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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1927
Page
3
Charley Grip of Columbus Ohio, a strong wrestler who has beat many here, may face Thor Jensen of Hereford Friday night. Jensen’s famed figure four scissors could testGrip’s unusual strength and double joints. Tickets are on sale at City Drug Store.
Mrs. Sam C. Inman of Pilot Mountain North Carolina credits Thedford's Black Draught with curing years of chronic indigestion and stomach upset caused by chronic constipation. She says the remedy, used after her husband’s recommendation, greatly improved her health and she keeps it on hand for ongoing use. The advertisement notes it is sold everywhere.
Feg Murray discusses Stuffy McInnis taking on the Phillies as playing manager under a wary owner. The piece recalls McInnis’ Athletics and Pirates fame, his hopes to lift Philadelphia back to pennants, and notes his .299 average in 1926 and error-free season.
Amarillo baseball officials plan spring training for the Texans with a camp likely in El Paso beginning March 10. E B Tracy, president, will finalize details and may hold a Western league owners meeting elsewhere. Gaylord Reppy signs with Amarillo, expressing eagerness to play for the Texans.
A 250 amateur golf pilgrimage led by Chick Evans will travel from Chicago February 26 by special trains through six states, end with a Havana visit, and return to Chicago by March 7 to play on Miami Beach courses then head north.
Resignation of W P Sebastian Ferguson appointee to state board of pardon advisors accepted. Governor Ferguson granted over 100 pardons yet to be announced. A bill to require licenses for auto drivers was introduced by Rep H H Hagaman. Sen Lloyd Price proposed tax relief for farmers by exempting farm products and family supplies from taxation unless a two thirds vote says otherwise. Governor elect Dan Moody named Maj D L Robinson adjutant general and George E Christian to the pardon advisors board. Kermit Wilbur Russell, 13, died when his car overturned near Fargo. Edmundo Ramirez, 25, died on the operating table at Baylor hospital from knife wounds with no attacker identified.
In a stormy session the Texas senate voted 17 to 18 to hire L. C. Sutton as special counsel to advise on constitutionality of bills and aid in drafting them at $20 a day. Debate featured East Texas and Dallas lawmakers and harsh rhetoric about influence and tech budgeting. Sutton had retired as assistant attorney general after Moody left office.
J H Sprauls returns to Fort Worth after a week in Amarillo handling Junior Coffee company interests. A Herndon of Portales New Mexico, a Junior Coffee firm member, spent the past week in Amarillo. Mrs J Kayser to return from Denver tomorrow. Mrs E A Dawson visits daughter in Shattuck Oklahoma. Lily Clark Canyon spent weekend in Amarillo with sister Mrs H D Akin. J W Elder Los Angeles Shell Oil Company in Amarillo on business, staying at the Herring Hotel.
A newspaper ad promotes Moone's Emerald Oil as a simple cure for bunion pain and swollen toe joints. It urges buying a two ounce bottle from Fox Drug Co or Postoffice Drug Co with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. It also claims vein reduction with nightly and morning use.
Texas University defeated Rice Institute 28 to 19 at Austin last night. The Longhorns showed flashes of brilliance with improved passing and shooting, especially in the second half, as the first half ended 15 to 4.
The Panhandle Live stock Producers convention will host a major automobile exhibit at the Tri-State Fair Grounds March 1 2 and 3. The Amarillo Automotive Association funds a 80 by 260 foot hall at Pair Park free of charge from C H Amacker for display of 100 car types with special models. Committee members Bill Lampe Toney Chisum Roy Cullum and Jim Cannon organize invitations and broader cattleman attendance.
In Lubbock on Jan 18 a self-service grocery store staged a wedding when B A Norwood of Big Spring helped himself to bride Alma Tucker. Store employees and the couple’s parents watched as the groom summoned a pastor for an in-store ceremony. The license was obtained across from the courthouse.
Itching and skin irritations are eased quickly when Zemo is applied as directed. The liquid cleanses and soothes the skin, penetrating to heal sores burns wounds and chafing. Available in 60c and 1.00 packages.
George Hill and C H Wiseman praise Amarillo Sunday News Globe noting it took two days to read and calling it the best, most complete newspaper ever published in Amarillo.
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