Motor Car Business Here Grows Rapidly in Amarillo
The article notes Amarillo's rapid rise in auto commerce from 1904 to the 1920s. It cites early pioneers Judge Thomas F. Turner and Dr. Lockett, the Tolleson agency, Nobles Brothers’ third car, and a survey listing 28 standard makes with thousands in yearly sales. Car ownership rose from a few hundred in 1919 to over 5,100 vehicles in Potter County by 1923.
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Amarillo
Oldsmobile
Charles Tolleson
Cadillac
Dallas
Thomas F. Turner
Tolleson
Judge Turner
Lockett
Polk Street
Nobles Brothers’ Grocery Company
Armarillo
Cadillac Co
Buick
Chandler Motor Sales Co
Chandler
Cullum Motor Co., Inc
Dodge
Tony Chisum
Hudson
Essex
Cooper-Irwin Motor Co
Ford
Lincoln
Erwin Chevrolet Co
Chevrolet
Fancher & Fisher
Star
Paige and Jewett
Panhandle Motor Co
Chalmers and Maxwell
Ross Motor Co
Cole
Timmins-Johns Motor Co
Franklin, Packard and Nash
Walker Boulware Motor Co
Stephene
Potter County
Fords
Overland
Studebaker
Maxwell
Nash
Hupmobile
Franklin
Paige
Chalmers
Willys-Knight
Packard
Dort
Jewett
Case
Welle
Interior Department Asks About Potash Development
A representative of the Interior Department wrote the Board of City Development about potash industry development in the Amarillo territory. M. B. Lang, working near Midland, asks if the board will cooperate with the department, which operates at Amarillo and Midland. He urges oil companies to help and to sample wells drilling through the salt series at depths between 500 and 2000 feet. Samples will go from here to Midland then to Washington for testing.
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Department of the Interior
Board of City Development
Amarillo
M. B. Lang
Midland
Lang
Vernon
Washington
Death of J. H. Shellberg at 86 in Amarillo
O. W. Shellberg reports the death of his father J. H. Shellberg age 86 after a serious illness. He had been in Amarillo and had many friends and acquaintances here. Funeral arrangements were not listed in the message.
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Shelelberg
O. W. Shellberg
Fort Worth
J. H. Shellberg
Amarillo
R. W. Simmons
Topeka
Kan
Santa Fe Infirmary
School Boy Telegraph Operator Morduant Pittman
Morduant Pittman a 17 year old high school student became a messenger for Western Union. He studied telegraphy in spare moments and rapidly became one of Amarillo's best operators ranking third in a test. He earns 85 dollars a month after school hours. His parents are Mr and Mrs M E Pittman of 1618 Polk street.
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Morduant Pittman
Morduant
Western Union
Amarillo
M. E. Pittman
Polk Street
Art School Moves to Cunningham Flower Store
The Amarillo Art school relocates from 1108 Fillmore Street to 716 Polk Street in Cunningham Flower Store. Mrs. Arthur Cross continues to conduct the school.
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Amarillo
Cunningham Flower Store
Polk Street
Fillmore Street
Arthur Cross
Railroad News and Folks in the Southwest Friction and Moves
Railroad staff changes fill clerical roles at division offices as Simmon moves to Topeka seeking his father and new secretaries are appointed. Carriers report flu absences, job promotions, and personnel relocations across Denver Dallas Clovis and Amarillo with yard masters and conductors updating duties.
Plains Division staff meeting notes leadership and recovery wishes
Mrs. Harrison is recovering after surgical treatment received away from home. The Plains Division held its regular monthly staff meeting in the superintendent's office on February 23. About 40 department heads attend to discuss service improvements. Superintendent T. J. MacKie chairs the meeting.
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Plains Division
T. J. MacKie
Benefit Order Celebrates Washington Birthday Anniversary
The Amarillo Council Security Benefit association marked its Washington birthday and anniversary with a program led by president F W Zimmerman. Agnes Belk led the audience in America, with readings, songs by Geraldine Corbin and Louise Ellis, talks by Zimmerman and Cleo Clayton, old time fiddle by John Hogge, square dancing, refreshments by the degree team, and an anniversary cake won by Mrs Frank Lopez for 16 dollars 90 cents.
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Washington
Amarillo Council Security Benefit Association
F. W. Zimmerman
America
Agnes Belk
Lloyd Fletcher
Geraldine Corbin
John Hogge
Artie Miers
Cleo Clayton
George Washington
Dreamland
Louise Ellis
Wilma Eilis
Belk
Frank Lopez
Shirt Company May Open Factory Here In Amarillo
A large custom shirt manufacturing concern is exploring Amarillo as a site for a new factory. A prominent Anna Texas banker assures financial stability and support. O. V. Vernon, secretary of the Board of City Development, provides trade territory details and confirms Amarillo’s suitability from multiple angles.
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Amarillo
Anna
Texas
Board of City Development
O. V. Vernon
Clerk-Carrier Test Set for Saturday in Amarillo
An examination for clerk carrier in the Amarillo post office will be held at the federal building on Saturday. Applicants must bring a photograph and manuscript. About 50 employees work in Amarillo with a small waiting list, making the exam necessary.
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Amarillo
Federal
Amarillo Leaders Briefed On City Development Efforts
A half minute roundtable captures praise for J L Summers and remarks by Ross D Rogers on paying fair grounds purchase costs. Judge Crudgington recalls Amarillo’s growth since 1900 and several officials outline ongoing civic efforts and concerns.
Potter County Joy Ride Shows Plenty of Room for Cars
The county reports 5,025 registered automobiles last year while population estimates push over 20,000. Even with all residents riding together, space remains ample as average car occupancy stays around four persons.
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Potter County
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Mar
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