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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1927
Page
6
A letter from Edward, aboard the U S S Cliffwood as a deck boy, details mid Atlantic crossing, rough seas, ship work, and life aboard. He notes England’s coast near Lands End, plans to stay ashore in ports, earns wages, and mentions Bremen Rotterdam and Dutch phrases with humor.
Kansas expert Dr. Waldo Grimes cites readouts showing farmers boosted production efficiency by 47 percent while farm earnings lagged at 2.7 percent on capital. he argues labor shifts and farm population decline fuel current agrarian woes. Separately a police shooting ends in murder charges as Dyal dies and Mrs. Dyal is cared for after the confrontation near Jesup.
Ernest Dyal 26 of McRae, returning from a seaside week end with his bride, was shot to death in his car near Jesup by Wayne County Chief W B Aycock in what he claimed was self defense. Sheriff J O Mattox said Aycock reported he fired when confronted. The Dyal family is described as part of a wealthy South Georgia clan.
P C Bennett head of the Agricultural department says equipment for branding chickens is received to mark birds via wing web. The plan is part of forming an anti theft association at a mass meeting at the municipal auditorium Friday at 2 pm to cope with a months long chicken theft epidemic. county and neighboring counties invited.
Fashion writers predict pajama outfits will dominate both day and evening wear this season. Women parade daytime pajama suits with swanky trousers influenced by jockey and tuxedo styles, while evening versions feature trains in velvet or lace.
The piece surveys several daytime and semi formal suits with features such as puffed sleeves, Windsor ties, and two shade blues. It highlights neo jodphur cut green satin trousers, georgette and brocade ensembles, and a growing wearability of pajamas for evenings. Mr. and Mrs. Bill McMaster visit Austin with their children.
The Commissioners Court of Potter County Texas will receive sealed bids by 10 oclock a m September 3 1927 for one 10 ton crawler type tractor and one 12 foot grader to be delivered F O B Amarillo unloaded and set up Bids addressed to Sam B Motlow county judge and filed with H G Hamrick county auditor at his office in the Courthouse Amarillo Texas The Court reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Construction on the second unit of the Southwestern Public Service company's super-power plant east of the city progresses rapidly. The first unit began service six months ago, supplying light and power plus high tension lines to the Panhandle. The new unit will double capacity and enable the company to adequately serve its territory.
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