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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1927
Page
11
The Economy Home emphasizes superior plumbing fixtures and first class workmanship installed by A. D. Plumbing Company. Owner A. Walker and manager emphasize that no expense was spared to ensure lasting quality, avoiding cheap service later.
Delco Lighting powers the Economy Home with Delco equipment installed by Ed Enoch, owner of Amarillo Delco Light Co. Frigidaire refrigeration is highlighted as economical and sanitary. The article notes rural and urban appeal and plans for Southwestern Public Service Company power, with emphasis on independence from centralized lines.
Smithee, manager of the Fox company, installs a home med chest display in The News Globe Econ ey Home. It lists medicines for daily use and emergencies and shows toilet requisites in bedrooms. Mr Smithen builds a drug store clientele with prompt service and a large stock. If a barrage across the Bristol Channel occurred, it would nearly double electric power from Niagara Falls.
The Marmon, a compact yet fine car, will be shown all week at The News Globe Economy Home in Amarillo. E H Powell, manager of the Rule Building garage, predicts strong local interest and offers demonstrations by a Rule Building salesman.
The News-Globe Economy Home presents a carefully crafted Amarillo Furniture Company display. It features moderately priced living room and bedroom sets with up to date styling, quality materials, and well chosen small touches to create comfort and value.
The News-Globe Economy Home presents an advanced showing of exclusive feminine wear from Jarett's Fashion Shop. Mr Jarett travels from New York City to rush spring merchandise to Amarillo while shipments arrive daily and prices remain moderate for ladies dresses coats and tailored outfits.
A reader notes butter nut bread and rolls satisfy a clear taste, saying first class grocers stock the particular kind sought. The observation highlights consumer preference for quality bakery goods.
The Globe News notes J. C. Wooldredge Lumber Company supplied the home’s lumber. They offer a fine stock of quality lumber and prompt delivery service ensuring no delay in construction.
The Globe News Economy Home in East Amarillo hosts a formal opening Saturday afternoon with a weeklong run through January 21. Citizens from Amarillo and the Panhandle are invited to tour the home, built for efficiency and low cost, with positive remarks from participants. Open daily 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM.
A broad array of Amarillo merchants contributed to the Globe News Economy Home. Listings include Lumber, Electric, Plumbing, Hardware, Insurance, Banking, Milk, Furniture, Groceries, Draperies, and radio services among others. The display showcases materials labor and merchandise from dozens of local firms.
The Economy Home in East Amarillo will be opened to the public Saturday at 2 PM and will stay open daily from 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM. Built by J. M. Crowson with input from over 40 local builders, it showcases efficiency and beauty under local sponsorship and features locally supplied materials and furnishings.
I N Blackwell, new Amarillo resident from Oklahoma City, partners with Jake Fuller of Denver to form Blackwell and Fuller. They will handle painting and interior decorating with a focus on the Globe Newa Economy Home. Fuller is noted as a leading Southern interior decorator and oversaw decor at Pueblo Colorado home No Regrets. The Economy Home features Tiffany blended finishes and plastic paint by the firm.
The Panhandle Hardware displays Direct Action stove and Ray-Gio heater in Amarillo Economy Home. Lorain Direct Action range used by Mrs Ida Chitwood in the Cooking School for the sixth year. Home features from Gtah Radio service A D Plumbing Palo Duro Furniture Marmon car Levy Son Wilhoit s and others.
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