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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1928
Page
14
The Amarillo Business Men's association launches a campaign urging prompt bill payment. Secretary R Walkup says they will redo all city credit ratings, rechecking books to accurately classify residents, with December and January payments guiding rankings for new arrivals.
Otto Yenglin city engineer and Jack Burnett street foreman were indicted by Bowie county grand jury in Boston Texas on four counts of misapplying city funds and two counts alleging city officials were interested in city contracts. Two Dallas men were also charged with perjury for testimony to a prior grand jury. The court withheld names. Both defendants hold appointive offices.
Several plants in Amarillo answered a questionnaire mailed by the Industrial Department of the Board of City Development. The survey seeks data for an industrial survey and for publicity. The board will mail every plant a sheet and asks firms left out to notify the department for prompt mailing.
SENECA Jan 31 First State Savings bank did not open Monday as examiners study the bank's condition after the death by his own action of L D Allen 56 president. Allen shot himself in the heart with a .22 calibre revolver in a bank room. An early morning conference between the bank examiner and directors led to the decision to conduct a thorough investigation before reopening.
Four persons were killed and a fifth seriously injured when their stalled car was struck by a passenger train on Wabash railroad tracks in Detroit. Victims include Joseph Walczak, his wife, and baby, plus Mrs. J. Mapeora. Joseph Walczak Sr. was seriously injured.
Lamar Y. McLeod Post of the American Legion in Mobile announces full support for establishing a Mobile airport. The post joins with the junior chamber of commerce to push the project, actively aiding the movement.
Missouri and Kansas name official hostesses for the Republican national convention to be staged on Missouri soil. Mrs Grace Semple Burlingham of St Louis will represent Missouri and Mrs R B Bittman of Independence will represent Kansas. Dorothy Cunningham of Indiana influenced support toward Kansas City by breaking a San Francisco deadlock with a pledge swing.
The Junior High school honor roll for the past semester third six weeks is led by Edna Coy and others with straight A’s. The Globe will publish further school lists this week showing A and B students including Edna Malone Margaret Poole Ralph Neely and many more.
An ad touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a concentrated heat remedy for neuritis rheumatism lumbago stiff neck sore muscles strains and sprains. It claims immediate tingling warmth and relief within three minutes and urges readers to buy the genuine Rowles labeled product at drug stores.
An advertorial noting Zemo as a healing liquid for eczema and skin irritations. It claims rapid relief from itching blotches blemishes pimples and other dangers if neglected. The product is advertised for day or night use and priced at $1.00.
You can get rid of catarrh the real cause is inflammation of mucous membranes. Hall's Catarrh Medicine targets the inflammation to nose throat and ear passages. It promises faster relief for nasal catarrh catarrhal deafness bad breath or frequent colds. Price 85c and a free New Radio Log Book for sufferers. Write F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
In Crimea near Balaklava earthquakes shake the Black Sea floor causing millions of fish to entangle in nets and bite unbaited hooks. The winter catch is reportedly a 26 year record or worse. Salmon and sea bass prices plummet from overabundant supply as scientists link the frenzy to seismic activity. Fish leap from water and stun fishermen with sudden jumps into boats.
Miss Betty Rane and her horse Phantom boarded a specially fitted passenger plane for the first air shipment of a horse between Paris and London. Two California cowboys assisted in the historic flight, marking a new method of overland and air horse transport.
Irish Free State leader William Cosgrave escaped injury after a rail wreck near Limoges. Rail foreman J A Boyd was killed and two others injured when a presidential train derailed after a switch mishap. Cosgrave aided in rescue and first aid. Investigation ordered by Charles A Dunning. Commerce reports 1927 automotive exports exceed 400 million dollars.
An antiseptic liquid named D.D.D. promises rapid disappearance of pimples blotches and blemishes through a cooling stain free wash that penetrates and dries quickly. A 35 cent trial bottle is offered with money back guarantee at all drug stores.
Catalog listing for child and ladies patterns with sizes 1 to 8 years and busts 34 to 44 inches. Describes material yardage for coats and dresses, fur trimming, and skirt plait width. Offers 1927 1928 fashion book in exchange for silver or stamps from Globe News New York.
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