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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1940
Page
13
Live hogs active with declines from Tuesday’s average. Prices show 210-250 lb hogs at 600 dollars, 190-350 lb at 585 to 598, 140-180 lb at 525 to 585. Cattle and calves: steady to slight declines. fed steers and yearlings opening steady. cows steady to strong. veal top at 11.00. Sheep sale similar to hogs with limited early selling.
New York writer Pegler argues graft is not a natural or acceptable condition in politics and business. He decries defeatist views that corruption is inevitable and warns against using wrongdoing to achieve public aims.
A long list of warranty deeds transfers and releases is recorded, naming William A. Shannon and others transferring property to Mark Davis, Ellis A. Pounds to Della Mae Park, and several other parcels in Roberts, Summers, Mirror-Holland and J. Hts areas. Also listed are transfers, releases and related estate actions involving multiple buyers and lenders with values ranging from $1,750 to $10,000 plus. The page includes editorial commentary on government, corruption, and patriotism arguing for self-discipline and integrity in public service.
Bill Utterback was elected president of the North Amarillo Kiwanis Club at Bennett Hall. Arthur Truitt and Sam Morris were named first and second vice presidents. A program on American Education Week featured Charles M. Rogers, with E. K. Hunter introducing him. The event included performances by the Horace Mann School chorus and many visiting Kiwanis members.
The page lists Dow Jones averages and various industry stocks with changes, plus New York and curb market entries for Tex Corp Tex Gulf Prods and other firms. Grain quotes for Chicago Wheat are shown with bid and close figures, and an advertising testimonial for Adlerika mentions relief from gas sour stomach and heartburn with a local drugstore attribution.
Rev. L. O. Leet of East Dallas Christian Church opens a 10-day revival at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the First Christian Church with joint participation from local churches. Rev. Fidel Reyes will lead singing. Topics include The Dynamic of the Gospel, The Faith of Today and The Church of Today. choirs from First Christian and West Amarillo Christian Churches will perform.
Senator Gillette of Iowa urged two legislative curbs on smear literature from the presidential campaign. He asked the campaign investigating committee to study penalties for false statements and to require printers to print their names and addresses on all national campaign literature.
An old advertisement urges readers to try Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets to stimulate bile flow and relieve constipation. It claims the vegetable tablets improve digestion of fatty foods and elimination, with prices 15 30 and 60 cents and availability at all drugstores.
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