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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1949
Page
16
Mead's Bread touts a Fresher-ized process that keeps Mead's Fine Bread fresh longer. The announcement covers all loaf varieties and carries new yellow wrapper and band. Bakers distribute across the Panhandle and urge homemakers to stock up for harvest season.
Grady Nutt owner of Grady's expresses strong satisfaction amid positive feedback and growing business. He notes steady customer turnout and optimism for future plans.
Winter weather strains cars and Wilson Battery & Electric Service urges inspection of heater, wipers, brakes, defroster, lights, battery and generator. The shop offers factory trained mechanics, overhaul and tune ups, modern testing gear, and a large parts stock at their new location.
A 15 year old boy confessed to four burglaries in under three weeks. He denied overlooking $200 at a filling station, saying he took only $14. He explained he saw the larger amount but feared stealing so much and told police.
In a 1949 appeal the Amarillus Hat Company touts two years of custom built hats for men. Hats are scientifically fitted to individuals and praised for durability, rain resistance, and easy turnaround within a few days. The ad guarantees material and workmanship.
Love & Son Nursery urges customers to treat evergreens trees shrubs and fruit trees with dormant spray to combat scale and diseases. Mr Love says the service starts in February and can be provided anywhere in the section using high grade recommended sprays.
Eva Fay Cherry opens a home shop at 713 West Sixteenth Amarillo selling hand dipped chocolates with 17 cream varieties and six nut coatings. The shop offers homemade candies including pecan and coconut treats, boxed or bulk sales, using quality ingredients.
Finklea Electric publicizes the Monitor Aerator Washer dubbed the Baby Washer at 512 West Sixth. The ad touts small size full-family use with hot or cold water and a dye of show proof with a towel demonstration. Also notes British fire trains carrying 8,500 gallons on standby at rail points ready to move within five minutes of alarm.
Western Business Supply stocks the Invincible line of steel filing cabinets in two to five drawers. Available in letter and legal sizes with or without lock, finishes include walnut mahogany olive green and modernaire grey. Cabinets feature full ball bearing cradle progressive suspension thumb latches and a compressor follow block to maximize space and speed filing. Concealed safe unit offered in two or three drawer models.
Customers at the D H Storage corner of Third and Pierce receive courteous service with 215 cars stored in a heated building. Open 24 hours daily, the facility offers short or long term parking and on site auto services. Owned by Delbert Dalby and Paul Hamrick with Hamrick in charge.
A stated inventory notes Ohio has 318 airports and landing fields 11 seaplane bases plus airline and private plane links worldwide. It mentions four drawer files, a concealed safe unit built of heavy armour plate insulated with asbestos for fire protection, and promotes visiting Western Business Supply at 208 West Tenth Street or calling 2-8333 for details.
Boston Greenhouse at 2700 Fillmore offers a full selection of potted plants and cut flowers for immediate or future delivery. Call 4535 for prompt, accurate service and expert help choosing appropriate flowers for birthdays or anniversaries. Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
Johnson Price at 611 Fillmore Street Amarillo offers several reconditioned washing machines at attractive prices to clear space for new merchandise. Each unit has new parts where needed and a 90 day guarantee. First come, first served as earnings of the sale justify the low prices. Johnson Price repairs all makes with full staff and equipment.
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