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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1924
Page
4
Amarillo Daily Globe dated Sunday June 15 1924 lists publication details including founding date February 20 and post office second class matter status. It also shows pricing for subscriptions in Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and Sunday only annual rate.
A satirical column from Amarillo praises Father Day while lampooning John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil. It notes Amarillo seeking lower gas rates, cites the Prairie Oil and Gas tie in, and mocks a subscriber letter about a newspaper's fate, ending with a jab at The Globe's supposed longevity.
A local roundup reports visits and movements from Dalhart to Amarillo and Lubbock. Mrs. J. H. Crabtree and Mrs. H. F. Barnhart are noted in short social items, with counts of travel and relatives. Names include Mary Henson of Canadian and the Thurman home at 900 Pierce street. F. C. Long of Fort Worth came via Plainview for a family illness, while W. B. Click of Amarillo plans to return to the area.
Etta Knapp arranges care for her aging father after Jim’s death requiring three family rooms. Despite contributions from siblings Walter and Leda, Etta moves him to Bethesda Home for the Aged. She joins him, then fears abandoning him as he cries to stay with her. She ends up sleeping on the dining-room sofa while his room remains with the children.
In New York on June 14 the writer notes Broadway no longer has backers called angels. Production costs soar with shows demanding up to 1000000 dollars in some cases while producers turn to banks for funding. The piece also references film backers, ruined ventures, and anecdotes about P G Wodehouse.
A 1924 feature presents diverse views on why people attend church including duty, learning, fellowship, and personal satisfaction. From Dr A H Lindsay to Mrs Mary Bruner and others, the piece reflects differing motivations and a stray, censored quotation about a chauffeur.
An Amarillo snapshot features Tom Bruner recalling early arrivals and Muddy Rock Island depot cabs. He recounts duck hunting near Polk Street Methodist Church. Oklahoma City officer F S Brown praises Amarillo hospitality and friendly people. Chief Cain notes a beer raid showed 80 percent alcohol. H M Timmons jokes about being born on Friday the thirteenth and turning years old.
A town discussion shows varied views on church involvement. A businessman questions fitting religious belief, while a local says attending helps or hinders after hearing sermons. Residents voice differing opinions on church value and personal belief.
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