Houston
U. S
Baldwin Locomotive
American
James F. Bennett & Ce
Owen High
Asenciatet Press
Associated Presey
Wisconsin
Idaho
Cuba
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