Lost Toronto Millionaire Ambrose Small Vanished In 1919
Ambrose Small, theater mogul of Toronto, disappeared after selling his theaters for 1.75 million dollars and depositing a 1 million dollar down payment. Police inquiry, a landmark trial of secretary John Doughty for larceny, and theories of murder or voluntary flight followed as detectives hunted for clues and the missing body.
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Robert Talley
NEA Service, Inc
Ambrose Small
Toronto
Canada
Dominion
Small
John Doughty
Dominion Bank of Toronto
Grand Theater
Lamb
Montreal
Doughty
Oregon City
Ore
Time to kill a cold Grove's Bromo Quinine ad
An old time medicinal ad urges early treatment of colds with Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine. It outlines three illness stages and claims the remedy prevents progression, relieves symptoms, and fortifies against future attacks without narcotics or adverse after effects. The ad promotes purchase at drug stores nationwide in a celophane wrapped pocket box.
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Grove
America
Capudine Liquid Remedy for Womens Pains and Pain Relief
Capudine offers a fast liquid relief for menstrual cramps neuragl?c rheumatic pains and headaches. It absorbs quickly without upsetting the stomach and promises gentle muscle relaxation. Available in 10c 30c and 60c sizes. No narcotics.
Seeking Household Work and Farm Help
A reader at 809 Buchanan Street seeks house work to help care for parents and offers a sunflower quilt for sale. Another reader 401 North Florida Street requests help finding farm or ranch work. Describes 39 year old husband and three children with experience in teams tractors cattle and sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Wants and Offers Society Classified Notices
A local notices page displays several help requests including a 13 year old seeking work for room and board to continue schooling, a ranch couple to hire for farm duties, and a young married woman offering laundry and cleaning services with her unemployed husband seeking any work.
Carving Knife Lost On Sixth Avenue And Fillmore
A resident reports a silver handled carving knife with rose engraving missing Saturday afternoon near Sixth Avenue and Fillmore Street and offers a reward for its return. contact Mrs. Bill Hill at 722 South Johnson Street, phone 2298.
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Sixth Avenue
Fillmore Street
Bill Hill
South Johnson Street
Roosevelt Garner Democrats invite district headquarters visit
A hearty invitation is extended to visit the Roosevelt Garner Democratic headquarters for Texas 18th District, located on the ground floor of the Oliver-Eakle building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
18Th Congressional District of
Texas
Oliver-Eakle
Reward offered for lost squirrel Bonnie near Llano Cemetery
Mrs John Coleman of Route 2 Box 311 seeks help locating her tame female fox squirrel named Bonnie lost five miles south of Llano Cemetery on Monday September 26. A reward is offered for her safe return and information leading to her whereabouts.
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Llano Cemetery
Bonnie
John Coleman
Help Wanted Ad Seeks Practical Nurse or Housekeeper
A notice requests employment or a nursing role at 600 South Jackson Street. The writer seeks work as a practical nurse or housekeeper and asks for placement in a motherless home, willing to relocate.
Democratic campaign drives start for Roosevelt medallions
Amarillo headquarters for the district drives oversees 53 counties as the campaign launches the sale of medallions featuring the presidential candidates. Priced at one dollar, they come with a purchase certificate and permanent New York record, with special plaques for bulk buyers.
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Amarillo
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Gutson Borglum
New York
Amarillo Post
Headquarters
Kodak
T. EF. Johnson
The
News-Globe
District Publicity Committee
Non-Partisan Group to Study Rain Survey Plan
A non-partisan group in New York discusses a plan to study a proposed national railroad survey under the Coolidge administration. The committee aims to review routes, costs, and potential public impact as part of evaluating transportation policy.
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New York
National
Coolidge
School girl seeks paths to independence and guidance
A high school girl expresses a desire to make her own way and asks for a suitable place or program to help her transition to independence. She seeks resources or support to navigate education, housing, or career options while maintaining safety.
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Tack
New Economic Group Formed By Leading Bank and Insurance Interests
A new committee or group is formed under the country’s leading banking and insurance interests and will convene at its first meeting in the offices of former Governor Alfred E. Smith. The lineup includes former President Coolidge as chairman, with Edward M. Baruch as vice-chairman, and members Alexander Legge and Clark Howell.
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Tee
Pyey
Alfred E. Smith
Coolidge
Mr. Smith
Edward M. Baruch
Alexander Legge
Clark Howell
Woman's Hour Scheduled in Potter County Federation
The Woman's Hour of the Potter County Federation Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30 features a talk by Mrs. R. W. Adams on What To Do With Your Garden at This Time of the Year. Mrs. Adams is assisted by a Amarillo College Ballador who will sing several songs.
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Woman’s Hour
The
Potter County Federation
R. W. Adams
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Hoover
United States
Dorothy Arnold
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Pau My Uae
the Saturday Evening Post
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Wedgwood
E. E. Finkler
Polk
the Jewelry Store OF the Panhandle
Tad
Buchanan Street
North Florida Street
Louisiana Street
L. W. Rosenbaum
Box
Spearman
E. L
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Taylor Street
Amarillo Daily News
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Essen
Oldeg
Germany
South Jackson Street
California
Meissonier
Henry IV
Luckie
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Americar Tobacco Co
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