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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1928
Page
8
The Amarillo Globe reports on gas service during a severe winter, noting adequate pressure and new mains to meet demand. It highlights the Panhandle highway map showing paved expansions and the push for better roads to boost farm development and schools.
The piece argues that a steady, patient approach is needed to attract new industries. It warns against blue sky promises and unscrupulous promoters while urging chambers of commerce to provide thorough data and public policies that make towns attractive for industry and population.
In the autumn mood Hammond, once bitterly restless, rekindles a long-held plan to locate a buried ancient city beyond the Rio Grande. He revisits maps and notes with Stanhope and prepares for a perilous expedition, while his nephew Platt questions the danger and his will.
A note on tax law and raids contrasts with a historical remark that the Irish harp was once quadrangular, not triangular as now. It records that the Department of the Interior was established in 1849.
A 1928 column by C O McIntyre discusses the private sadness behind clowns from Pagliacci to Marceline, noting suicide and isolation among performers. It traces clown life from wartime roles to vanished careers, crowding themes of illusion, poverty, and the underground.
Des Moines reports Hanford MacNider, who resigned as assistant secretary of war, is seen as a strong Republican vice president candidate by Iowa friends. If not nominated, associates predict he may run for the U.S. Senate in 1930. He plans to focus on business interests for now.
Velma Farlin fourteen and her brother Frank fifty six were burned to death when fire destroyed their Cotter Arkansas home yesterday. Their mother Mrs Farlin saved three other children.
New night clerk H O Wieter accepted the position at the Palo Duro hotel and began duties last evening. Sweden’s foreign trade is surpassing all records for recent years.
Black Pussy waits by a hole in the old stonewall hoping Striped Chipmunk will pop out while Shadow the Weasel patrols along the wall. A near miss reveals the danger Striped Chipmunk faces from both predators, with Black Pussy unaware of Shadow’s bold approach.
Henry returns from college in stylish attire including a hat cane and sheepskin. His father disapproves calling him a silly fool while his grandfather praises the resemblance to his father twenty five years ago in a light hearted family vignette.
Ottawa Newfoundland January 5 A second venire is ordered as the jury pool for the trial of Harry Hill in the murder of his wealthy mother remains unresolved. The original 100 talesmen were exhausted with four jurors seated and a recess is taken to assemble a special panel.
HERE-THERE-EVERYWHERE reports on Emalyn Weidabusch returning from Denver after Marinello beauty courses. Horace Watkins back from Dodge City with Carlander. Mrs Guirke now in charge of Kin kin's ready-to-wear. Roy Dowie recovering from tonsil surgery. Lon and Mrs Williams home from honeymoon. Clyde Keys expected back from Indiana. G W Sykes recovering from a fall with a broken ankle. Fred Wolf returning from Waco. Marvin Hatcher visiting family. O E Key of Littlefield visiting. Rev W A Stuckey and wife in town.
London vendors display toy figures of famed statesmen and film comedians. Sir Austen Chamberlain, Charles Chaplin, and Lloyd George appear performing acrobatic acts, with Chaplin mimicking his gait and Chamberlain with monocle and rapid somersaults. Lord Curzon also features with a wide grin and stunt feats.
When cane seats sag rub with hot soap suds until soaked. Turn chairs upside down and dry in the sun to restore shape and stiffness.
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