Pershing and Baker Invited to Visit Here
Invitations extended to Gen John J Pershing and ex secretary of War Newton D Baker to attend the Texas American Legion convention in Amarillo September 9 to 12 estimated attendance at 10000 Legionnaires. Walter Irvin Hanson Post commander predicts growth from 7500 in Fort Worth last year. General Pershing later touted as possible Legion commander in 1927 when Paris hosts the meeting.
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John J. Pershing
Newton D. Baker
Texas
The
American Legion
Amarillo
Walter Irvin
Hanson Post
Fort Worth
General Pershing
Legion
Paris
Hawaii Sugar Crop Tops 500000 Tons
Hawaii's 1926 sugar season nears end with many plantations finishing in July and August. By late June the largest plantations had produced 509,685 tons of raw sugar and shipped 459,995 tons.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
Hawaii
Matching Jewelry Trends Highlight Bracelets and Necklaces
Matching bracelets and necklaces are enjoying a vogue. Usually these are of the chain variety, or composed of links of alternating gold or silver and semiprecious stones.
Farm Loan Loans Offered by Federal Land Bank Houston
Commencing August 1 1926 the Federal Land Bank of Houston offers farm loans not exceeding 25000 to one borrower at 5 percent interest with terms up to 34 years and options after five years. Ready sale of farm loan bonds at 41 46 percent justifies rate reduction and liberal borrower eligibility including landowners leasing lands.
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Federal Land Bank of Houston
Werner
Ehem
Potter
Randall
Deaf Beith
Amarille
Ascari
Blind driver overcomes blindness to work and speech
De Witt Smith, stone blind since age 16, drives with a sighted helper and uses keen hearing to navigate traffic. He works as a telephone sub-station operator in a downtown hotel and values conversation and music as essential comforts. The article also notes out-of-date speakers for a Texas teachers convention and a local land development pitch.
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Atlanta
de Witt Smith
Smith
Savers for Furniture Care Advice
A blotting paper placed under a bureau cover protects wood from fumes and liquids spilled on top. The blotting sheet minimizes damage by absorbing spills and limiting liquid contact with the wood surface.
Amarillo eyed for growth as residents weigh town’s appeal
Local voices from Amarillo and surrounding towns discuss growth, water supply, street cleaning, traffic signals, and cost of living. Residents and businessmen compare Amarillo’s prospects to nearby towns and express opinions on investment and relocation factors.
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Amarillo
Ridgemere
6Th
Polk
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el Paso
Colorado
Iowa
Leland Stanford University
University of Chicago
R. T. Ellis
J. M. Bledsoe
Ellwood P. Cubberley
Leland Stanford
J. Paul Goode
Thomas L. Hopkins
Uni
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George W. Frasier
Teachers College
Greeley
J. R. Grant
State Department of Education
Little Rock
Arkansas
H. L. Kent
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Marion J. Mayo
Harris Teachers College
St. Louis
Ellis
Tenth Street
Teel
See &T
Walter Crossett
Tri-State
Mantell
United States
F. H
Ralph Mondt
Borger
Pawhuska
Guy Parris
Tulsa
Oklahoma
P. E. Gumm
Muskogee
Vulcanizing
Amarillo Tire House
7Th St
J. Bryan Jones
Panhandle Highway
Ridgemere Development Co
Hive
Pok & Iaaners
Riegenmere
Tom Googan
Gromaag
Armanillo
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