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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1929
Page
6
The Amarillo Globe announces its 1929 publishing details with notes on ownership editors and press association. It lists circulation and subscription rates for Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and notes its Independent Democratic stance.
The auditor reports an $25 000 profit for eight months August to April, suggesting even higher earnings in summer. City aims to cut rates to encourage broader water use for lawns and beautification, noting summer irrigation rates did not meet expectations.
The British parliament debates a sweeping bill to reduce traffic accidents. It would license drivers, revoke licenses for careless driving, require liability insurance, install speed governors, and compel drivers to stop when danger of a collision is seen. The measures are drastic and reflect a comprehensive approach.
The piece argues that population boosts may backfire as urban scale creates traffic and sewage crises. It cites New York and Chicago facing severe congestion and costly engineering needs, suggesting focus shift from bigger to better cities.
Judge Henry J. Martin of Birmingham mused that prohibition and automobiles breed dislike for police. Prohibition makes drinkers view officers as enemies, while traffic enforcement creates contact only through fines. The policeman becomes a symbol of restriction rather than protection.
A humorous Irvin Cobb vignette about married life and give and take. A husband explains compromises over draperies with silk versus chintz and a financial talk ends with a witty domestic bargain. The husband and wife illustrate differing views on money and sacrifice.
In a tense road scene Gerane asserts independence as Peter and brothers pursue a dispute sparked by gossip. Starcourt then asks Jenifer Davos for Gerane’s hand, confessing a love that began the day he first saw her and hoping for an alliance celebrated at Christmas.
A ship in pea soup fog reveals a floating city with shops, services, and passengers as a storm threatens. Jenifer and Starcourt plan a betrothal while Gerane faces an arranged marriage, and the voyage’s social circle gathers for a tense dinner amid shifting loyalties.
Crossword puzzle hints open with short five letter words and clues such as fast coarse score card more uncommon sagacity deduce scatter hay one in cards ocean before place of business. Narration follows Jenifer declaring a toast to his granddaughter with three suitors and Gerane’s dramatic vow to drink alone to her beloved enemy as the tale continues.
Puzzle listing many clues with numbers and partial definitions, including terms for hearing sense relating to audio distortion, mineral spring, footpath, headgear, and various adjectives. The text aggregates crosswords or cryptic clues across multiple numbered items.
Agnes Lyne argues parents should enforce health and social rules without explaining every reason. Children adapt better when they accept routines as natural, like Rubbers in rain and hats in church. Not all adult customs are reasonable, but social usage facilitates smooth relationships.
In a winter barn tale, Black Pussy the cat stalks a young rat by the grain bin but a silent screech owl named Spooky swoops in from the rafters to claim the catch. Black Pussy vows revenge as the owl settles in, proving hunting is not always about the hunter.
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