Straw Hat Styles Point to Conservatism in 1927 Trends
New York May 10 The sennit for early summer favors simple white or natural hues with wider brims and the Platfoot model gaining popularity for informal evenings. Leghorns and panamas in natural colors dominate while solid color bands are required for bands. Comfort features like flexible inner bands rise in use. prices range from five to six dollars for lower grades and ten dollars and up for higher quality.
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Curtis Wood
New York
Panama
Foghorn
Sam Houston Memorial Unveiling Set by Kiwanis in Lexington
A memorial tablet to General Sam Houston will be unveiled near his Timber Ridge birth site in Rockbridge County on June 11. Virginia governor Byrd and Texas officials are among expected attendees with Houston Kiwanis clubs sponsoring the bronze tablet. The event, set between Washington and Lee and VMI commencements, will attract thousands including Texans traveling after the Memphis Kiwanis International convention.
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Globe
Lexington
Larry Flood Byrd
Virginia
Dan Moody
Texas
Sam Houston
Timber Ridge
Rockbridge County
James Lewis Howe
Lexington Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Clubs
Houston
Houston Kiwanians
Lee Highway
General Houston
A. G. Shirley
Howe
James A. Anderson
Kiwanis Club
Washington and Lee University
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington and Frousion Kiwanis Clubs
Paul E. Wise
Houston Club
Flashes of Life and a Patchwork of World News
News items across cities report fashion myths in Atlantic City, a Brooklyn pitcher quitting baseball after a fatal accident involving a 12 year old, a Brooklyn messenger fined for speeding, a Trinity parish Psalm verse about youth, a police shooting of an Irish setter at a Portland park, and a London magistrate granting a father sole rights to choose schools and religion for children.
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New York
Frank Mullen Hill
Red Hook
Brooklyn
Anthony Esposito
Frank
Tony
London
Basil W. B. Matthews
Traly Trinity
Switchman Killed In Houston Yards
Roy B. Bailey a 25 year old switchman was killed in Houston when he stepped between two box cars to uncouple them and was run over by a freight train. Bailey hailed from Shepherd Texas.
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Associated Press
Houston
Roy B. Bailey
Bailey
Shepherd
Texas
York Minster Marks 13 Centuries Since 627 Start
The famous York Minster, praised by Sir Walter Scott, marks 1,300 years since its beginnings as a small wooden church in 627. Archbishop of York opened the new century with thirteen raps on the west door at midnight, with celebrations continuing throughout the year.
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Walter Scott
York
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Aids Old Folk Bowel Health
Practicing physician Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois urges against harsh purges for the elderly. His Syrup Pepsin provides gentle regularity without griping or upset, strengthens bowel muscles, and offers a free sample bottle by mail from Monticello.
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W. B. Caldwell
Monticello
Illinois
Mayer is New BCD Chief Ten Preside Friday
Ed R. Mayer, a veteran in public utilities and city building with investments in Amarillo and the Panhandle, was elected president of the Board of City Development to lead a group of new and old directors. John Cowan is first vice president Walter Barlow second vice president and C. T. Ware treasurer. The board will review a proposed budget of 122000 with 80000 requested from the city. Director George Maggard criticized the requested level as excessive.
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Ed. R. Mayer
Amarillo
Panhandle Country
Board of
City Development
W. O. Getton
John Cowan
Walter Barlow
C. T. Ware
City Commission
George Maggard
Spanish-American War Vets Meet in Borger Amarillo Visit
W R Duke of Wichita Falls state commander of the United Spanish American War Veterans is in Borger today organizing a camp. He will return to Amarillo tomorrow as guest of the Amarillo camp, prompting a special meeting tonight at the Longhorn room of the Amarillo hotel for all veterans.
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W.R. Duke
Wichita Falls
United
Day nursery cared for sixty children daily
Records show an average of sixty children per day at the Day nursery run by Mrs. Ruby Robertson, with weekly totals from fifty nine to sixty three. Mrs. Robertson has led the nursery for six weeks and welfare officials praise the improved patronage.
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Ruby Robertson
Robertson
Welfare Society
California Fig Syrup Ad Targets Mothers
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as the best laxative for infants and children. It claims quick relief for constipation wind feverish breath coated tongue and diarrhea with no cramps and warns buyers to insist on genuine California Fig Syrup with proper directions on the bottle.
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California
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