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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1934
Page
2
A rambling community column vents about recent weather and how it defies expectations with moisture aloft and scattered rain. It jokes about February lightning, cotton economics, Roosevelt optimism, Old Maids Day, and local events like the Boy Scouts round-up while mixing in light notices of lost items and a veteran’s weather quips.
Ama rillo's Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra delivered a balanced program led by conductor Christian Thaulow. The performance featured Mozart and Schubert items with notable solos by Ty Duncan Stewart and Harold Ensinger. Local groups hosted, coffee served during intermission, and a reception followed at Mrs. B. V. Blackwell's home.
Sufferers of varicose or swollen veins are promised relief without operations or injections. A home treatment using Emerald Oil claims to heal sores, reduce swelling, and end pain while you continue daily routines, with a money back guarantee and availability at City Drug Stores and druggists.
Dear Tack I seek a rental like an apartment or rooming house to care for while my husband works on road crew and cannot afford current rents and groceries. I have experience in this line and would take good care of a place. Mrs Smith 1000 West Seventh Avenue.
Laying out a plea for help, a shopper reports losing a black purse on Saturday between Shulte United and Fourteenth and Polk Street. The bag contained some money a handkerchief a small flat compact and a fish shaped nail file.
If you have an extra room, fill it with as much superfluous furniture as possible to give guests more space to move about in the other rooms and enjoy the spree.
Funeral plans for Bert G Cole Jr 7 years old of 1622 Ong Street Amarillo follow a pneumonia relapse after initial recovery. He died at home at 5 pm with parents sister Chirley Dene 14 and extended Amarillo relatives surviving. Bert's father formerly AP operator at News Globe and later editor and grain exchange worker.
The piece argues truckers on CWA projects face losses from operation costs and low wage rates. It contends drivers are their own mechanics, pay inflated maintenance, and compare NRA and state highway rates, urging reconsideration of 40 to 65 cent per hour pay and calling out the Texas highway department for manipulating rates.
The Cradle Song will be staged at Municipal Auditorium next Tuesday as an Amarillo Band benefit. A baby left at a Dominican Convent grows to a bride, with a touching scene as the fiancé meets the nuns. Proceeds from advance tickets go to the band fund, priced 35 and 50 cents.
In St Paul Adolph Bremer, father of kidnapped Edward G Bremer, issues a grateful statement praising authorities and supporters. Nippert admits handling notes but denies involved misconduct, claiming Bremer authored the notes and warned him to avoid police. Victim remained with father after opiate with investigators present.
AFL president William Green backs labor representation on NRA code authorities while a new bill by Senator Fletcher would push for regulation of commodity exchanges and stock markets. Treasury reports February receipts and expenditures with a large emergency outlay and a year total showing a deficit.
Funeral services for James G. West 74 proprietor of West Grocery will be held at 2 o clock Friday from Griggs Chapel Rev G L Yates of First Baptist Church will officiate assisted by Rev E B Fincher of Ellwood Presbyterian Church Pallbearers W T Williford G B Swan H L Mauldin W B Layton Dan Hurley and L B Baker Burial will be in Llano Cemetery Survivors include widow three brothers E P Leesville SC J A Savannah Ga and O P Commerce and a sister Mrs EB Watson Columbia SC He had been ill for some time. Do unpleasant cooking odors fill your house Set a small dish of vinegar on the back of the stove to help kill them.
An advertisement touts Bukets bladder laxative made from buchu leaves and juniper oil. It claims to flush impurities and acids that irritate the bladder and reduce nocturnal waking. If four days pass without relief, the buyer can get a refund from Fox Drug Co.
Dallas defended federal action recognizing the Texas Relief Commission as CWA Administrator. Governor Ferguson urged appropriations for bond interest deficiencies. J A Humphries was appointed to the wage board. Senate began debate on Texas ratification of the federal child labor amendment with Holbrook opposing and Small and Woodul supporting.
The Texas Rehabilitation and Relief Commission approved December’s fund request, number 85 of about 1,000 National Recovery Act projects. About 30 percent is a grant, 70 percent loan to be repaid over 25 years, starting with roughly $10,000 yearly payments. The new reservoir will adjoin the current Line Avenue Bonham Street site, be covered and landscaped, with bids advertised within ten days.
The first general rain in weeks blankets Texas with showers across the state. Houston and Port Arthur report nearly an inch and steady drizzle respectively. East Texas oil fields see a slow fall as clouds darken skies from San Antonio to Abilene.
Two Americans injured amid chaos as French Federation of Labor calls a 24 hour general strike. Rioters destroyed property at Saint Lazare station and Rue Riveri, looted stores including Galignani, and fought police in a night of violence. The American embassy escaped the worst clashes. Herriot remained safe in his hotel.
Jim Mie Alfred age 34 is cited amid campaign chatter with figures on poll taxes. Tom Hunter is described as platform writer while Clint Small backs wet and dry positions. A Canyon burial for seven month old Verbal Fay Robertson is scheduled, with Griggs-Thompson Funeral Home in charge and burial at Dreamland Cemetery. Robert Rochmill oversees Hollywood Dress Shoppe and B R Solnick travels east for spring buying.
Kansas City markets show livestock receipts with hogs 10-15 cents higher and cattle and sheep mostly steady to higher. top hog price around 4.20 and vealers up to 7.00. New Orleans cotton opens steady with gains and later flattens as stocks fall and liquidation increases. NY stock letter notes selling pressure, mixed rallies, and broad market cautiousness amid European issues and domestic bond activity.
In Austria socialists fear a repeat of a coup as Dollfuss travels to Budapest leaving Emil Fey in charge. Fey, a Heimwehr leader, raises concerns of a Fascist bid to seize Tyrol while Dollfuss plans to return after a two day Hungarian visit.
The army recruiting quota for January was filled within days. Sgt. Robt. E. Forsythe awaits a February quota while accepting applications. After a December closure, 18 men were passed in four days when a new January quota of 25 arrived. Applications are kept on file and sent to Cheyenne Wyoming when infantry openings occur. The office remains open for applications at the federal building.
The page lists major U S companies with varied percentages and bonds, including American Tobacco Anaconda Bethlehem Steel and General Electric. Notable rail, oil, auto and consumer firms appear with price ranges and yield percentages, reflecting a broad market snapshot.
Doctors affirm the value of measurable liquid laxatives and the public is turning to them for gentle, adjustable relief. Properly prepared liquids offer a comfortable, non habit forming movement without kidney irritation. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Syrup Bee are mentioned as safe options.
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