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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1939
Page
4
Autry's Studio promotes portraits for graduates and family gifts with the slogan Photographs Live Forever. Located at 118 Fast Fourth, owner Jerry Autry invites special appointments and notes new full length background options. Call 2-1922 for an appointment.
R M Kidwell, owner of the Typewriter Service Company in Amarillo, announces exclusive Victor Adding Machines dealership for 30 Panhandle counties. The 1939 model offers hand or electric operation, features three right hand keys, two auxiliary keys, direct subtraction, and printing with dual color ribbon. One year free service, generous trade-in, and monthly installments. Call 2 1313 for details or demonstrations.
Amarillo women frequent the ZuDell Beauty Shop at 708 Taylor advertising Herbex Conditioner to restore hair after a permanent wave. The shop touts the Safe Wave Timer for precise steaming, claiming it eliminates guesswork and preserves hair sheen and lustre.
Lee Mayhew, territory representative for the Johnson-Price Company, fronts the new 1839 model Superfex Refrigerator in Perfection Stove Company display rooms in Cleveland, Ohio. Mayhew notes the device would allow broader access for Pan hatide trade territory to tour the plant and argues the marvel is worthy of appreciation.
H W Hartman, jeweler in the Fisk Building, advertises transforming baby's first shoes into solid metal keepsakes. Bronze, silver, or gold options include paper weights or bookends, with prices from 3.50 to 6.00, plus other uses and a workmanship guarantee.
ZuDell Beauty Shop introduces a new steam styling system described as a magic operator that accurately controls steaming time regardless of hair texture. The service aims to provide flawless results with no human error, backed by the shop's policy of top workmanship and invites appointments at phone number 9350.
Winter garments can be de-mothed and stored by Blackstone Cleaners with payment due next fall when returned. The ad promotes freeing space by keeping coats and outfits safe through the off season.
Sewing Machine Supply Company at 608 West Sixth offers turning a Singer Treadle or Portable into an electric walnut console for 29.50 dollars. They overhaul the old head, install a new motor, light, and wiring, and guarantee the electrifying work with a free demonstration.
Hunt Hardware at 612 North Fillmore runs a week long National Hardware Week Sale led by Nathan M. Hunt and Robert Hunt. The ad promotes 100 plus bargains across hardware, kitchenware, garden tools, china and sporting goods including a 14 inch Klicker lawnmower for 3.95, a 10 gallon galvanized can for 0.89, an electric iron for 3.95, butter shears 0.89, a green enamel ice cream freezer 1.19, and a 4 foot steel ball rod 0.89 with other dozens of deals. Phone 5975.
Twenty lambs ran in Willows annual Lamb Derby. Originated in 1933 by Charles Raglin, commander of the Sons of the Legion, as a mood booster. Now a fixed yearly event with lambs run five at a time by young boys.
Blackstone Cleaners offers dry cleaning only charge and free delivery by phone 7377. They advertise suits and dresses cleaned for 50 cents each at 208 West Sixth. A note urges summer body odor guard and frequent cleanings using a new scientific method.
Gates Rubber Company highlights advantages of V-Belts including concave sidewalls Rubber Filled cords and a Rubberized Fabric Undercore. Complete stock is available at 208 Arthur Street with belts for industrial drives combines and replacements. Baldwin Combine owners offered limited complete change over sets at 20 percent off through local rep Ward Garrison Amarillo.
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