Tragic Night Trek Ends in Death at Windmill Near Lubbock
A Wichita Falls style tribute recounts Herb Quinn publisher of The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal who died after wandering at night in bitter cold. He walked about 89 miles, chasing a distant light, then collapsed from exertion and exposure in the sand hills. The piece urges caution for travelers and reflects on luck, life, and the unknowns of fate.
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Lubbock
Herb Quinn
Mr. Quinn
Quinn
Texas
Town farmer weighs wheat policy and fate of fields
A column by a local farmer laments wheat overproduction, argues for reduced acreage, and questions profits amid price drops. He cites opponents like Food Farmer and mentions Lester Stone, Tack, and bank mortgages as he predicts farmers may fold or switch to pasturage. A prison-visit anecdote and a missing black suit notice close the piece.
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Orilen
Fool Farmer
Lester Stone
Mr. Fool Farmer
France
Mr. Tack
Oil proration committee targets demand level in Texas fields
A Texas oil proration committee reports success of a program begun last August to limit output. Chairman Penn notes production fell from about 863 000 barrels to a recent minimum of 656 100 barrels. The panel focuses on Van Field Big Lake field and the new Rusk and Gregg county fields to sustain the old order before Saturday's expiry.
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Penn
Van
Big Lake
New Rusk and
Gregg County
Brighter Days Promise From Cascaret Advertisement
An ad promotes Cascaret candy as a nightly remedy to improve digestion and energy. It claims cascara strengthens bowels and relieves bilious headaches and constipation, leaving users with fresh breath and alert eyes, noting 20 million boxes sold annually.
Bellefontaine Train Robbery Details Revealed
The Big Four offices list passengers affected in the Bellefontaine robbery in Springfield Ohio on January 22. Names include W Warner of Cincinnati robbed for $20 and Mrs L G Dearing of Chattanooga who lost a $2,000 diamond ring. Mrs Zacharias of Atlanta lost a $500 wrist watch and $60 cash, with other travelers noted.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Ohio
Big
Bellefontaine
W. Warner
Cincinnati
A. McPherson
Cedar Springs
Services for Mrs Nix to Be Friday
Funeral notices state Mrs Mattie E Nix 47 wife of J M Nix died at home 1013 Harrison Street will be held at 430 PM Friday from Blackburn Funeral Chapel Rev Ira F Key of Polk Street Methodist Church will officiate burial in Liano Cemetery Survived by husband two daughters Mrs RL Windham and Evelyn Nix Amarillo A Methodist member Also note a small fire with undetermined origin caused minor damage at Perfection Baking Company 909 West Sixth Avenue Wednesday night.
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Mattie E. Nix
J. M. Nix
Harrison Street
Blackburn
Ira F. Key
Polk Street
Liano Cemetery
R L. Windham
Evelyn Nix
Amarillo
Methodist Church
Perfection Baking Company
West
Sixth Avenue
Funeral Rites Planned for H L Quinn in Lubbock
Funeral services set for 2 30 p m Friday for H L Herb Quinn 42 publisher of Journal papers whose body was found on a Yoakum county ranch after exposure and exhaustion. His fiancée Mme Frances Bagot were due from Anderson Ind for the services.
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Lubbock
Texas
United States
H. L
Herb) Quinn
Lubbock Avalanche- Journal
Yoakum County
Quinn
Mme Frances Bagot
Anderson
Ind
Charles A. Guy
Avalanche-Journal
Guy
Here
Husband to face suit over alleged alienation of affection
A man faces a $30,000 suit from Ottis Brum of Maude for alleged alienation of his wife’s affections. The case may not go to trial this week. Mrs. Cherry was struck in the right side by an intruder who entered the Cherry home but is expected to recover.
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Cherry
Ham gift and job ad from Canadian Texas ranch owner
Lee Strader of Hoover Strader Ranch in Canadian Texas thanks readers for applying to run his hatchery and offers a smoked ham stamped TUCK as appreciation. He reports about 75 applicants and plans to select suitable parties, with delivery of the ham when the hunter season begins.
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News-Globe
Tuck
Lee Strader
Hoover-Strader Ranch
Canadian
Texas
Dear Tack seeks suitor with blue eyes and wealth
A reader letter from Tulips in Muleshoe Texas describes an 18 year old brunette seeking a wealthy blue eyed man aged 25 to 30. She notes her appearance and asks for print publication of her plea. The letter also mentions immigration topics and a Tack column reference.
Loyalty contest offers home prize for greatest labor effort
A loyalty contest in Amarillo awards a $50 home loyalty prize to the entrant whose labor and material outlay is highest. Entry blanks are through the Chamber of Commerce starting Saturday. The campaign aims to spur road work and employment with dozens of local businesses contributing to jobs, and organizers urge permanent employment commitments from employers.
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Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
Potter County
Polk Street
Federated Club
O. V. Vernon
John FY
Canterbury
Hyde
Alabama
Joe's
G. L. Melton
Pierce
Murie
Virginia
Harry Mednick
W. Sixteenth
Permanent
Ed. Osgood
Buchanan
Randolph
Ong
H. B. Saunders
M & M System
Jefferson
Tarzan and Ken Maynard at The Fair Theatre Show
Western star Ken Maynard and his horse Tarzan perform at The Fair Theatre for three days between El Paso and Amarillo. Maynard missing means George Blues would take the act in. First matinee at 2 45 p m with shows at 5 7 15 and 9 30 o clock, plus Our Gang comedy and Paramount Sound News.
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Ken Maynard
Fair Theatre
el Paso
Amarillo
George Blues
Tarzan
Mrs. Maynard
Mr. Maynard
Blues
Will Winch
Paramount Publix
Maynard
Our Gang
Paramount Sound News
Tickets On Sale for Royal Russian Chorus at Municipal Auditorium
Tickets available for three performances by the Royal Russian Chorus at the Municipal Auditorium tomorrow and Friday and Saturday. Emil F. Myers of the Amarillo College of Music presents the event with school program Thursday afternoon. Prices range from 25 cents for students to 2 dollars for main floor seats.
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Royal Russian Chorus
Municipal Auditorium
Emil F. Myers
Amarillo College of Music
Russia
Agreneva Slaviansky
Radio Gala Broadcast Promises Star-Studded Red Cross Features
A nationwide Red Cross gala on NBC tonight features Calvin Coolidge Alfred E. Smith and John Bar ton Payne from three locations with music by a 60 piece orchestra conducted by Nathaniel Shilkret. The WEAF and listed stations carry the program 8 to 9 PM CST replacing birthday party moments.
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American Red Cross Tonight
NBC
Calvin Coolidge
Northampton
Mass
Alfred KE. Smith
New York
John Barton Payne
Red Cross
Washington
Mr. Coolidge
Hoover
Mr. Smith
Mary Pickford
Will Rogers
August Belmont
Amos ‘N’ Andy
Mme
Schumann-Heink
Frieda Hempel
Nathaniel Shilkret
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WEEI
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WTAG
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WFI
WRC
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WJAX
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WSB
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KPRC
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WBZ
WBZA
WGAR
WREN
KOA
WDAF
WBAP
KECA
KGW
KOMO
KHQ
KSI
KGO
KTAR
KFSD
Sanderson & Crumit
Don Voorhees
Prohibition Law Amendment Ties State Penalties to Federal
Rep Alfred Petsch of Fredericksburg moves an amendment to Texas liquor law aligning penalties with federal law abolishing the penitentiary sentence for first offenses. Some prosecutors say juries won’t apply the penitentiary sentence. WCTU stance undecided. House debated hiring no lawyer at 15 dollars a day to assist drafting bills and adjourned until Friday.
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Waco
House
United Press
Austin
Alfred Petsch
Fredericksburg
Petsch
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Jury Deliberates on Daisy De Poe Grand Theft Case
A seven men five women jury in Los Angeles deliberated on Daisy De Poe after ten days of trial. Daisy De Poe faces 35 counts of grand theft brought by Clara Bow. Jurors began their decision at 3:30 PM yesterday.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Daisy de Poe
Clara Bow
Doctors Know Best How to Treat Colds
Medical writers advise relieving nasal and throat congestion to prevent complications from colds. Calotabs replaced calomel, now marketed as a safe, nause a free remedy. over forty million units used yearly. One or two Calotabs at bedtime with milk or water stop congestion by morning. family package 35 cents, trial size 10 cents.
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U. S
Senator Fessend of Illinois on Hoover and prohibition policy
The debate centers on prohibition legislation and possible revisions. Senators discuss Hoover’s stance, with Fess suggesting the President may have an open mind and could consider amending the liquor control framework if a revision is proposed. The law enforcement group notes any revision should restore Congress power over manufacture and transport of intoxicating liquors.
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National Prohibition
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Congress
United States
Fess
Mr. Hoover
Harnessing Tides and Hidden Forces for Tomorrow
A reflection on future energy breakthroughs as tides, Earth's heat, and solar power unlock near limitless energy, with speculation that atomic power may follow, transforming civilization long before Earth ages erase cliffs and cataracts.
Funeral for Mrs Willis at 4 Today
Funeral services for Mrs Mary E Willis 40 wife of M O Willis will be held at the family home 604 Mississippi Street at 4 oclock this afternoon The body will be forwarded by N S Griggs and Sons to Perryton Services will be held there Friday Burial will be in Perryton cemetery Survived by husband two children Lloyd Houston 13 and Pearl Olive 11 mother Mrs S E Emmons of Pueblo Colorado and two sisters Mrs Mamie Fletcher Lamar Colorado and Mrs Ada Hawkins Anadarko Oklahoma
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Mary E. Willis
M. O. Willis
Mississippi Street
N. S. Griggs and Sons
Perryton
Willis
Lloyd Houston
Pearl Olive
S. E. Emmons
Pueblo
Colorado
Mamie Fletcher
Lamar
Ada Hawkins
Anadarko
Oklahoma
Kansas City Livestock and New Orleans Cotton Markets Report
Kansas City market notes hogs at 7500 head steady to higher with top at 7.90 and cattle slow to steady as week’s decline shows. New Orleans cotton opens with active trade, March up to 10.48 and May to 19.68, aided by Liverpool demand and India problem settlement.
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Kansas City
The
Associated Press
New Orleans
Liverpool
India
Pinex Based Home Mixture for Cough Relief
A quick low cost home remedy suggests mixing 234 ounces of Pinex with a pint bottle and sugar syrup or honey to ease a bad cough or chest cold. The ad claims rapid relief, lasting effect, and safe palatable taste, promoting Pinex as a superior Norway Pine extract.
The Happy Car For Me Not Shiny Limousine
Poem celebrates a car worn by family life over a spotless show car. The speaker prefers dents and crumbs over pristine polish, praising sticky spots and cracker jack memories as true signs of ownership and joy rather than luxury. The piece reflects 1931 Edgar A. Guest verse on everyday usefulness.
After 40 Bowel Trouble is Most Dangerous
Constipation may become chronic after forty and lead to piles and other disorders. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a safe doctor's laxative tested by 47 years' practice. It claims to relieve constipation in men women and children of all ages and to be gentle effective and non habit forming. Available in big bottles at drug stores.
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Sea Miss Howell
CANDY
Mrs. Nix
Teverency
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Muleshoe
Alfred BE. Smith
Walter Sikes
River Drive
L. D Kight
Young
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W. M. Lay
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I. G. Stone
G. H. Turnley
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Hayden
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Harrison
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Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association
J. F. Witt
W. E. Gee
J. ¥. Bromert
C. W. Bayerham
Louis Patton
Lon D. Marre
Painters Union
Amarillo Poultry & Egg Co
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Boston
WEAP
Chain
Philadelphia Sports Writers Association
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Connie Mack
WAKC
Tom Gerun
Chicago
Bernie Cummins
St. Paul
WABC
KGRS
John Josey
WDAG
Senate
Daisy Deboe
Senator Fess
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Clark Brokerage Co
ITU
F. Clarke
Allied Chemical & Dye
Allegheny Corporation
Allis Chalmers Tee
Amerada Corporation
Lua
Car & Foundry
American International
American Power & Light
American Rolling Mills
American Smelting & Ref
American Steel Foundrys
American Tel & Teleg
Tobacco
American Wicks & Eltric
Associated Dry Goods
At& SF
Auburn Auto Paceeee
Aviation Corporation
Baldwin Peete Te Starters
Baltimore & Ohio RR
Bendixviation
Best & Company
Bethlehem Steel
Botn Aluminum & Esses
Borden Company
Borg Warner , Srseee
Briggs Mige Co
Bendbboches
Brunswick Balke
Chesapeake Corporation
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Commonwealth & Southern
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Consolidated Film
Consolidated Gay O
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Continental Motors
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Teeereenenee
Gt Crucible Steel
Sesees Vee Cutler Hammer
Senee Bb
Curtiss Wright
Curtiss Wright A
Davison Chemical
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Dela, Laca & West RR
Veese
den & Rio Gran W Prd
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Eastman Kodak Tenes Ae Io
Baton Axle & Spring
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Shane
Marshall Field & Company
Errerrery
Foster Wheeler, Inc
Freeport Texas
Fox Film
Frisco
General Electric
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Boty
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Gillette Safety Razor Sane
Glidden Company Trees
Gold Dust Corporation
Goodrich Tire & Rubber
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Baty
Gotham Silk Hose
Graham Paige
Granby Consolidated Opper
Grigsby Grunow
Great Northern Bay
Great Western Sugar
Hahn Dept Stores
Hudson Motors
Hupp Motors
Illinois Central RA
Inspiration Copper
Bly International Nickel
International Harvester
Inter Tel & Telen
Johns Manville
Kansas City Southern RR
Julius Kayser
Kennecott Copper Tenet Eeenee
SS Kresge & Company
Kroger Grocery & Baking
Krenger & Toll
Lambert Company
Lignett & Myers Tob
Loose
Lorillard Tobacco
Louisville
Mack
Os Ey
Gas & Electric
Mathieson Alkali
Miami Copper
Missouri Pacific
Montgomery Ward
Wees
Li'l Murray Corporation
Nash Motor Cars
National Air Transport National Bellas Hess
Ee Va
National Dairy Products
National Biscuit Company
National Power & Light
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National Cash Register
NH & H RR
Nevada Corporation
Northern Pacific RR
Eee
Paramount Publix Pathe Exchange
Packard Motor Car
Twee J C Penney Company
Pennsylvania RR
Pillsbury Flour Mil
Public Service of Nj's
Tity Ve
Pullman Teteeee Twee Nee
Radio Corporation
Keith Orpheum
Real Silk
Rerington Rand
Lo Reo Motor Car
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Steel
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Aly
United Frat Wee Dig
United Carbonesos
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Union Carbide Teteeeeseence
U 5S Pipe & Foundry
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Universal Pipe & Radiator
Vanadium Corp Aeeeees Ad
Warner Bros Pictures
Warren Brox Company
Western Maryland RR
Western Pacific RR
Western Union
Westinghouse Electric Ee Ee
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White Motor Company
Willys Overland
Woolworth Co
Kelney Hays Wheel
Ark
Nat Gas &Ay
Gas & Elec
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One
DeForest Radio
Detroit
Ford Motor Ltd
Jeky Ford of
Can
UN Laht & Pwr
UN Verde
Ory Oh Gt. Deere and Co
Newmont Mining Eee Eenane
Maracaibo
Am Republics
Atlantic
Barnsdal
Gulf of Pennsonee
Houston
New
Mexican Seaboard
Panhandle P. & R. Eit
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Pierce Pettee Ee
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Ruth
Royal Dutch
Shell Union Teres
Dig Simms
Sinclair
Ty Skelly
Reas
Kansas
N. J
Calif
N.Y
Indiana
Superior Oil
Texas Corp
Tex Pac Ld & Rt
Tide Water Asa
Tex Pac Cl & Oil Teteee
Texan Oil & Land
Venzurean Pet
Warner-Quinlan
We Pacific Western
Imperial OU
Edgar A. Guest
W. B. Catowei
Doctors
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