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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1924
Page
8
F Z Martin aged 66 of Dallas and Sierra Blanca was trapped overnight after his car rollover two miles west of Weatherford, killing his ranch hand. A dog bark led rescuers to Martin at 7 this morning, revealing he suffered only exposure and no injuries.
The Amarillo Real Estate board subscribed over 290 dollars to a 7000 dollar fund to back the Texas license bill for real estate dealers. J R Gant presided with John B Gilvin and Gant reporting on a recent state meeting and fund drive. C P Atwood, secretary, submitted a population and building activity questionnaire sought by the National Real Estate boards.
New York reports Mrs. Edward MacDowell widow of the composer was named winner of a $5000 prize from Pictorial Review for the American woman making the most valuable contribution to humane welfare during 1923. The award cites her Peterboro New Hampshire artist colony and its ideal working conditions for creators. presentation set for Los Angeles.
A big time carnival will be held at the Junior High tonight announced by Miss Elizabeth Nixon, principal. Side shows and attractions include a swimming match, the hold-up, Sunset on the Rhine, fortune telling booths and a vaudeville bill. The public is invited with free entry. fees apply at booths.
Theodore Sherman of Edgecomb was shot in the leg when his loaded gun, left on the ground, was discharged after his dog stepped on the trigger as he crawled under his car to adjust a destination. The incident occurred near Wiseasset Me yesterday.
The London papers unanimously support Churchill's plan that continental nations paying their debts to the United States should also make proportionate payments to Britain. The Morning Post calls for frank, pooled settlement and hints at a future international conference. The Times notes initial American unease but predicts growing acceptance of the British case.
John H. Mueller of the University of Chicago argues that legal curbs on speeding will not cut automobile deaths. He notes that travel distance rises while time stays fixed, making speeding likely as workers must reach jobs on schedule. He cites weather and mindset as accident factors and mentions taxi drivers’ behavior when unpaid tips affect driving care.
T. A. Mabry and J. A. Mabry Panhandle representatives of the Dalton Adding Machine company left for Cincinnati to attend the Dalton representatives convention. They more than doubled their quota of sales required by the company for the trip.
The Chad P. Elliott family will relocate to Tulia as he assumes an active vice presidency at Tulia Bank and Trust. Elliott, formerly a local real estate man and earlier with Guaranty State Bank, will lead the move.
Local voices reflect on farming, cattle shipments, and family pride in Plainview. L K Kinder notes prior Kansas City connections and feed logistics while T Morehead praises his chickens and his son Lucien. Orange prices rise due to California crops and eastern demand, with retailers delaying shipments before Christmas.
Landis will depart Rochester with his wife tonight after surgeons at Mayo Clinic decided no operation will be performed at this time. The baseball commission member had been receiving treatment and will travel with his spouse.
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