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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1933
Page
2
The piece opines on President-elect Roosevelt facing immense expectations and harassment, noting his physical vigor and imagined durability. It compares him to Theodore Roosevelt, jokes about Washington as Hot Springs, and comments on women’s rights and marriage trends amid 1929-era distress.
A reader laments changing gender norms and declining marriage rates amid 1920s social shifts. Buck Harris reports plans by four men to manufacture goose calling records using hidden microphones to lure migratory geese, aiming at a new hunting aid. He notes Dallas Amarillo and Channing connections and urges conservation over pursuit. The piece closes urging stronger protection of wild fowl, highlighting Panhandle Texas as a rare refuge for waterfowl.
Dear Tack I wonder if you know of someone with unused furniture. We have been living with my parents and now we must move.
Lieut. Gov. Edgar Witt, who entered Walter Reed Hospital in Washington weeks ago, is much improved according to a message received today by relatives of Mrs. Witt. The exact time of his return to Texas remains uncertain.
A sensational insurance pitch promises a full cash death benefit of 250 dollars, 500 for accidental death, with no medical exam and low yearly rates. The Sterling Life & Casualty firm invites name, address, age, and beneficiary details for a free 10 day inspection policy.
In Manchester Kentucky on January 9 two women, Bropha Lipps and Esther Smith, were killed by rifle bullets during factional violence in the double creek area. Six people face murder charges over related killings including John Wagers Noah Wagers Jim Wagers Reuben Smith Wood Lipps and Tom Gray.
Wheat prices boosted by buying while inflation fears and an allotment bill loom. World stocks shrink as grain producing nations reduce holdings. farmers plan smaller next-season acreage and expect corn gains to lift prices. Hog and lamb markets rise. butter and eggs stay strong amid good demand. Ottawa conference to address over production and low prices with Argentina Australia the United States and Canada invited.
Fort Worth January 9 District Judge George E Hosey asked Governor Sterling to commute Hilton Bybee 22 scheduled to die January 30 for a Cattle County holdup no one was killed or seriously injured and Bybee was convicted by a regular jury rather than a special venire Otis Rogers joined the case prior to the Court of Criminal Appeals rehearing motion after affirmance
H E Pete Kinkaid former Potter County tax assessor visited the courthouse area on Monday. He had just returned from Kansas City where he spent three weeks with relatives and underwent a minor operation. He has no immediate plans but will stay in Amarillo for a while.
Judge E C Nelson Jr of Potter County court at law presided over jury civil cases this week as part of a regular docket.
The piece argues luck favors those who act not idlers. It contrasts fishing with waiting for right signs, urging readers to hustle and work, as luck comes to the ready and willing to try.
Chicago attorney Burke says Mrs Princes Schildhauser plans to disclose that their home became a free love nest where couples shared spouses. The widow will visit friends to tell the full story of her life, claiming if she was unfaithful so was her husband and others. She has avoided police since questioning last week. The music instructor Edwin Schildhauser was found shot after Dec 10 disappearance.
Features include Oldsmobile Six and Straight Eight with lower air-streamed styling. Prices reduced and Fisher No-draft ventilation draw crowds at Amarrillo Oldsmobile Company showroom. New X-type cross member frame and 119 inch wheelbase extend interior space. Three point rubber-cushioned engine suspension touted as key engineering advance.
The report notes calls to equalize federal revenues and expenses before refinancing and the government planning six billion dollars in bonds. House adjourns in memory of Reps Kendall and Butler. Hoover studies Philippine independence bill amid opposition from Stimson and Hurley. he must decide by Saturday. Pomerene defends Reconstruction finance policy before Senate on the 500 million relief bill.
In Senate debate on Glass banking bill Senator Glass asserts President-Elect Roosevelt wants the measure passed. Pomerene recounts Illinois loan before election to relieve state taxes. Curran of the National Economy League says the group will not file donor reports. Robinson questions influence and Curran defends aims as public information.
James J. Walker former New York mayor may become the American agent for a group of French wine growers and act as a wine exporters czar. The French growers sent Henri Cochet the tennis star as their emissary.
Potter County commissioners met Monday morning to discuss the zoo issue but planned to take it up at 3 PM. Earlier they heard a final report from ex-Tax Collector Bill Collins and considered space in the courthouse for newly elected justice of the peace and constable R W Reed and Jack Burgess for the district west of Amarillo. space was not available.
Kansas Republicans gathered in Topeka for the inauguration of Alf Landon as the 26th governor. The event marked the Republicans' return to state administration after two years under Democratic Governor Harry H. Woodring.
A brief guide encourages bright dye and fabric choices to color a homemade model top for dresses. It outlines simple steps for selecting materials and applying color to create a vibrant outfit suited for DIY wardrobes.
The simple youthful frock features a light top with a collar and puffed sleeves, stylish seaming, and perky buttons. Made in 100 percent cotton, it can be ordered in sizes 8 to 16 with fabric requirements for size 12. Includes illustrated instructions and costs 15 cents for pattern. catalog also 15 cents, or 25 cents with pattern. Address orders to The Globe News Pattern Dept. in New York City.
A Sunday night theft at the Waples Platter Grocery Company at 100 Taylor Street saw hundreds of cigars, about 100 cartons of cigarets, five pounds of chewing tobacco and several cans of smoking tobacco removed. The break in was found Monday after a window was broken and a sack used to carry items out. The thief dumped almonds on the floor to distract staff.
Shanghai dispatch reports the Japanese legation denying unofficial sources that Japanese forces bombed Chinese troops in Jehol province during the Boxer protocol movements. The note exchanges among Japan France Britain Italy Germany and China date July 15 to 18, 1902.
Col. Charles H. March of Minnesota, a member since 1929, becomes the new chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. He succeeds William E. Humphreys, who remains a commissioner.
Cotton and other commodities closed in New Orleans for the Battle of New Orleans anniversary. Kansas City livestock reports show hogs and cattle prices with steady to lower tones, while New York stocks edge higher on rails but split gains and losses across sectors with industrial and utility activity subdued.
A North Carolina pharmacist blends several ingredients to treat many headaches in minutes. The product named B. C. is sold in 10c and 25c packages and is said to ease muscular aches colds neuralgia fever and nervous distress without opiates.
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