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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1929

Page

2

Tack T Alogious Tack's Ambitious Young Son

Kernel Erasmus Rook declares his eldest son T Alogious Tack 19 a college student with high marks in lathering necks and bobs. The father praises his work in New Mexico and notes Aloyious captains the yo yo team. He plans barber college graduation next December and weighs drastic fates.

Eberfield Tack T. Alogious Kernel Erasmus Rook Mr. T. Alogious Tack T. Aloyious New Mexico Aloyious Lete Alogious Barber College

Amarillo Faces Divided Opposition Over Municipal Gas Plant

Old Tack analyzes the friction in Amarillo as critics reject a proposed municipal gas plant while praising Wichita Falls spirit of cooperation. He notes rival business interests, local generals, and the risk of a city blow up if ownership is pursued. He plans a vacation to Canadian ranches after handling a flood of letters and yo-yo requests.

Prairie Oil & Gas Company Amarillo Prairie Company Prairie G24 Cober Old Tack Ten City Wichita Falls Tack China Bozo Alexander Ranch Tack Alexander Hemphill Country Teck Air George Williams

Letters From Little Folk Ask For Yo-yos

Readers in Panhandle and Canyon Texas request yo-yos from Tack in the newspaper. Lacy Decker Elizabeth Stoggers Bonnie Mae Stoggers write of admiration and desire while Ernest and Flora Duncan recount a yo-yo record and school plans.

Yo-Yo Tack Lacy Decker Elizabeth Stoggers Bonnie Mae Stoggers Panhandle Texas Canyon Mr. Tack Happy Ernest Flora Duncan

Weekend Break Ahead for the Columnist

The writer notes a planned rotation taking a rest for a short period. He jokes about readers' reactions and confirms a break beginning Friday and a longer absence set for September, stressing he will return after a brief pause.

Praire Oil and Gas Man Tack Praised by Southwest Friends

A letter from New Mexico readers praises Tack for integrity and justice, lauding Amarillo residents and the Southwest, while joking about safety and mushrooms. They express pride in Tack and urge him to return West, noting support from Prairie Oil and Gas and Pampa.

Tack Amarillo New Mexico Southwest Prairie Oil and Gas Company Pampa

Gas cut sparks mixed views on city takeover

A diverse panel weighs a proposed gas-rate cut and a possible municipal purchase. Porter Underwood calls the offer too small, while Bob Ames urges city ownership to cut taxes. Myer Sherman and J N Riggs see long term gains in public utility control. Others deem the reduction negligible or impractical.

Myer Sherman The Marizon Company

Britain Hails Hague Debt Pact Victory

The Hague conference on reparations closes with a debt pact praised in Britain. Newspapers publish Snowden's winning smile and call the chancellor of the exchequer responsible for a big victory for Britain.

Ment Great Britain

Penny a Day Insurance Offers $100 Monthly Income

The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co announces a new accident policy paying up to $100 monthly for 24 months in total disability and $1,000 for death. Cost under $3.50 per year, with a 10 day free inspection and no payment until policy is reviewed. Over 40,000 already enrolled. return policy if not fully satisfied.

Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co Moriarty Bldg Kansas City

Graf Zeppelin Hailed Over Panhandle En Route East

The Graf Zeppelin crossed the Panhandle early today entering Oklahoma on its eastward path to Lakehurst New Jersey. Reports from Arapahoe to Lockney Texas show the airship increasing speed and altering course to dodge storms with Commander Hugo Eckener steering northeast toward Kansas City and Chicago.

Panhandle Oklahoma Lakehurst N. J Los Angeles Arapahoe Oklo Wellington Tex Lockney Abernathy Memphis Hugo Eckener Kansas City Chicago el Paso Kekener California Arizona New Mexico Texas Graf Eckener Army Fort Sill Okla Texas-New Mexico

Fort Worth Livestock Prices Aug 28 Report

Cattle 8 800 head calves 1 500 slaughter 7 25 to 10 50 cows 6 60 to 6 76 butcher 6 2606 76 bulls 6 50 7 26 yearlings 9 50 light 11 50 heavy calves 11 00 to 11 50 sheep 2000 head lambs 11 75 to 18 40 ewes 4 00 to 5 50 hogs 160 to 230 10 95 to 10 96 top 10 40 4 truck load 210 9 hogs 910 10 95

Fort Wwort Fort Worth Kansas City Livestock The Associated Press ST. Louis Chicago

Graf Zeppelin Route Through Oklahoma and Kansas

The Graf Zeppelin passed over Fairfax Watonga Hennessey Perry Independence Cherryvale Chanute La Harpe in a northeast flight today. Speeds were estimated between 50 and 60 mph as the airship traversed multiple Oklahoma and Kansas towns. A wedding ring lost 11 years ago in Alberta has been found and returned to Mrs. Sharratt of Warwick England.

Associated Press Fairfax Okla Watonga Hennessey Perry Oklahoma Independence Kan LA Harpe Alberta Canada Sharratt Warwick England

Livestock Prices and Cotton Market Report from St Louis Chicago and New York

Union of livestock figures shows hogs steady to higher at St Louis and Chicago with tops around 11.50 and 11.65 for heavy weights. Cattle and calves mixed with vealers and cows, while sheep hold steady. New York cotton opens steady and climbs to December 19.07 and March 19.35 as private crop data hints yield strength.

New Orleans Cotton Opens Quiet Then Advances On Weather Outlook

The New Orleans market opened dull with losses of 2 to 8 points as weaker cables weighed on prices. Gains followed after the weather map signaled light rains and a bullish weekly crop report boosted demand, with October at 18.74, December 19.08, and January 19.07, up 22 to 24 points from the morning lows.

New Orleans Associated Press Ste

Liverpool cotton market reports steady demand and futures

In Liverpool on August 24 the cotton market shows creased demand and steady prices across grades led by American strict good middling at 11.19 and middling around 10.89. Futures close steady with October 10.00 and May 10.41, while sales reach 6 000 bales and receipts total 3 000. Poultry in Chicago on August 28 shows weakness with fowls 27¢ and broilers 27. Turkey prices reach 20 30 cents.

Liverpool Associated Press Chicago Aus Sereveeeeengesl

Foreign exchanges show irregular markets in New York

The Associated Press reports irregular foreign exchange in New York with Britain at demand 4.84516 and 60 day bills 4.79916, France 8.91 percent, Italy 6.2256, Belgium 13.8314, Germany 23.7814, Tokyo 46.64, Montreal 99.28, while Chicago grain opens with a sharp wheat break.

Associated Press New York Aus Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Tokyo Montreal

Hidden grief in brave men kept from tears

A fragment reflects on men who endure sorrow without showing emotion. The speaker notes courage in facing loss and suppressing grief, suggesting deep, unspoken pain beneath a stoic exterior.

Market report hints recession impact on Liverpool trends

The text notes a recession influence at Liverpool with a dip halted before a bottom. Forecasts point to heavy Argentine shipments and weak continental demand. Opening moves show corn down then recovering, oats steady to lower, and provisions irregular and variable.

Liverpool

New York Stocks Open Higher Amid Bullish Market Action

Bulls led the early market as coalitions and industrials hit new highs. Stocks like Pennsy Railroad and First sale of New York Central climbed sharply while oil and merchandising firms posted gains amid positive trade signals.

New York Associated Press Aus Stone & Webster Howe Sound Atchison Pennsylvania Railroad New York Central Union Pacific Transcontinental Fidelity+Phenix Russia National Surety R. H. Macy Abraham & Straus Safeway Stores Montgomery- Ward

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