29 Jul 1924
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1924
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane notes an upcoming August 15 gathering by De Valera and resumes his interrupted speech. He warns against discouragement, cites high wheat prices boosting rail stocks, and warns against railroad rate cuts despite farmer distress. Trinity Church finances and Barron’s election forecast are discussed with a wary view of Bryan and Davis.
The Fort Worth and Denver railway will conduct a dairy school in Childress in late August. Agricultural agent M B Oates has worked days arranging the program. Local farmers show strong interest in dairying.
The Penwomen express public thanks to The Amarillo Globe for the chance to glimpse practical newspaper work through a special edition. They value the journalsitic insight and enjoy the experience, citing help and inspiration from The Globe staff.
Mrs Soledad C Chacon secretary of state of New Mexico and acting governor writes about Governor James F Hinkle’s fair and honest administration and honors the memory of Lieutenant Governor Jose A Baca. She affirms following Hinkie policies and carrying out duties with careful thought during his absence.
A woman seeking guidance about love with a married man is advised to avoid the affair, keep to common sense, and not disrupt a home. The column counsels prioritizing self respect and happiness over infatuation, noting future prospects depend on the individual.
The San Antonio La Follette club calls Texas voters to a mass meeting in Waco to back Senator La Follette with statewide action. County meetings are urged August 2 to build county organizations and choose delegates for the Waco gathering. Signed by John P. Pfeiffer and others.
Hundreds from Amarillo and ranch owners rush to fight a prairie fire burning in southwest Hutchinson County since Monday night. The blaze nears J. O. Whittington's Mack Sanford oil well as crude tanks on the lease raise fears of losses. Antelope Creek to the north-south acts as a guard while the fire moves northeast toward oil wells, threatening two wells west of the creek.
R R Hinkley general sales manager of the Iten Biscuit company arrived to finish arrangements for a Amarillo branch. Mr Thompson from Wichita Kansas moved to supervise the new operation. W R Lindsay to be cashier moving family to Amarillo. Eighteen staff will be employed here with six traveling out of Amarillo. The branch will handle all of west Texas and all of New Mexico.
Mrs. John F. Lyons of Fort Worth presides over the Music clubs of America and recently completed a two month tour through Oregon Washington Colorado Nebraska Kansas City Milwaukee Akron and Chicago to arrange the 1926 biennial in Portland Oregon with state officials.
Home demonstration clubs from Wichita Wilbarger Baylor and Knox counties plan a two day and one night encampment on August 29 and 30 at a convenient central site. The four county agents organize the event which will include about 2000 rural women. The program blends social and educational features to benefit rural homemakers.
Hanson Post will hold a meeting to nominate eight delegates and eight alternates for the state American Legion convention and plan for the 1926 meeting. The group will also push a tent show by Harley Sadler's comedians for August 4. Harmon Benton reports six counties will bring boys for a stock and grain judging contest at the Am arilo Tri-State exposition with prize cash and trophies. Carson county pledges boys and girls teams. others include Gray county Fort Sumner New Mexico Clovis N M Lubbock and Lamesa. The event promises free fair admission for the boys and managers for three days while showcasing a major fair.
Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb, who pleaded guilty to kidnapping and killing 14 year old Robert Franks, read their denials in open court and then confessed the crime. R. J. Martin, representing the Dallas D A Bryant Company, was in the city.
Miss Lily Whitman formerly taught modern languages at Amarilo High School sailed for Spain on June 21 to study at the University of Madrid.
Carl Appling and his wife visited Clauda and Ada Appling along with Miss Lela, stopping to see their mother and sister during a local family gathering.
In a telephone interview former Governor Ferguson predicts Mrs. Ferguson will take second place in the governor run-off over Lynch Davidson by 10 000 to 15 000 votes and states his confidence she will win the August primary by about 118000. Joe Burkett offers to assist and Hal Collins of Austin offers speaking help.
Officials said the 1924 Tri-State Exposition relies on bond sales for funding. About 60,000 in bonds have been sold, with 45,000 paid. roughly 1,500 Amarillo citizens have subscribed, about two thirds of those who would buy if visited. Subscriptions may be made in person or by letter to the exposition secretary.
Amarillo hosts two Child Study clubs one Home Interest group eight Ward clubs one High School club and a Mothers council growing from three to fourteen clubs. Monthly meetings discuss vital club topics and health, with nurse support and a cooperating agent aiding school health.
The Globe edition credits Amarillo photographers Claude A. Gray and J. S. Howards for their work and thanks the Penwomen for acknowledges of indebtedness. Gray receives special praise for courtesies and expediting last minute pictures, printing them quickly, and rushing to mail them by train.
Miriam Ferguson maintained her edge for second place in the Texas run off primary as returns trickled in. By 2 15 p m with 237 of 252 counties heard from she led Lynch Davidson by 2632 votes while Ferguson led the attorney general race with Moody and other candidates also tallied. Total tabulated votes reached 609672 with county results listed.
The article outlines the purpose of the Parent-Teacher association to train parents for parenting, improve parent teacher understanding, and inform them of school needs. It highlights resources from Child Welfare Magazine and government departments, plus loan papers from state and national Congress, urging use of community sources for programs.
Following talks with several businessmen Charles R Rogers and Wallace Steele of Planters and Manufacturers Cotton Mills discussed financing a new cotton mill in Dallas valued at 1 million dollars. The next Board of City Development meeting will review the proposal. The company operates several mills across the state.
Keefe Carter fired a 70 at Amarillo Country Club to set a new low round record, 75 previously. Dallas junior champ K C Haggard also shoots low scores at Amarillo. Talks of Carter versus Tommy Cochran arise as Cochran may visit Amarillo. Carter and Dorset Carter Jr. join Jim Fenton for an exhibition at Holahund weet. Bill Brown wins Globe cup.
The Globe thanks the Pen women for publishing today’s special edition. The women edited all copy while The Globe supplied only the mechanical work. Management praises their energy and cooperation and hopes they return often to The Globe office.
The forecast calls for unsettled conditions with a high near 92 today, lower than last year’s 96. Overnight low reached 74, above last year’s 63, signaling a warm pattern for the area.
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