Brothers Buy Empire Back
The Van Sweringen brothers of Cleveland repurchase control of their vast railroad empire. Wall Street notes four hurdles ahead including Missouri Pacific and Chicago and Eastern Illinois receiverships, Denver and Rio Grande and Nickel Plate finances, ICC approval for Midamerica Corp ownership, and possible Senate inquiry and minority holder resistance.
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van Sweringen Brothers
Cleveland
Missouri Pacific
Chicago
Fastern
Illinois
Denver & Rio Grande Western
Nickel Plate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Midamerica Corp
Alleghany Corp
Funeral Services for Willis Brown
Willis F E Brown 45 will be laid to rest in Memorial Park after funeral services at 4 pm from Boxwell Brothers Chapel. Rev Hunter Lewis of Mesilla Park NM will read the rites. Pallbearers include D L Conner Bill Perchall Lawrence Brock Sylvester Hollis Bert Wilcoxon and Fiton Kendall. He was foreman of a Santa Fe water crew and died from a kerosene heater explosion. He is survived by his widow four sons and two daughters.
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Memorial Park
Boxwell Brothers
Hunter Lewis
Mesilla Park
D. L. Conner
Bill Perchall
Lawrence Brock
Sylvester Hollis
Bert Wilcoxon
Fiton Kendall
Mr. Brown
Santa Fe
Cardus Pain Relief Marketed As Aid For Women
Advertises Cardui as a tonic for female monthly suffering and general weakness. Mrs H Anglada of Biloxi credits Cardui with relief from pain and nervousness after using twelve bottles, claiming overall improvement. Cautions readers to consult a physician if no benefit is seen.
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Cardui
H. Anglada
Biloxi
Amarillo College Wins PWA Grant for New Building
Amarillo College officials celebrate a $47 700 PWA grant plus an $100 000 total project for a new two story campus building at Twenty Second Avenue and Washington Street. The project will be financed with remaining funds from the college and land from the Oliver Fable Estates.
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PWA
Panhandle
Gallaher
Twenty-Second Avenue
Washington Street
Oliver-Fable Estates
Wosrd
F. Mead
College
Sam Houston Battle Letter Found in Dallas News Archive
Sam Houston's personal account of the San Jacinto battle, dated April 25, 1836, was rediscovered in the Dallas News archives. The four-page manuscript, likely in Houston's secretary's handwriting, aligns with Burnet's records and marks a historic find amid the paper's Golden Jubilee edition. The Dallas News traces its origins to 1885, noting its broader Galveston connection since 1842.
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San Jacinto
Dallas
Texas
Mexico
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Dallas News
News Today
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News
Houston Report
the News
Houston
Louisiana Advertiser
New Orleans
William Christy
Texa
United States
Army
Santa Anna
David G. Burnet
Union
Tennessee
Galveston News
Report Shows Decrease for Crude Output
Oil and Gas Journal reports a weekly drop in U S crude oil production totaling 15 068 barrels per day to 2 796 931. California led declines with 10 150 fewer barrels. Texas Oklahoma Kansas and the Rocky Mountain region also fell, while Michigan eastern fields rose.
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Michican
United States
Oil and Gas Journal
California
Aian
Texas
Oklahoma
Kanesas
Rocky Mountain
Michigan
Fire Prevention Group Sets Meeting in Amarillo
The Amarillo Mayors Committee on Fire Prevention will meet at 4 30 this afternoon in City Hall to discuss observance plans and a week long campaign to eliminate fire hazards. Henry Thomson, vice chairman, says the effort invites men women and children to help make Amarillo safer from fire as the observance begins next week. Scotland is warring on dog racing pools.
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Mayors Committee On
Eity
Amarillo
Henry Thomson
State Inspectors Keep Busy With Amarillo Tank Rack
State weights and measure inspectors operate a testing rack at Third Avenue and Monroe Street in Amarillo checking oil and gas trucks for compliance. The rack becomes permanent due to rising fuel transport and new tanks. Over 400 tanks inspected in three months. Original plan was to move it to other Texas points.
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Monroe Street
Panhandle
John C. Wilson
Amarillo
Criginel
Texas
At-Home Gray Hair Remedy Promised By Simple Mix
A home dye formula offers gray hair coverage with half pint water one ounce hawthorn com small bee of Barna Camnonnd and a quarter ounce of mineral oil. Mix yourself, apply twice weekly until desired shade. Parbo adds color to streaked or faded hair while softening and removing wear from locks. It does not enter the scalp and dries clear without stickiness.
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Parbo
Californian Dies In His 101st Year
Capt. Arnold Miller aged 101 died reportedly after celebrating his 100th birthday with lion hunting in the Venture mountains. He was born in Pittsburgh, Massachusetts.
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Arnold Miller
Venture Mountains
Pittefield
Macs
Sacramento County Coroner Cleaned Robes Donated to Charity
A deceased person’s clothing in Sacramento County is trimmed and cleaned before being offered to charity. Officials say the garments will be renovated and distributed to those in need.
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Sacramento
Calif
Roroner
Positive Relief For Itchy Skin Ointment Promised
Cooling Blue Star Ointment soothes skin and helps with itch rash eczema ringworm and foot itch with deep pore action. Money back if the first jar fails.
Folger’s Mountain Grown Coffee Offers Rich Flavor
Don’t be disappointed with common blends Folgers promises rare mountain grown coffee. Experts call this the world’s prize coffee with a distinct tang. It’s grown in Central America on high plantations, blended and roasted by Folgers, delivered fresh in vacuum tins.
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Folger
Central America
Folger's
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