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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1924
Page
4
The Amarillo Globe notes its founding date and publication schedule. It credits the Associated Press for news dispatches and local news, listing office address and department contacts.
Mary Anderson says The Globe keeps Amarillo up to date with world famous Brisbane editorials. The Globe aims to be a real city newspaper for a growing metropolis and features Brisbane and O Melntyre as top daily writers.
J Clements, secretary at Hillcrest Country Club, organized an Amarillo fundraiser golf expedition to Memphis this Sunday. Hillcrest players have long hosted visiting clubs and traveled to nearby country clubs this summer, spreading goodwill and boosting Amarillo’s reputation. The piece urges similar outreach by Amarillo Country Club members.
Jim Ferguson spoke to 2500 people at the Municipal Auditorium last night. The notice urges attending the Robertson rally Thursday night to hear both sides, then voting with independent judgment for the best Texas governor contender.
Galveston August 20. The Rosenberg Library houses a notable cane given by Gen. Sam Houston to John Lockhart. The native wood shaft is capped with silver and engraved with the inscription from Sam Houston to John Lockhart. The cane is shown in a glass case among other historical items.
Central Standard Time listings from KYW Chicago and outlets nationwide show a dense program of children stories, concerts, orchestras, readings, farm and lecture programs, soccer and baseball scores, and variety acts. Notable entities include Joska Definhary Orchestra, James Dorsey, Langton Brother, Harpih Willan Orchestra, Mark Chapman's Orchestra, Northwestern, WDAF Kansas City, WSB Atlanta, and KPO San Francisco with multiple regional stations and times throughout the evening.
A long list of radio shows and concert programs across U S cities with details on orchestras hosts and times. Notable names include Tate News and various ensembles such as George Rimona tenor and the Oriole Orchestra. The piece also notes a carved cane with Gen Sam Houston inscription and a 1922 affidavit by M W Shaw claiming embellishment.
A satirical piece praises Texas Republicans as prospering and ambitious, contrasts them with northern job supply, and mocks political figures. The writer jokes about hoping for a federal job if Coolidge wins, and includes quips about Amarillo and a Texan returning from California with a nostalgic plea for Texas.
T H Wells praises Harding’s ranch water and its mile long lake while joking about his swimming. Dr R Thomson recalls wild hops in New Mexico’s Cimmaron valley and a vacation filled with berries and good fishing. The group includes Neely Landeryn Nobles Cunningham and Fisk notes Henry Zweifel seen as a Republican governor candidate in Fort Worth. Sullivan offers a cautious election read.
Austin reports more than half of the three million acres listed by Land Commissioner T Robison for sale September 1 will be withdrawn by then as back payments are made on forfeited parcels. The lands come from buyers failing to pay interest. about a million acres may be offered on sale day. Wiley Pollard announced as sheriff candidate. Pol Adv.
Rollie Scales and Frank Wolflin were stung when a swarm emerged from a hole in the ground on the Amarillo Country Club course. The two players, praised for solid drives on No. 5, escaped after a frightening bee attack.
Expresses weariness of travel and pests, vows to endure hard work, and hopes for a return to a beloved Texas home. The speaker seeks rest after weary journeys and contemplates dwelling in a favorite place once reached.
Wild bees pursued golfers at Amarillo Country Club, stingers exposed like swords as they chased players in recent days. Jim Threatt mentions the possibility of calling the fire department to spray them with a wet hose.
In Harlem a prominent figure Barron D Wilkins dies following a life in nightlife centered on his Exclusive Club a hub for black and white patrons late night. The piece notes his influence wealth and social reach including ties to Jack Johnson and Broadway actors. It also references the Andrew Freedman Home a retreat for former wealthy men and describes New York nightlife and demographics in the era.
Ben Boschwitz of Amarillo saw smoke while driving east of the city on Tuesday and stopped. The back end of his automobile burned after he exited, with the flames burning the car beyond repair before extinguishing efforts could stop them.
Parents are reminded that an adult must accompany each school child for a free eyesight test and ecard record hosted by Dr Claude Wolcott at 1104 Polk. For engagement, call 1982.
Andrietta Hildebrand, 19, of San Francisco, was discovered murdered in her New York City apartment Warned by investigators the case echoes the Butterfly Trail deaths linked to Dorothy King. The article describes her life in nightlife and varied ethnic communities in Second Avenue with vivid city imagery.
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