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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1928

Page

3

Business men take to scout training work in Amarillo

About 65 Amarillo business and professional men joined the second session of the Boy Leadership training at Central Presbyterian church last night matching attendance from the first session. New members joined most patrols with ten originals ill. Wildcat patrol led by Guy Saunders reported 47 good turns and everyone learned fire making without matches and rope making. Norris Ewing and J. M. O'Brien gave inspirational talks urging closer ties between older men and boys and noting that Eagle scouts complete an education equivalent to eighth grade. Next session set for 7 30 Monday night with expected higher turnout.

Amarillo Central Presbyterian Church Wildcat Patrol Guy Saunders Norris Ewing J. M. O’brien

Tulsa floor collapse injures about twenty near election

A floor collapse at Tom Watson hall on North Greenwood Avenue during a political rally damaged about twenty people in Tulsa Oklahoma. Ambulances and fire trucks responded as both Republican and opposing supporters were in the crowd. The early voting showed a close race between the Newblock machine and its opponents.

Tulsa Okla Tom Watson North Greenwood Avenue David Thompson Republican Lou Reese Newblock Mathine

Convicted Banker Granted 30 Day Leave in Oklahoma

Eugene T. White, a Sulphur banker serving a five year term for receiving deposits in an insolvent bank, was released from McAlester prison on a 30 day leave of absence to be at his dying uncle's bedside. Gov Johnston granted the longer leave after urging from Senator Jess Pullen and Murray county officials.

United Press Oklahoma City Eugene T. White McAlester White Johnston Jess Pullen Sulphur Murray County W. B. Paul Rogers County Alex Grayson Seminole County Sherman Moppin

Building Plans for Lamesa Completed

Kerr & Walsh Amarillo architects completed plans for West Texas Gas company office in Lamesa. Contract awarded to Scott & Shell contractors of Lubbock. Building cost eight thousand dollars, measures thirty by thirty five feet, Spanish design matching other company offices.

West Texas Gas Company Lamesa Kerr & Walsh Amarillo Scott & Shell Lubbock

Groom Firm To Have New Home In Groom Texas

Lightfoot and Funk Amarillo architects drew plans for an office building for the Groom Mutual Hall association at Groom Texas. Bids will be opened next week. The one story brick structure will house offices and vaults and a small amount of office space. Cotton sewing and embroidery work in Porto Rico last year weighed 300000 pounds.

Lightfoot & Funk Amarillo Groom Mutual Hall Association Groom Texas Porto Rico

Itching cure offered for eczema relief in ads text

An antiseptic liquid claims to stop itching in eczema after one application. It purports to ease pimples rashes blotches and blemishes and improve skin quickly. Available in 35¢ 3? and 1.00 sizes and described as easy to apply and soothing.

Crossword Puzzle Teases With Easy Sports Questions

Two sports questions lead this puzzle with hints for a quick solve. Clues mix golf, Lacoste, birds, medicines, pastries, body parts and territory capitals. Across and down entries blend common terms, exclamations, and geographic links in a compact newspaper teaser.

Hoover Scores 100 to 1 Victory in Michigan

Detroit April 3 Hoover won Michigan’s presidential primary with his name the only Republican on the ballot. Two thirds of precincts reported Hoover as the lone choice with a 100 to 1 margin. Alfred E. Smith led the Democratic ballot at about 80 to 1.

Detroit Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover Michigan Alfred E. Smith New York

Half of Yale Phi Beta Kappa grads from public high schools

Yale University president Dr. James Rowland Angell reported that fifty percent of this year’s Phi Beta Kappa admittees from Yale were public high school graduates. Preparatory school alumni still outnumbered high school graduates two to one, with twenty one honorees directly from Yale stock.

International News Service New Haven Conn Yale Phi Beta Kappa James Rowland Angell Yale University Angell

Regulations add prison transfer rules under Palestine Prisons Ordinance

Regulations to the 1921 Prisons Ordinance in Palestine prohibit transferring any prisoner under 21 to Jail Labour Company and exclude those sentenced to under three months or over five years. The new rules, signed by the police commandant and approved by Lord Plumer the High Commissioner, reflect early Civil Administration policy.

International News Service Jerusalem Palestine Police Lord Plumer

Check Flu Grip By Using Vicks At First Sneeze

Public health notice urges early use of Vicks VapoRub to combat flu grip and pneumonia. It claims vapors delivered via throat and chest rub reach airways quickly, relieving congestion and aiding inhaled medication. Citizens are advised to keep Vicks ready for instant use during outbreaks.

Answers to Yesterday's Puzzle Clues Revealed

The list covers varied terms from geography to anatomy. Items include animal counts by country, evergreen families, synonyms for withdraws and peruse, and a key in music, with several zoological and nautical references.

Safety School for Motorists Who Break Law

Chicago survey shows aging drivers outpace youths in speeding. West Park Commissioners form a motorists safety school giving minor violators basic driving safety. Dr. Francis E. Thornton says most motorists do not intend to break laws, but excuses lead to speeding as 400 violators were logged in a single day. The program has taught over 41,000 people.

International News Service Chicago West Park Francis E. Thornton Thornton

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Boosts Appetite and Vitality

The tonic is praised for stimulating appetite and restoring color to cheeks, described as strengthening and invigorating. The ad notes a price of 60 cents and suggests quick effects as a youthful boost.

GROVE

Boy 14 Saves Canton From Communist Uprising

A 14 year old street boy in Canton, China, alerted police to planned Reds insurrection. Police stormed eighteen Red strongholds, arresting 463 communists. Reports claim 230 executed, including eight women, while 25,000 Red neckties were seized along with arms and literature. Martial law remains in effect as authorities suspect Russian behind the scenes activity.

Associated Press Canton China

Urge Natives in Bills to Kill Americans In Nicaragua

Advices from Matagalpa report handbills being distributed in the region urging natives to kill Americans, especially marines. The hand bills are linked to general Augustino Sandino's rebel headquarters. Marine patrols continued pursuing scattered insurgent groups with no new contacts reported.

Associated Press Managua Nic Matagalpa Augustino Sandino

Seek Man Who Set Fire to Buildings in Earlsboro

Earlsboro officers searched for an unidentified man accused of setting fire to a business area. The Kiowa rooms Glenn hotel Haney's filling station barber shop pool hall cafe and an empty building were destroyed, causing heavy losses.

United Press Earlsboro Oklo Kiowa Glenn Hotel Haney’s

School program on motor laws gains approval

The program has held 179 sessions and is viewed as a success by park commissioners. In Chicago minor motor law infractions are handled by paying fines at a city motor bureau rather than a speeder's court, while repeated violations require a court appearance.

Park Commissioners Chicago

Local Notes and Family News from Amarillo Area

Community tidbits list visits births illnesses and health updates for residents and families including Sigman Culpepper Pratt Graves Breedlove Hipple Atchley Cook Parker Bruner and Murphy with addresses and recent travel. The items highlight flu pneumonia and a few new arrivals as well as travel and work notes across Amarillo Fort Stockton and Canadian communities.

Co. P. Sigman Lone Wolf A. B. Culpepper van Buren Street Bruce Pratt Chicago Pratt Inga Ross Harold Brady Amarillo C. EB. Keller Fort Stockton

Long White Nile bridge linked Khartum and Omdurman

One of the Sudan’s longest bridges was dedicated by Sir John L. Maffey. The White Nile structure connects Khartum and Omdurman, nearly three quarters of a mile long and built with 4000 tons of steel in six months less than contract time.

Sudan John L. Maffey White Nile Khartum Omdurman Egypt

Spring Tailors Show Soft Chic in Kashine Tweed

Tailors unveil spring styles in fine hand tailoring featuring Kashine tweed in fuchsia. One look pairs a two button coat with peak lapels, presenting a refined, softly chic silhouette for the season.

Lack Appetite Sleepless Get Back Your Health Now

G W Wagnon of Port Arthur shares how Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery restored his health after appetite loss and sleeplessness. He reports quick improvement after several bottles and continues using the tonic to prevent decline.

Papson Port Arthur Texas Dr. Pierce G. W. Wagnon 7Th St President Invalids' Hotel Buffalo N. Y

Musterole Pitches Quick Cold Relief Against Flu

An ad warns that a cold can turn into flu or pneumonia and urges using Musterole on congested areas. It claims quick relief without blistering, noting Musterole is made from mustard oil camphor menthol and other simple ingredients and works as a counter irritant to stimulate circulation.

Dallas Seethes With Six Elections and Political Meetings Today

Six elections mark activity in Dallas today with local bond issues and school board races. Voters tackle a $6.95 million county road bond and a $6 million levee bond in the Trinity water district while municipal offices in Highland Park, University Park, and other Dallas County towns are on the ballot. Political events loom ahead with Cone Johnson campaigning against any wet Democratic nominee and a joint wet and dry meeting planned for Saturday to discuss prohibition and delegate instructions.

Associated Pree Dallas Tex Cone Johnson Tyler Isa Didate Trinity Water Improvement District Highland Park University Park Dalles County Eitye

Kellogg ALL-BRAN Promises Relief From Constipation

An older advertisement extols Kellogg s ALL-BRAN claiming it relieves constipation and prevents disease. The copy urges two tablespoonfuls daily for chronic cases and notes it is 100 percent bran and effective, recommending use with milk cream fruit or honey and in cooking, sold by grocers.

Kellogg Battle Creek

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