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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1928
Page
2
A reader recounts a scheme to suppress votes by Hoover and Smith supporters and urges turnout. The writer endorses Governor Dan Moody, backs W H Holmes for governor, argues the South should stay Democratic, and warns that a Hoover victory could crush the Democratic party.
The writer cites Hoover and Smith politics with a digression on prohibition and constitutional change. He praises American individuality and calls for calm, urging Hoovers and Smith Democrats to vote consciencefully. The piece weaves humor about a South Texas farmer and a stray letter mix up while noting local sports chatter and naturalization facts.
A subscriber letters column shares scattered opinions from readers about Hoover and Smith. It cites fears of Catholic influence, saloon revival, foreign ties, and civil service issues, alongside support for prohibition and debate over liquor definitions. The missives illustrate partisan tensions and personal anxieties shaping political views.
A reader rebuts Stiteler by arguing that facts support gratitude to Tammany Hall from the South after the Civil War. The letter cites the May 28 1928 congressional record noting pivotal moments when Tammany aided southern representation and liberties.
In a season of election bitterness the message frames a wish for peace and goodwill. The note extends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everybody, urging unity beyond political divides.
The letter defends Tammany as a century old ally of the South and praises Democratic loyalty amid threats of bolting. It cites Al Smith’s creed advocating church state separation, religious freedom, public schools, and noninterference, urging readers to remain 100 percent Democrats.
The piece analyzes how the 30th party wave and class consciousness influence the vote with new women voters and key divides. It weighs religion, veteran support, farm votes, party loyalty, and candidate records as pivotal factors in whether Hoover or Smith prevails.
A former actress who left the service of a star after the performer’s death has disappeared. A friend asks whether to disclose facts to the husband. The note references pearls believed worthless and uncertainty over the woman’s whereabouts and actions.
Charley Mays Fort Worth attorney and brother of Howard Mayo of Amarillo will address the Democratic ticket tonight at 8 o clock. The speech will be broadcast over KFJZ in Fort Worth.
Weather on November 2 reports limited damage beyond flowers in Amarillo. Lamesa and the South Plains see damage to young cotton bolls on top crops, while Wellington southeastward notes only slight cotton damage.
A second season storm drives an Arctic blizzard across the mid west bringing snow, rain and freezing temperatures. Iowa Missouri Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma experience cold, snow and wind with blizzard conditions easing in parts of the Dakotas and Wyoming while Colorado and Kansas report heavy snow and zero or near zero readings.
The Associated Press reports clear, crisp weather in Texas with frost forecast for border counties Sunday. Low temperatures include 34 in Abilene, 33 in Wichita Falls, and 24 in Pampa, with hard freezes and cold fronts moving through multiple cities from Laredo to Galveston.
Supporters urge voters to study records of both men before polls next Tuesday. Governor Smith praised as meeting liberal and progressive ideals set by the late Senator LaFollette. Mrs. Lloyd Fletcher cites solid south Democratic loyalty after a speaking tour in Florida and Georgia. Attorney J. O. Gulekie explains Democratic ticket positions.
The Literary Digest reports 2,767,262 ballots cast with Hoover at 63.2 percent and Smith at 85.7 percent among minor candidates. City results favor Hoover in New York and Chicago, while New York City shows Smith ahead of Hoover. The Digest notes possible last minute switches and stresses non-partisan aims and method.
Economics teacher runs entertainment program for senior junior home economics and E E R clubs with forty and forty five members respectively. Banquet tonight hosted by City Development Board at Amarillo hotel for visiting delegates including J L Lee Perryton and others from multiple towns amid party rhetoric.
A 1928 verse extols home ownership portraying a life of care and beauty. It links owning a house to love and honor, describing candles, curtains, books, and gardens as signs of a good life and lasting commitment beyond a formal contract.
Kansas City livestock prices rose with hogs and cattle showing gains in early trade. Cotton futures opened higher but slipped as selling and weather worries cooled demand. Chicago grain futures rose on bullish corn weather while butter eggs and poultry prices edged higher in early trade. New York stock letters showed uneven advances as major equities fluctuated, with GM and Coca Cola shares moving on strong buying interest.
The A Loaf Baking company plans to introduce Downyflake doughnuts in Amarillo with home distribution by young women and public plant tours at 504 Arthur Street. The machine fries both sides without human hands, claiming a superior product from special Downyflake Doughnut Flour and soon to be sold in city grocers. China is rounding up all smugglers.
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