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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1927
Page
4
The Amarillo Globe lists publication details and rates for subscriptions in Texas and Oklahoma. It notes evening publication with Sunday morning edition in cooperation with Amarillo One News and provides periodic cost figures for various terms.
The state touts Governor Angus McLean as a potential 1928 Democratic candidate as it rides a postwar boom in industry agriculture and cities. Observers note his economy in government and praise from Henry L. Mencken while North Carolina positions itself for national prominence.
A 19th century utopia tale by Edward Bellamy, Looking Backward, sparks reflections on modern efforts toward a utopian society. The piece notes shorter hours, higher wages, and easy access to radio theater cars and entertainment on time payments, imagining a hopeful 2000 A D.
A Washington woman, seven years after divorcing, claims her former husband promised to remarry and later broke that promise. She seeks $500,000 in damages, noting his amassed wealth since the divorce. The item invites editorial comment on the contract idea and social norms.
In a tense second half Harvard rallies to top Yale 7 3 as Alden, the surprise star, breaks a long run and secures a crucial pass. Coach Stephens guides a late surge while fans flood the field with praise and national attention follows Alden’s sudden fame.
Alexander Hamilton became a member of George Washington’s staff in 1777 at about twenty years old. He proved a dashing talented aide valued by Washington until 1781 when they quarreled and Hamilton resigned. They later reconciled.
Peter Rabbit trails a procession of Jimmy Skunk, Mrs Skunk, and six offspring moving toward Farmer Brown's dooryard. The family freely enters through an unlocked shed door, revealing an unusual display of independence and curiosity as Peter watches.
Peter observes Mother Brown and Jimmy Skunk sharing a meal as the skunk family keeps tails low in a sign of friendship. The scene hints at prior visits with Peter noting no threat as the animals enjoy table scraps in the shed. The next tale is Jimmy Drives Black Pussy Out.
The Texas legislature moved to lift the closed season on squirrels in Gonzales, Austin and Real counties with a broad East Texas addendum. Princess Elizabeth turns ten months as King George basks in family joy. Robert Ames weds Muriel Oakes amid talk of a breach suit by Helen Lambert. Four lawmakers clash in the Capitol, while a new electric stethoscope wows crowds. Martin Richter faces jail for a nose injury to his sweetheart. Hart wins a divorce from a TV gunslinger. a Houston blotter notes a short skirt sermon. A Ford collision on Eighth Street causes minor damage with no injuries.
A narrator boasts of owning decorative papers sealed with Texas insignia kept in a locked box while lamenting speculative losses. He recalls buying oil stock and jokes about buying shoes for his wife, contrasting pride in his papers with financial risk. A closing line notes South America's wheat output relative to the U S population.
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