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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1932
Page
2
A local speaker urges residents to stop repeating rumors about friends and neighbors. He warns that repetition worsens stories and causes heartache, noting many downtrodden tales begin with one foolish remark. He cites gossip among both women and men and recalls a few anecdotes from Amarillo.
A rambling column notes heavy blizzards with minimal loss of life, cites government weather bureau warnings on October influence, and urges support for Mrs. Jim Ferguson for Texas governor. It blends weather lore, civic opinions, and light social satire on manners and local quirks.
In Dallas on October 4 R J Murray general manager of the Texas Cotton Co-Operative Association urged farmers with cotton on hand or planning to join a holding movement to protect price and prevent weather damage. TEMPLE October 4 William A Hopkins 71 a conductor for the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway was killed when struck by a freight train in strong wind fault believed to have muffled his hearing.
The Mexican Senate approved a treaty with the United States to extend the general and special Mexican American Claims Commissions for two more years.
J Watson, tank builder from Longview, drowned today while attempting to swim across the Cypress River. The incident occurred in Jefferson Ohio.
A resident offers a $1 reward for the return of a female German police dog about a year old missing near River Road School area. The finder is asked to contact the owner to arrange recovery.
About 2,000 attendees watched Amarillo's debut talent in the Crippled Children Council Follies of 1932. The charity show blended minstrel acts and a variety program with cakewalk honors won by the A. B. C. club, plus performances by local choirs dancers and instrumentalists.
A hinterland city of 160,000 woke to a busy protest day led by Milo Reno of the Farmers' Holiday Association. An estimated 150,000 visitors filled hotels as banners proclaimed Hoover and questions on farmers' fate. The event promised an orderly march amid a tense, crowded scene. The article notes New York City’s first school, started in 1663 by the Reformed Dutch Church, as a historical aside.
Hagenbeck-Wallace circus trains arrive from Vernon early Wednesday in Amarillo for shows at Tri-State Fairgrounds. Performances set for 2 and 8 PM with gates opening at 1 and 7 PM, plus calliope concerts at 11 AM and 6 PM. Downtown seat sales at City Drug Store No 1, Polk Street.
Chicago reports say Cubs may deal veterans Burleigh Grimes Bob Smith Johnny Moore and rookie Stanley Hack as teams seek a left handed starter and a power bat. Landis will mail accounts for refunds on fifth game tickets as Yankees chase another title.
A quiet verse about fishing companionship. The speaker values a comrade who dreams while drifting, who ponders life and nature rather than chasing fish. The poem contrasts practical anglers with those who seek only success on the water and celebrates thoughtful, shared moments.
Governor Sterling weighs whether he has authority to proceed in an alleged illegal and irregular voting case. If he finds no jurisdiction the matter ends. if he asserts power, procedural questions may be tackled later today. The report also notes a tangential claim about tears containing lysozyme.
Kansas City livestock prices show 4600 head steady to 10 cents lower with top hogs at 8.80 and cattle and calves varying by class. New Orleans cotton opens firmer with bullish crop estimates pushing December to 7.39 and March to 7.44 as stocks firm in quiet trading. New York stock letter notes modest gains across rails and big names amid thin participation, with investors watching commodity markets for cues.
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