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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1929
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR shows a note from the Amarillo Globe dated February 20 1924 with line items 6262 6262 8 05 3.90 ree 7.50 2.50 likely pricing or reference codes from the era. The readable data lacks full context for a complete event or story.
The Santa Fe railroad, once blamed by Amarillo residents for plans to move its general offices, instead deepened ties to the city. The company expanded lines across the Panhandle, invested about 2 million dollars in a new 14 story office building, and moved units of its western operations to Amarillo. General manager J. R. Hitchcock signaled further growth and urged Amarillo to embrace the railroad as a regional pattern and partner.
A discussion on changing schooling aims and the role of culture and material success. Dr. Farnam criticizes mercenary motives and lagging standards, while Dr. Mitchell calls for a complete revision of education from elementary to university. Dr. Phelps adds that true progress requires sound culture in science and humanities.
The article recounts Phoebe and Jane two sisters aged 106 and 32 who dress alike and face social praise as sisters. It argues against uniform outfits for siblings, urging respect for each child’s tastes and individuality within reasonable bounds. It suggests allowing each child to choose clothing within appropriate limits to preserve personal expression.
The Ringling Brothers circus planned two performances in Shreveport on September 1 with advance cars and billboards promising rain or shine shows. A local resident studied the hoardings while a friend, less educated, exclaimed in surprised slang.
Huck Connor schemes in a Pittsburgh underworld to frame Stephen Armitage, pressure Harold Judson, and pursue Pamela Judson as Mildred Lawrence seeks proof of Stephen’s innocence. Duke Broggan and Arnold Patcoff assist as investigations threaten old loyalties and a looming kidnapping plan unfolds.
A sprawling column recalls New York life in May 1929 with portraits of salon culture, shop talk, and society figures. It notes a first downturn for coiffure parlors as debutantes skip the scissors, while Broadway and Fifth Avenue scenes drift through columns of urban detail.
Two men argue over which circus is the best Ringling Brothers versus John Robinson’s show, with one declaring Ringling the greatest, the other noting the inscription and a final clue about September 1. The exchange ends with acknowledgment that John Robinson’s show is a close rival.
Peter learns how Dipper the Grebe can disappear underwater and reappear with his head out of water. Dipper demonstrates sinking to various depths and surfacing quickly, ending with Peter realizing Dipper’s bill was the clue to his location. Copyright 1929, T. W. Burgess.
London agents report widespread offers to famed concert and opera stars for screen work. Kreisler Paderewski Chaliapin McCormack Della Dora Labette Eis dell Allin and Julian Wylie expect major shifts as talkies expand from stage to sound films and tests rise nationwide.
Milo Banks and E. W. Small endured a 16 below zero condition in the factory's hardening room at Kinston North Carolina. They were rescued unconscious about an hour later.
Impeachment trial ends with 15 senators ready to acquit deeming procedure unconstitutional. Governor Huey P Long plans rest at home in Shreveport while advisers weigh future actions and political fallout from the proceedings. House prosecutors stand ready to proceed if needed.
A gunpowder explosion at the Winchester Repeating Arms Company plant in New Haven Connecticut on May 17 injured three men. Patrick Doherty was taken to New Haven Hospital in poor condition. Fred Hoeger and Dugan were treated in the plant emergency hospital. The blast wrecked the small powder mixing area and followed a fire now under investigation.
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