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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1924
Page
4
The item lists publication details for Amarillo Globe Publishing Company including post office classification, publishing schedule, office address at 110 East Fifth Street, telephone numbers, AP affiliation, and subscription rates by local and mail options. It notes the Associated Press rights and provides sample monthly and yearly rates.
A collection of old jokes and quips in a light tone. Local color includes playful jabs at marriage and money, a line about alibis and a remark on Uncle Sam fighting new foes. Short anecdotes reference Amarillo and Polk Street.
The narrator recalls a morning meeting with six heirs debating cash from a $36.00 pool and land shares. A lawyer proposes a 20 percent commission, triggering a riot as guards restrain the crowd. They settle on $1,200 each while pondering a second lawyer's fee. tomorrow promises “The Residue.”
New York gossip recalls Silver Dollar McKennan a famed gambler who died at Shanghai after a lifetime of high stakes and elegant displays. The piece salutes other figures including Louis Wolheim and a contrast between flapper era manners and working women in New York, closing with a witty street sight about horseplay along Central Park avenues.
A group led by W. F. Becktold recounts a Grand Lake Colorado fishing expedition lasting two weeks. They claim so many fish they could not eat their last catch of about 20 pounds after passing from tes Park into a snowbound area. An accident occurred when Fred Short fell from his horse but was unharmed.
The commissioners court will accept bids until noon August 4 1924 for supplying poll tax receipts. Estimates available from Court Auditor. Bids filed with H G Hamrick at the courthouse Amarillo Texas. Court reserves right to reject any or all bids. July 21 27 August 3.
A miscellaneous village column reports political endorsements for sheriff and assorted social notes. Names include Whitaker Canyon Burrow Howard and McClelland from Plainview plus Georgins and local addresses. It also mentions insurance services, a finger injury, ill relatives, travel notes, music events, guest visits, a school incident remark, and a long letter about women’s character.
John Moore surveys railroads role in US economy noting coal steel lumber and petroleum flow to railways. A record Great Northern shingles train marks vast freight scale while insurers portend growing group life coverage for railroad workers. Local notes cover personnel shifts pay car activity and travel plans.
Attendees including the rector of the agricultural commission of the American Bankers Association met to coordinate joint efforts by farmers and bankers to enhance livestock conditions. The Plain Dealer quotes urging non-swimmers to learn swimming this summer for security and enjoyment.
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