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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1926
Page
7
Chicago livestock prices show slow trade with cattle at 12.00 to 12.50 for medium weight steers and best at 12.25 in early bids. Sheep and fat lambs firm with western fed lambs around 14.85 to 15.75, feed lambs 12.75 to 18.25. poultry prices mixed and potatoes firm in regional markets.
An advertising note urges treating a cold early to prevent influenza or pneumonia. Musterole, made from mustard oil camphor and menthol, stimulates circulation, warms the skin, and relieves congestion without blistering.
The Midwest buckles under winter as winds from the western plains push cold air toward the Atlantic seaboard. Snow flurries spread across the corn belt with temperatures near freezing and readings as low as 6 below at Minondosa, while citizens seek fuel donations amid unsettled forecast and a northeasterly storm path toward Ontario.
Amarillo police chief Charles J. Blackwell reports twenty three cars were stolen last month with twenty two recovered and returned. He credits patrolmen and radio broadcasting for speeding recoveries and reducing thefts.
Ernest May of the Attorney General's office represents the State of Texas in the Seventh Court of Appeals at Amarillo in the case state versus J. N. Jones of Lubbock County. Argu ments were heard this morning before Chief Justice R. W. Hall and Associate Justices H. C. Randolph and M. J. Jackson.
The report highlights gains for Green Cananea Copper Virginia Iron coal and coke while Continental baking and General Motors rise after an early dip. In foreign exchange, sterling dips around $4.441 and French strengthens seven points to 3.23 cents with other continental rates also edging higher.
An editorial excerpt praises Canada’s growing population and calls for open trade and borders. It condemns bootlegging enforcement, arguing efficiency means swift action, while noting public desire to curtail bootleg whiskey and gin without broad repeal of prohibition.
Fashion note describes smart evening gowns featuring fur and tulle with monkey fur valued for its desirability, noting the blend creates luxurious appeal. The piece emphasizes materials and styling trends for formal wear.
The report notes five of eight divorce petitions granted as the court opens in November. Judge Law Matlow’s county court term starts November 2 with a heavy docket, including indictments for foreclosing and for removing mortgaged property from the state.
The Amarillo real estate board heard from John Gilvin and Judge J W Credzington on courtesy to visitors. They endorsed programs to improve farmer premises and discussed a freer travel plan for Amarillo. The group will attend Borger’s Panhandle Power and Light plant opening next Wednesday.
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge travel on their special train toward Kansas City where the Armistice day speech will mark the dedication of the Liberty Memorial honoring World War veterans. The trip covers Pennsylvania and Ohio as the president prepares for the ceremony.
W. E. Miller chaplain of the Eastham and Ferguson farms testified to the house investigating committee that theft losses in the state penitentiary system totaled thousands of dollars during the past two years while S. G. Granberry operated the Eastham farm now prison commissioner.
London reports that Churchill, Baldwin and other cabinet members are followed by shadows or sleuths whose job is to shield dignitaries from autograph seekers bill collectors and pranksters in public.
W Th Bodenman of Sydeman Brothers Inc visited Amarillo with plans for a new Sydeman clothing store. The Federal Store at Seventh and Polk opened last March and manager R B Vogler reports strong performance. The company has nine new stores this fall, totaling 92 nationwide across about 25 states with a southern emphasis.
Proceedings list motions and submissions before the Seventh District Court of Civil Appeals in Amarillo. Cases include rehearing on Clara Vaughn v Vaughn and multiple reversals remands and submissions from Texas counties and cities with dates noted.
Albert B. Fall and Edward L. Doheny pleaded not guilty in the District of Columbia supreme court to conspiracy to defraud the government over the Elk Hills naval oil lease. They were arraigned as a preliminary to a November 22 trial.
A fragmented report indicates Chorley Paddock admitted the affair and said they did not intend to publicize it to protect their careers in the movie business. The remarks came during questioning, with Paddock noting both parties wanted privacy.
In Austin on November 10 the Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed numerous defendants including Sandy Smith Pedro Leal Tom Gentry George Wallace and others. It reversed and remanded A Johnson Will Walker Ed McCall and issued bail of 7500 in ex parte C W Watson. Rehearing motions by Jack Joiner Bob Davis were overruled.
Dr Ben N Ard joins Dr I D Whittington’s Dallas clinic in the Bivins building. Ard specializes in obstetrics and general medicine after leaving Baylor clinic of Dallas.
Co D member D Hoover was summoned to Paris Texas on the death of his brother John Hoover. He plans to return to Amarillo Saturday. George Williams of the Williams Orr Agency returned from Dallas after a combined business and pleasure trip visiting relatives.
London report notes Sir Thomas Horder, physician to the Prince of Wales, says Germans carry their own antidotes and that the proper treatment is to give the patient more of the germ to combat certain diseases. The approach reportedly shows good results in pneumonia and septicemia.
In London show windows American made toys appear for Christmas. A miniature vacuum sweeper and a tiny washing machine wash dolls clothes. Boys enjoy a noise making toy gun that imitates gunfire with sparks.
At Haden two miles from Cogerville N V Ward watched the storm as it struck. A doorway blew in and he was knocked down with injuries while winds carried away roofs. Reports list multiple dead including Lucille Edwards and Mary Ellen Nowle among others, with several children among the casualties.
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