New York Report On How Bad 1931 Looks
In New York, Old Tack the economist says last year was the sorriest business year the world has seen. He warns of continued losses into early 1931 with a hopeful note that the six months may improve to match 1930, while big industries face a difficult year ahead. He cites car makers, railroads like Santa Fe, and rising farm prices alongside tax burdens and unemployment in eastern states.
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Senator Carroway
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Red Cross
E P Hubbard dies at home in Amarillo
Edward Prescott Hubbard 45 of 1605 Ong Street died at 11 30 p m after an extended illness. He leaves widow Marie Bogard Hubbard daughter Nancy Ann 8 and sister Daisy Hubbard Tulsa. Hubbard was manager of J W Jenkins Music Company and had lived in Amarillo 13 years. Services 11 a m Saturday at N B Griggs Sons chapel. Body to St Joseph Missouri by 1 30 Santa Fe train for burial. Pallbearers J L McCormick G H Tyson J N Pritchett Clarence Ned Charlton Neeley.
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Edward Prescott Hubbard
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Marie Bogard Hubbard
Nancy Ann
Daisy Hubbard
Tulsa
Hubbard
J. W. Jenkins Music Company
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Griggs & Sons Tuners
St. Joseph
Santa Fe
J. L. McCormick
G. H. Tyson
J. N. Pritchett
Clarence
Ned
Charlton Neeley
Hoover draws Lincoln parallels on law and states rights
Hoover argues Abraham Lincoln would oppose nullification and favor constitutional processes. He cites Lincoln’s obedience to law as foundational to the republic and says states rights remained a dominant issue. He urges Americans to improve business through self reliance and community action rather than government aid.
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Abraham Lincoln
Hoover
Lincoln
Republic
Flu Warning From Homebound Soldier Farewell
A wartime note urges care during a sweeping westward flu outbreak. The speaker warns high illness risk, urges stay home if symptoms appear, and stresses the need to keep the unit intact until the Tacks return. The message ends with a vow not to leave again if safely back.
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Old Tack
Veteran meeting discusses bonus bill at city auditorium
At a veterans open meeting in the city auditorium some principal speakers urged views on the veteran's bonus bill. The discussion aimed to give all veterans a chance to express themselves during the session.
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Tack
City Auditorium
Bankers urge vigilance as calls for deadly rewards spread
The piece argues for tougher bank security and proposes killing bank robbers to claim rewards. It notes Texas bankers and vigilante talk, warns of frames and killings, and mentions Frank Hamer opposing live-robber rewards. It references stalled grand jury indictments from frame-up cases.
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Frank Hamer
Texas Ranger
Radio Listings Highlight Evening Network Schedule
Radio programs and performances fill a busy evening across networks. Norma Terris and the Chocolateers appear on WJZ at 7, with Story hour drama at 8 and Jones and Hare on WJZ at the same hour.
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Chain
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Irvin S. Cobb
Beatrice Lillie
Lita Gray Chaplin
Otto Gray
Oklahoma Cowboy
WEAF
Radio Schedule Summary for Evening Programs
WDAG 8 to 8 30 Metzger's Milk Man 8 30 to 9 Alburtus KGRS 9 30 to 10 15 the KGRS staff Players in a three act mystery drama 10 36 to 11 Jack and Mack the Novelty Boys
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Legion members dispute Wright Patman bill on compensation
Hanson Post reports Wright Patman urged immediate cash payment of adjusted service certificates but John Thomas Taylor and Neil Williams deny opposition. They say they favor progress of the bill and expect passage. The local post had endorsed immediate cash payment and Hal Brennan will lead discussion.
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Friday the 18th cautions and hazards warned
The article notes warnings about danger on Friday the 18th advising against pressing triggers, gargling carbolic acid, and stepping into elevator shafts. It frames the date as risky for imprudent acts and mentions insurance concerns.
Entertaining Is An Art At Junior Welfare Lecture
Miss Durand closes a lecture for the Junior Welfare League Children's Clinic fund on entertaining guests at luncheon and tea. She offers practical tips, menus, and shelf essentials for the well ordered home including quick hot rolls and simple menus for Sunday night suppers and after theatre suppers.
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Junior Welfare League Children’s Clinic Fund
Friday the 13th brings superstition into morning news
The morning edition remarks on common superstitions and misfortunes linked to Friday the 13th. It notes popular ideas about walking under ladders and other unlucky omens, highlighting the cultural hesitation surrounding the date.
Weather outlook with snows and rain across the Panhandle
Wichita Falls reports remnants of a minor flood from Sundays three inch rain and more rain today. North of Dallas freezing temperatures are expected tonight with cloudy and cooler conditions statewide. Rain, snow, and sleet affect Tulsa Krees Olton Lockney and Dimmitt. Amarillo records its first snowfall since January 11 with four tenths to three and a half inches of snow in the region. Panhandle temperatures range 28 to 88.
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Lockney
Dimmitt
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South Plains
Borger
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Fort Worth
Washington Birthday and Military Power Debates
The piece argues that circumstance and opportunity forge great men and cites Washington’s birthday. It criticizes delaying air and sea defenses while noting France’s aggressive buildup of armored cruisers and submarines to counter Germany, warning that national punishment Power deters aggression and that this nation is unprepared to resist.
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France
Foggy well forces Capitol Hill families to relocate
Heavy fog and rain trapped the OL WELL gusher on the outskirts of Capitol Hill. Crews began work to control the well. Unusual method planned involved stabbing a Christmas tree connection into the crude column.
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Capitol Hill
Kansas City Livestock Prices Across Hogs and Cattle
Markets report from Kansas City shows hogs steady to 10 cents lower with tops at 7.40, packing sows 5.25 to 6.00, stock pigs 6.50 to 7.00, cattle and calves mostly steady with varied weights and grades, steers and heifers in the 6.25 to 11.25 range, vealers 5.50 to 9.00, stocker and feeder steers 6.50 to 8.75, and sheep about slow with 90 pound lambs at 7.50 to 8.25 and ewes listed.
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Kansas City
The
Associated Press
Do Our Best With Time And Chance By Edgar A Guest
A reflective verse on human folly and humility. The speaker muses on acting in haste, the folly of regret, and the limits of foresight. He urges doing one’s best, trusting God and time, as tomorrow’s rain may alter conclusions.
New Orleans Cotton Rallies After Manchester Lockout Ends
Cotton opened easier on lower Liverpool cables but recovered as Manchester announced the end of the labor lockout and mills would reopen Monday. May rose to 11.22 and October to 11.75, later fluctuating between gains and slight dips before settling steady near noon.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
Manchester
British Board of Trade
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