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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1929
Page
7
Letters railing against sign enforcement and building rules in Amarillo clash with support for constructive supervision. A reader backs Tack on harsher gas and electric rate reform, noting disparity between city gas and smelter pricing versus city consumption. A supporter from Pampa signs off urging affordable fuel and power.
A Western letter from Lubbock Texas promises the Westerners will crush the San Antonio Sandies, boasting of a surprise and a tear through the Sandy line. The author signs only as a Westerner and claims no knowledge of age on the Westerners team.
A seven year old in Alaneed Texas writes to Tack with his four year old brother and their smart dog named Tack. He asks for a yo yo and sends a note about admiring Tack and Brisbane’s column while praising truthful reporting. The letter closes with a Scotch joke from H. E. K.
Arthur Brisbane notes Tacoma propers argue city owned power plants offer the lowest rates on the continent except perhaps Canada. Hydraulic power costs over ten years exceed eight cents per thousand cubic feet of natural gas, with wells beyond city limits yielding about 250 million cubic feet daily but currently shut in for 14 months due to lack of market.
A reader submits a rambling tale of three expert fishermen who fail until a local boy uses minnows soaked in East Texas home brew to land a four pound bass. The piece shifts to varied anecdotes about snakes, name humor, a sea voyage vignette, and an enduring ad for California Fig Syrup.
The notice repairs an address error in a laundry ad. It states the correct drop location is 404 B North Lincoln Street and urges patrons to use the right address for washing requests. The message apologizes for the prior misprint and asks cooperation to ensure proper service.
A cow puncher recalls a bizarre duel where two snakes swallowed each other, then vanished before his eyes. He notes a third snake and jokes about frogs in silk hats and orange striped kangaroos, while concluding the scene was the Eternal Triangle. Patrick Le Conner signs off.
An eighth grader experiences a surreal scene as a church catches fire during a rainy evening. A barefoot boy, odd weather, singing and organ sounds frame the blaze while tradition and chaos mix in the moment.
In McLean two women seek two real sweethearts through advertisement. They request contact to arrange a outing or visit, asking if such matches are possible and inviting a response.
Two readers from ABC and XYZ in McLean Texas express thanks and discuss gas and water rates. They praise homegrown advice and urge sticking with local providers. The message notes a $1 monthly gas bill and a $2 monthly water bill for a small family.
A reader signs as a subscriber urging a square deal for all in Amarillo, arguing residents deserve fair treatment from authorities and businesses. The note reflects local citizen sentiment and demand for equitable policies in the community.
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