The Shamrock Texan (Shamrock, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 17, 1937 Page: 3 of 8
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THE SHAMROCK TEXAN, Shamrock, Texas
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—By WILLIAMS
BOeM THIRTY YEARS TOO SOOM. TC^E1°,1U7’/K*T<“EFJV(
'Specimens Unearthed Near
Optima Add To Knowledge
1 Plains Prehistoric Life
GOODWELL, Okla.—Some of the
best specimens of prehistoric lore
found in the Panhandle were un-
* earthed recently by a crew of WPA
workers excavating a pit west of
| Optima, Nolan McWhirter, director
■ of the project, revealed. The work is
being carried on In the Panhandle
in co-operation with the University
' of Oklahoma.
The new discoveries are in the
same location where the crew has
been working. Included in last
week’s findings were a perfect speci-
men of a sabre-toothed tiiger molar,
' a huge mastodon tooth, camel teeth
and teeth of smaller animals.
i • •
The tiger tooth was nearly four
Inches long, slightly curved, with
jagged edges on the inside. The
field supervisor said it was the most
perfect specimen of its kind he had
yet found.
“During the recent digging, bones „ ...
of the horse, in the latter stages of |^e_?p f the little flnger »“h room
development, have been uncovered
found in this pit are of the single-
hoofed stage of the Pliocence age.”
• • •
Largest of the specimens found
last week was a mastodon tooth
measuring approximately eight Inch-
es in length, three inches In thick-
ness and four inches in depth. Sand
and gravel around the base of the
tooth were left in the plaster mould
to keep from breaking the tooth. The
enamel had long been gone and was
replaced by sedimentary rock.
The smallest tooth found was of a
small rodent and could be placed on
and from indications it looks as if we
have been finding a new species of
horse,”’ McWhirter said.
“So far we have recovered four
different species of the horse and if
the new specimens turn out to be
another species of early horse, it will
be one of our most important dis-
coveries," he added. “All specimens
ALL KINDS OFFICE SUPPLIES
to spare.
Since excavations have been un-
derway approximately 3,700 speci-
mens of bones, teeth and other re-
mains have been discovered, placed
in plaster casts and sent to the
University of Oklahoma for final
classification nn|d possible recon-
struction of skeletons if enough
bones of the same animals are un-
covered.
It is planned that part of the ma-
MIL PM RODEO
BIGGER AND BEHER
THREE BIG DAYS OF COWBOY
SPORTS AT CANADIAN
STARTING JULY 2
CANADIAN, Texas, June 17 —
There’ll be very little night and a
great deal of daytime when the Pan-
handle’s biggest and best rodeo
swings into motion July 2nd. A year
of pent-up enthusiasm will be turn-
ed loose in Canadian.
Complete arrangements have been
made for three full afternoons of
rodeo sports at Anvil Park. In ad-
dition to the regular contests of
bronc riding, bulldogging, calf rop-
ing and steer riding, extra and un-
usual events have been scheduled.
All livestock is owned by the as-
sociation. New and untried bucking
horses will make their entry in the
contests this year. The roster includ-
es 30 head of seasoned and proven
buckers. Horses are being grained in
pastures adjacent to the park.
The bulldogging steers and part
of the Brahma riding steers to be
used this year have never been in
a rodeo arena, and are guaranteed
to be plenty wild.
Calves for the roping contest are
part Brahma and the cowboys will
have to have a race horse to catch
them, as they start out across the
arena like a scared jack rabbit.
The world famous rodeo clown,
Virgil Stapp, well known to Anvil
Park rodeo crowds will provide the
comedy in front of the grandstands.
With the grounds in first-class
condition and bucking chutes well
greased, all is set for the starting
gun. Some new and additional
grandstand accommodations will
make seating more comfortable and
take care of a record-breaking
crowd, and the best obtainable pub-
lic address system will broadcast the
results of all events as rapidly as
they are completed.
When cowhoys and cowgirls com-
plete their daily chores at Anvil
Park, thousands will turn to other
forms of entertainment, dancing,
concessions, rides — a multitude of
events that fit into the rodeo week
program.
Greatest attraction will be the
dances, where cowboys waltz In high-
heeled boots, city folks, execute the
latest steps and common plain citi-
zens enjoy themselves to the fullest
extent. They’re democratic crowds
Holds College
Degree at 16
High school valedictorian at 13,
Marshal Lamore, above, now 16,
claims to be the youngest 1937
graduate of a four-year college.
A resident of Bradley, 111., he
completed St. Viator College at
Bourbonnais, 111., in three
years, being, also college vale-
dictorian. Too young for'a job,
he will continue his schooling.
IT PAYS TO READ THE WANT ADS IN THE TEXAN!
Tbit exclusive Super Com•
denser Top means efficient
and economical operation.
KEEPS FOODS COLD
AND FREEZES ICE
IN HOTTEST OF
WEATHER....
SUPERFEX
terial excavated will be returned to
the Panhandle Museum at Goodwell.
ADMIRATION - TRIPLE • f BALED IN "CELLOPHANE"
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Q Q. DECISION GOES TO THE Rdj
...ON POINTS
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The first three rounds were a draw between the two iavoriteat
Coffee-in-Bags and Cofiee-in-Othcr-Containcii. la the first round,
the quality of the two waa the same. In the second, both had the
same oven-freshness. In the third, fragrance and flavor were uni-
form in both. But in the fourth....
Coffee-in-Bags won the decision oo price! ,
When the housewife finds that Admiration Coffee in the mouturo-
proof Cellophane bags is the same fresh, fragrant, delicious codec
as that packed by other methods, she will certainly choose the bag
at about 4c the pound less. Methods of packaging, plus Admira-
tion's fast truck delivery service, assure her of an equally good
coffee at a more economical price.
Buy it in the bag and sayc the difference:
Admiration Coffee cornea packed
three ways; vacuum glass jars, slip-
covered tin cans, and in triple-scaled
Cellophane bags.
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at the dances — city lads togged in
form-fitting clothes, gals in evening
dresses, cowboys in plain overalls.
You’re at home no matter what your
attire will be.
INDISPENSIBLE
“Well, my boy,” said Uncle Tom,
“and how are you going on at
school?”
His nephew looked a trifle des-
pondent.
“Oh, not so good, Uncle,” he re-
plied; “and I’m trying awfully hard
to get ahead.”
“That’s good,” said Uncle, “you
need one."
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There are 6,000 instruments in the
full kit of a dentist.
USES NO ELECTRICITY . . .
REQUIRES NO RUNNING WATER ... HAS NO
MOVING PARTS . . . OPERATES ON KEROSENE
You simply light its kerosene
burners, and forget it. Every-
thing else is automatic. Within
two hours after lighting, the
burners go out. And you get
twenty-four hours or more of
refrigeration with one lighting.
This short burning time gives
you modem refrigeration m its
most economical form.
Ask for free home demons na-
tion. Liberal purchase
terms, if desired.
FREE HOME DEMONSTRATION
We would like to have you see adjustable shelves and many
the beautiful new models we other features have been added
ate offering for 1936. Their new for your greater convenience,
design ana soft, cream-white
porcelain finish bring new
beauty to your kitchen. And
BENSON-HAMILTON
Hardware & Furniture Co.
“Farm & Home Furnishers”
€Ju Jituk of Quality BSStm
THE OIL BURNING
REFRIGERATOR
A PRODUCT OE PERFECTION STOVE COMP ANY
SUPERFEX
SNELL’S FOOD STORE
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FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY
NEW POTATOES IQp
Red, No. 1—10 Lbs....................
LETTUCE 4
Saturday Only—3 Heads ..........
CORN
3 No. 2 Cans
25c
TOMATOES
3 No. 2 Cans ........
25c
FLOUR
Defiance—48 Lbs.
$1.65
FLOUR
Defiance—24 Lbs.
89c
FLOUR
Modem Made—48 Lbs.
$1.39
FLOUR
Modern Made—24 Lbs.
74c
EXTRA, EXTRA SPECIAL! f
Nice size, ripe cantaloupes; special price on green beans;
and golden-ripe Bananas at a special price, Saturday only.
SPINACH 9
3 No. 2 Cans .............................
5c
EARLY JUNE PEAS 1(W»
CORN 1
Country Gentleman, 16-oz. tan *
2c
FIZZ FLAVORS, 2SC
Asst., 3 bottles make 2 gallons
(For Summer Drinks)
PINEAPPLE JUICE 2
3 Tall Cans.................................*
!5c
VINEGAR 25c
Bring your jug—Gallon ..........
BEEF ROAST
Nice and tender.
LB. 17C
BEEF STEAK
Good and fresh.
LB.
17c
Creamery Butter
LB. 30c
SLICED BACON
LB. 30c
PHONE 42
We Deliver Any Size Order
Sugar-Cured
SQUARES
lb. 23c
Full Cream Cheese
LB. 20c
FRYERS
Milk fed.
EACH
40c
Hat Barbecue
lb 25c
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Bones, Percy. The Shamrock Texan (Shamrock, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 17, 1937, newspaper, June 17, 1937; Shamrock, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth526093/m1/3/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Shamrock Public Library.