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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1924
Page
3
The Amarillo Children’s Home reports steady operation since its March 1 opening but needs a gas range for the kitchen and may use used beds dressers and chairs for staff quarters. Superintendent Irvin says residents across Amarillo and beyond will help equip rooms, with many smaller items also welcome. Contact Mr. Irvin Box 1169 Amarillo to offer gifts.
Walter Scott, a cowboy from the M. T. Johnson ranch northeast of Amarillo, nearly died January 4 when his horse fell in a cold remote prairie. He crawled, called for help, and was helped by two traveling women who transported him to an oil camp for first aid before a doctor arrived. Weeks later his crutches slipped and he rebroken the leg.
Fred W. Hammer writes The Globe complaining three American flags have flown over the auditorium for ten days in tatters. He cites the American Legion code requiring flags to be raised to the top and lowered to half mast at memorials and to sunrise and sunset, urging damaged flags at half mast in honor of Woodrow Wilson be burned.
A noted preacher will visit Amarillo on April 15. The Rev. H. C. Morrison of Louisville Kentucky will preach at Polk Street Methodist Church that night. He is described as a leading minister of the Southern Methodist denomination. Morrison will attend the Amarillo Methodist District Conference April 16 to 20 and deliver a series of sermons.
A. E. Blitch of Dallas, once a Burns agency detective, has moved to San Jacinto Heights and may open a detective agency in Amarillo. He was formerly known as a "Cow Puncher" in earlier years. Daily Globe wants ads priced per word.
The article recounts Woodrow Wilson’s evolving view on women’s suffrage from early opposition citing gender logic to eventual support spurred by his daughters and aides. It notes his restraint during picketing, his refusal to arrest militants, and his later pardons after hunger strikes.
A long Texas poem laments the end of the cowboy era as steam cars and farms replace cattle ranges. It imagines rails, farms, and modern comforts encroaching on the old campfire life, with references to Ford autos, sorghum, and changing work. The author, Cornelia L. Claxton of Hale Center, Texas, signs off.
A special pageant depicting the Panhandle history will highlight the Tri-State fair in Amarillo next fall with participation invited from all Panhandle towns. A similar pageant last fall drew assistance from twenty six towns.
A messenger boy named Albert Nichols was injured yesterday when struck by a motor car. The Daily Globe notes Albert Philipps was the name listed in last night's issue.
Joe Cox and his city crew repaired the Twenty-sixth street Viaduct and added a double road. The public path there was improved as well. Joe Cox serves as superintendent of streets.
Amarillo city imposes health examinations for all individuals who sell or handle food. C. G. Spencer serves as chief inspector in the pure food department.
About 500 Amarillo school children are reported ill with measles in a broad outbreak. Health officials urge vaccination and preventive measures as schools continue operations.
C. C. Ferguson of Hereford and Ed Rogers of Claude visit Amarillo for farmers sale day. Mrs. Landers returns from Bowie. Ted Sloan visits from Wichita to tend his mother’s health. Notables discuss Panhandle pipe lines and White Face cattle. a marked marksman report and community views mix with light local chatter.
An ad lists grinding valves and adjusting connecting rods for Ford Buick Maxwell Chevrolet Olds Studebaker and Buck cars. Prices range from 0.83 to 6.50 with all other cars in proportion and the shop claims mechanical correctness.
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