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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1929
Page
2
The verse recalls the fate of the “strange, unmarried maiden” who is feared to never marry. It depicts how every woman loves her, trusts her, and believes she would make a lovely wife, emphasizing shared social expectations about spinsterhood in 1929.
The case over 75 miles of north fork Red River stream bed in Gray and Wheeler counties, tied to the Small river bed bill invalidating state title, is before the third court of civil appeals. It involves land valued around 50 million dollars and questions of non navigable stream surveys. The bill, authored by Senator C G Small, was vetoed by Governor Moody but later passed by both houses.
Eleven federal prisoners held in Potter County jail complained about jail fare claiming oatmeal bacon and coffee were insufficient. The group, represented mainly by Borger attorney Overson, awaits trial next April on a conspiracy accusation. Jail attendants say inmates complain of comfort and waking late. An order for $13 of groceries was issued.
The article reports that Congress passed the measure after it was approved by a committee and sent to the floor, with Chairman Hawley noting the timing as Thursday or Friday. The details emphasize procedural steps and leadership remarks.
Washington dispatch outlines key items for the new Congress including a $160 million tax cut before Christmas, tariff revision, farm relief waterways projects, radio control, rail consolidation not being pushed, the Vare seat case, higher good roads aid, prohibition enforcement and buyer liability, lobbyist regulation, naval cruiser construction delayed pending London talks, and expected disarmament treaties.
Clyde H. Johnson aged 45 Amarillo business owner of Amarillo Welding and Machine Works died at his home 1416 Washington Street at 8 15 this morning. He is survived by his wife and one son Elroy and four brothers in business in the city. He was a well known figure in Amarillo during ten years as a local entrepreneur.
An advertisement claims positive guaranteed success for a compound advertised to relieve stubborn health issues within 3 to 5 days. It asserts over 25 years of nationwide use by women and offers testimonials, with an $8 price and a free double booklet, mailing to Southington Remedy Co in Nevada City Missouri.
A 15 year old colored boy rode a 3 year old colt through a fox hunt, clearing fences with fearless smiles as General Mitchell predicted he would become a top jumper. The scene contrasted with remarks praising youth and the horse, while broader musings on science and air travel followed.
United Press report from London notes Oxford and Cambridge students embrace aviation as a sport. At Cambridge 67 of 75 squad members earned solo flights by summer’s end as RAF instructors and full equipment support aid training at Duxford and Old Sarum. Oxford fields four Lynx Avros and two Bristol planes with flight at Manston.
The Wilson children of 2423 Hayden Street mourn the loss of their elderly bulldog Lady who vanished days ago. Lady is white with brown ears and responds to her name. Old Tack offers a $2 reward for her safe return to the Wilson family.
Claude Tyler faces district criminal court for a February 23 1928 liquor charge after a recent arrest in Big Spring. Lee Miller and Press Barnam testified they raided Tyler’s North Amarillo home finding 52 half gallon jars of whiskey in the basement. C E Pickett was fined $50 for tardiness but the fine was set aside.
Windsor P Daggett of New York City renowned for speech and drama will lecture this evening at the High School Auditorium on The Spoken Word. The Panhandle Speech Arts Association sponsors the event expected to draw many students and interested residents. Daggett originated the Daggett Records used by lawyers and public speakers nationwide. He spoke to students and visitors this morning.
Six youths were killed when their car was struck by a Santa Fe passenger train near Whittier California. Deputies said the group was returning from a Los Angeles dance and tried to beat the crossing. Victims include William R. De Ford 21 Arline Herr 19 Edwin C. Bike 23 Audna Day 23 and Mr and Mrs Joseph McCann honeymooning in Centralia Washington.
North labor unions are urged to raise one million dollars to unionize the South. The effort faces widespread resistance as many mill workers and shop owners oppose unionization, with some arguing the cost would mirror establishing Darwinism in those regions.
The page reports ongoing weather conditions describing a day that began with descent at dawn and continued through the morning, detailing the pattern of wind and precipitation for readers.
The western half of the nation faced a sharp cold snap with temperatures plunging to record lows. Denver reported 6 degrees below zero while Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Iowa and Kansas logged subzero or near subzero readings amid heavy snowfalls.
Markets from Kansas City show hogs 10 000 head strong to 10 cents higher with top at 9.20 for 210 to 260 pound pigs. Cattle and calves total 21 000 with slaughter steers good to choice 1900 to 1500 pounds at 11.50 to 15.25, cows 7.25 to 10.00, vealers 8.00 to 13.00, stockers and feeders 9.50 to 11.50. Sheep count around 4000 with lambs 11.75 to 12.75 and ewes 4.50 to 6.00.
U S D A market roundup shows 12 000 hogs active at 170 220 pounds trading 9 9 5 to 9 50 lighter types down to 9 85. Cattle 4700 head active with steers 14 75 westerns 9 50 11 38 5 heifers 9 50 to 12 00 cows 6 75 7 75 vealers 16 50. Sheep 1800 lambs 25 cents lower on lambs with best around 12 25 and sheep steady.
Dignitaries of Venice cross a canal on a bridge of boats to the Church of Santa Maria Della Salute in gratitude for the plague's end in 1630. The piece notes historical signs about cholera and contrasts 17th century reverence with modern quieter times.
Temperatures in Kansas City are expected to drop to around 10 to 14 degrees above zero tonight, with the morning low at 9 degrees. Last night’s readings ranged from 8 to 12 in Missouri, 2 to 16 in Kansas, and some areas near or below zero across Nebraska Colorado Wyoming and the Dakotas.
The four man backfield of Hudgins Bufkin Gibson and Lockhart forms a versatile attack sure to confuse opponents as any of the quartet can carry or pass. Coach Dutch Smith demands full games this season after prior partial efforts and vows 60 minutes of full effort against the Buckaroos.
Hogs: 62,000 head, top 9.50 for 240-290 lb. weights. Cattle: 13,000 head, calves 3,000. Slaughter steers 1906-1500 lbs 12.25 to 14.75. 1100-1300 lbs 12.25 to 15.50. 250-1100 lbs 12.50 to 18.75. Cows 7.25 to 10.00. heifers 12.50 to 15.75. stocker and feeder steers 10.25 to 11.00. Sheep: 80,000 head, lambs 12.50 to 13.25. ewes 4.50 to 6.00. Weak to 25 cents lower overall.
Hogs: 900 head hogs higher 10 to 15 cents. rail top 9.15, truck top 8.85. Cattle and calves: 8,600 mostly steady. slaughter and stocker steers up 15 to 25 cents. light slaughter steers 7.35 to 7.75, yearlings 11.00, cows up to 7.60, bulls 6.00 to 16.59, stock steers 9.15 to 10.50, best steer calves 10.40. Sheep: 1,600 bids up to 12.00 for shorn lambs, yearlings 8.50, 2-year-old wethers 8.00, aged wethers 7.00.
Six miners died in the Old Ben Mine No 8 blast near West Frankfort Illinois. Rescuers sought a seventh body as flames were suppressed by shale dust release. Names of the dead include Thomas McDermott Vero Geridino Jewel Baker Dewey Baker Earl Reardon and Henry Isaacs. James Tabor remained missing. The blast occurred at 2 30 a m with undetermined cause.
London reports a surge in female aviation interest after Britain’s Schnei der cup victory and the Prince of Wales license. About 40 British women hold pilot licenses while many more are learning, with nine new women pupils at Hanworth in weeks. Scholarships by the Air League aid learners. key requirements include eight hours dual instruction and five solo hours, plus a final eight figure flight and landing test.
A fire at the Atlantic Theater during a performance caused 50 000 to 65 000 in damage. About a thousand patrons exited safely as Hilton Frost alerted the crowd. Clarence Lay continued the film until smoke overwhelmed him. the blaze is blamed on an overheated furnace.
In New York on December 2 cotton eased 1 to 4 points as cables suggested easy conditions but trade buying and local covering steadied the market. Traders awaited private crop reports before the government release next Monday. By late morning January and March futures firmed, with January near 17.86 and holding about 17.84, up about 4 to 6 points.
William Wallace Gray, 37, of Pampa, died in a local hospital at 5:30 this morning. He is survived by one sister, Osina Gray of Hollywood, California. The body lies in the Blackburn Mortuary. funeral services are set for 10 o'clock Tuesday morning with Rev. FE B. Wincher of the Southern Presbyterian Church presiding. Burial will follow in Llano Cemetery.
The New Orleans cotton market opened quiet but steady as Liverpool offered less. Prices rose from early losses with January to 17.24 and May to 17.79 amid weather and buying, then held near highs before noon with gains of 7 to 9 points, while a private crop estimate cited 14,550,000 bales.
A fragmented note indicates dealers are pressing farmers to accept or purchase wheat comb attachments, with farmers reluctant to comply and unclear where the attachment will be applied.
Liverpool cotton market reports spot sales of 5 000 bales with 3 700 American bales. Prices listed for grades from strict good middling to good ordinary and receipts at 9 000 with futures closing quiet and steady across December to October contracts.
Chicago on December contracts shows a liberal delivery volume and weak Liverpool wheat weighing on prices. Early declines give way to a rally after a general setback while corn oats and provisions stay comparatively firm.
Chicago reports poultry prices with fowls at 17 238c springs 21¢ and turkeys 29 28¢. New York stock letters describe an irregular but generally upward open after a four day holiday, with GE and American Sugar Refining up 2 points, Du Pont up 1, and several others moving gains or losses.
Butter prices in Chicago on December 2 show extras at 42c and 41c, standards 40c, extra firsts 40 41c, firsts 37 38 41c, seconds 35c. Eggs firm with extra firsts 51 58c, graded firsts 48 49c, current firsts 40c, ordinary firsts 37 39c, refrigerator extras 88 134c, refrigerator firsts 37 44c.
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co. offers an accident policy costing under a day. It pays up to 100 dollars monthly for 24 months on total disability and 1,000 dollars on death. No exam required and a 10 day free inspection. Return policy if not satisfied.
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