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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1950
Page
9
An old Amarillo advertisement urges motorists to replace cracked or pitted windshields at Gatlin Glass Co. 417 East Tenth. It touts safety glass, quality mirrors, and door mechanism checks to ensure clear vision and summer readiness.
Mrs Virgil Kinney of Lansing claims she owns the oldest electric iron still in use. She bought the iron in 1918 and says only the cord has been replaced with no repairs. Kinney also cites a 25 year old toaster in daily use.
Under nationalization, special low rates are offered by British railways to anglers visiting fishing centers, hikers and cyclists returning from country tours, Boy and Girl Scouts attending rallies and young scholars and employed persons under eighteen years of age.
Willa Mae McCandless of Levine's basement offers two wedding sets at 300 dollars platinum and 60 dollars yellow gold plus pastel costume jewelry. She is a licensed watchmaker with years of experience and provides an unconditional guarantee. Mail repair available for out of city residents.
In 1954 Kansas farm income gained 7.37 million dollars from bees as each colony added 117 dollars, highlighting honey production as a significant agricultural income source for the state.
Bothered by roaches or ants Johnston's NO-ROACH applied by brush in the kitchen kills roaches ants and waterbugs The colorless coating works for months and kills wandering strays For scientific control use Johnston's NO RDACH Prices 8 oz 89c pint 1 69 quart 2 98 White Kirk 4th floor
A beauty salon offers Originelle six functional facial oils touted as the quickest path to complexion comfort. Distributor in Amarillo is Frank's Barber and Beauty Supply at 1015 Polk Street. contact 5361. The ad describes Originelle cleansing deeply, lubricating, shrinking pores, softening the skin, and providing a long-lasting powder base, urging readers to inquire at their next visit.
In St Louis a refuse truck caught fire six blocks away before firefighters raced it to the station. The driver allegedly became nervous and drove toward the station, but by the time apparatus arrived, the burning truck was already gone. Passersby reported the driver acted nervously.
The Clary Speed O Electric adding machine is advertised by Typewriter Service Company of Amarillo. R M Kidwell promotes fast whispering operation feather touch keys and easy one finger use. They offer pickup delivery by dialing 2 1313 and also rent machines or repair services.
A Colorado caller chose floor covering from over 200 samples shown in her home by S. T. Munhall of Munhall's Fine Carpets Amarillo. He travels to extend service across Colorado and nearby states offering free measurements and estimates with expert installation.
The Amarillo Band House owner E. L. Smith urges Panhandle school band students to send instruments for repair before fall. He guarantees careful work by expert repairmen and offers a stock of new and used instruments for sale or rent with favorable terms.
Born today you have strong personal magnetism and draw people to you. You are action oriented with a knack for finding a way through problems, though moods can be volatile and require control to reach success. You show calm on the surface while your emotions run deep and intense, yet persistence and courage propel you forward.
The Laundromat at 2734-A West Tenth Avenue offers 30 minute wash, 20 Westinghouse washers, two large Hammond dryers, hot soft water, and soap. Open 7:30 am to 7 pm with phone reservation 34751. manager Mrs. Galbreath.
Gemini and Cancer readers receive guidance on temper, discipline, and plans. Aries through Taurus offer practical advice for calm, cause, and attention to detail with emphasis on morning activities and possible gains.
Cy Patton Jr a service engineer for E B Cowie Electric Company travels from Anderson Indiana after completing a Delco Remy electrical school. He earned thirteen examinations and the firm plans more free training for customers across the area later this year. A K Wilcoxson is Cowie district manager.
An ad promotes Western Business Supply at 208 West Tenth Street offering a complete stock of oak walnut and steel desks tables chairs and office accessories. It highlights the standard double pedestal desk in quartered oak priced at 84.80 and invites customers to visit call 2-8333 or write for more information.
A London zoo python hatched 20 eggs in a notable reptile clutch. In unrelated demographic news, Australia reports six hundred thousand unmarried women as a striking social statistic.
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