Rebel bands surrender to federal army in Mexico
A band of 48 rebels formerly led by the late General Enrique Gorozuieta surrendered to federal troops at Arandas Jalisco. Other groups surrendered in Michoacan and Nayarit, leaving few rebels in the field. General Andres Figueroa says the campaign in Jalisco can end.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Enrique Gorozuieta
Arandas
Jalisco
War Department
Michoacan
Nayarit
Andres Figueroa
Per Capita School Tax Approved by Senate
The Woodward Senate approved a measure allowing the state tax board to set a rate to yield a per capita tax of 17.50 for scholastic age children. The bill, sent by the governor to the legislature, aims to correct a flaw in the per capita statute during codification.
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Associated Press
Austin
Woodward Senate
State Tax Board
Senate
San Antonio Gets Florist Convention
GALVESTON July 11 Announcement that San Antonio had been selected as the 1930 convention city, nomination of officers and endorsement of a resolution protesting the tariff on imported bulbs before congress were key features of the Texas State Florists association meeting. Nominees for the board of directors include Harry Donnelly Wichita Falls W C Griffing Beaumont H A Clowe Corsicana William J Bailey Fort Worth Fred Timm Dallas and H L Potter El Paso.
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Associated Press
Galveston
San Antonio
Congress
Texas State Florists Association
Board of
Harry Donnelly
Wichita Falls
W. C. Griffing
Beaumont
H. A. Clowe
Corsicana
William J. Bailey
Fort Worth
Fred
Letters Warn of Delayed Admittance at Berachah Home
Tack Letters reports 12 girls begged for admission to Berachah Home but capacity and $1,500 arrears held many back. Donations later covered deficits to July first, enabling some admissions while others await. The note stresses the gravity of refusals and points to grim “Blood Spattered Wood Pile” and “She Hanged Herself in a Prison Ell” as stark examples.
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Berachah Home
Orgatone Praised By Amarillo Couple For Health Change
T K Campbell of 606 Alabama street Amarillo Texas reports his wife suffered indigestion nervousness and general rundown before taking Orgatone. He says after use she gained appetite color improved rest and looks better. He adds friends marvel at the rapid change and recommends the medicine. Genuine Orgatone is sold exclusively in Amarillo by Fox Drug Co No 3 Oliver Eakle Building and at Fox Drug stores.
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T. K. Campbell
Alabama Street
Amarillo
Texas
Fox Drug Co. No. 3
Oliver-Eakle Bidg
Fox Drug
Pedigreed dog sought and girl scout camp thanks
A letter from Mrs H E F seeks a pedigreed Boston or English bull pup to buy with postage paid. The piece also notes a 15 year old girl receiving care at Berachah. A separate note from Lois Tolleson Cullum thanks Tack for Camp Amaryllis support to Amarillo Girl Scout Council, praising kindness and benefactor status.
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Tack
H. EB. F
Mr. Tack
Amarillo
Desperation Appeal Letters and Berachah Society Notices
A plea from the Berachah Society of Dallas urges readers to donate or pass letters to others as cases overwhelm the home. The text recounts a tragic tale of a disabled orphan who bore twins, faced abuse, and ultimately took her own life after failed attempts to find care, highlighting overcrowding and delays at Berachah. Two teenage girls are briefly described as jailed in a West Texas town while awaiting placement due to the home’s full capacity.
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Berachah
West Texas
Wayward girl and history’s unnamed inmates
A fragment reflects on a 14 year old girl who hanged herself in a prison cell and prompts memory of Nancy Hanks as a former wayward girl. The piece questions whether society truly cares for troubled youths and honors human dignity.
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Nancy Hanks
Abraham Lincoln
Permanent foreigner tag concerns prompt local action
A reader argues that cars with foreign licenses linger in town for months and should be issued guest or permanent Texas tags to prevent abuse and parking violations. He cites examples from Colorado Missouri and Oklahoma and urges police oversight.
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O. K
Colorado
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Courtesy Tags and Local Policing Hints Stir Debate in Texas
A speaker defends courtesy tags while urging police scrutiny of out-of-state license holders. The note calls for checks at hotels and apartment buildings, arguing for courtesy toward visitors yet vigilance toward nonresidents with cheap licenses.
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Texas
Panhandle Prize Promises Followed by Oversight
A 1929 note from a high school student complains of unpaid Panhandle history prize money. Frances Ross, said to have won first prize, is hospitalized. The writer recalls prize printing and urges payment. E R T promises to resolve the oversight and pay the prizes.
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Panhandle
Frances Ross
Northwest
Stereopticon for the Africans seeks old viewing sets
A letter to Mr Tack asks Amarillo residents to donate discarded stereopticon sets for use in the Belgian Congo. The writer notes Africans enjoy the views and that they have educational value and requests donations by mail or in person.
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Mr. Tack
Amarillo
Belgian Congo
Farm proposal eyes 1000 acres of wheat at Clarendon
A letter offers to plant 1000 acres of wheat for a buyer. The sender, J. B. McCormack, asks interested parties to write to Clarendon Texas box 543 for arrangements.
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Mr. Tack
Clarendon
Tex
Missionary Flora Foreman Seeks Communication on Congo Work
A letter from Flora Foreman of Amarillo Texas requests contact by telephone and outlines plans to leave for the Belgian Congo in August. She thanks readers for supportive notes about her mission and discusses wage requests and a car shortage affecting wheat shipments in the Panhandle and neighboring states.
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West 19Th Avenue
Amarillo
Miss M
Flora Foreman
Belgian Congo
Texas
Betting Wheat Car Supply Sparks Rail Comment Exchange
A letter from J. R. Hitchcock defends Santa Fe and cargo distribution amid a wheat crop surge. He argues loading capacity reaches about two thousand cars daily and demands fair allocation, while praising Santa Fe for moving the grain and aiding Panhandle development. E. R. T. responds lauding the railroad’s role and efficiency.
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Bovina
Tack
Railroad Commission
Zemo Soothes Itch From Mosquito Bites and Irritations
Proven anti septic Zemo offers relief from itching heat and sting for various skin irritations including bites sunburn and poison ivy. Used for twenty years with strong results. One application provides relief. Packaged at S35e or $1.00. Available from all dealers.
Gordon's Internal Antiseptic Promises Quick Digestive Relief
An advertorial claim asserts most indigestion stems from fermentation and that Gordon's internal antiseptic eliminates acids and poisons to restore the stomach. It promises fast relief from indigestion dyspepsia heartburn gas bloating and sour stomach and notes a bottle costs less than three cents per use.
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Gordon’s
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