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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
10
In 1927 Amarillo shows record building activity with monthly permits averaging over a million dollars. The paper urges prompt payment of 1928 auto license and poll taxes, noting low early compliance, and highlights school savings growth from 2,736 to 12,678 banks and 3,815,785 child depositors, stressing thrift for independence.
A university president reflects after a tough football season noting defeats forge loyalty and character. He argues athletic success should not eclipse education and that lasting growth comes from striving amid setbacks rather than easy wins. He cautions against pride in unbeaten records and praises resilience.
Howard Warrington a young bond salesman becomes a paying guest in Mrs. Bayne's house where Holly and Margaret suffer under her self serving care. Margaret's lover Cox brings trouble and Warrington intervenes aiding her escape while confronting social pressures and heartbreak.
A 1927 McNaught Syndicate article surveys luxury gambling halls and opium parlors frequented by affluent patrons in New York. It notes relocated rings moved from midtown to remote country houses, heavy raids, and the extensive drug addict trade with 600,000 addicts in Greater New York. Oscar Shaw highlighted as Broadway juvenile.
Four year old Cleo Estes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Estes, died in a Corsicana area house fire three miles north of the city. The blaze destroyed the home early Wednesday. the father was away seeking medical aid for another child, and the mother, weakened by illness, could not rescue her.
Clint Smith was sentenced to 30 years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to robbery with firearms of the First State Bank at Otto Texas on November 7. The sentence came minutes after jury selection began for the trial of Henry Hawkins, also indicted in the Otto robbery.
In a Green Forest tale, Mother Bear explains to Cubby and his sister how they will sleep through winter. They dig a bed, claim it as a winter room, and discuss eating, shrinking stomachs, and Jack Frost returning next spring.
In a road company a veteran leading lady, still playing the top roles, endures tense moods as aging and small town digs strain the cast. A chorus girl heckles from beside, prompting sharp remarks amid cramped dressing stalls. Mrs. G. C. Davidson of Cincinnati and Mrs. Neil Norris with sons Clark and Robbie of Borger visit the city this week.
Automobile license plates for 1928 go on sale in Potter county this morning. Motorists must present old license receipt or bill of sale if no title shown and a certificate proving headlights tested. Plates are brown with white numbers and smaller than last year. Headlight testing stations listed at Rule Building garage Harrison Street, Cooper Irvin Motor Co and McGee garage Fourth and Tyler streets. Plates must be obtained in December.
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