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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1930
Page
2
Four new entries were received today for the Tri-State Fair Junior Welfare League Midsummer Horse Show to be held August 2. The total entries reach 118 as children's classes fill, with 19 full boxes reserved this morning for both performances. Grandstand seats at 75 cents each may be reserved, and managers expect to fill the night show and other classes as interest rises.
Eli S Peet 72 retired farmer died at his home 13 Russell Street at 9 a.m. Thursday after a short illness. The body lies in state at Griggs Chapel until 2 p.m. Saturday then ships to Edgewood Pennsylvania for burial. He was a bachelor with three brothers and two sisters surviving. brothers G M Peet Amarillo R W Peet Edgewood Ja and F E Peet Los Angeles sister M Todd Amarillo sister Eunice Bridell Cedar Rapids Tennessee.
Government agents counted disaster tolls in US cities and rural areas after a major quake. At least 1778 dead and 4264 known injured or missing as relief work begins. Bank of Naples allocates 500000 lire for relief to the affected region.
The American Red Cross sent a cable to the Italian Red Cross in Rome expressing profound distress and asking if help would be welcome. The report lists casualties by province: Avellino 692 killed and 2072 injured. Potenza 232 dead 585 injured. Foggia 120 killed 1557 maimed. Naples eight killed thirteen injured. Salerno two killed. Bari Cunoss damage with no injuries. Campo Basso heavy damage with no deaths or injuries.
An Amarillo column recounts Tack the tree sitter braving a Wednesday rainstorm, earnings and losses in local affairs, and two detectives scouring Amarillo in the Payne case. Town letters discuss matrimonial insurance schemes, with readers urged to read and respond.
Four candidates for governor plan to address voters tonight on the courthouse lawn while local hopefuls also campaign in public spaces. Radio audiences may hear back to back messages as organizers push for rapid turnout.
A recent classified notice seeks a 16 to 20 year old male to learn office work with a responsible corporation. Applicants must write well, be quick on a typewriter, and show some office experience if possible. Apply by own handwriting to FPO Box 307. local readers express mixed reactions and nostalgia for Polk Street.
In a jovial mood the tree sitters linger at various heights with Charley Martin Ross gaining ground in a house-sitting test. George Tomberlin remains atop 812 Harrison Street while Sonny Pierce logs 136 12 hours of continuous sitting. Police keep traffic lanes open amid crowds as officers manage the spectacle daily.
Reports from Fort Worth to Amarillo describe rainfall amounts from one half to an inch along the Rock Island line and in adjacent routes. A rise in temperature to 91 degrees caused last night rain, with no rain reported by government bureaus in Dallas and nearby areas. Highways from Claude to Amarillo show slippery conditions while others are fair to good. An open air campaign meeting at Ellwood Park is planned with final details pending.
Miss Williams, who studied at Stephens College in Columbia Missouri, had planned to attend a New York finishing school in the fall. She is survived by her father Roy Williams a prominent cattleman her mother two sisters Mrs Vivian Williams McAlpine and Miss Roy Williams a brother Bill Mac her grandparents Mr and Mrs F M Trimble 3906 Harrison and Mrs J L Vivian Gilmer Texas an aunt Mrs Horace Small 2905 Harrison.
Monday opens with a weak start for brokers as prices slide. Cotton remains soft while wheat weakens under government influence, and money to borrow marks low at about 2 percent or less. The Met shows widespread down moves and subdued demand.
Fort Worth markets show cattle and calves steady to lower with top hogs at 54.85. Packing sows near 7.00, good fed steers to California buyers around 7.00 to 7.30, loads of low grade steers to packers about 6.40 to 6.00, fat cows around 4.00 to 4.50, calves mixed around 8.50 to 9.00, with totals for Castle yard at 3,800 head including 1,600 calves.
Fe F R Conroe accuses Amarillo promoters and Globe News of crooked, unfair tournament practices in Memphis Texas. He claims two games in one day, biased umpiring, and biased prize awards. He defends Memphis fans and demands fair play. The letter targets Tack Gober Horton and Gibson prizes.
A letter writer challenges Tack on his role as expert adviser amid claims of marriage insurance schemes. The author taunts Tack about oil profits and questions why Morgan & Co and Wall Street moderates have not hired him, citing the "big boob oil" controversy and a matrimonial agent as context. The piece ends noting Tack’s rising profile as an expert advisor.
Reports from Kansas City Chicago and St Louis show hogs and cattle mostly steady to higher. Hogs rise up to 25 cents with top at 9.70 in Chicago, cattle mostly steady with some declines, and lambs weaker in Chicago and Kansas City while stockers remain mixed.
New Orleans cotton opened quiet with July weakness and liquidation in July. October fell to 12.68 while December drifted to 12.88 as rains threatened the western belt. By mid-morning prices steadied but remained under yesterday's close amid light demand and hedge selling.
A vintage advertisement promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a quick, gentle cure for indigestion after eating. It claims one spoonful in water neutralizes stomach acids, relief occurs in minutes, and touts 60 years of physician endorsement. It also markets gleaming teeth and fresh breath as benefits.
Amarillo traffic squad condemns ramming into cars to claim spots in the business district. Officers note parallel parking limits and frequent bumper damage from such stunts. Captain Turner cites a motorist provoked after a bump sent his car half a block away and left rear fenders badly battered.
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