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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1928
Page
11
A collection spotlighting Robert Benchley Ellis Parker Butler and Richard Connell with sam Hellman among contributors. The volume showcases satirical pieces and witty short humor from notable 20th century writers.
Walter Peters and wife host Cousin Enid and her eight year old boy Peter who refuses cereal and wrecks the library. Peters threatens discipline while Enid defends unrebuked self expression, leading to a confrontation and a chaotic breakfast. A closing gag hints at a drastic solution.
Washington December 11 Congress resumes debate on a 550 foot Boulder canyon dam plan to irrigate 41 million acres, generate power, and control floods. Senator Hiram Johnson pushes a multi billion package including an all American canal to Imperial Valley while opponents led by Senator Henry Ashurst stall via filibuster.
Unverified home remedy promotion from Home Drug Co offering literature and a prescriptive service for liver and gall bladder issues. Claims 28 years of results and money back guarantee. Contact Minneapolis address for literature and a “recognized practicing specialist’s prescription.”
The river watershed spanning seven states prompted a commission drive to divide waters. After years with no accord, progress emerged in 1922 when state commissioners met with Secretary of Commerce Hoover, who would soon become president.
A physician's prescription Thoxine is advertised to relieve sore throat instantly and address the internal cause. It is claimed to be safe for the family and also effective against coughs with a money back guarantee. Priced at 35c, 60c, and $1.00, sold by Fox Drug Stores.
Potter County Texas sheriff Wiley Pollard will sell at public auction the property of Dewitt Alexander and Inez Alexander. The Lot 9 in Block 6, Country Club District Amarillo, Texas will be sold between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on the first Tuesday of January 1929 at the Potter County courthouse doors.
Dallas December 11 Defense rebuttal testimony was to be offered for W Ray Adams Bartlett farmer and West Texas sheep ranch owner in the slaying of Orville I Mathews bank employe on September 1 The state rested after identifying Clyde R West of Waco who allegedly collected a 2000 election wager for Adams and bystander testimony from Mathews wife. West depicted by defense as a non existent figure to defraud Adams West allegedly handed checks to Encke who then passed them to Mathews desk for payment.
Santa Fe reports a binding compact signed by most states but blocked by Arizona as its congress member delays ratification. An engineering commission's summer study questioned canyon dam feasibility and raised costs beyond earlier estimates. President Coolidge and Hoover support the dam concept but not government operation, favoring private power. Advocates seek government funding via bonds repaid in 25 years from power sales.
A Kansas City reader Mrs. Margaret Burton recounts years of infertility and severe depression then joy at motherhood. She invites married women to write for free confidential advice on becoming mothers. Letters to 1291 Massachusetts Kansas City Missouri.
Four men, none convicts, were under arrest in Angleton Texas for the slaying of W. E. Holmes 45 a guard at Ramsey State prison farm. Holmes body torn by buckshot was found near Sandy Point. One surrendered Sunday night and three others were rounded up Monday. No motive has been given.
Accompanied by Richards, the defense argued while the slain man's wife testified briefly for the state about the killing.
Governor Adams, recovering from influenza, showed progress by yesterday afternoon and hoped to return to duties at the state house within a week. The governor remains under medical care but is improving overall.
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