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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1929
Page
2
A reader questions why wheat sold for $1 a bushel at Plainview and Happy last Monday while Amarillo’s wheat brings only six cents. Grain men cite protein content and moisture differences on the plains, with higher protein south of Amarillo and heavier yields but lower quality north.
letter requests help locating a white and brown spotted pointer named Matt. dog was taken from a truck Friday evening near Amarillo. owner A de Hardenday from McLean Texas offers a $2 reward and asks publication assistance.
Fifteen residents oppose moving the water department to the municipal auditorium as officials report initial referendum returns. Complete canvass results are due August 12 with the likely outcome known about July 15. Bills this month include a consumer ballot on the tentative plan and city government changes.
Dear Mr. Tack, many letters praise our program that offers writers a chance to help restore broken young lives. We are encouraged to extend the opportunity to more youths who may benefit.
Relatives of M T Hap Johnson rush to St Joseph Missouri after a blood transfusion during his hospitalization following a minor tonsil operation. He previously underwent observation in Rochester Minnesota and faced a hemorrhage en route from Amarillo.
T. H. Berwald, former Barnard's Shoe Shop owner, returns from New York with latest fall and winter slipper models for the Marizon Store. Work on the new salon is underway and Bernard will lead the department when it opens as floor space at the Marizon is almost doubled.
E. P. Junkin of Junkin Dry Goods Company 613 Taylor Street leaves Thursday for New York on a buying trip. He is accompanied by Mrs. Junkin. They will travel through Oklahoma with friends, motor to Washington and Atlantic City, then return from New York via Niagara Falls and Chicago.
Amarillo chamber directors meet this afternoon at 4 in the chamber hall Municipal Auditorium to discuss promoting a junior college and related industry matters.
B Owen of Dallas, president of the Texas Automobile Dealers Association, arrives in Amarillo to attend a zone meeting. Gordon Perry president of the Dallas Automotive Trades Council and Sen. W A Williamson will join the program in the Round-Up room of the Amarillo hotel at 2 30 Friday. Local dealers will host a banquet at 6 30 tomorrow evening at the Amarillo hotel.
A New Orleans mass meeting is urged to decide on a general walkout in sympathy with carmen. A citizens mediation committee presses for open shop modification and arbitration while labor leaders warn striking workers to obey the federal injunction to avoid property damage. U S Marshal Vic tor Loisel cautions against premature resumption of streetcar service.
The Kansas Board of Agriculture reports a drop of 22 million bushels in Kansas wheat estimates, with acreage at 138,896,000. Missouri corn is pegged at 140,625,000 bushels amid reduced area, and Missouri wheat at 22,751,000 bushels.
Radio listings show hourly features from 7:00 with Gustave Haenschen Orchestra and multiple stations such as WJZ New York KDKA WJR WLW WCFL KWK WREN WAPI WIOD KSTP WtMJ WEBC WHAS WSM WMC WSB WBT WBAP KPRC WDAI WKY KTHS WSMB. 7:20 Bourden Orchestra also listed with many stations. 7:30 Dance Orchestra and 7:00 Around the World Vocal and Orchestra with long station rosters.
Funeral services for Mrs. Birdie May McCabe 48 wife of B L McCabe 8123 West Sixth avenue died Tuesday morning in a local hospital have been postponed to Friday at 3 PM at the N 8 Griggs and Sons chapel Rev L N Stuckey will officiate. She was a Methodist and WB A member survived by husband two sons George Lee and Lloyd Amarillo two daughters Dorothy Alice Amarillo pallbearers W K McKaskill Earl Erwin C R Smith Victor Williford F E McClain C W Carder burial by WB A ladies Memorial Park cemetery
Panhandle Auto Club reports all roads in the Panhandle and major routes from Amarillo for 200 miles are in excellent condition with no rain. Travelers advised to plan trips based on clear road conditions.
A. Sealey, once nearly unseen by the law after charges of stealing a portable Victrola were dropped when the item was found to be a Brunswick, was convicted on new charges with the proper trade name and sentenced to 10 days in jail.
A 1929 ad attributed to Edgar A. Gues counsels resilience amid life’s disappointments. It urges picking up and making the best of what comes, noting trouble sways to every person yet life continues. It contrasts not dwelling on grief with choosing laughter over sorrow.
The flyers stayed aloft as long as the engine ran aboard a second-hand biplane provided by William G. McAdoo through his son W. G. McAdoo Jr. McAdoo backed the venture after Paul Whittier, owner of a Carrier Pigeon type plane, supported the effort with refueling help from Slade Hulbert.
Amarillo Canyon and Claude units totaling 310 guardsmen will march to Camp Palacios on August 3 for a 19 day training camp. Captain D. Carle spearheads the four national guard companies with officers from 142nd Infantry and 131st Field Artillery.
Leahy induced a physician’s murder in 1927 and buried the body in a shallow grave. A Williamson County jury sentenced him to death in the electric chair after multiple appeals failed. Governor Moody faced pleas but was not expected to stay the scheduled execution.
The new small size currency circulated in Amarillo with banks exchanging it mainly for torn or worn notes. Citizens display it as a curiosity while merchants report little acceptance. Post office and water department received portions. distribution to shops remains limited. Officials estimate a year to full circulation as old notes wear out and mint savings rise.
The piece surveys future exploration from Earth's interior to the ocean bed and atmosphere, notes Smithsonian findings on ozone bands, and cites Lindbergh's transcontinental feats and proposed rapid cross-continental flights. It praises aviation progress while stressing safety over speed and mentions Motlow leaving for Los Angeles.
Blackie Trout, charged with assault on an officer, stood trial at 9 am after eye witnesses said he kicked Deputy Sheriff Charlie Bebout in the chest as he tried to escort him into the County Jail. Witnesses say Trout threatened bystanders and seized the deputy by the neck. verdict expected in County Court this afternoon.
G A Craig proprietor of the East Amarillo Filling Station was convicted of negligent homicide in County Court. He was fined $100. The case followed the death of Cris Miller son of Mr and Mrs Miller of 1110 North Johnson Street after he was run down on the Panhandle highway by Craig on June 9. Oris was riding a bicycle when the accident occurred.
About 500 of 2900 notified residents appeared before the City Board of Equalization for the annual tax adjustment. Tax Assessor James Bowen said the noon tally and that today was expected to be the last session with results due in 10 days.
Mrs G B R Smith and her son B F Smith with his son G B R oversee wheat farm interests in Dallas city.
A drunken man reported to County Attorney Leo Sparks that in a beer bottle fight his jaw was struck and several teeth lost. He carried the teeth in his hand and, after the tale, was assisted to the county jail where he was locked up.
The Pathfinder monoplane arrives in Rome after a fuel‑driven Atlantic leg via Santander. King Victor Emmanuel to decorate the aviators. Rome hosts receptions at Villa Spada Campi Doglia and the Littorio airport with a grand air pageant planned for Sunday.
AP dispatch shows Chicago hogs up 15-20 cents with top at 12.25, cattle mixed, calves steady. East St Louis hogs up 15-25 cents, cattle softer. Kansas City hogs 15-25 cents higher, cattle steady. New Orleans and New York cotton markets open lower then rally. Fort Worth hogs up 26 cents, top 11.60, cattle and calves слаб.
Oklahoma City livestock totals show steers weak to lower with mixed grassers selling around $9.00, high grades up to $12, heavy calves to $12.75, vealers to $18 top, and cows to $8.75. Kansas City grain bids list wheat about $1.12 to $1.25 and corn near $0.96 to $0.97, with oats around $0.47 to $0.48. cotton futures and stock quotes follow nearby.
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