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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1924
Page
4
The Amarillo Globe reveals publication details and subscription rates for Amarillo, Texas. It lists publishing times, contact lines, and pricing options for daily, Sunday, and mail subscriptions across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
A 1924 editorial urges newspapers to apologize for sensational coverage of ministers scandals. It argues few ministers stray, but headlines mislead readers about the clergy overall, harming trust in the ministry and public perception. It calls Whiter and editors to condemn sensationalism and restore fairness.
The Droves Telegram laments the ruin of grass cattlemen in 1924 as fall prices crush earnings. It argues the industry was ambushed by unfair market forces, leaving seasoned grazers financially ruined and seeking hope only for larger operators who may pivot to high priced corn.
The listing for October 5 outlines radio studio and church services across multiple stations including KYV Chicago WERA WGN WHAS Kasd St Louis and more. It notes times for church services concerts and musical programs from 9 16 PM to late evening across cities like Chicago Louisville St Louis Omaha Davenport Jefferson City Kansas City Atlanta Dallas Fort Worth and Fort Worth.
Congratulations are due Amarillo and the Panhandle for the 1924 Tri State Fair. The exposition is on solid foundation and should develop rapidly as Amarillo finances and manages the fair with leadership seen as well placed by geography and railroads. The Hereford Brand notes some criticism but commends Amarillo for city and country development efforts.
Artesia New Mexico October 4 officials gauge Illinois No. 4 oil well 500 feet east of No. 3 after a shot by Tex Thornton Amarillo with the U S Torpedo company. 120 quarts glycerine used. hole bridged then cleaned. gas flow nine minutes. production expected to exceed No. 8 percent according to Thornton though exact yield not yet gauged.
Paso Oct 4 300 men to patrol the Mexican border under G J Harris El Paso district director of immigration says civil service exam will require Spanish working knowledge and law enforcement experience or six months military service ages 23 to 45 a special uniform will be issued and the pay is 1600 a year
Blankenship pitched in midseason form to blank the Cubs, while his team exploded for 13 runs. It marks the third straight win in the intra city race, with the Cubs holding one victory so far.
In Baltimore on October 4 the third game between the Baltimore Internationals and St Paul American Association nine finished in a 6 all tie after thirteen innings as darkness halted play. Business visitor Joe Fremel, Umbarger, was mentioned. The piece argues for independent meat packers to gain control of meat processing to restore competition in livestock markets.
A humorous Texas couple argues over chores church golf and daily life in a crowded domestic scene. The narrator describes waking up early attending breakfast, then a quarrel about work status car trouble and language usage before kicking off a long Sunday dispute.
Fullcrest golf invaders postponed their Hereford visit planned for today due to the death of Hereford Mayor W. M. Knight who died suddenly last night. In Texas Alvarado a truck overturned pinning Walter Davis 47 to death with his son Walter 14 unhurt from the wreckage.
A New York City column notes late night club scenes with drunken patrons as prohibition continues to provoke laughter on Broadway. A cultured woman recalls a toy bear linked to her Swiss childhood and a failed divorce, while a revue mocks dress shop culture and a drink request ends in water.
Mrs Frank Clowe entertained the Twentieth Century club at 1718 Jackson Street with hostess charm. Mrs B O Taylor led the program assisted by Mrs Merrill Patton who spoke on The Pit and the Pendulum, Mrs Makeig on The Fall of the House of Usher, and Mrs W By Stewart on Death by Turgenev.
Oscar D. Randal of the Randal Drug Company now acts as an authorized representative for leading US animal importers. He offers pet birds and animals such as squirrels parrots canaries monkeys and more plus supplies and even trained fleas, expanding from small scale to meet widespread local demand in the Texas Panhandle.
North Side News reports the W M A of Second Lapuh church will meet Thursday at 2 30 PM for Bible study. Also Buchanan Street PTA opened its school year with talks from officers. 34 present as the group meets every third Tuesday.
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