Cows Win In Arthur Brisbane Piece Cows and Men
Arthur Brisbane in The Automobile 1929 notes a playful comparison of cows and people with Marie cast as a Fairy Queen in a whimsical sketch.
08 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1929
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane in The Automobile 1929 notes a playful comparison of cows and people with Marie cast as a Fairy Queen in a whimsical sketch.
A 1927 Globe column surveys Arthur Brisbane and reflects on American auto industry. Notes 1928 output millions of cars, new GM six cylinder records, and Kingston Canada topics. Mentions Ben St Thomson Holstein cow Canary Cordyke and Hollywood queen ideas.
Tuesday items include the Kellogg peace pact pending in the Senate and tariff revision hearings in the House Ways and Means committee. Beck election contest discussed on the House floor and bills on radio commission life extension and calendar simplification move through committees. The Indian Affairs panel reviews the Barnett case. Monday saw the House pass a deficit bill of 84 million dollars after tax refund dispute and both houses advance several minor measures. Senate continued Kellogg treaty talks with reservations and House debates tariff revision and Indian Affairs heard Barnett case.
Siliman Evans of Fort Worth, vice president of Texas Air Transport, announced plans to establish three airlines out of Amarillo. Officials will visit Amarillo Saturday to present the project and discuss airport facilities with city leaders and Col. Ernest Thompson. Evans, a former Fort Worth journalist, noted the company’s rapid expansion across the Southwest.
Benjamin N Duke, noted tobacco manufacturer based in New York, died at his residence after a lengthy illness. His passing marks the end of a prominent business career widely recognized in society and industry circles.
The Army monoplane Question Mark ended a 150 hour 40 minute 15 second flight of nearly 12,000 miles, proving aerial refueling in flight is practical. The test demonstrated human endurance surpassing the mechanical engine in sustained flight.
Texas land commissioner J T Robison answered an oil lease injunction suit by the state and University regents. He argued he cannot be enjoined from official duties and cited a $90 000 cash bonus and potential $5 000 000 university gain. The hearing on the merits was set for today.
City commission will review an additional water works addition and bids for the hangar and office building at the new municipal airport. City engineer Banks Jones announced plans completed and bids possibly opened January 29. Three wells at Amarillo lake mark near completion of the two year water program.
First National Bank in Blissfield Michigan was robbed of about 10000 by a lone bandit who forced assistant teller Harold Moore to open the vault after waiting in the lobby. The incident occurred today and is under investigation by local authorities.
The Panhandle Highway association met at the Amarillo Hotel to discuss a proposed statewide highway bond issue. Most representatives supported the bond in principle but called for steps to ensure proper funds distribution. The legislative committee presented its report at the afternoon session.
Special pulls from Dallas Fort Worth Sherman Waco and Corpus Christi bring Jersey cattle breeders to Amarillo for the Texas Jersey Cattle club annual convention. Delegations from Panhandle counties expected. Session at Herring hotel and banquet with Sam F. Krabbe address.
Wallace Eddinger, a well known actor, died in Presbyterian hospital Pittsburgh today after pneumonia. The report notes his illness began January 5 and his death follows a lengthy battle with illness. The item comes from the Associated Press.
Two people died in a Joliet fire that destroyed a hotel. The victims were Mr and Mrs Wilbur Walker. Dozen others were rescued as investigators probe a mysterious blaze. Paragraph notes relate a separate Mexico City incident and a local business ad.
Denver dispatch notes Gov Adams will be sworn at Brown Palace Hotel after a monthlong flu confinement. The inaugural committee pledged a simple, economical ceremony with decorations costing 150 dollars and modest public display in the House chamber.
Police records show three Amarillo residences entered last night on Hughes Street. At 2411 Hughes a traveling bag a shaving set and sterling silverware were stolen. 2409 Hughes lost a dinner ring while 2215 Hughes reported a shaving set and cash. Two handbags with medicines and surgical instruments valued at 200 dollars were stolen from a car behind the Fisk Medical and Professional building belonging to Dr. N Hall.
The 41st Texas Legislature opened at noon with both houses organizing. Secretary of State Jane Y. McCallum will preside in the House until a speaker is elected. Lt. Gov. Barry Miller begins his third term in the Senate as preliminaries clear for balloting.
Austin begins the regular session as lawmakers face highway construction water rights and Texas University lands lease laws reform. The two month session will tackle appropriations expected near 50 million dollars with politics playing a subdued background.
City health officials report the flu situation is much better with fewer cases. Big business and schools show lower counts. only about 400 students out from all causes as citizens heed sanitary rules. Griggs ambulance is listed with phone 4311.
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