18 Feb 1926
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1926
Page
1
A wide, disjointed column notes monetary excesses by gamblers and quick wealth schemes, citing a 60 million Arctic pipeline idea and oil ventures by Rockefeller interests. It touches Tijuana’s dives and a U.S. reaction, and quips on moral standards, immigration, and a Wisconsin professor’s optimistic forecast for civilization.
Bold headline proclaims Amarillo hosting the biggest convention in the region amid varied schedule notes. Fragmented OCR text mentions attendees, speakers, and dates but lacks complete details on events or organizations involved.
Amarillo based Phillips Petroleum buys the South Hutchinson Oil Company for 1 million dollars, 400000 in cash and 600000 in oil. The deal includes 400 acres in Hutchinson county near the South Hutchinson pool with No 1 well producing 405 barrels in 21 hours and plans to drill more wells.
Police report two men arrested on liquor violations after an incident near the waterfront. Investigators say witnesses placed them at the scene, and officers recovered alcohol and paraphernalia. Prosecutors will review charges as the case proceeds.
A blinding snow storm raged through Perryton for about fifteen hours after a slow rain turned to sleet and then heavy snow. The storm, one of the region’s worst in years, caused drifting and hazardous travel conditions as locals endured harsh winter weather.
A fierce snow storm rages from Kansas City to Oklahoma and Texas Panhandle with blizzard conditions and high north winds. Temperatures plummet, snowfall promises to be the heaviest of winter while trains face delays due to deep drifts and blocked branches.
The readable fragments show garbled phrases and stray words. No clear events or names emerge to identify a coherent news item.
Telegrams confirm Will Rogers will appear in Amarillo tomorrow night and will limit to a single program at the auditorium. James Perkins on behalf of local supporters invites the public to attend as Rogers offers entertainment valued at five thousand dollars per appearance.
Doctors and health officials in Amarillo say a cold wave may slow a severe flu epidemic that has gripped the city. An estimated 2,000 cases linger, with mild forms and few deaths, while physicians work nonstop and many offices report staff shortages.
Unable to determine readable content from the provided text.
Local reports describe a spate of thefts in Amarillo with two burglars pushing women aside during escapes. The Llano Cemetery also suffered a robbery, part of a rising wave of criminal incidents in the area. Authorities urge residents to stay vigilant and report unusual activity.
The readable text presents garbled lines about cleanup, trade, and names with no coherent events. It mentions California and teens with partial references to ge assets and meetings, but lacks a clear action, date, or outcome.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.