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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1924
Page
12
Campaign message from H. K. Stanfield outlining qualifications including admission to Tennessee bar in 1920 and licenses in Oklahoma and Texas. He notes veteran status, American Legion membership, and pledges devoted service if elected.
William Foster of Chicago, presidential nominee of the Workers' Party, denounces American democracy as fake. He urges attendees to join the Workers' Party and aligns the Soviet system with a next step in social evolution, criticizing La Follette and big capitalists. He links defense mobilization and Wall Street financing to ongoing wars and warns of continued conflict until workers control production.
Dave Derden announces a Globe Party Concert at 8 oclock tomorrow on television. The Amarillo based organizer has assembled a 25 piece band featuring numerous titles including Chicago Train Chasers, Luna Nibs Avery Selection and You Can Take Me Out of Dixie. The program mixes marches, fox trots and ragtime selections.
Outith Minnesota January 22 The Ford Fleet flagship Denson Ford began service as the first ore carrier, carrying coal from Kentucky to Taleda Ohio and planned to haul iron ore from Ford mines in Upper Michigan on return. Built at Great Fathers Engineering Works Beawse Michigan the 672 ton vessel features a 24 foot draft and impressed observers with its smokeless stack during a Detroit river passage.
Cony Texas and Ween Cooney announce nine teachers from each area joining the Canyon District. The group will cover rural schools with three-teacher setups and split duties across English and grade work.
A statement from the State Fire Commission says insurers may issue or use older dwelling policies until the current supply of standard forms is exhausted. In the interim a uniform dwelling policy will not be approved and all companies must adopt the approved form once issued.
The Globe’s Misspelled Word Contest drew many correct lists last Sunday. Avise Myers of 806 Pierce Street won first prize, with T I Mashburn of 1004 West Seventh Street second and Mrs Victor Yarberry of 602 Alabama Street third. 23 words were misspelled and 30 perfect lists were received. Checks will be mailed today. Aileen Swafford near Canyon submitted a near perfect list but it arrived too late.
A preview of The Silent Alarm shown at the Municipal Auditorium benefits the Firemen's Relief fund. The film features murder abduction and blackmail with dramatic fire scenes. Tickets for the September 9 showing are sold to support the fund.
A speaker revels in relief after seven years of corn troubles. The moment marks a personal transformation as if a burden has been lifted and energy returns.
An advertisement invites readers to visit Oliver Drug Store to buy Oliver's corn remover. The product is claimed to work and costs a quarter, with the clerk ready to assist.
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