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 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1924
Page
4
Amarillo Daily Globe announces its founding date February 20 1924 and postal entry application under March 3 1879 act. Published by Amarillo Globe Publishing Company at 110 Eas Fifth Street with news and business departments listed for telephone contact.
The Globe reports a dog poisoning incident in Amarillo where seventeen dogs died from poisoned meat. The piece argues owners deserve recourse if courts allow prosecutions and emphasizes dogs as loyal companions, not vicious animals. It notes stray dogs are unlikely the cause and calls for humane population control.
The piece comments on local superstition and quirks noting martyrs in every town including Amarillo. It jokes that some medicines rival doctors and mocks hypocrisy of two faced behavior. It mentions no lap fog and claims two thirds of the “Innocent Bystanders” are guilty with a playful jab at George Washington.
Amarillo vendors report one billion cubic feet of natural gas daily and wholesale business totaling 42.27 million dollars yearly. The city hosts 35 national and regional conventions in 1923 and aims to surpass that in 1924, boasting 15 miles of paved streets and extensive infrastructure.
A collage of satirical observations and epigrams critiques manners, media, and families. It notes fashionable fuss, lazy townsfolk, parental excess, and double standards while urging action and enjoying today. The piece ends with mismatched proverbs and a jab at Dallas bandits.
Ross Rogers and The Globe praise a strong bill at Mission with Sporting Youth starring Reginald Denny and Laura La Plante, plus Trumpet ensemble. The Green Goddess with George Arliss tops reviews at the Fair, while Alice Joyce and Laura Le Plante receive spotlight praise for performances and star potential.
In New York on February 26 O O McIntyre notes the decline of hurdy gurdy and street music, once thriving in Allen Street and the Bowery, as saloon closures and urban reforms reduce performers. He also profiles press agents, a stir of publicity schemes, and new strongman Breithart, a rare, articulate act.
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.