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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1924
Page
4
The Amarillo Globe identifies its founding date February 20 1924 and publication pattern evenings except Saturday and Sunday morning. It notes mailing details post office status and street address 110 West Fifth and business and news departments with Associated Press partnership data.
The piece argues against commuting the two Chicago heirs to life and urges punishment by the gallows for Leopold and Loeb, noting public outrage at perceived justice for rich defendants. It contrasts Lafavors' troubled path with the deliberate murder by the Chicago youths and warns against money influencing outcomes.
The Globe argues for supporting Mrs Ferguson to keep a solid Democratic front in Texas and prevent a damaging independent campaign. Observers expect Ferguson to win but fear intensified bitterness. The paper predicts she may improve over past governors but likely serve only one term before Texans demand new leadership.
Sealed bids for the old Bushland school building must be filed at the County Superintendent’s office before 10:00 AM August 30. At 10:00 AM bids will be opened by trustees who reserve the right to reject all bids. Signed by Trustees W. L. Campbell Henry Blessen Vonn Fogg Bushland School.
Central Standard Time radio listings show KYW Chicago and WMAQ segments with children's stories, concerts, and orchestra renditions. Notable names include Oscar Williamson tenor, Langdon Brothers, Ralph Williams Orchestra, and various regional stations from St Louis to Dallas. The guide also notes time shifts for daylight saving and Pacific Coast differences.
Reeves County leads Texas counties in lands forfeited to the state for non payment of interest to the state school fund with 103 817 acres. Jeff Davis holds second with 80 981 acres and Brewster about 80 718 acres. About 2 500 000 acres have been redeemed leaving 551 115 acres to be offered for sale in September.
Brady School District No 6 announces the appointment of Mrs. Berta Shires as teacher for the coming year. Trustees A F Krabbe C A Glovier and GG W Creamer oversee the well equipped school on the highway east of town, supported by the local Automotive association.
Crawford School District No. 5 lies thirty five miles from town across the Canadian River in a beautifully situated building. Five girls have been growing toward womanhood and pursuing higher education under Kiwanis supervision with trustees W. H. Crawford and Chancellor Weymouth and with Olga Crawford as a beloved former teacher now returning for another year.
Grover Mc Daniel reflects on social norms in 1924 New York. He jokes about hat checking at cafes and the absence of tipping taxi drivers, recounts a pole cat mishap, and imagines cures for snubbing service while noting a changing city culture.
A breakfast crowd in a white tiled New York eatery illustrates daily urban life. Observations include a white bearded man and daughter argue over money, travelers sending messages, diners ordering varied meals, a vaudeville duo, harried mother with children, managers policing behavior, and a house detective contemplating anti tipping costs as the day begins in the city.
Residents and visitors from Canyon Spearman and El Paso discuss shopping trips hospital updates and family visits. Carlsbad Texas and Jeff Bartlett city manager note weed enforcement notices with fourteen complaints filed and more expected as weed inspection continues.
Rail era notes and staff changes from the Rock Island and Denver lines. Updates cover crew shifts, personnel moves, inspections, and planned track and station improvements affecting Amarillo, McLean, and Denver yards, with brief references to officers and relatives traveling.
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