Diversified Occupations and Industries of Amarillo Fair
Johnson-Price Company are the exclusive distributors for Superfex Heaters in the Panhandle and highlight instant lighting no generator needed clean out rods to keep the fuel line clean and other features that make the product well known on the High Plains. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Hill won a heater in a Johnson-Price drawing at the Fair this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson-Price Company
Panhandle
High Plains
Amarillo
D. S. Hill
Johnson-Price
Radio Repair Boom and History of Chiropractic Push
A survey notes about 12 000 radio makes and models in use in Amarillo with 220 tube types and Gooch Engineering servicing all models. It also covers Dr J F Bromert on progress born of brave ideas and the rise of chiropractic as a method to restore health by addressing nerve force from the brain.
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Gooch Engineering Company
Amarillo
Panhandle
C. 8. Gooch Engineering Company
J. F. Bromert
Pilot Carries Cycle-in Case to Barnstorm Across Continents
An old Maurice Farnam biplane built in 1914 is reconditioned in Melbourne for a continent-wide barnstorming tour. It carries a bicycle so the pilot can pedal to civilization if forced to land in remote areas of the continent and New Zealand.
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Melbourne
Maurice Farnam
New Zealand
Snow line varies from 18000 feet to sea level globally
The line of perpetual snow ranges from 18000 feet altitude in the tropics to sea level in the polar regions, showing drastic elevation differences across latitudes.
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Tropics
Printing Firm Doubles Trade In Amarillo History
The Southwestern Printing Company, established in 1931 and purchased by Bruce Autry, has doubled its equipment in the Oliver Baklie Building basement. The firm serves large Panhandle companies with commercial and fancy printing and process engraving, with Autry inviting inquiries from those facing printing problems.
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Amarillo
Post
Southwestern Printing Company
Bruce Autry
Autry
Texico-Farwell
State Line Tribune
Oliver-Baklie
Panhandle
C & M Delivery Expands Service Across Merchants
C and M Delivery advertises growing use by merchants for quick licensed delivery. Located at 1200 Jackson the service operates from 7 AM to midnight and is bonded by the Texas Liquor Control Board to handle package goods. Call 2-1103 for motorcycle delivery.
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Jackson
C and M
Texas Liquor Control Board
Chiropractic claims to restore health by spinal nerve relief
A chiropractor explains that nerve interference in the spine causes disease and that adjusting the spine releases pressure on nerves to remove disease causes. He asserts chiropractic effectiveness through real results in restoring health and invites consult with Dr. Bromert to judge the value of chiropractic as a health service.
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Bromert
Water Globe Starts Fire in Richmond Gift Shop Window
Firemen say sun focused by a water globe ignited a window drape in a Richmond gift shop. The blaze began when sun rays were concentrated on the drape, starting the fire. The incident occurred October 8. No injuries reported.
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Richmond
Ind
Zack McCrady Plumbing Offers Norge Heaters in Amarillo
Zack McCrady Plumbing Company invites customers to view Norge Heaters at 2818 West Sixth. The Norge line includes gas fired basement and floor furnaces, unit heaters, and forced air models with manual, electrical, or thermostatic controls. The Norge Forced Air Furnace provides year round heating, filtration, and ventilation for homes, schools, churches, and small businesses.
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Amarillo
Zack McCrady Plumbing Company
Norge Heaters
Norge
Zack McCrady
Plumbing Company
West Sixth
Flier Jacqueline Cochran Advocates Reducing Weight
Jacqueline Cochran says important flights like the Bendix Trophy race are good streamliners and enjoyable. She notes she typically loses five to ten pounds on each such flight.
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Washington
Jacquelin Cochran
Bradford's Curio Shops Gain Fame Through the Panhandle
Amarillo's Bradford's Curio Shops gain nation wide recognition since 1929. The two locations at 209 West 5th Avenue and 307 Polk offer thousands of curios from 26 nations plus life like wood carvings and oversized postcard and greeting card selections. Bradford's buys new and unusual items worldwide and ships mail orders across the United States to satisfied visitors and customers.
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Z. L. Bradford
Amarillo
Bradford
Southwest
West Sth Avenue
Polk
Bradford’s
Los Angeles
New York
United States
Hungary
Curio Shops
Bradford Curio Shops
Driving Habits Harm Fuel Economy Cited
The article lists braking too often, rapid throttle, high idling speeds, and engine revving in place as factors that degrade fuel efficiency, urging drivers to adopt smoother operation to save fuel.
Post Office Cleaners Highlight Quality and Silk Finish
W. T. Rose, owner of the Post Office Cleaners, has run the shop for over 20 years and is noted for silk finishing. The business uses modern machinery and the Super Hi-Tone system to finish garments. They offer cash and carry pricing: three plain dresses or three men’s suits for one dollar, and they also clean and block hats at 120 Fast Seventh Avenue across from the Post Office Building.
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W. T. Rose
Post Office Cleaners
Post Office
Postoffice
Postoffice Cleaners
Fast Seventh Avenue
The Pursuit of Happiness reviewed by John Selby
The Literary Guidepost reviews Herbert Agar’s The Pursuit of Happiness from Houghton Mifflin. Selby frames Agar as offering interpretation over fact, noting selective use of facts, personal portrayal of the Democratic party, and a view that economic regional and class inequalities drive the narrative.
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John Selby
Herbert Agar
Houghton Miffin
Democratic Party
Agar
Jackson
Mr. Agar
Cleveland
Book notices review authors and titles with mixed tones
The column surveys Enid Bagnold The Door of Life Hugh Walpole The Joyful Delaneys and Daphne du Maurier Rebecca. It critiques tone and themes noting birth impact on mothers, poverty struggles, and atmospheric suspense, while commenting on publishers delaying summer releases.
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Enid Bagnold
Morrow
Hugh Walpole
Doubleday
Doran
Daphne du Maurier
National Velvet
Delaneys
Sir Hugh
Rebecca
Jamaica Inn
Miss du Maurier
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Tri-State
Canyon
Ctionm Stove Company
Johnson-Price Co
Fillmore St
Amarillo, Texas
Ene Ecy Engineering CO
W. Sthave
Nash
Camera Store
Amarillo Tent & Awning Company
Hammond
Zack McGrady
Lucille
Gatlin
Healers
F. Ieta
City Machine & Welding Works
Amarillo Shade & Equipment CO
Peoene
C & M Delivery
Fort Worth
Denver
Rock Island
Santa Fe Railroads
ACME
Carloading Co
Rang Sk Ift
Arent Paral
Stun Arthur
the Literary Guidepost
Blackstone Cleaners
Panhandle Sign & Display
DIAL
E-Z
Amarilla
W. 16Th
Fisz
F.H. A. Loans
E. A. Regal CO
D. C
Evers Where
Montgomery
Optometrist
Oliver Eakle
C. & M. Deliver
Dea Caldwell
Bob Myers
Frank's Barber & Beauty Supply
the Panhandle
W. Tih
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