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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
8
A reader asks if a meek, controlled wife can become independent after marriage and if a peppy, ambitious partner suits a man. Miss Dix argues a vibrant, energetic wife can push a husband forward but warns such a woman may clash with a mother’s authority and live less peacefully.
Alec Holden, a forty two year old husband and father, wrestles with a past kiss between Eleanor and Ricky Quarles. He debates confronting Eleanor, contemplating a possible reconciliation with Harriet, and dreams of a second honeymoon, torn between duty and desire.
The guide describes making tassels from cotton or ink-size thread for window shade pulls. It outlines steps to wrap windings, form caps, add beads, and crochet stitches, including several tassel lengths and configurations. It also notes using a book as a base and includes variations with pompons for decorative prongs.
A quirky ad copy describes summer hats with mint crepe de chine crowns in green red navy black and cocoa and large matching brims The Globe also reprints a playful classified note asking a young saxophonist to meet at 12 tonight in the wheat fields near Llano cemetery and a political remark from Arthur Brisbane about Wall Street betting on Coolidge
Dorothy Dix argues in 1924 that men should not delay marriage until they can fund every wish, while women need not demand luxury for happiness. Love, tenderness, and sympathy from a husband suffice for contentment.
Expert advice praises dancing as healthful and urges women to wear pliable kid leather shoes. Kid leather blends style and comfort, hugging the foot and allowing movement. Colors for this year include blues reds greens gold silver bronze with simple, less open designs and piping in contrasting shades.
The article notes the tube dress as a enduring base in summer style, with pleats recurring for texture. It describes variations where ruffles and tunics disguise the silhouette while maintaining a slim line, plus a mint apple green version accented by a flyaway band and tie-back scarf with black and white buttons.
In Los Angeles a man accused a cafe manager of smoke in his face while a separate Amarillo incident saw a woman slap her husband for forgetting to sew a button on her trousers.
The Globe invites original child sayings not previously printed and will pay 50 cents per published contribution. Submit on one side of paper to Bright Sayings Editor Amarillo Globe Amarillo Tex. no acknowledgment for unavailable submissions.
Letters from Tulia and Wildorado residents reveal humorous exchanges about manners, parenting, and everyday life. A four year old teases her mother about raising, a cousin jokes about rain and drying feet, and a five year old prefers following his uncle’s lead.
Pattern No 2106 offers a sturdy play suit in blue green or chambray for boys aged 2 4 and 6 with options in cotton poplin. It lists fabric needs for 4 year size and provides ordering details via the Amarillo Globe Fashion Department for 15 cents.
At The Mission a comedy and news reel titled Luck features Johnnie Hines. The Fair presents Yankee Mac ess a Seeling production along with Diamond Revue and Telephone Gn omedy. The Liberty shows the first episod e of The Ghost City and the last episode of The Santa Fe Trail The Drifter with Leo Malone and Pathe comedy.
Johnny Hines stars in Luck at the Mission for a two day run with a $100,000 bet plot. Will Rogers headlines The Ropin Fool while other entries include Yankee Madness, The Diamond Revue, The Telephone Girl, and Merton of the Movies. Also notes on Studio activity, The Ghost City serial, The Santa Fe Trail finale, and local column quips about Amarillo advertising.
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