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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1924
Page
8
Sunshine brought crowds to Amarillo area fishing spots with roads crowded by Sunday travelers. Fishermen enjoyed camping style meals, hiking, and wading while some reported notable catches on Panhandle lakes and creeks. Sunburns were common among participants.
Resources of Texas state banks total 352 million with 943 banks reporting condition, up 22 million in 12 months. Deposits rose to 267 million, cash and sight exchange up 20 percent. Amarillo officials plan water main upgrades costing about 30 thousand, seeking Doher ty interests support and later attend the National Electric Light Association convention in Atlantic City.
Luiz Del Guerso, the Italian who offered his services to Uncle Sam, has been enlisted for seven Cavalry and sent to Fort Bliss for final examination. He came to America five years ago and sought enlistment for educational opportunities, having recently taken out his first citizenship papers.
More than 57 000 acres of land in Dallam and Hartley counties revert to the state after eleven years of litigation. The Austin court issued final partition decree. Valued around 500 000 dollars, part of a 3 000 000 acre tract paid for with the Capitol's 1881 construction funds. The state sought an erroneous survey, with the land to be marketed soon, likely inviting new settlers to the Panhandle.
Near here a thousand five hundred cattle were moved overland from Elkins New Mexico to river pasture. The long line stretched for a mile along the pavement as the herd led by William OBrien of Amarillo slowly advanced to graze.
Berlin May 5 The Ford Terror looms over German car firms as Ford readiness to enter the German market grows. Prices have surged due to import bans and German production lags while firms seek Ford agencies to fit his engines amid rumors of a rush to secure Hamburg harbor supplies. Ford’s reputation as organizer and conqueror fuels fears among manufacturers.
Mrs Dana Thomas Harmon, teacher of Public Speaking in the Amarillo public schools, returns to her duties after several days of illness.
A crowded society page records names from Vega, Clarendon, Canyon, Dalhart, Shamrock and other towns visiting Amarillo or passing through. It notes arrivals, departures, family milestones, a traveling sales sermon, a band trip, and civic remarks by officials and business leaders.
C F Redlich will demonstrate modern rupture appliances for free, contrasting them with mail order bands and ill fitting trusses. He claims his devices are scientifically applied and provide lasting relief for curable, neglected, or painful ruptures, with a demonstration date and a Home Office contact in Minneapolis.
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