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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
2
The column mixes local anecdotes from Amarillo and Fort Worth with sports flap over the Fort Worth Sandies, Hollywood post season talk, and Central High. It notes stock law petitions outside city limits, a gift to Children’s Home, and Mellroy generosity amid a bustling holiday scene.
A plea from a friend asks Tack to help a unemployed father, sick with flu, supporting five children. The note requests gifts for two girls and three boys including a teddy bear suit for a baby and dolls or buggies for the girls, hoping Santa won’t let them lose faith this Christmas.
An old subscriber requests help locating tan wool gloves lost in or near Eighth Avenue or the post office. The caller is urged to call 6645. the writer notes small pay and asks Tack's column readers to assist.
A brief letter from Yrtie Conley requests three copies of Them Texans and encloses three dollars to pay for the order. The note asks Mr Framus Tack to mail the copies promptly and politely.
A boy's bull dog Tim, white with two brindle spots, is lost. Reward offered. Contact Mrs W J Massie at 1309 W 8th Ave or dial 6123 after 6 pm. Extra reward for Tim’s return.
A resident requests a large print red letter Bible as a Christmas gift, noting no other income besides rental rents. expresses that without Santa’s help, they cannot afford one due to tight finances as they manage cheap rental property.
A female Airedale with a collar inscribed R. C. Pope Henrietta Texas has appeared in the neighborhood. She has six puppies in an out building behind an empty house and survives on neighbor donations. Owner sought through subscriber notice.
A reader emails guidance on finances and Christmas wishes while posting a plea for help finding a husband. The message blends advice on taxes and bills with humorous bits about cooking, cooking skills, and rural life, ending with a coy offer of details and a dress.
A letter from a reader questions why the town has only one school nurse for about 9,000 children and urges restorations of multiple nurses. The writer argues that cutting health staff harms underprivileged students and highlights the broader impact on community health.
A wisteria hand woven tweed circular peplum suit features a blouse like coat with a high bow tied collar. The ensemble ends with a buckled belt shaping the circular peplum for a refined silhouette.
Job seeker EB. 8. K. states she is a waitress with much experience and good references seeking any available work. She supports a mother and sister out of town and pleads for a chance to work every minute to earn her living, offering to be a loyal, hard worker. Contact by telephone at 9094.
Chicago on December 20 The trial of Angelo Petitti for kidnapping Billy Rainieri continues as prosecutors allege a death threat against witness Mike Devito. The court heard that Devito might be next to die and that Ole Scully, another key witness, was killed before he could testify. The hearing was postponed to Saturday while authorities pursue habeas corpus requests for three suspects.
A. A. Crabb told The Times Herald he is the man known as Clyde R. West who collected a $2,000 stake tied to the Tom Connally Earle Mayfield senatorial race preceding the fatal Mathews shooting. Crabb and Ben C. Richards Jr. face forgery charges over the bet money. Crabb said he fled to Mexico with $250 and later returned after his son urged him.
A description notes a geranium red sports suit featuring a platinum collar and matching blouse with red banding accents. The passage emphasizes color and fabric details without broader context.
Boswell recommended Abilene and Amarillo for a post season game. Abilene declined until the state race ended. Harbrighter arranged a Los Angeles all star game with Amarillo, causing a misunderstanding with Amarillo coach Dutch Smith. Fort Worth Elks then pressured to keep the original Fort Worth Central High team plan, amid fan opposition and calls to cancel the Fort Worth entry.
London report says Mr Fitzgerald of Barnet grew a giant pumpkin for exhibition. After giving it utmost care, he found the pumpkin hollowed out by his Persian cat which had moved in with a litter of four kittens inside the cavity.
Major Moseley speaks with The Globe about Western Air Express plans for 32 passenger aircraft and daytime cross country routes. Amarillo could become a night stop for transcontinental flights with local bond votes backing the airport.
In Winkler County Texas Burcham Craig and two leaders of an alleged kidnap ring were charged with robbery with firearms after hijacking a liquor convoy near the Mexican border. Burcham allegedly was kidnapped and left bound in a water tank to die. Rikle and Red Heaton face assault with intent to murder charges from December 15. All four held without bond until March grand jury session. London dispatch notes a 95 minute transatlantic call costing about 1425 dollars.
A speaker urges a youth to value small duties as the path to greatness. He reminds that leaders once did modest tasks with excellence and that waiting for grand opportunities delays real work. The poem emphasizes diligence, patience, and proving worth in present duties. Edgar A. Guest.
Associated Press tally of Kansas City and Chicago livestock markets. Hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep show varied prices across weight classes with 12 000 hogs at Kansas City and 65 000 hogs at Chicago, while cattle and vealers adjust by size and grade. Strong entities include Kansas City and Chicago markets and price ranges for each class.
Fort Worth hogs and cattle prices mixed with gains and declines across lots. Cotton markets in New York and New Orleans showed steady to firm openings with mid-day fluctuations. Liverpool futures closed quiet. East St Louis livestock recorded varied hog and cattle pricing. butter and eggs held steady while poultry remained firm.
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