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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1927
Page
18
Founding date February 20 1924 noted with publication and postal entries. Names listed include GENE HOWE as Publisher and Editor and WILBUR C. HAWK as General Manager with Associated Press affiliation and Amarillo circulation information.
The bond issue of 1300000 includes 300000 to balance Amarillo’s water works accounts. City officials credit Mayor Lee Bivins and the commission for a 10 million gallon plant and larger cast iron mains, with over 100000 for extending mains from the water fund. The plea argues the improvements are essential to growth and infrastructure including storm sewers and rehabilitated sewerage systems.
A postwar reflection notes The Message to Garcia as outdated after Charles Lindbergh's solo flight to Paris. The piece contrasts the old mission myth with Lindberghs daring nonstop era making the Garcia legend seem obsolete.
The Globe reports a test coat of oil on Eleventh street between Polk and Tyler, using road oil and later crude from Panhandle wells. The city commission will compare durability and cost, inviting public feedback on this street treatment.
Harvard alumni unable to attend games will receive moving pictures of the athletic events. A two or three reel film is being produced this spring for nationwide exhibition, with distribution planned through Harvard clubs. The Harvard Athletic association directs the project, showing teams coaches captains and managers for a clear view of the athletic setup.
North Carolina reimburses ex-state Treasurer W. W. Worth $12,060.04 for a clerk defalcation during the Russell administration. The credit followed 31 years of efforts, with the 1927 legislature authorizing the Council of State to settle the matter.
Sonia, newly 18, wrestles with gossip about Franklin Crane while secretly longing for him. After a tense day, Crane visits the office and invites her to another dance, a moment Sonia savors as she weighs social boundaries, loyalty, and desire.
Peter Rabbit and Meadow creatures puzzle over a double voice from Old Man Coyote seen from Green Forest and Old Pasture, with Peter choosing to stay in the Briar patch. The scene unfolds as neighbors Johnny, Polly Chuck, Dan, and Nanny Meadow Mouse react to the uncanny occurrence. Copyright 1927 by T. W. Burgess.
In Washington in a May column Senator William Cabell Bruce jokes about dry senators. The piece recounts a Boulder Dam filibuster night, a women’s letter campaigns, a golf prize scene with a cocktail set, bootlegger introductions, and the paradox of anti prohibition figures who stay dry in public yet drink privately.
Carolyn Wells recounts Tommy Parker’s trip to Europe with his parents and his spirited defense of American pride. A museum visit features a cannon claimed as British trophy, but Tommy retorts with confidence that Americans still hold Bunker Hill.
Northwestern University announces a contest for a new non athletic anthem. A $200 prize and an $800 composer award fund a lyric and music pair chosen by the General Alumni Association. The aim is a universal anthem stressing no specific university life area.
A quirky column notes Barts Lindbergh avoids vice but favors flying. A Kansas raid found 10 600 bottles of home brew. The piece humorously connects social scenes and old fashion norms with light commentary.
A report from Yale University treasurer shows the university injects about 7.5 million dollars annually into New Haven. Direct and indirect spending include 500 thousand dollars in university purchases, 3 million in student spending, and 750 thousand dollars from visitors.
The AP report cites Glenn P. Woods urging parental support for school programs to curb wasted college time and boost community spirit. Other items note cleanliness in Sheboygan, a New Yorker praising tidy streets, and cultural quirks in Bud Stillman’s tale of Lena Wilson.
Crowns recede as brims rise in fashion. Hand-painted designs, open work, and ribbon appliques decorate fedoras and straw hats, while felts gain new appeal with decorative inserts and bold trims.
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