Prison Booster Wins Small City Contest Prize
A prison inmate’s clever letter in Sunset Magazine’s Small City contest wins a small prize. The essay extols mills, jobs, free recreation, libraries, churches, jazz, and a 40 piece band. Reactions include inquiries from Oregon Washington and Boston seeking information and proximity to large cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Magazine
State
Chamber of Commerce
Frank J. Smith
San Quentin
California
Oregon
Washington
Boston
Los Angeles
San Francisco
North Amarillo Viaducts Urged to Ease City Traffic
The North Amarillo area demands immediate viaducts over Denver and Rock Island tracks to protect hundreds of schoolchildren and the public. North Fillmore carries heavy traffic, linking River road and Panhandle highway, and needs two crossings to relieve congestion and prevent accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Amarillo
Denver
Rock Island
North Fillmore Street
Amarillo
North Fillmore
Globe
North
Panhandle
Fillmore
Prohibition Plans and a Charleston Party Night
Marcie hosts a cocktail laden evening at Parrish residence. Audrey Parrish’s husband is tested as two young men crash the party seeking Marcie’s fortune. The cellar soiree ends with mounting tension and a planned getaway in a limousine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Merele
Andrey
Marcie
Edinburgh
Lovieville
Mexico
Mareie
Parrish
Audrey Parrish
Charleston
Riviera
Bey
Maret
Ray i
Theowelf
Tee Werke
Audrey
Lushers
Marele
Danny Meets a Meadow Mouse Fight and Friendship
Danny the Meadow Mouse finds a rival on a shared path and engages in a rough fight. They tire and pause, then decide to be friends with space for both, and Danny plans to stay a day or two. The scene shifts to Marcie returning home and preparing for sleep after a long day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny
Jandy
T. W. Burgess
Half Minute Interviews Reflect Local Reactions
A string of brief quotes captures residents and visitors reacting to crude oil refinements and street conditions. The remarks span Borger crowds, travel hints to Amarillo, potential springs business, busy mothers, and the impact on north south boulevards with mixed humor and concern.
Zonite Promises Dental Care and More
The notice extols Zonite as invaluable for dentifrice mouth wash and gargle. It claims it disinfects toothbrushes and dentures and boasts dozens of toilet uses for hair skin teeth and hands increasing personal appeal.
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THE
Amarillo Globe
Mr Et Rimeoet
Tes
HY Mats Daily
SO Sday
Teves, Okahome
New Meview
Cabdren
the Oriental Shop
News-Globe
Rome
John Parrish
Burgess Bel
Ibereten W. Berets
F. Balentine
Mid-Continent
B. E. Hurwitz
Borger
D. Asbury
Amarillo Hotel
A. B. Carter
Mre. M. C. Guerre
Pr. T. Meaders
N. Baber
Chaney
Beery
Peete
Deters
Amarillo Tent & Awning Co
Tayler
Lonile
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