British rubber scheme failure prompts London rethink
In London, a large opinion group argues the British rubber plan has failed and urges government abolition of restraints. They cite Dutch 100 percent tapping, rising Dutch production, and a growing Dutch East Indies processing network as disadvantaging Britain while American reclaimed rubber expands. Opponents call for unrestricted private shipments to save the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
London
Ceylon
Malaya
Singapore
Netherlands Rubber Union
Dutch East Indies
America
A. M. Club Plans Picnic at Ranch
The Amarillo A. M. club, organized recently, discussed a July picnic likely at the Jack Hall ranch during their weekly luncheon. Invitations go to all Texas A. M. students and alumni. The club, with about twenty members now, expects to grow by about fifty if plans proceed. John Cunningham presides, with B. P. Ford as secretary and Dusty Dodson as vice-president, A. B. Short as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & M. Club
Jack Hall Ranch
Texas A. & M
Amarillo
John Cunningham
B. P. Ford
Dusty Dodson
A. B. Short
Drifting Barges Are Taken in Tow Again
United Press reports in Highland Light Massachusetts that two of four barges carrying sixteen marooned men were towed again after the barge broke loose en route from Portland to Philadelphia. Coast guards expect the remaining two barges to be brought to Provincetown later. A lighter note: at Elm Mills Lake a woman’s fishing trip ends with a three-pound bass landing in her lap after a long cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Highland Light
Mags
Portland
Philadelphia
Coast Guards
Provincetown
Pratt
Kan
Elm Mills Lake
District Agent Forecasts Great Amarillo Tri-State Fair
John R. Edmonds, district agent for Texas A and M College, writes to fair secretary C. H. Amacker that a survey of his West Texas territory points to the best fair Amarillo has ever had. He backs the Tri-State effort, pledges assistance, and hopes to meet June 24 though prior engagements may prevent his attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
John R. Edmonds
Texas A. and
M. College
Edmonds
C. H. Amacker
West Texas
Amacker
A. and M. College
Tri-State
Hillsboro Students Win A and M Honors
Hillsboro students in vocational agriculture won first in three major Smith Hughes A M contests at College Station Texas. They also claimed first in minor contests plant production and entomology divisions and tied for first in grain judging with Academy School from Little River. Academy won on a drawing for the trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
College Station
Texas
Hillsboro
Smith-Hughes A. & M
Academy
Little River
Wrecked plane near Amazon linked to Saint Roman flight
Paris reports Far Man Airplane experts believe the wreck found at the Amazon mouth matches the missing French airmen Captain Saint Roman and M Mouneyres's South Africa to South America flight. Marks cited on landing gear tires align with their aircraft model, though not definitively confirming identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Farman Airplane Company
Amazon River
Saint Roman
M. Mouneyres
South Africa
Atlantic
South America
Houston Faces Changes in Fire Protection Standards
Houston officials say a newly enacted state law forces the fire department to upgrade water connections on 3750 hoses 1500 fire plugs and 21 pumpers to a uniform three and one sixteenth inch diameter with seven and a half threads per inch. The measure aims to standardize equipment across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Jim Crow Text Book Law in Texas Order
Austin Texas June 21 state free text books used by white children must be kept separate from those studied by negroes in rebinding operations Dr H H Harrington chairman of the board of control has announced Students at the Texas deaf and dumb school here will be allowed to work on part of the books thus affording them additional opportunity to learn bindery and at the same time effecting a saving to the treasury
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
H. H. Harrington
Board of Control
Texas Deaf and Dumb School
Treasury
ONeal Appointed Mayor of Louisville
Gov. W. J. Fields announced Joseph T. O Neal as Mayor of Louisville and named all other 1926 city and county Democratic candidates to office to replace officials ousted by a court of appeals decision. Incumbents were Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Frankfort
W. J. Fields
Joseph T. O'Neal
Louisville
Louisville City
Jefferson County
Court of Appeals
State attorney would lend aid in prosecution near Marshall
Acting Attorney General D A Simmons announced the attorney general's department would offer aid to Harrison county prosecutors in the recent flogging cases under investigation by state rangers. If the district attorney directs during the probe, assistance would be provided through rangers and local officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Attorney General's Department
D. A. Simmons
Harrison County
Marshall
Simmons
Degnen's Radio-Active Solar Pad offer promises quick relief
An advertisement touts a back and stomach worn pad claiming to cure nervous, circulatory, and organ troubles without medicine or dieting. It cites 100000+ sold and urges readers to request a free trial and literature from Radium Appliance Co. in Los Angeles, promising visible help before purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Degnen
Radium Appliance Co
Bradbury Bldg
Los Angeles
Cal
Attorney General vows full aid to public order in Marshall
The attorney general pledged cooperation to prepare cases and press prosecutions, assuring Marshall residents that no stone will be left unturned to bring to justice those who threaten constitutional government. A masked flogging was called a foundational offense, contagious and dangerous to politics, prompting swift measures. Assistant Attorney General Galloway Calhound was sent to Borger to aid in the local clean-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral
Marshall
Simmons
Jorney
Galloway
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edwards
Studio
Polici
Genaral
Greater
Amarillo Tristate Fair
The
O’neal
Sylvia
Polk Street
Sylvia Shop
Sylvia Hose
Sylvia Hat Shop
Milan
Lacey
Marinello
Marinello Beauty Shop
Regents
Polk ST
Adams Day Goodsco
Pongee
Voile
Jarett’s Fashion Shop
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!