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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1925
Page
2
Dorothy Dix contends that harsh rod wielding of the past harmed children and that today’s approach of love and reason yields stronger, more independent individuals. She critiques old tyranny over careers and spouses and warns of the cost of autocratic parenting.
The board notes a Davey Tree Expert rep will test local trees on August 24. Amarillo encourages August registration for a three day scout camp. A Miami teacher seeks exhibit info for Tri-State exposition. Donley county rain exceeds 2 inches prompts fall garden plans. West Texan interscholastic league led by Texas Tech not R M Fielder. Abilene reports July rainfall record. Myrtle Lismore sues for divorce from Lu Lismore on cruelty grounds. Sewell's at 404 Polk advertised for meet and phones listed.
Dorothy Dix argues that imposing rigid 19th century parenting harms children. She contrasts old controlling methods with modern self-determination, noting many unhappy marriages and misfit careers result from parental dictates. She insists honest dialogue and trust guide better choices for 1925 youths.
The lineup includes The Monster starring Lon Chaney with comic relief from an amateur detective, The Mission about a wealthy girl who loses and regains fortune featuring Alice Terry, The Wolf Man with J. B. Warner and Al St. John, The Danger Rider with Art Mix, and The Riddle Rider plus additional features at The Deandi and The Liberty theaters.
The continent shifts from the Mission to the Fair with Eve's Secret closing Tuesday. The Heart of Siren with Barbara LaMarr and Con way Tearle arrives Thursday at the Fair, and Danger Rider and The Riddle Rider serial play at Liberty and De Mandi today. Miss Frances Hudson dances Friday at the Fair, Gypsy Sweethearts return next week, Any Woman plays at the Mission, Soul Fire starts Friday, and Lon Chaney's Monster ends tonight at the Fair. The Meet at Sewell's 494 Polk street also shown.
Mrs. Clarence Martin and her young son visit her sister Mrs. Roy Hancock at Vernon. Deanel Fruit Co. advertises fresh melons. Howard Lynch, recent Centre College graduate, leaves Amarillo to study football coaching under Knute Rockne in South Bend and then becomes principal and coach at a Kentucky high school. He was a key Centre College football player last season.
A national plan to standardize United States highways is being drafted by a joint board on interstate highways. The routes will span the nation touching state capitals and sites of historic or scenic interest, with ongoing changes as routes are designated.
Joe Sneed sold 900 steer yearlings to Campbell and Harper of Wichita for October 15 delivery at 49 dollars per head. The cattle, raised north of Amarillo, are reported in fine condition and will be shipped to Kansas for wintering on Campbell and Harper ranch near Wichita.
Carson and Hartley counties joined the county exhibit section of the Tri-State Exposition, increasing the total to seventeen. N. R. Tisdale praised Carson county's prospects for a winning display, and Hartley county’s entry was received this afternoon. Bicycles, 113 West Seventh.
Thursday the Deandi theater and The Globe cooperate in a cleanup campaign by offering free admission to anyone who clips a coupon and brings five tin cans. The program features Border Wolves, Why Not Now, and a new serial Into the Net starting Thursday.
Crude rubber prices plunged further with a sharp tumble in New York and London. Smoked ribbed sheets spot quoted at 81 cents a pound, down 74 cents from last night. December ribbed forward offered at 70.44 cents versus 75.75 cents yesterday.
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