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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1937
Page
3
The Amarillo Globe notes the closing of Jack Johnson’s prison door as a symbol of inflexibility and links it to Amarillo’s city jail. It discusses the need for jails to curb crime, the burden on civilization, and the ongoing challenge of imprisoning those who threaten public decency.
A substantial farmer labor party discussion unfolds with Labor's Non-Partisan League and Farmers Non-Partisan League planning joint action. The movement eyeing 1940 and 1944, aims to elect progressive candidates, with a St Paul conference planned and regional organizing in Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Nebraska and Montana. Willam M Thatcher and North Dakota Farmers Union leaders attended LNPL events, while LNPL claims a broad official base despite public image.
New York writer O. O. McIntyre sketches cartoonist Ding Darling known as Ding who leaves New York for Des Moines and a simpler life. The piece notes his left handed drawing, disdain for the loud “pow” school, and fondness for outdoors while touching on other cultural figures and city reflections.
Mrs. Jane Bridges of Okawville, Illinois reports a frightening porch incident as a huge black cobra moved to a rocking chair while she listened to a radio program. A neighbor with a club intervened to stop the snake’s approach.
An unidentified woman called Tulsa police asking officers to guard neighbors during an imminent planned attack on Mrs. So-and-So next door. She claimed the neighbors talked about her and threatened to break windows, asking police to prevent retaliation. Officers sought to stop her, but did not reveal her address.
Judith Irving contemplates leaving New York for Reno after a nearby dispute with Marta Rogers over a vanished necklace. Marta may pursue escape, while Judith packs with Bruce Knight and Millicent Bayne involved as chapters unfold. Judith toys with Phil Irving’s feelings as life in high society spirals toward departure.
In the tale Mother Bear urges obedience to avoid trouble with Jimmy Skunk and Yowler the Bobcat. She teaches respect through smell and consequence and warns the cubs about Prickly Porky the Porcupine. The scene ends with the cubs climbing trees and safely learning caution. Columbus is noted for spotting corn on arrival in America.
A health note urges housewives to correct habitual bad posture to ease backaches. Stand tall at home tasks with chest out, abdomen in, and hips engaged. avoid weight shifting and bend from the hips when necessary. Squat to reach objects and use housework as daily exercise alongside the workout chart offered.
Vague prose describes a minor artist figure turning sinister and dangerous. The subject’s eyes and expression shift while describer notes altered mannerisms and unsettling mood. The fragment hints at a transformation within a small, troubled character.
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