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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1941
Page
13
In Amarillo on Highway 66 North East the Madsen Dining Room is praised for chicken dinners famed coast to coast and also offers fine steak dinners. Advance orders can arrange other meals and the phone number 20278 is listed for reservations.
Between 1745 and 1749 about 1,000 Scotch warriors in North Carolina were defeated at Culloran and given royal pardons on leaving the realm. They brought their families to the Cape Fear River valley, followed later by 20,000 more settlers.
The Duchess Remote Control Permanent Wave machine from Helene Curtiss Industries is on display at Frank's Barber and Beauty Supply in Amarillo. Beauty shop operators are invited to inspect the new device praised for safer, easier waving with 16 hair type adjustments and remote operation eliminating wires and electrical shock risk.
Hugh FE Sykes outlines a precise watch and clock cleaning and repair routine at E. E. Finklea Inc. 608 Polk Street. Repairs begin with testing on the Paulson Time Micrometer, then dismantling, cleaning in glasses and alcohol, dust removal, oiling by weight, and final reassembly with rechecking for accuracy. Out-of-town customers are invited to mail watches for service.
A Dicksnson County newlywed asks Sheriff Fleming to apply the homestead exemption to receive livestock and household goods under the law. He claims the statute allows one cow one hog one horse or mule six knives six forks and six spoons among other items. He says he needs these for the married life and vows to be a law abiding citizen. A Montreal signpost shows directions to polar regions and major cities.
The article argues for regular thorough tune ups every 2000 to 3000 miles, comparing car maintenance to watch care. It highlights extensive engine components opened for inspection, stresses spark timing and device checks, and promotes the Pale Duro Motor Tune Up at 212 West Seventh Street with prices for sixes, Fords and eights.
W M Rippey owner of City Sign Company Amarillo 609 Harrison Street marks 23 years in business. The firm offers neon and painted signs highway bulletin displays and a truck fleet serving the Plains in Texas and eastern New Mexico.</analysis>
German sources estimate Denmark held 2,980,000 cattle by the end of November 1940, down from 3,190,000 a year earlier. Agricultural experts deny mass slaughterings and say fodder needs are met, largely funded by overseas and continental supplies.
A survey shows Highland Village at Western State College costs students about 404 dollars weekly. The figure covers food shelter clothing fuel and incidental expenses excluding tuition and lab fees.
V Guyer owner of Nu-Way Upholstering at 208 West Sixth announces exclusive representation of Glassic furniture made from crystal clear solid plastic glass. The line includes beds tables and chairs with durable pliable material. Nu-Way offers complete refinishing and rebuilding services, promising satisfaction and free estimates by phone 25761 or at 208 West Sixth Street.
William Devore in Gilboa Ohio fills a form with an extensive occupation list including constable church janitor school janitor school bus driver stock buyer custom butcher cattle dehorner thresher and buzz saw operator canning factory fireman election board member and cider press helper. The article notes a rare triplet birth ratio of 1 to 8649.
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