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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1950
Page
9
A colorless coating named No-Roach, sold by White & Kirk on the fourth floor of their store at Sixth and Polk, claims to kill roaches ants and waterbugs for months. The product is odorless sanitary and shown effective in home tests with ants or roaches circling the treated area before dying within an hour. Prices listed 89 cents half pint 1.69 pint and 2.98 quart.
The Soft Water Device Company expresses gratitude to Amarillo Borger and Panhandle customers for their confidence since the first Amarillo installation on Oct 1 1940. It praises Culligan equipment as the trusted world leader, invites others to learn of the money and labor savings from soft water, and notes the Amarillo showroom at 1510 West Fifteenth.
The Sprinkler Company of Amarillo offers legally compliant lawn sprinkler installations with city permits and inspections. Ted Busch notes future design gains from copper and brass shortages, predicting competitive pricing as efficiency rises and water bill savings grow in Amarillo and the Panhandle.
Hollywood discusses a trend where lacing replaces slide fasteners hooks eyes and snaps in costumes. A black velvet evening dress features pale pink velvet lacing, illustrating the stylistic shift in film wardrobe.
A Borger listing at 328 Weatherly Street offers water softening services with contact by telephone 582. The ad emphasizes versatility and the many ways soft water saves on maintenance and household tasks.
Miss McCandless offers a wide selection of Christmas cards at Levine's Store Polk Street with personalizable options and prices from 50 cents up. She is a state licensed watchmaker who repairs watches herself, plus leather straps and watch bands for railroaders.
The April 18 1906 quake and ensuing fire left more than 450 people dead in San Francisco as relief efforts mobilized and the city reeled from widespread destruction.
The Clary Speed-O-Lectric portable adding machine is available from Typewriter Service Company at 1009 Pierce Street Amarillo. Call 2-1313 or write R M Kidwell to arrange delivery. It features a thumb add bar for fast key driven calculations and motorized repeat multiplication. The shop services all makes of typewriters and adding machines and stocks replacement parts with guaranteed work.
The Osgood Monument Company at 2701 Buchanan St announces distinctive Rainbow Granite memorials from Cold Spring Quarries and Georgia Crystalline Marble, with Rock of Ages and Rainbow Granite exclusive dealer status. Arthur Osgood founded the firm 45 years ago. C E Osgood has 35 years with the company. Visitors are urged to see the exhibit. phone 36614.
The Encyclopedia Britannica states that geometric forms based on the circle and the square are common to the art of all primitive peoples.
A new peak in hearing aid efficiency debuts with the Audivox Super 67, successor to the Western Electric Super 66, from Bell Labs research. Maynard Drake of Audiphone Co. of North Texas touts its value for the hard of hearing, noting reduced clothing noise and a high-low tone control, with Drake inviting visitors to 922 Travis Street, phone 6132.
A new complexion aid Lime Frappe is advertised as a minute facial that awakens skin. Franks Barber and Beauty Supply, 1015 Polk Street Amarillo, is the distributor and can be reached by telephone or mail to order. The product promises smoother texture and diminished fine lines after application.
Scientists promote modern pest control using Johnston's No-Roach. A colorless, odorless coating applied precisely to kill roaches ants and water bugs for months. Sold in 8 oz .89 pint 1.69 quart 2.98 at White and Kirk 4th Floor.
Gatlin Glass Company at 417 East Tenth Avenue Amarillo advertises satisfaction as its slogan. Hugh Gatlin with 12 years in the glass trade personally guarantees all work and supervises fittings for windshields doors and rear windows. The shop fabricates glass to fit each job and offers repairs on malfunctioning window mechanisms.
Westel and Crossville Tenn report a telegram confirming Willard Swing Jr a 20 year old soldier slight Korea action Aug 13 and return Aug 19, yet he was flown home for his father’s death before news reached the family. London Zoo frees wall lizards to curb cockroaches and kitchen tips include blue cheese burgers with French dressing and easy honey removal.
Thailand purchases 48 diesel locomotives from the United States, expanding its railway fleet. The deal involves American-made engines aimed at boosting freight and passenger capacity, reflecting stronger U S trade ties with Siam.
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