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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1927
Page
4
The Amarillo Globe dates from 1924 and is published evenings except Saturdays, sharing content with the Amarillo Daily News on Sundays. Publisher Gene Howe and General Manager Wilbur C. Hawk are listed, with Associated Press credit and basic subscription rates for Amarillo by carrier and by mail.
A 1926 British coal strike pushed up wheat freight costs from New York to Liverpool, lifting bread prices. Higher ocean tonnage demand reduced shipments, boosting U.S. farm profits as Europe drew more grain from southeastern Europe. Early summer sales kept U.S. prices fairly secure despite surplus.
Firms report a notable share of dividend checks go uncashed as people forget or refuse to bother cashing them. Banks observe a steady percentage remains uncashed, inflating uncollected funds yearly and influencing political votes as well.
Olive Roberts Barton recounts a New York banker lamenting young married couples strained by salaries and housing costs. He fears loss of the pioneer spirit, suggesting a simple rural ideal with land a house and a baby as a better future than modern two-room apartments.
Detective McCall questions Mulholland about Gerald Ames, believes Ames is dead after a missing car and bloodstained money. Mulholland admits paying Ames $5,000 in bills and denies involvement while Cynthia Knowles appears startled and exits.
Editor notes discuss urban growth problems and zoning as a corrective. Cites Springfield Ul and Madison Wis as models with Chicago Pittsburgh Newark Hamilton Flint Sioux City East St. Louis adopting zoning. A Connecticut case shows zoning protecting property values by preventing commercial sprawl. Supreme Court upholds zoning principles. National Municipal League advocates nationwide laws. about 60 cities have adopted zoning.
In a tense chase, Peter Rabbit flees Reddy Fox across the Green Forest. A sudden intervention by Mr. Grouse provides the needed distraction, allowing Peter to slip to safety and think about future deeds. The scene ends with Peter hopeful for what comes next.
Mulholland hurries to a 14th Street appointment while inner turmoil and a hidden danger surface. In the car Cynthia asks about Gerald Ames as Mulholland encounters a detective, Mr Call, from Headquarters.
An old advertisement extols S S S as a post flu tonic to restore strength and vitality. It claims flu weakens the body and that S S S aids red blood cell production, nourishes the body, and rebuilds energy. The product is described as plant-based, time tested, and sold in two sizes at drugstores.
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