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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1925
Page
6
Opportunity to acquire a small investment business near Canyon College including confectionary and lunch room. Seller cites health reasons and asks interested parties to respond via Box 353 in Canyon Texas.
Honolulu July 24 Two army officers were killed and a third severely injured in two airplane crashes on Oahu yesterday A First Lieutenant John W Wyatt of Hampton Virginia and Charles L Moore of Lancaster N H were killed in one crash Lieutenant John F McBlain of Carrier of Columbia was severely injured The crashes involved an army plane colliding mid air with a navy plane piloted by Chief Petty Officer Pravin The army plane crashed after losing control The other plane continued in the air The incident near a power line killed Wyatt as the aircraft attempted to land Staff Sergeant Prosper Ter Moullen accompanying Wyatt was seriously injured The navy plane suffered slight damage
An old advertisement touts Tiz for swollen and tired feet, claiming instant relief as the bath draws out pain and exudations. It promises soreness relief for corns bunions and calluses, urges purchase from drug or department stores, and offers a one year comfort guarantee with a trial coupon.
A small crowd at the Amarillo Gun Club braved cold to compete in the Thursday evening shoot for the Chris Kiser trophy. Walter Crossett led with 73 of 75 birds, now nine behind in 275 shots, while Maggard hit 94 of 100.
Fort Worth police hunt a lone highwayman who shot J. H. Boyle, deputy sheriff of Denton county, as he and his wife and child traveled home after closing the ice house at Ponder. The assailant demanded money, Boyle was wounded in the leg, and a bullet was found in his pocket. Also mentioned are a separate plane crash nearby and unrelated ads.
Police arrested Philip Siegel who confessed to sending threatening letters after reading that Edward W Browning intended to adopt a child. The plot to kill the New York millionaire was foiled when authorities intervened. The case centers on alleged motive and the suspect's statements to police.
In Melbourne and Sydney the U S Navy fleet received cordial welcomes from Australian officials and citizens. A dress parade marched through Melbourne streets while local hosts hosted visiting officers and men. The Returned Soldiers league and Atlantic Life Insurance Co. of Virginia supported a 500-guest event for the fleet.
Oasis in the Panhandle hosts a three day program featuring a bathing girls revue country store baby show and water carnival. The event opens tonight on the Oasis North highway with a grand dance pavilion nearby. The water carnival highlights a fire dive by Pat O Royal and promises steady excitement across all three nights.
Amarillo resident W A Askew sent a telegram claiming Amarillo as a summer resort and promising to bring premiums for farm products, but the Dallas News did not print it. He complains Dallas is jealous and notes the telegram described cold weather, Palo Duro Canyon tourism, and West Texas crops ready for shipment.
Oasis swimming pool now open as Panhandle Hardware promotes self sharpening lawn mowers to help keep grass neatly trimmed.
James M. Ball, a Detroit telegraph writer, confessed to sending a false message to Governor Small of Illinois that delayed the execution of Russell Scott, a Chicago murderer. He said he was moved by an inordinate sympathy for men about to be hanged.
Atigletic City New Jersey July 24 James H Maurer president of the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor arrives to pledge support of his 500000 member organization to the anthracite miners in scale negotiations with the mine owners.
WANTED to buy office desk. WANTED 1925 Ford or Dodge sedan, have 1923 Ford, will pay cash difference. WANTED lot in good location, rest cash, deal direct. WANTED four room modern east front house, prefer north Amarillo streets. Also pay cash for late model Ford sedan in good condition. W. E. Sarrels, 311 N. Johnson.
Classified notices show several help wanted ads for salesmen in Tampa cigar firms offering weekly wages between 30 and 75 dollars plus expenses, plus positions for boys to sell papers, a stenographer and cashier, washing, sewing, and janitorial work. Many ads request stamped addressed envelopes or phone contact. multiple phone numbers and abbreviations appear.
Real estate notices show various parcels for sale including lots at 22nd and Tyler and east front on Pierce. Listings include corner lots, a farm for rent, a near city lot, San Jacinto tots, and a home with modern amenities on Washington Street with terms available. Contact numbers are provided for interested parties.
For sale a garage business with a new brick building on site. Located in a prime area with special selling reasons. LAUD & CO. Realtors 306 N Fillmore. Also a bargain sale of a new two story house on South Polk with pavement and garage priced at 5250 with good terms. Martin Land Co. 203 Sle Ri OM new duplex modern small cash payment or just as first payment balance like rent. Apply 80d N Taylor.
Real estate ad listing brick homes with garages and driveways for sale in San Jacinto and nearby streets. Includes 5 room layouts, modern features, low cash down and easy terms, with contact at 948 or 501 418 Polk St and S. Hollaman at 1006 residence 901 Jack.
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