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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1924
Page
4
The Amarillo Daily Globe notes its founding date February 20 1924 and second class matter status under the 1924 act. It lists publishing details at 110 East Fifth Street with evening editions and Sunday morning publication and Associated Press affiliation.
Rates shown for Amarillo carrier service and mail delivery across Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico. Three months six months one week one month and one year prices appear, with cents and dollar figures noted for daily Sunday editions and Sunday only options.
A May 27, 1924 report describes Amarillo’s three National Guard units with a payroll over 30000 yearly and an armory, horses, guns, and uniforms. It notes 8000 Texas guardsmen, 500 officers, and 33 million dollars federal funding nationwide, urging local support for training, discipline, and national defense.
The Chicago Tribune imagines American sports expansion with mock events and lists several activities. It jokes that Americans excel in rugby fencing javelin and soccer but would benefit from homegrown games. It critiques imports while proposing distinctly American competitions and humorous extremes.
The Orphans answer six queries on jealousy, male behavior, judging character, age gaps in marriage, forgiveness after disrespect, and female temptation. They argue jealousy stems from self focus, most men pursue women, you can assess a man by asking, ten years age difference is acceptable, warn both genders about impulses, and temptation comes from within.
A reader recounts four marriages and three divorces with a fourth divorce pending. He claims wealth from early marriages and accuses his current wife’s parents of financial misconduct. He asks whether to settle and remarry, saying he would rather die than remain single.
City officials say the milk and milk products selling ban inside the city will be strictly enforced. C G Spencer reported several violations have been recorded recently under the ordinance.
New York critic notes the new book White Light Nights by O O McIntyre priced at two dollars. The author born in Plattsburg Missouri and raised in Gallipolis Ohio describes life in New York by daylight and gas light. The reviewer praises the chapter Folks Back Home and the author’s effort to reveal small town roots.
A reader scolds mism for poor wife-picking and blames repeated marriages. The letter questions his temperament, hints at alimony suits, and cites Dr. Johnson on second marriages as commentary on his fourth union.
A reader asks Miss Dix for her definition of a perfect lady and whether such a figure attracts modern young men more or less than a flapper who uses rouge in public. The exchange frames evolving social ideals and appearances.
A perfect lady is a woman who never forgets others and always remembers herself. She is courteous, kind, and considerate to all, modest yet modern. She is clean inside and out, immaculately dressed, with refined speech and no smutty stories.
Dorothy Dix observes a shift among young men toward modern flappers, jazz, and chromos over old masters and grand opera. She notes widespread preference for contemporary entertainment and fashion over traditional refined expectations.
The report lists numerous residents and visitors in Amarillo and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs. W. O. Stallings of Clovis, Vernon Glass of Comanchie, and Charles Scott of Panhandle, with several others visiting from Lamesa Canyon and Shreveport. A birth and family updates are noted, plus local officials and business travelers.
The piece mocks novelist McIntyre for laziness and uncertain sales of White Light Nights. Once living in New York for 12 years, he faces praise from Ade Cobb Kyne and Nicholson but may abandon writing if sales fail. He worries about public perception and the burdens of promotion.
A letter from J. G. Pylant Salvation Army captain and local officer in charge thanks J. C. Sebastian Hanson post commander of the American Legion for presenting an American flag to the Salvation Army charge.
A collage of quips and social commentary excerpts from Skeptic’s column noting everyday annoyances like pricey pleasures and irritating technology. It jokes about foolish stunts, restless drivers, and family disagreements while railing at vanity, vanity and mischief with a wry voice.
In Paramount’s The Mission emulates Peter the Great with Emil Jannings and Charles F. Haynes appearing in person as noted psychologist. Colleen Moore headlines Painted People from First National beside Flaming Youth. The Liberty hosts The Night Murray with Hawk and Harry Carey in a Charlie Murray comedy.
The city buzzes over Paramount Europe filmed Peter the Great at the Mission theater this week. Emil Jannings stars under Dimitri Buchowetzki with praised acting, costumes, and settings. Also features psychologist Charles Haynes performing stage experiments this afternoon and tonight.
Harry Carey returns as a western gunslinger and a crook in The Night Hawk at Liberty today. A Charlie Murray comedy is also scheduled, offering a second feature.
A set of short quotes discusses the Presbyterian Orphanage work near Amarillo and generous donations from Spring Lake. Other snippets note a patients medical dispute with a doctor and a family trip to College Station for a graduation, plus a humorous dairy car mishap involving H D Durham and his Ford.
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