Armistice Day Observance Honors Neff Speech at Memorial
Amarillo marked the fourteenth anniversary of World War I with a Memorial night at Municipal Auditorium. Dr. Pat M. Neff Baylor president and former Texas governor delivered the principal address on the flag and peace, urging to "fight for it is war." The program featured music by Dave Derden's Concert Band, a violin solo and a quartet, a roll call of Potter County World War dead, and community singing. Armistice Day observances Friday will include a city procession, athletic events, and a banquet and dance.
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Municipal Auditorium
American Legion
Pat M. Neff
Baylor University
Texas
Doctor Neff
Baylor
Fred E. Young
Hanson Post
Young
Guleke
Neff
James O. Guleke
Amarillo
Dave Derden
Minnie W. Josey
John Josey
H. P. Garrett
Francis Robinson
Mildred Newell
Josey
Potter County
Floyd L. Sloan
Lester Aldridge
Amarillo College of Music
Courthouse Deeds and Vehicle Registrations Mixed with Odd Narratives
Court records show Guy J. Witt selling Lot 7 Block 22 Amarillo Heights to Margaret Marries Preskitt for 10 dollars. Vehicle registrations list J W Denton, F P Whitmore, E Garrison and F Bennett. A collision on highway 10 injures Pace and Lorain Lockett. Seaborn Collins, a Daniel Baker student, is uninjured. both cars demolished. A stray rhapsodic aside about the Statue of Liberty and immigration follows, ending with a question about tens of millions.
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Guy J. Witt
Margaret
Preskitt
Amarillo Heights
J. W. Denton
Care Cotton Oil Co
F. P. Whitmore
14Th St
E. Garrison
F. Bennett
Spearman
Seaborn Collins
Daniel Baker College
Highway 10
Here
Pace
Elizabeth Manning
Lorain Lockett
Daniel Baker
Collins
Henry Jackson Funeral Rites Due On Monday
Services for Henry Jackson 33 victim of a highway accident Saturday night were set for 4 p.m. Monday at Griggs Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Roy C. Snodgrass. Pallbearers named include Jim Chesshir Finley Martin D McPherson Keller Page Tom Broaddus and Roy Pavillard. Burial in Llano Cemetery. Surviving are three brothers Emmett Horace and Frank Jackson all of Amarillo a sister Mrs C C Killian and his mother Mrs Sabrina Jackson also of Amarillo.
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Henry Jackson
Griggs
Roy C. Snodgrass
First Christian Church
Jim Chesshir
Finley Martin
D. McPherson
Keller Page
Tom Broaddus
Roy Pavillard
Llano
Jackson
Emmett
Horace
Frank Jackson
Amarillo
C. C. Killian
Sabrina Jackson
Odd Fellows Past Grand Master Dies in Houston
George W. Hawkins 63 former grand master of the Order of Odd Fellows in Texas and ex superintendent of the Odd Fellows Home at Corsicana died after a brief illness at his Houston home. An early Houston automobile dealer since 1901, he retired nine years ago after a long career in the auto business. Formerly of Omaha and Newberg, services are to be held tomorrow.
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Houston
George W. Hawkins
Order of Odd Fellows
Texas
Odd Fellows
Corsicana
Hawkins
Omaha
Neb
Newberg
N. Y
Fragmentary geographic reference in early article
The readable fragment mentions locations including the Rocky Mountains and areas near Washington D C, suggesting a broader geographic context for the piece without presenting a complete place or event.
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The
Rocky Mountains
Washington, D. C
How To Believe Headaches In Three Minutes
A hyped ad claims "B. C." cures violent headaches in three minutes. The remedy, prepared by a registered pharmacist, supposedly blends several ingredients to relieve headaches, muscular pains, colds, neuralgia, fever, and nervous distress without opiates. Available in 10¢ and 25¢ packages at drugstores.
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B. C
Telephone Power Drives Business And News, Weds Death Irony
A collection of observations on telephone use cutting travel time and fueling commerce in New York, noting 1 750 000 weekly suburb calls and 321 000 daily city store inquiries. It contrasts advertising and telephony with a fatal Empire State elevator jump and reflects on courage, wealth, taxation, and the aging of George Bernard Shaw.
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New York City
Charles Dickens Reading Echoes Across Atlantic Views
A brief note reflects on Charles Dickens and his writings about the United States, acknowledging his fame and the enduring influence of his works despite his controversial opinions.
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Charles Dickens
United States
Stubborn Coughs Ended by Home Mix Recipe
Promoted old remedy claims quick relief for stubborn coughs. Instructions mix 244 ounces Pinex into a pint bottle with sugar syrup from two cups sugar and one cup water, no cooking. Says it soothes inflamed membranes, loosens phlegm, eases chest soreness, tastes good, children like it, and is guaranteed or money back.
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Courthouse Records
New York Bay
America
Brownwood
Cecil Pace
Brookesmith
Andseis NM
Red Barn
High School
Marillo Lumber Company
Dwight Newby
Max
Washington St
New York
Empire State Building
Uncle Sam
George Bernard Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Ata
Mistal
Ete
Ee ‘Gillette Blue Blade “Mae
Kohler Bros. Deluxe Dry Cleaners
Doche & CO
Troy Steam Laundry & Cleaners
Tyler
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