Editor Opposes Texas Centennial Amendment
Lub bock Avalanche Journal editor Charles A. Guy urges Texans to vote no on the Texas Centennial amendment Next Tuesday he warns against a tax funded centennial and cites burdens on schools and the unemployed while Chamber of Commerce also opposes the plan The piece argues the measure would create a large state financed celebration under patriotic rhetoric and Alamo references.
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Charles A. Guy
Lubbock
Avalanche-Journal
Texas
South Plains
Ballyhoo
Alamo
West Texas
Ballyhooers
Austin
Goliad
Russian steamer Tovarish Stalin salvaged off Spitzbergen
A radio message says the Russian steamer Tovarish Stalin, aground off Spitzbergen, was salved by the Russian ship Kritianini and five trawlers. No news about its 126 passengers. The ship was en route from Tromsoe to Spitzbergen coal mines.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Jason
Tovarish Stalin
Spitzbergen
Tromsoe
Spitzbergen Islands
Winter Closes In Over Sierra Nevada Region
Snow covered upper slopes today as winter settled over the Sierra Nevada Mountains. A near blizzard buried the Lake Tahoe region under several inches of snow and freezing temperatures were expected.
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Sierra Nevada
Reno
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Lake Tahoe
Definition of free wheeling in auto transmissions
The patent commission defines free-wheeling as a transmission that lets a car drift when gravity or momentum would push it beyond engine speed. With such a device in the transmission the engine is automatically disengaged as forces tend to make the car outrun the engine.
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Washington
Commissioner of Patents
Railroads See Big Losses Amid Depression Tides
A 1910 Amarillo News survey notes Texas railroads facing substantial operating revenue declines in eight months of 1931 versus 1932. Freight down over 31 million, passenger and other services down multi millions as motor transport and highways erode rail demand. Substituted services and fewer trains reflect ongoing contraction.
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Texas
Railroad Commission
All Dolled Out Auction Boosts Community Chest Drive
All Dolled Out drew a large Santa Fe auditorium crowd for a dance whose receipts aided the Community Chest. The Rock Island Relief Committee seeks employee contributions for those out of work, noting a long running fund since 1930 with depots in Chicago Silvia Il, Horton Kan, and Shawnee Okla.
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Santa Fe
Rock Island Relief Committee
Rock Island
Chicago
Silvia
Horton
Kan
Shawnee
Oklo
Rail workers face duty relief and wage talks amid seasonal mail surge
Rock Island conductors Moore Frederick Gruhlkey Jones and Hisey are relieved for varying periods with Denver fireman recalled to service. Postmaster General Brown orders extra help for Christmas mail and cooperates with relief agencies and charities. Christmas falls on Sunday with Monday observed as a holiday, delaying non special mail. Intersta te Commerce Commission warns Fredericksburg and Northern Railway must sell to Gulf and West Texas within 30 days or parallel route will be authorized. value set at 200000 while asking price is 350000. Gulf and West Texas plans a through line from San Angelo to San Antonio via Brady and Eden. Railway managers' committee may extend the 10 percent pay cut into February as wage talks with railroads progress.
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R. H. Norton
Pierce Street
Amarillo Daily News
Amarillo Publishing Company
Earl L. Shhaub
Union
Amarillo
Lee Bivins
Blanchard
Sellars
Bivins
Leeward
Shaugnessy
R. M. Walker
Fourth Street
Tenth Street
Green Brothers Furniture Company
Campbell
Dora Martin
Lon D. Marrs
J. 8
Chestnutt
Charles W. Sanger
Grand Opera House
H. K. McWhirter
Miles Bivins
H. H. Galbraith
E. D. Green
John R. Snider
Episcopal Church
Patton
Jesse C. Clark
Alice McWilliams
Frank G. Tye
Beulah A. Sands
Joe Savini
Young Gotch
Chicago
Opera House
Forty Singers Club
A. A. Lumpkin
J. M. Clayton
Lindsay Nunn
Kentucky
A. B. Spencer
Rock Island
B. P.O. E. H. A. Nobles
Amarillo Street Railways
State Purchase International
Great Northern Railway
Adam Forepaugh
Sells Brothers Circus
Albert Parks
N. 8S
Griggs Undertaking Company
Elberton
J. H. Patton
L. O. Thompson
P. L. Blake
Howard Trigg
N. S. Griggs
J. R. Snider
Brown
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fredericksburg and Northern Railway
Fredericksburg Junction
Fredericksburg
Tex
Gulf and West Texas Railroad
F and N
Gulf and West Texas
San Antonio
Goats Lost in Cold Weather Hit Fort Davis Ranch
The recent cold spell in the Davis High lands caused J. C. Fisher a Fort Davis area rancher to suffer the loss of 500 goats. The incident underscores hardships faced by local livestock producers during harsh weather.
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Pecos
Tex
Davis Highlands
J. C. Fisher
Fort Davis
Liquid Shumake Kidney Remedy Promises Quick Relief
For eighteen years Liquid Shumake has been used in thousands of homes to treat excessive kidney action in adults and children. It claims to help many troubles linked to this kidney disorder and is sold by druggists with directions for a small cost.
Capudine Liquid Pain Remedy Advertises Quick Relief
A vintage ad promotes Capudine as a fast liquid remedy for menstrual pain neuralgic and rheumatic pains headaches and strained muscles. It emphasizes immediate absorption without stomach upset and notes no narcotics with 10 30 and 60 cent sizes.
Creomulsion Promise Against Persistent Coughs and Colds
Advertising copy touts Creomulsion as a twofold remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims creosote soothes inflamed membranes and halts germ growth, with guarantees and money-back if not relieved after following directions.
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Ady
Mills Attacks Prohibition Stand in Brooklyn Rally
Ogden L. Mills, secretary of the treasury, told a Brooklyn Republican rally that southern Democrats will not repeal the eighteenth amendment without guarantees and that protracted delay may occur. He said dry states can block repeal in Congress and urged keeping saloon-era controls. The speech at the Academy of Music aired nationwide.
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New York
Democratic Party
Ogden L. Mills
the Treasury
Brooklyn
Congress
Mills
Kansas
Academy of Music
Republican Party
Dry States Guard Saloon Ban Amid Eighteenth Amendment Talk
The fragment argues the Democratic party and counterparts support preserving the saloon ban in dry states while granting federal leeway, asserting the eighteenth amendment will remain in place until dry-state protections are guaranteed and repeals are unthinkable.
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Democratic Party
Texas broccoli heads to Middle Western markets
The first full carload of broccoli for the 1932 33 season left Laredo on October 25 bound for the St Louis market. Shipped by T A Austin Co the broccoli is grown on the Laredo Plantations Inc under supervision of Francisco Farias with W K Austin and F Farias leasing the plantation for the season.
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Laredo
St. Louis
T. A. Austin & Co
Zemo Promises Quick Clear Skin for Pimples and Eczema
Advertises Zemo as a fast acting remedy for pimples itching rash and eczema signs of relief in moments. Claims rare ingredients provide superior soothing effect with quick itch stopping and skin clearing results. Available in three sizes 35c 60c and 1.00 with extra strength 1.25.
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Zemo
Broccoli Shipments Advance in Laredo District
Weather favored the broccoli season and despite pest damage the Italian cauliflower quality remains high. Early November will see more Laredo growers ship broccoli and spinach. In London the Clock Gate, built with the 1902 West Indies docks opening, is being torn down.
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Laredo
West Indies Docks
London
Carter's Little Liver Pills Advertisement 1931
An old advertisement promoting Carter's Little Liver Pills to stimulate bile flow. It touts gentle vegetable extracts and claims relief from bad taste and sluggish digestion. Valid price listed as 25 cents with brand emphasis and store availability.
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Carter
C. M. Ce
Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine for Cold Remedy
A cold progresses through three stages and early treatment is best. Take Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine at onset to open bowels kill germs relieve headache and fortify against further attack. The tablets are claimed to be effective harmless narcotic free and widely sold in drug stores.
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Grove
America
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J. Herguson
Sam P. Harmon
Bob Wooten
The
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W. T. Price
Lyda Roberts
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