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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1928
Page
2
New York writer cites Dr Louis E Bisch of Newmere Polyclinic arguing that moral freedoms for women clash with societal roles. He says motherhood defines female emotional life, and women’s love is instinctively tied to family and national progress.
A Texas writer laments delays for Hassell linked to a murder case and discusses a March cowmen’s convention. He mentions Lee Satterwhite stepping back from a legislature bid to push for a kidnapping death penalty and narrates a cautionary El Paso hotel story. He seeks work for a capable, debt‑strapped college graduate willing to start soon at $9 a day.
Born to Romany Gypsies in a camp he witnessed his mother’s dying prayer and chose to preach. In fifty years of ministry he reportedly led tens of thousands to faith, with a dinner honoring him hosted by about 1000 Los Angeles business leaders at the Chamber of Commerce. Gypsy Smith urged a creedless appeal to intelligence and goodness. He predicted a heavenly reunion with Moody, Sankey, Spurgeon, and Talmage. Sergeant York reportedly captured 182 Germans.
Dr Andrew Kaiser offers a rupture appliance with no leg straps or belts for a 30 day trial. No advance payment or cash deposit required. If satisfied, pay a small price and keep. otherwise return nothing owed. Coupon details to accept offered by writing today.
A reader from Amarillo praises Tack for his column and Bill As kew's article. He recalls 25 years of knowing As kew and says Tack has done more good than any man in Amarillo. The letter ends with a note about protection of the law and a movie remark.
Rev L N Stuckey urged Polk Street M E church students to live much not long using the Talents fable and examples like Methuselah Samuel Mills and Lindbergh to stress depth breadth and height and Christ as a model. The high school band performed during the program. AN OBSERVER
A reader argues for Sunday movie showings opposing town bans. The piece notes local opposition to Sunday films despite growing attendance at Surfys and asserts personal belief in personal freedom to attend entertainment and church choice. An individual cites Pilgrim Fathers as a precedent for freedom.
A reader argues for extending Sunday amusements to boost Amarillo, criticizing current limits and questioning why places like drug stores and gas stations enable late night outings while showing like Get Your Man is restricted. The letter reflects local tensions over culture and commerce and calls for action.
The League reached key goals in economic and disarmament cooperation with participation from major nations and a new $4 million secretariat and assembly hall approved. The United States and Soviets engaged in both economic and disarmament work while Egypt and Irak expressed interest in membership. Ecuador remains nonparticipatory. A general disarmament conference is anticipated before year end.
A 1926 Hudson brougham owned by L M Fisher of Rule Building was reported stolen yesterday afternoon. Police records note a youth being questioned in connection with the theft. The piece closes with local letters and community updates, mentioning residents returning from Denver and housing concerns.
The Amarillo Council of Girl Scouts schedules a 7 30 PM meeting at scout headquarters inside the Municipal Auditorium to discuss the annual encampment and other business. A new high school troop is formed with Mrs Lee Hunter as captain enrolling 37 girls. Amarillo now has four troops and another being organized at Wilson school.
Magnolia Petroleum announced increases of 2 to 5 cents per gallon in about 80 Texas towns where prices were below 18 cents. Waco and other towns saw higher rates while Amarillo retains 17 cents including tax. Local wholesalers saw no general changes and some stations sell under 17 cents.
A Fleischmann Yeast expert refined a new formula for Spiegle Baking's Jersey cream bread now on the market. The article notes McAdoo backing a united party approach, with Smith men expecting Smith's nomination outcome and others seeing McAdoo as a potential dry counter to wet elements at the convention. Senator Reed of Missouri is the lone wet speaker at a dinner, signaling possible harmony.
In a conversation on U S policy, Secretary Stimson defends American interests in Nicaragua, citing protection of the Caribbean Sea route and the Panama Canal. He characterizes Sandino as a bandit rather than a patriot and notes his absence from Nicaragua for 22 years.
Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray's crime is used by Mrs. Clem Shaver to argue for prohibition. She claims whisky fueled their actions and urges the Democratic Party to enforce constitutional principles and demonstrate patriotism. Major General Henry T. Allen lauds Democratic governance under Wilson and calls for core constitutional values.
Detectives investigate six Amarillo youths aged fourteen to eighteen in auto accessory thefts and other petty thefts from the past weeks. The boys are being questioned about numerous false alarms.
James G. Mack eighteen son of Mr and Mrs L B Mack died at a local hospital at noon. The family moved to Potter county a year ago and reside 18 miles north of Amarillo. He is survived by his parents two sisters and one brother. The body is in the care of N S Griggs and Sons pending funeral arrangements. Twenty five percent of the women employed in the United States are married.
A reflective poem about a brilliant man who sees evil daily and believes crime will grow. He reads bitter books and toys with grief and unbelief while neighbors enjoy merriment. He laments hope and sanity, yet others live cheerful, ordinary lives despite his gloom.
Cowboy actor Tom Mix prepared to contest his ex wife’s petition for a $1500 monthly alimony for their daughter Ruth now aged 16. His lawyers said he has already provided far more than the court’s former order and he will show why a $1450 raise should not be granted with a hearing set for January 20.
Kansas City livestock sales on Jan 10 show cattle and hogs mixed with steady to strong trends at multiple markets including Oklahoma City Fort Worth and East St Louis. Cotton, potatoes, butter and eggs, and New York stocks also reported with minor shifts and mixed demand.
Amarillo program pledges Lower advertising rates and cleaner city. No parking on course lawns and no muzzling of newsboys before midnight. Proposes municipal swimming pool viaducts parks lower rents and utilities. Calls for railroad crossing elimination and regulatory policing of emergency driving. Seeks industry growth and lower crude gas price spread. Oil for streets.
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