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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1924
Page
12
A nurse expresses opposition to liquor yet notes its occasional role as medicine for nervous women. She sympathizes with men facing doctor bills and would not convict a husband who uses liquor for his wife in small doses. The speaker reflects on human limitations and imperfect delivery of promises.
The annual report by Commissioner W W Boyd urges a five member board and a manager appointed by the commissioners to replace rotating heads. He says two years are needed to outline policy and favors state wide representation from different sections. He notes increased enforcement after a special game fund, calls for county deputies, fishing licenses, sanctuaries, and June to August seining ban to protect young fish. The report also cites record game and oyster production and urges licensing revenue for enforcement and hatcheries.
Canadian edition notes cattle into sale in Kansas City stock pavilion on October 24. Col Fred Reppert will sell about twenty five carloads of steers and heifer calves. Association spans Stemp hill Roberts Ochiltree Lipscomb counties with many prominent herd owners listed.
Oklahoma City October report says independent candidate Campbell Russell withdrew from the United States senate race via telegram from Sallisaw to election board secretary W C McAlister. He cited reducing vote splitting and mentioned he might vote for the Black candidate Walton over Wilson or Pine, without endorsing any specific opponent.
Bids are invited to build a two story brick store and lodge building in Panhandle Texas with part basement. Bids due October 15 1924 at 2 00 pm to GC Up ham secretary Carson Lodge 1107 Panhandle Bank. Plans from Kerr Walsh Amarillo with 20 deposit or 590 when submitting bid. Owner may accept or reject all bids.
Amarillo preacher Rae W. Warwick laments clergy misconduct. He cites a minister who confessed to poisoning a man and a woman and another who eloped with a 14 year old girl. He argues penalties should be doubled and hanging twice if ordered by a jury. The note also mentions the Tri-state fair at Amarillo last week as a great success.
The piece notes Amarillo merchants deserve praise as the fair moves from experimental to assured success. It predicts the fair will become one of the Southwest’s largest within years, with Mrs. Forrest Warren quoting high growth expectations. Mrs. Clark Cain wins first premium for a dress made from an old dress, costing 30 cents. Bike tires, 113 W. 7th.
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