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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1931
Page
2
A reminiscence from Amarillo's Old Tack describes switching from cattle to 80 acres of wheat. He recounts dwindling cow herd numbers, planning 2400 bushels at 60 cents, and the aim to revive cattle ventures after harvest. He teases future attendance at cattlemen events and shares local gossip and requests.
A small sedan was struck by moving freight cars in the Texas and Pacific yards. Gary, en route to Lamesa to tend farming lands, failed to see the oncoming engines at a crossing east of the business section. He jumped for safety but was crushed beneath his car and dragged 50 yards, dying at the scene. The automobile was not demolished.
In Washington on February 25 Senator Norris forecast an early agreement between the Senate and House on their differences over a constitutional amendment setting a new congressional meeting time. The Senate rejected the House’s Gifford Resolution as a substitute for Norris amendment.
Dear Tack letters reveal readers claim gentlemen prefer old maids over blondes. Anita Loos warned by readers that widows insistence on such taste may be sincere or a joke, prompting a response beyond the page.
Potter County Women’s Federation offers a $10 prize to the federated club selling the most tickets for the Queen’s Coronation at Amarillo Fat Stock Show events. Ticket sales occur at local banks with daily booth shifts by various clubs despite the schedule. federation president Mrs. E. Fis n notes the effort.
The hearing resumes this afternoon after long debate on a bill regulating utilities. Representative Petsch of Fredericksburg leads the push against the industry with cross examination of Corsicana city attorney Wayne Howell who argued the bill strips cities of exclusive power. Abilene Mayor Thomas Hayden testifies in support, saying cities lack control over rates and can only seek reductions. He cites Abilene gas pricing from field to gates, with 20 cent local rate versus 44 cent delivery, and notes courts limit city jurisdiction to inside city limits.
The article outlines events surrounding the Amarillo Fat Stock Show with plans to coronate the queen at Municipal Auditorium on Monday. Panhandle Livestock Producers Association will host activities for 4-H youths including a Hereford Breeders banquet at the Amarillo Hotel and a Black and Gold Revue at the auditorium.
A court hearing on the petition revealed that The New York World founded by Joseph Pulitzer faced economic decline and tabloid competition. Roy W. Howard testified his group would deposit 500000 in cash and another 500000 within 90 days, with the total deal potentially reaching 5 million for the Pulitzer estate.
Officials stated all passengers and trainmen were safe except four dead. H P Hearon noted the draw bridge warning failed to alert the engineer more than a mile from the river, despite the track section having an automatic block system.
A driver rear ended another car and drove off leaving a bumper stuck to the vehicle. Motorist No 2 found the bumper still attached and took the bumper to police headquarters. The desk sergeant urged the other party to retrieve it with no questions asked.
At a Amarillo banquet, Maj. F. A. Simpson introduces Josh Lee and Phebe K. Warner argues Palo Duro Canyon state park would attract 300 cars daily and four million tourist dollars. Executives from Canyon Pampa Borger and Wichita Falls tout highways and cooperation to boost Panhandle commerce and Amarillo’s growth toward a hoped city of 100000.
The Hastings National Bank was robbed by three men who bound thirteen employees, taking 27,173 dollars. In Dayton Ohio six bandits raided the Union Trust Company Central Branch and escaped with 18,000 to 20,000 dollars.
The Tri-State Fair Association sponsors a high prize fiddling contest supporting the Amarillo Fat Stock Show. Prizes run from $50 to $2.50 for fiddlers and $10 to $2.50 per set for dancers. W N Baker will select judges. Tickets 25 to 75 cents at City Drug Store No 1. reserved seats free. Contest runs March 2 to 5 with entrants rising, and funds go to the stock show.
Unofficial returns show Thompson leading the Republican field with about 296,000 votes and Lyle and Albert trailing. Democratic naming favors Cermak with roughly 296,000 votes, while De Voney has around 10,000. Citywide celebration followed a noisy campaign ending in late hours.
Capone appears in a blue suit with a diamond chain and a platinum ring as he discusses his status. He says he may surrender to the vagrancy warrant if Judge Lyle proceeds and notes his Miami weight loss. He hints the election outcome overshadowed the judge while avoiding offense.
Only two requirements separate a dog from the pound a vaccination certificate and city license Dogs have not been licensed since February 1 Licenses are issued only after rabies vaccination keeping dogs under city control and health rules
The document outlines goals for the region including construction progress, more farms and crop diversification, expanded wholesale activity, a De Luxe theater, legislative support for Northwest Texas, an experimental Panhandle station, more conventions, efforts to attract varied industries, additional railroads and shops, and designation of Palo Duro Canyon as a state park.
Detailed plans for a large Arbor Day celebration outline a program starting next Monday with school children planting 500 trees daily for 20 days. The effort involves the school board teachers and various Parent-Teacher associations, plus motor transport to City Section Park to convert a barren plot into a young forest.
Announcement today states the fifth National Radio Audition will again offer 25000 dollars in total prizes across five awards. Preliminary auditions begin in spring with finals broadcast on NBC in December. entrants must be nonprofessional singers aged 18 to 25.
The defense witness was allowed to testify yesterday due to his wife’s illness and an urgent trip to El Paso. Lashee testified Hill worked for him six months in 1930, calling him a good hand. He said he kept up to $800 in the building while Hill worked there and that none of the money disappeared despite Hill’s access.
Trial of O. J. Foster in Fort Worth on a theft charge involving missing three cartons of cigarettes from the Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company began Wednesday morning. Foster, brought from Wichita Falls on bench warrants, faced multiple charges and had bail bonds forfeited after earlier failures to appear. State witnesses testified Foster was seen in the Denver warehouse the day of the theft and placed the cigarettes’ disappearance at about that time.
Hogs about 6 000 head steady to lower with top at 6.85 while packing sows run 5.25 to 5.75 and stock pigs 6.25 to 6.75. Cattle and calves 4 000 and 400 respectively open slow but steady with steers 9.25 for good to choice 1402 lb, stockers 7.25 to 10.50 for 600 to 1600 lb, vealers milk fed part of the mix and cows 6.00 to 7.50 for good and choice grades.
A poem describing a busy donkey that roams freely causing mischief in gardens and flower beds. It laments the lack of notice from townsfolk while highlighting the creature’s untethered, disruptive behavior and the trouble it stirs in the neighborhood.
Chicago hogs and cattle markets show mixed movements with heavy hogs up to 10 cents, top at 7.85, while calves and stocker steers hold firm. Sheep and lamb prices vary by weight with 90 to 100 pound lambs around 7.00 to 8.85, and New Orleans cotton opens firm but eases after Liverpool sales. May futures fall to 11.64.
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