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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1936
Page
6
Dr. T. M. Montgomery of Amarillo argues modern life burdens eyesight from printed pages to artificial light and travel. He urges eye care and preventive measures, noting civilization demands better vision and that prevention is preferable to cure.
Nature is perfection and health follows when interference is removed. The life force mirrors tree sap. if vertebrae slip, nerves are blocked and organs falter. Chiropractic methods claim to restore health by adjusting vertebrae around the backbone. Also noted are notes on walnuts and shell uses by associations.
The Holmes School of Shorthand in Amarillo Building arcade grows rapidly with scores enrolling in its home study course. Founder Wm W Holmes, renowned West Texas shorthand expert, notes practical secretarial training for those employed. California used 685,611,000 gallons of gas in H1 1935 vs 675,626,000 in 1934, second to New York.
The Best-Yet Floor Sweep Company moves to larger office and sales space as its janitor supply business grows across the Panhandle. Owners Mr. and Mrs. B. Thomas lead operations with manufacturing in a plant near Adams Street and a fleet of fast delivery trucks.
The McDonald Auto Supply Company reports the Koetheriang piston expansion process, expanding pistons with air pressure and steel shot to fit worn cylinder walls and prevent power loss. Renny Price demonstrates the method for EZ Tight Weathers Trip and Caulking Co. and explains varying pressures achieve different expansion levels.
In Texas at the Taleo field the Humble No. 1 Myra Galt drill stem test reached 2,500 feet of oil mud and water. Casing is being set and cemented near 4,180 feet with total depth about 4,350 feet.
The Palace of Sweets at 415 Polk Street celebrates 19 years in Amarillo founded by George Georgantonis Pete Pragalos and John Georges. The store recalls its Taylor Street origins near a vaudeville theater run by Ross Rogers now Amarillo mayor and notes new four person booths a back bar fountain and candy showcase along with luncheonette service Wines and beers are offered with famous brands.
The Jim Bradford Service Station on Seventh Avenue and Van Buren Street announces an Automobile Service Club offering free extra services such as tire repairs and discounts on petroleum products tires and accessories. Membership is open to all automobile owners with operation starting today and aims to provide monthly savings for motorists in Amarillo. George Washington received no salary for his personal services during the American Revolution.
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