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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1932
Page
2
Local column blends weather forecasts from Globe with Tack’s thunderstorm prophecies and humorous village anecdotes. It covers rainfall across Friona Canyon Black areas, car talk with Toney Chisum, Terraplane sales, stock meetings, and a reward offer for a missing tuxedo suit belonging to Richard Hogan amid light social commentary.
A delivery mix up leads to a missing tuxedo once belonging to Richard, now at 1104 Polk Street. The writer appeals to a mystery boy who took the suit, offering a reward and sharing personal notes about contact numbers and the upcoming recital. The piece also includes tangential anecdotes, local gossip, and notices about pets, dresses, and a Dalhart cash slip.
A fragmented campaign note arguing why Texas should elect Ma Ferguson. The text lists ten reasons and references a page 2 letters section, indicating a political advocacy piece from a historical newspaper.
A humorous verse reveals a bridge player scorned for having no cards to hold. The speaker confesses ill fortune, awkward hands, and derisive glances from partners as bidding and fortune fail to align.
The article critiques democracy's decline and Mussolini's rise, arguing liberal individualism fades under strongmen. It cites Mussolini’s view that liberalism is dead and references historical utopians like Plato Moore Rousseau, noting each creator sought control under their own system. The piece contrasts the illusion of perfect governance with real power dynamics.
Crowds filled 607 Polk Street for the J. J. Newberry Company opening. R. E. Bloom, superintendent, and P. Doerner, Amarillo manager, praised the turnout comparing favorably with recent Newberry openings. The firm operates more than 425 stores.
A possession of liquor charge against George Johnson of Canyon was dismissed in 47th District Court Randall County yesterday. Orville Wesley pleaded guilty to burglary with a suspended sentence this morning. Jack Walker drew two years in the penitentiary and J. E. Collison received a five year suspended sentence on a joint burglary charge. The court will return to Amarillo after the three weeks term.
George Robert Turner five year old son of Mr and Mrs G G Turner of nine miles southeast of Amario died at a local hospital last night He is survived by four brothers Cloyce Harold Herman and Russell and three sisters Genevieve Grace and Lorena Funeral services will be held at 4 oclock Tuesday afternoon at the Church of Christ conducted by Rev Robert C Jones Pallbearers will be Roy Starker David Dammier Benton King and Leo Koenig Burial will be in Llano Cemetery under the direction of N G Griggs and Sons.
A group of Amarillo Philharmonic Orchestra Association directors met at the Herring Hotel and approved the constitution and by laws drawn by a special committee. They conveyed the orchestra to the Philharmonic Music Club which has sponsored the organization for seven years. Plan calls for a 60 member orchestra and six concerts this season including one or two public pop concerts. W. S. Izzard presided. R. C. Martini acted as secretary in Mrs. Otis Trulove’s absence.
Market notes from Amarillo show grain bids for No 1 hard wheat and oats, with limited data. Kansas City and Chicago livestock quotations report hogs and cattle ranges, with top values. New Orleans cotton opens active but slips on profit taking and hedge selling, then recovers as banks move to liquidate frozen loans.
The Miles Realty Company paid about $5,000 in school taxes in recent years. If lots cannot be sold and the school closes, taxes cannot be paid. The district reports 80 pupils across five grades with 172 children in the district in need of attendance. Trustees discuss transferring pupils to other schools if space allows. Judge Morgan calls closure an economic move. Dr Curl notes some original petition signers opposed the school yet now ask for keeping it open.
Herschel L. Byers 46, carpenter and contractor, died at his home on Forest Avenue after a sudden heart stroke. Survived by widow Lucile and two daughters, services at Griggs Chapel led by Rev. Ferrell Fox, burial in Llano Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Byers moved to Amarillo a decade ago from Plainview.
Detroit resident Herman Rankis credits Kruschen Salts for easing rheumatic pains and aiding a 22 pound weight loss after using the product. The ad promises safe fat loss with a half teaspoon in hot water each morning before breakfast. It notes a four week supply price and offers a money back guarantee via local druggists Fox Drug Co City Drug Store Post Office Drug and other druggists.
An advertisement promotes Calotabs with claims of complete body purification and natural health benefits. It urges a course treatment once or twice weekly to purify blood by stimulating the liver kidneys stomach and bowels with trial and family package pricing.
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