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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1925
Page
5
Dorothy Dix argues that business dress should be quiet, tailored, and professional, not party attire, warning that flashy evening wear erodes trust and credibility in the workplace. A reader asks about marriage prospects with a sedate yet lively girl, and Dix suggests balance and discretion.
Review praises Douglas Fairbanks as the thief hero in The Thief of Bagdad highlighting 13 reels of beauty and fantasy. Mentions ornate palace interiors and dramatic trials, with ticket prices near the usual rate and the film's crowd-pleasing romance. Also notes other local entertainment including Curly Wilson's comedic turn and westerns at nearby venues.
At the theaters are fair with Sinners in Stik Adolphs and Menjou undergoing a rejuvenation process dropping twenty years with consequences The Veandt also features. The bill includes Armstrong musical comedy and a overseas act plus Tom Mix in The Foreman of Bar. The Thief of Paydad and Arabian Night Fantas, hailed as Fairbanks best, headline Liberty offerings with Lester Cuneo in A Western Promise and strong westerns and comedy.
Hereford Texas residents vote again today on a $125000 bond issue for building projects after an error in the petition prompted a second election. The measure previously passed eight to one and is being reconsidered in a special election.
Gen Charles Mangin, famed French commander of Verdun fame, died today in Paris after a sudden illness described as a stroke followed by possible appendicitis. His condition worsened rapidly with no feasible operation.
The article argues hands reveal a woman's character and capacity. It contrasts soft refined hands with worn hardworking hands, noting nails and finger shape hint at abilities like sewing, painting, or card dealing. It urges women to value practical hand skills and master a trade rather than mere looks.
A European stage novelty titled Francis Peresoff trayvpe will headline the Amarillo Tri-State exposition this fall. The act features a faux kitchen set with a funny French clown, two waitresses, and pratfalls, paired with the Clifton Girls and The Maunters touring fairs in Wichita and Waco among others.
London reports a six week guided tour to Bagdad with hotel stays and 1000 dollar budget. The boom in tourist traffic follows scarce accommodations in Bagdad as hotels rapidly rise to meet demand amid a growing influx.
More than one hundred twenty ex students and friends attended the Iseford High school alumni banquet in Hereford Texas on Saturday. New officers named include Mrs Ruby Shirley president Buford Palmer vice president and Eunice Gilbreath secretary treasurer. The Rev J O Haynes served as cantor master.
A fragmentary notice from The Housewife features quirky advice about decorating with initials lace and embroidery on Turkish towels. It suggests pinning a design to a beard for easy access and mentions a playful solution as a household craft tip from The Housewife column.
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