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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1924
Page
4
The Amarillo Daily Globe explains its founding date, publication schedule, and post office classification, noting it is printed by Amarillo Globe Publishing Company at 110 East Fifth Street. It states the newspaper’s Associated Press affiliation and pricing terms for various subscription durations.
The Stephenville Empire lauds Amarillo Mayor William Blasdel for a warm candid welcome to the Texas Press Association. The piece praises his heartfelt address, notes his appealing leadership, and hopes for similar governance statewide.
A traveling man shares two jokes about keeping straight and mouthy talk. Local humor points to a four-engaged Amarillo girl and calls out general foibles in professions and prices. The column closes with light barbed remarks on wheat and flour cost.
A meeting reveals a telegram about Florida land misrepresentation and inland seas. Family members learn their Idaho prune orchard, Ozark farm, California ranch and other parcels are overhyped junk. Six old lawyers’ guards contrast with six new lawyers who offer little hope. Tomorrow promises The Show Down.
A July 21 1920s style radio listings page outlines evening and late night broadcasts for KYW WMAQ WEBH WLS KQ4 WGN WLAG WLS OMAHA WDAF WOS etc with orchestras concerts lectures news weather and bedtime stories across Chicago Dallas Kansas City Omaha and other stations. It notes central and pacific time references and daylight saving adjustments.
A Day by Day diary entry recounts early rising, Arthur West and his lyric, a dress rehearsal invite, tea at Frank Phillips' home with a lively crowd, and evening conversations about dreams. It reflects on celebrities, marriages near sailing, public life, and a light critique of societal pretensions.
Sealed proposals for improvement of highways in Potter County are due July 23, 1924, in Amarillo. Plans cover earthwork, brick pavement, cement pavement, gravel surfacing, drains, water, binder, and gravel screening. Bid bond of $2000 required. Public opening, later hearing on assessments July 29, 1924, in Amarillo.
City adopts and fixes a hearing for Florida Street improvement from First Street to Fourth Street. J S McKnight contract and city secretary notice are provided. roll shows abutting property owners and front feet with assessments totaling 4755.80 against property and railways. Public hearing scheduled to hear objections and determine final assessments.
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