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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1926
Page
16
Parents urged to use California Fig Syrup for cross feverish or constipated children. The ad touts a fruity laxative that cleanses the stomach and bowels without griping, claims widespread use by mothers, warns against counterfeits, and directs to buy from the California Fig Syrup Company.
Avalon reports J H Patrick in charge of a Catalina Channel contest backed by William Wrigley Jr with a $25 000 prize to the first person to swim from Santa Catalina Island to the California mainland. Organizers expect about 1000 entrants with boats needed in Los Angeles Harbor. The event highlights cold water and challenging currents as swimmers prepare for the historic 23 mile crossing.
W A Shire’s wife reported a purse with papers and $3 stolen from their auto while they attended church. A Santa Fe ticket agent delivered the purse with a conductor’s note saying a woman on a passenger train found it in the women’s room and returned it. The incident prompts questions about who kept the loot and why.
A medical note warns that while most minor flesh wounds heal without issue, one in ten can lead to serious infections. It advises cleaning with Borozone liquid and applying Borozone Powder to promote healing. Prices listed for liquid and powder products. Sold by Fox Drug Co. Thermoll paraffin base filtered advert.
In half minute interviews local figures advocate bringing a Western League baseball club to Amarillo. Wheet Cideon, Cal Farley, J C Wild, Ron Goodwin, Old Tack and officials express optimism the city will attract a league club, noting potential benefits and possible competition with Texas or Class B leagues.
A notice announces free parking space and ample time for patrons to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal at the Green Line location. No other events or restrictions are stated.
Post office in San Jacinto ends subs tation due to funding shortages. Residents must supply their own mail boxes and have numbers matching the new city ordinance. Downtown sorting will increase and clerks added to the force.
Ted Goodwin runs a large Panhandle tire firm in Amarillo six years after establishment. The business occupies nearly 10 000 square feet at 210 212 West Sixth Street and employs twelve people. It offers full service including road service and repair with sales nearing 100 000 in some months.
Prof Harry Lamar Texas Tech director of music attended Shrine ceremonial in Amarillo on Tuesday. Col Charles Bughee Clarendon spent yesterday in Amarillo. Sam Braswell Clarendon News editor and Khiva Temple Shrine band cornetist joined fall ceremonial. George Butterbergh Texhoma business visitor. K und Ferguson Midwest Exploration Denver offices in Amarillo Tuesday. Cecil C Johnson Dalhart bere yesterday. George Jennings Teala attorney was Amarillo yesterday on legal business.
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