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 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1926
Page
13
A Plainview column blends brag and humor about cowhands, burros, and a chiffon rash joke. It parries with local figures Cat L King and Marvin Jones, jokes about etiquette and marriage, and hints at 1926 resolutions while describing a chilly day homecoming with hot lemonade.
In Moscow on January, reports say Madame Lenin would be offended if a male comrade offered her a seat or opened a door. Hand-kissing and hat-tipping have been removed for hygiene reasons, and sex is said to be non existent in Communism. Yet men continue to kiss each other and handshakes remain banned by government rules.
Special to The Globe Canyon enters 1926 better in every respect than last year with 125 new residences completed and 20 business houses built. A new white way lighting system, a light plant that also makes ice, and plans for paving, extended water mains, and a Canyon Amarillo highway boost growth. Randall county farms will expand poultry and dairy, aided by easier marketing along the future highway.
County officials say 1927 will bring richer development and closer settlement than at the start of 1926. The message emphasizes ongoing efforts by Randall county officers to assist and encourage growth.
Potter County Texas Commissioners Court seeks bids from laundrymen to handle all flat work uniforms and nursing apparel for 1926 at Amarillo. Bids due 9:30 a m January 11 1926 addressed to County Judge Sam B Motlow and filed with County Auditor H G Hamrick. Court reserves right to reject any or all bids.
The Commissioners Court invites bids by 9 30 a m January 11 1926 for one year’s supply of Stationery and related items. Address bids to Hon Sam B Motlow County Judge and file with H G Hamrick County Auditor in Amarillo Texas. Lump sum bids F O B Amarillo. Court may reject any or all bids. Hamrick dates December 13 20 27 January 2.
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.