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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1931
Page
2
This prose poem urges salespeople to treat all customers with equal courtesy regardless of appearance or demeanor. It warns that snobbery or favoritism loses business and stresses consistency, kindness, and effort as essential to successful selling.
A local column notes cedar trees damaged by a recent freeze and reports on a crippled man selling Communist magazines on Polk Street. It mentions a planned lecture by Count Luckner at Canyon and offers rewards for a missing collie named Keena and an electric drill.
William C. Lothrop aged 60 state and county tax collector for Galveston County died here from a sudden cerebral effusion suffered in his courthouse office on Saturday. He passed away tonight with his death confirmed in Galveston on April 2.
In San Pedro Sula near the key rail point, Gen. Gregorio Ferrara’s rebel army contested government forces led by Gen. Jose Maria Reina. Government units attacked in two formations but rebels evacuated breastworks. Ferrara reportedly retreated toward Int Abaca as foreign residents fled to Puerto Cortes amid minor engagements at San Manuel and Sava.
Wichita Falls April 28 The April grand jury questioned witnesses about an alleged radical organization of unemployed and the attacks on three locals last week. Texas Rangers Captain Tom Hickman and Guy Waggoner investigated and left town after finding the situation quiet. The county court took no action on a demand to meet Friday night at the courthouse.
AUSTIN April 28 The fate of Clyde Thompson 19 sentenced to electrocution on May 8 has been decided. The state prison board reported to Gov. Ross Sterling. the board’s recommendation was not made public. Thompson was convicted in Eastland County for participation in the slaying of Lucien and Leon Shook.
A. J. Ross, former Edinburg mayor, released on a 1000 dollar bond after Hidalgo County grand jury indicted him for falsely signing a statement about Edinburg’s 1927 population. W. L. Pearson, Allan Cameron, and others face multiple bonds on forgery and misappropriation charges tied to county funds and warrants totaling over 427000 dollars. The grand jury remains in session.
N A Olsen chief of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics will represent the United States at the World Grain Conference in London on May 18. A Farm Board representative will likely also attend. Secretary Hyde announced the selection after today's cabinet meeting.
The Texas and Pacific Railroad posted a profit of 2,477,882.87 dollars for the last year despite a gloomy outlook. Revenue fell while operating expenses declined at a similar rate, per the just released annual report.
A note to Tack Letters from a reader explains that Pampa barbers have formed a baseball club and are ready for competition, seeking guidance or response.
Washington hosts a satire filled night as gridiron club members lampoon Prohibition and politics at the newspapermen dinner. A skit features a ship resembling the Eighteenth Amendment with Wickersham at the wheel under Hoover’s gaze. Calvin Coolidge wins a playful Nobel prize and a jab at Theodore Dreiser follows.
Reported abduction of Dr. Kelley on Vandeventer Place led investigators to a staged residence and a ruse about a nephew with an ear ache. Kelley’s abandoned car was found outside the city the next morning amid rumors of a $100,000 ransom.
The Railroad Commission rejected an urgent request from several railroads for immediate rate reductions on refined petroleum. Hearings occurred yesterday with the Ktaty leading the push for lower rates to counter track competition. Reduced rates take effect June 16 under orders from the Commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Smithsonian report details a unique round-up in the Snake River Valley where Plesippus, a distant ancestor of modern horses, is found with other extinct fauna. The site reveals tracks to the Upper Pliocene era and notes pioneer wagon train practices and Indian attacks along the river. Vanderbilt baseball features a father son team led by Big Bill Schwartz.
A dense broadcast roster lists programs for NBC stations and others, naming shows and orchestras by time across WEAF WGY WLS and many affiliates. It notes live hour blocks, coast links, and station call letters, with recurring musical broadcasts and variety acts.
In Reno on November? April 28, 192? officials outline plans for rapid divorces under a new six week residence law. Judges Curler Moran expect decrees every ten minutes in non contested cases once the law takes effect Friday. Up to 200 people may qualify, with a shift from the calendar system to hearing assignments by the county clerk.
The piece discusses radio broadcasting as unfair advertising competition, notes on newspaper society pages, Captain Hawks breaking air records Paris to London, veterans' bonuses totaling 562 million among 1.48 million men with 315k pending, Field Marshal Allenby warning of civilization’s end in future wars, and Pope Pius XI presiding at a Rome college inauguration with Cardinal Mundelein witnessing the event outside Vatican City.
E W Backus, noted lumber magnate, will own a new luxury amphibian aircraft designed for in-flight games and comfort. The plane seats 11 with sleeping quarters for six, a couch converting to a bed, and monogrammed linens and storage drawers.
The DO X seaplane crew in Las Palmas Canary Islands resume preparations for the next leg to Rio De Oro and then Bolama Portuguese Guinea before crossing the Atlantic. The plan marks a return to their interrupted transatlantic journey with a Rio De Oro stop followed by Bolama before the main crossing.
May Peterson, slated to perform at the Municipal Auditorium on Friday May 8, received unusual distinction in Boston from the MacDowell Club naming her the truest exponent of Mozart. She described Mozart’s music as clear-cut and landscape like with sharp lights and shadows, requiring a lyric, adaptable voice.
Amarillo to Fort Worth via Wichita Falls on U S 370 is slightly muddy. Amarillo to Oklahoma City on U S 66 is slightly muddy. Amarillo to Roswell on U S 666 is slightly muddy. Amarillo to Tucumcari on U S 66 is slightly muddy. Amarillo to Higgins on U S 60 notes conditions. Amarillo to Clayton New Mexico on U S 385 is slightly muddy. Amarillo to Borger oilfield highway paved. Panhandle Auto Club headquarters listed at the Chamber of Commerce.
In Anaheim on April 24 a family of J. W. Kelsay faced paralysis after eating thallium poisoned wheat at breakfast. Although cured of paralysis, four relatives including two sons aged 20 and 18 lost their hair permanently, with doctors warning hair cannot regrow. Mrs. Kelsay got the wheat from a farm warehouse, unaware it had been tainted with poison.
Kansas City markets show hogs 7 000 head with 240 lb hogs down 10 to 16 cents and heavy weights steady. cattle and calves totals around 5 600 and 500 with varied prices across steers, heifers, cows, vealers, and stockers. Chicago hogs 21 000 head 10 to 15 cents lower. cattle and calves mixed with steady to lower values for steers and yearlings and vealers. sheep quoted, lambs around steady, spring lambs mixed. New York stock letters describe mixed early trading with chemicals leading declines, Allied and Du Pont down, and call money at 1 1/4 percent.
Advertised remedy claims rapid weight gain and renewed vigor for all ages by combining dried brewer's yeast with added iron. It touts improved blood, nerves, and muscles, with no bloating. Pills are described as pleasant and safe, with a money back guarantee if results aren’t seen.
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