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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1930
Page
2
Old Tack recalls a local Amarillo businessman ruined by matrimonial insurance policies worth between two and three thousand dollars. A banker blames the “banko” scheme and loss of confidence. The column reflects on community letters, local gossip, and a tribute to pianist Fritz Chrysler while noting cautions about scams and charitable appeals.
Thad Ansley reports his rat terrier Nicodemus has vanished and a $4 reward is offered with Old Tack paying extra. Mrs. Edwards seeks her lost pocketbook in North Amarillo with $2.10 cash and receipts inside. a reward is offered. John Eliot Jenkins displays Ozark scenes at 803 Polk Street with national fame. A lost goose prompts a reward, and local figures tout Texas travel times and a mild winter.
The article urges all with comfortable homes to aid Salvation Army and others during winter, noting some prefer to let the rich fund charity while stressing broad community responsibility. It mentions a lost police dog case and cautions youths against breaking meters, ending with Virginia Holder and Bettijean Lumpkin visiting the reporter. Virginia produced 118,320,000 pounds of tobacco in 1929.
A letter from a correspondent praises Tack’s weather predictions for a mild winter and lower prices after a prairie chicken hunt. The writer notes oil mill price spikes, buys 60 tons at 34.50, and encloses a picture of Tack’s namesake, hinting at a hunting trip and ranch visit.
A letter from a reader describes arriving in Dalhart for a transfer day, praising the scenery and fresh air, noting a nice supper and a friendly inmate crowd, and requesting an evening paper to stay in touch with Tack. The message ends with a pledge to miss Tack's evening edition and asks for a continued paper delivery.
Reports from Bennett to La Junta describe a massive blizzard with 20 foot drifts and perils across Colorado New Mexico and nearby areas. One man froze to death another went missing as residents huddled through power outages and road closures.
A nurse and patient endure a nightly struggle with a respirator in a dim room. The girl battles fear and hopes for freedom as she must sleep to win it, despite frightening visions and the wish to avoid dying. The scene contrasts a childlike appearance with a will to endure.
Dr Claudius Dornier announced confidence that the flying boat DO-X will attempt a flight to New York from Santander Spain. Weather conditions will determine the start, despite earlier company statements that the ocean crossing would not occur.
Arkansas banks that halted operations this week moved toward reopening after a conference in Little Rock. The American Exchange Trust Company of Little Rock, whose suspension caused several out of state bank closings tied to the A. B. Banks Company, expected to reopen soon, with others also reorganizing.
AUSTIN Texas November 21 James Shaw state banking commissioner reported Texas banks are in good condition and not liable to be affected by low mood. He noted bankers have purged doubtful assets and are generally successful with sound financial institutions in the state.
Rev Snodgrass will deliver the benediction at the First Christian Church ceremony followed by an outdoor program in Amarillo. Kreisler, described as Viennese by birth and a cosmopolitan artist, is 56 and plans to retire at 60. He has performed for European royalty and major U S venues with a Strad violin and favors the Beethoven concerto and Hubert compositions.
New York City purchases thousands of boxes of apples daily to aid the unemployed, benefiting buyers and West growers while failing to assist local farmers. Commission merchants say New York fruit is poorly graded, while Washington state apples arrive uniform and sound. West shipments set the standard, and New York farmers have not adopted the grading practices.
After MacDonald spoke at the round table conference the plenary session adjourned and the agenda moved to a thirty two member federal relations committee representing all sections of Indian life to determine immediate government plans.
City Hall workers pledge full participation in the Amarillo Community Chest seventh annual campaign. Each donation equals at least one day’s wages, per a letter from Police Chief W R McDowell posted at headquarters urging every department to contribute and help those less fortunate.
Amid strong community spirit the Chest fund reports many firms have paused operations to allow workers to donate. Fifty additional workers are needed to complete the drive with a list of major donors including Amarillo Gas Company giving 1000 dollars and groups such as Amarillo Daily News-Globe and J. E. and J. L. Nunn contributing sizable amounts. Directors meet tonight at 114 B West Seventh Avenue to review progress.
Kansas City market showed U S C A reporting cattle and sheep volumes with steady to higher tone on hogs and calves. Chicago offerings remained active with firm cattle values and strong lamb demand while grain and cotton futures moved on open trading signals.
New Orleans on November 21 reports cotton opening somewhat easier as the census ginning total before November 15 exceeds expectations and cables show a softer tone. Total ginned was 11,962,364 running bales with first trades unchanged to eight points lower.
A reflection on inner conflict between generosity and caution. The speaker weighs giving away trinkets against guarding possessions, while opposing counsels urge gentleness and strength. The dilemma asks whether true greatness lies in meekness or wisdom.
The market eased after the open with December at 10.79 and January 10.93, both down several points. A midday rally lifted December to 10.86 and January to 11.01 as shorts covered, with overall light trading and a steady to higher tone into noon. U S Steel American Can Westinghouse AT&T and IH led declines while many specialties posted small gains. Call money held at 2 percent.
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