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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1927
Page
8
Kansas City, Chicago and Oklahoma City show cattle, hogs and sheep mostly steady with varying highs and lows. New Orleans and New York cotton futures rise on farm relief prospects and export demand while stock indexes post gains. police sergeant jokes reference a missing wife.
The Senate reached unanimous agreement to hold a final vote on the McNary-Haugen farm relief measure by 4 pm Friday. Supporters aim for a quick House roll call early next week as a rule granting twelve hours of general debate is set for consideration tomorrow. Leaders trumpet unity while opponents press constitutional questions and critics reiterate that an equalization fee is essential.
A news movie shot by A. B. Smith and Jerry Mullins captured the Ramsey well fire as it started and spread. Mullins said they began filming just as the flame appeared in the slush pit and they recorded about 150 feet of the scene including onlookers fleeing the danger.
Scouts of AmArillo are urged to attend all local troop meetings as anniversary week continues and the meeting ban is lifted. Leaders praise a radio program last night led by Lee Williams. J N Riggs, Panhandle council’s first president, gave an address. Music by Ernest Cabe Joe Boy Hill and Leonard Britt from Canyon Troop No 1 marked the program.
The Gulf Petroleum company reports a new oil scout in Amarillo. A red headed youngster arrived Sunday morning at 1 20 o clock at the home of George Pratt the Third. Mrs Pratt rests easily while the boy has only mild crying so far.
Friends of George Mager seek relief after he alleges cattle are being turned in on an oil lease. He owns shares in Coon Ranch royalty and says cattle are trampling the structure and consuming the geology, prompting complaints to Dick Coon.
Washington reports the World War foreign debt commission expired, closing talks on the Mellen-Berenger agreement. France awaits parliamentary ratification while Congress has approved the deal. The commission settled with thirteen nations, totaling 97 percent of principal plus funded interest, with four countries still unsettled.
A five state cold front brought snow and sleet from Canada through Montana Wyoming and Colorado into the central states. Bitter sub zero temperatures followed as Dakotas Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma saw two inches or more of snow with rain or sleet in parts of Texas. Motorists faced stranded cars and exposure as a thaw left vehicles mired and Utah desert travelers were helped to solid highways.
A cold front from the north brings ice in Wichita Falls, 29 degrees, and 16 above at Amarillo while Fort Worth to Texline sees rain or sleet. San Antonio endures a 50 mph wind with flooding streets and heavy icicles on lines. Brownsville remains clear at 60 as Dallas reports measles illness relief for James Horace Griggs Jr.
A pre exhibition at the Fair theater features Paul Hoefler’s AmArillo motion pictures sponsored by Mayor Lee Bivins and the Amarillo Board of City Development. The film showcases cattle herds, oil boom scenes, major local buildings, industries, and notable residents with praise for the photography and staging. Hoefler plans ten city showings.
The piece quotes a preacher arguing that fat has no link to holiness and that godliness rests in the mind. It cites child behavior and home influence, noting private vs public schooling as a flawed comparison and remarking the preacher’s brisk 200 to 300 yard routine as irrelevant to prayer.
L. L. Williams 71 a retired hotel keeper died this morning at 12 45 after months of illness. He lived in Amarillo for four years and is survived by his widow four sons P B Williams W B Williams H B Williams Gordon Williams and a daughter Mrs Luther Holmes of Houston. The body is at N B Griggs and Sons chapel pending funeral arrangements to be announced tomorrow.
The home brew season officially opened in Amarillo this morning as the city chemist and local officers tested bottles from a downtown peddler to determine alcoholic content. County officers seized a few bottles and Jack Wyatt, the city chemist, assesses if they exceed one half of one percent. Officials say home brew is safer than whisky, with wine next in line, and summer signals beer season.
Governor Moody signed a bill authorizing purchase of a small plot near the Alamo church to create a park. The DeZavala chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas had long fought commercial interests to protect the Alamo ruins and ensure the shrine remains undisturbed.
W O Gatton president of the Board of City Development notes Amarillo coverage of smallpox quarantine versus lifted reports. He says sensational rumors and widespread fears did not match the mild epidemic, and newspapers underplayed the end of quarantine while noting isolated cases.
The Associated Press reports February 9 proceedings in the court of criminal appeals with multiple affirmations including Roy West Potter W. T. Seals Tom Green Mrs Effie Davis Upshur V. V. Musick Tarrant C C Hawley and others across many counties.
A Japanese doctor argues that taller people require more food than shorter ones of equal weight. He claims dietary needs hinge on body surface area rather than total weight.
Proof that Britain keeps troops advancing to Shanghai emerges as the second battalion of the Gloucestershire regiment sails from Hongkong for Shanghai. Despite protests from Peking and Hankow governments, the unit heads a three brigade infantry force forming the backbone of the Shanghai expedition of 16,000 men beyond Hongkong.
Hastings magistrates impose a 10 pm curfew for women after a saloon keeper sought permission to keep his premises open. The request was refused on grounds that all women must be in their homes by that hour.
Texas Baptist youth will raise 500000 of the 2000000 sought in the Baptist conquest campaign. T C Garner secretary of the Baptist Young People Union announced in Dallas on Wednesday the funds will pay debts of Baptist institutions in the state.
Proceedings list multiple cases in the Seventh District Court of Civil Appeals at Amarillo. Several motions granted or overruled, with cases advancing or submitted, including Parrish v Wright and others from various counties. Reversals and remands noted in Johnson v Panhandle & Santa Fe Ry Co. and other appearances.
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children. It claims to soothe cross feverish kids, cleanse stomach and bowels, and prevent illnesses with a pleasant taste. Warning against counterfeits urges buyers to buy genuine bottles from the California Fig Syrup Company.
W H Baker of Rochester says two bottles of Vinol cured tiredness and improved appetite and sleep after years of fatigue. The ad promotes Vinol as a cod liver and iron tonic, oil free and with pleasant taste, marketed by Port Office Drug Co.
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