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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1924
Page
4
Daily newspaper masthead with publication details and pricing information for subscriptions in Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico. Dated Thursday April 3 1924. Contains carrier and department contact lines and billing rates for various regions.
The piece reflects on Friday’s perceived luck in American history and includes the Globe’s carrier boy tribute. It praises Wayland Steward and urges kindness to carriers while noting quirky local scenes from Dallas and Amarillo. It ends with reflections on work, health, conscience, and Washington’s politics.
A short didactic piece argues that thieves are not as bad as liars. It suggests a thief can be watched, but warns against eternal suspicion of a liar, framing thieves as gentlemanly by comparison to liars.
Crowds linger as Williams department store slashes prices and clears out Mayfield Hall stock, reshaping local shopping options and signaling a price war for consumers.
Radio schedule fragment lists numerous stations from WdY New York to KGW Portland with times, performers, bands, orchestras, and programs including Lollipop, Union College Glee Club, Navy Band Orchestra, Ada May Weeks, Pearl Spaulding, and the Kentucky Kernels. Central Pacific adjustments note EST and PST differences.
The column recalls actresses returning to Broadway in small parts amid financial struggles and fading fame. It notes newspaper staff bonding after a merger, changes in news distribution, and a curious lost and found item hinting at danger, ending with an invitation to a Times Building meet.
Evelyn Dawning and Bruce Biscuit headline a slate featuring Paragraph Iona Sweetie and MyeTle Mischief from MSSENATE Comedies. The Twin e Twins of Vitamine Films headline a broader cast with many others.
Short snippets from The Globe include remarks by Dr. Ralph Moore a Kiwanis candidate for fair campaigning on San Jacinto Day April 21 and various social mentions. Also noted are visits from Canyon and McLean residents Amarillo business greetings and local anecdotes. The column references moldings designs at Novelty Art Shop and a quote on reporting.
Movie news notes James Cruze Paramount production The Fighting Coward from the Tarkington stage success Magnolia with Ernest Torrence Mary Astor Noah Beery Phyllis Haver Cullen Landis. Liberty features Growing Better Santa Fe Trail comedy Wonders of the Sea Yulu McGrath J K Williamson five acts of vaudeville.
Corinne Griffith weds Walter Morosco in February and plans a world tour for their honeymoon. Ben Hur production begins in studio and Jerusalem. Hollywood ties to Christian Science and mysticism grow, with Theda Bara and others reported asos, while cults like the Catalina Nature Takers and the Camisole Clan attract followers. The Fighting Coward starring James Cruze is the Mission feature.
Prize winners from the Lubbock Music Festival and South Plains ensemble join the Panhandle Music Festival week. Judges include Emil F. Myers Beatrice Story Dana Harmon Wallace R Clark. Local choirs bands and town players compete. The week also features Magnolia stage drama with stars Noah Beery Phylis Haver Cul len Landis and others. The Liberty theater airs Growing Better and The Santa Fe Trail while Fair theater presents vaudeville and Wonders of the Sea with Lulu McGrath.
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