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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1927
Page
3
On New Year’s Day in Amarillo a taxi carried three men to unknown addresses. The driver refused to deliver them without written, tagged destinations. The piece notes Amarillo’s unusually quiet mood and mentions home guard members acting boldly amid encouragement from some bold figures.
A speaker recounts changes in Amarillo Borger Signal Hill and oil towns. He notes tougher liquor controls in Borger and growing reform, while telling of a humorous incident where a missing watch was returned by a treasurer who admitted taking it. New residents also mentioned in the vicinity.
Moone's Emerald Oil offers quick pain relief for bunions and soft corns with two to three applications. The remedy promises swelling reduction in minutes and scaling off corns with nightly use, backed by Fox Drug Co. and other druggists guaranteeing money back if not effective.
An anonymous resident criticizes Amarillo’s dirty streets describing percolating mud dust and health risks. The writer offers a volunteer street cleaning squad idea and urges practical cleaning measures with country humor and a call to civic action to improve sanitation.
In a neighborhood scene KE asks Rasmus Jr about newcomers and staying, while a child from Oklahoma notes future charges will match their former rules. The exchange hints at tension over integration and local expectations affecting children.
Zach Wheat, veteran outfielder, released by Brooklyn Nationals, signed by Connie Mack to play for the Philadelphia Americans this season. Mack said he was well satisfied with Wheat. A perfectly preserved wooden bridge found near Dortmund is dated to about 5000 years old and traces to the Ice Age.
Dale Gear, president of the Western league, was elected president of the new class B baseball association to replace J. W. Seabough. Fort Smith officials and 30 baseball men discussed forming a regional circuit with Springfield Fort Smith Okmulgee Topeka as likely members. St Joseph seeks a franchise. Coffeyville Independence and Joplin considered. Joe Becker and George Cochran back the Joplin move.
Chicago game Georgia Tech dominated Oglethorpe 84 to 31. Morgantown contest West Virginia beat Allegheny 28 to 26. Northwestern fell to Chicago 34 to 27 in a linked regional roundup.
No more worry about ugly skin irritations. Zemo cleans to ban itching blotchy skin and eliminates blackheads ringworms and pimples. Use any time and get Zemo now at druggists 60c and 1.00.
Jimmy Maloney of Boston dominates on a ten round decision over the Swede Persson, lifting his stock among leading contenders for Gene Tunney's title. Once linked to manager changes and a Dempsey era scheme, Maloney remains a rising force in heavyweight circles.
Actress Greta Nissen is highlighted as a skilled hockey player who skates impressively at Madison Square Garden during New York Rangers practice sessions. She has even taken the puck into several games, underscoring her genuine athletic talent beyond film work.
The article chronicles Harry Legg's unique amateur golf run, capturing his six straight Minnesota amateur titles from 1905 to 1914 and four straight Trans-Mississippi wins through 1918. It notes challengers like R. B. Patrick, H. R. Johnston, Stuart Stickney, and George Von Elm, plus a nod to Hawaii and Australia planning Pan Pacific participation.
Piles sufferers are urged to try Hem-Roid a harmless internal remedy by Dr Leonhardt sold by City Drug Co and druggists everywhere. The ad claims it removes the cause by improving blood circulation in the lower bowel and offers fast relief without surgery.
A nurse discusses public vaccination dressing choices and the impact on vaccination scars noting air exposure. H P Canade touts office space and the Llano cemetery business funding improvements. G Barefield proposes a longer San Jacinto bus line loop around Sunset to serve the Country Club residents.
Harold Lloyd, the film star, owns a private nine hole course in Los Angeles noted for its extreme difficulty and length of 1800 yards.
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