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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1924
Page
4
The Amarillo Globe Publishing Company issues the February 27 1924 edition from 110 East Fifth Street. It notes entry as second class mail matter under the March 3 1879 act and lists News and Business departments.
The notice lists subscription rates for Amarillo area by the week month and longer terms. Prices are shown for daily and Sunday delivery with variations for Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico. The text reflects early 20th century newspaper pricing and regional delivery options.
Senator Borah condemns the oil lease scandal and the erosion of public trust in federal leadership. The piece critiques Attorney General Dougherty, and other officials for resisting resignation, urging decisive action to restore confidence in the Coolidge administration and party.
A narrative praising Amarillo says residents rarely lock doors, claiming a crime-free, wholesome town. The piece extols Amarillo as a growing, clean community in Texas and a suitable place to raise a family.
The Boomerang notes locals in Amarillo mock the weather with wild tales about a great snowstorm in Southern Texas. Meanwhile Panhandle skies stay mild and store fronts sit propped open each afternoon.
A columnist asserts that ignorance of the law should not be shamed as states pass about 13 000 new laws each year, making it hard for citizens to know all requirements. The piece argues that legal complexity grows faster than public knowledge.
William Jennings Bryan has nominated so many gentlemen for the Democratic nomination that confusion may lead to John Doe receiving the honor. Bryan is praised for character but noted for occasional odd acts.
A collection of comic quips and vignettes reflecting small town life. Jokes touch on wealth, vanity, education, manners, dating, and everyday foibles in a folksy tone with regional references to Amarillo Lubbock and vaudeville.
The Amarillo cinema scene highlights Reginald Denny and Clara Bow, with Poisoned Paradise at the Mission and Conductor 1492 promising laughs. Carl Sullivan guides local program notes as Kerrigan returns in The Man From Brodney's, plus varied vaudeville acts at The Fair.
Amarillo sees population growth with several newborns. Sons and daughters welcomed into homes of Harmon Wright Robinson Wilson Jones Crow and Coggins. Noted families include Pastor Jones of Glenwood Baptist and school board member Mrs Crow.
Great West mill in Amarillo employs 65 men supporting 39 families. Operating at full capacity since June, the mill runs 800 barrels daily and now adds a Sunday shift. Since starting in 1920 it sells 1,400 barrels monthly to local consumers, supplying 92 percent of Amarillo flour.
The New York Day by Day column sketches Red Hook New Jersey harbor tugboat crews as hardy, sea bound men tied to the harbor. It describes their routines, entertainment in Hoboken, and the elite view of captains, plus portraits of clerks, copy editors, and pedestrians in Manhattan.
The Modern Woodmen of America plan an entertainment program at their regular monthly meeting in the hall tonight. Bobby Green and Chief Wow Wow are set for a wrestling match while Sailor Brown and Duff Stanley will provide boxing exhibition entertainment.
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