This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1936
Page
7
A U S patent awarded to an Auburn New York inventor describes a paper rope core impregnated with copper salts to deter shipworms barnacles fungi and other marine life. The slowly dissolving chemicals protect nets and twine as they pass through manufacturing and use, offering advantages over saturated ropes and copper wire reinforcements.
The article analyzes the rising tensions as France and Britain consider moves toward Berlin while Mussolini's stance remains cautious. It discusses Russia's alignment with France, Japan's potential observers, and the risk of a global conflict sparked by Hitler's actions.
Grover B. Hill of Amarillo proposed observing Beef Week during the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association meeting. Hill, president of the Amarillo Fat Stock Show and convention reception chairman, has long aided cattle producers. He directed the government cattle buying program in the Southwest and has worked with the Federal Livestock Feed Administration. He was summoned to Salt Lake City to confer with Agriculture officials on proposed soil conservation regulations.
The speaker argues the air war would be shorter and less deadly than trench warfare, civilians still suffer, and the United States should not become involved. He warns that only treason, stupidity, conceit, and vain glory could drive public support for intervention.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics predicts a world cotton crop of about 26,000,000 bales for 1935 36, up from 23,600,000 last season. Foreign production adds 1,400,000 bales of the 2,400,000 bale increase as world acreage rises 13 percent and production 10 percent.
Washington reports that green light is poisonous to primitive algae. Dr. Florence Meier of the Smithsonian measured algae growth under varying lights, showing blue light boosts growth while green light suppresses and even kills cells, unlike red yellow or infrared light.
The House military affairs committee in executive session voted unanimously to approve the McSwain bill authorizing 4000 new airplanes over five years, expanding beyond the existing cap. The measure aims to boost military air strength and industrial capacity nationwide.
John W. Mulford of Detroit announced Thorn ton Oxnard and James G. Oxnard are among the first Amarilloans to reserve seats on a Georgian Bay to North Atlantic flight of 1,500 planes. The War department bill passed by the House awaits Senate action to fund 565 planes next year. Channel cruises begin July 1 and run weekly. James Oxnard can supply details. Tickets will be sold soon at Amarillo railroad offices.
Warning against cutting corns and callouses. Promotes Toe-Mint as a safe remedy from a druggist. Claims infections from paring are common and cites speedy relief and removal of corn roots. Describes foot comfort and endorsement by drug merchants.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.