Radio Show Interest Grows for $10,000 Prize Contest
Local clubs and organizations show rising interest in the fall radio popularity contest sponsored by Oklahoma and Texas Panhandle dealers. Prizes include a $1,200 piano for the top winner plus cash awards and thirty radio sets across six districts. Entries open to individuals and organizations. Norris Ewing of the News-Globe coordinates entries.
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Oklahoma
Texas Panhandle
Norris Ewing
News-Globe
Prohibition era crimes and state responses shine in pope words
The column rails at bootleg networks and prison drug trade linking to the Colorado outbreak and Chicago death penalties. It notes government costs to enforce prohibition, a moving picture star's drug downfall, a stage actress's death, and Mexico’s seizure of estates to fund education.
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Colorado
California
New York
Gonzales
Mexico
University of Mexico
Gordon's Stomach and Bowel Antiseptic Ad
Sour stomach discomfort relief promised by Gordon's stomach and bowel antiseptic. One dose relieves sour stomach indigestion gas heartburn and related symptoms. Claims soothing irritated stomach lining and costs under three cents per dose with money back guarantee.
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Gordon’s
Prohibition Debate: Equal Guilty Standby For Liquor Law
Curran argues liquor purchase prohibition should wait for the eighteenth amendment while the Volstead act relies on the current framework. Sheppard notes his bill omits the clause due to legislative timing and passage doubts.
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Curran
Congress
Sheppard
Senate
Roach Forgery Trial Heads to Jury This Evening
G. W. Roach stood trial in district criminal court on forgery, seeking to endorse a $300 check attributed to A. C. H. Tanner. Roach claims a cattle business partnership with Tanner granted authority to endorse. Evidence wrapped up this morning and the jury will be given the case this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Roach
District Criminal Court
Roach
A. C. H. Tanner
Tanner
Boy burglars questioned in murder case
Three teenage burglars who confessed to 14 Memphis apartment robberies were questioned by police over the death of Prescott R. Austin a Texas cattleman in Hot Springs Arkansas. The youths admitted visiting Little Rock while claiming they were en route from Oklahoma City to Nashville and police inspector Will Griffin questioned their alibis.
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Associa Press
Memphis, Tenn
Preston R. Austin
Victoria
Texas
Hot Springs
Ark
Little Rock
Oklahoma City
Nashville
Mrs Hurt Service To Be Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret E. Hurt 62 who died at her home 600 Adams Street will be Wednesday at 2:30 PM from the First Baptist church. Rev G L Yates will officiate with burial in Llano Cemetery. Survived by five sons and three daughters and a 28 year Amarillo resident.
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Margaret E. Hurt
Adams Street
First Baptist Church
G. L. Yates
Llano Cemetery
N. S. Griggs & Sons
Hurt
E. E. Hurt
H. W
W. J
Eugene
Robbie M. Hurt
Amarillo
J. E. Cheatham
Childress
Frank G. Smith
Dredsen
Tenn
James Bullard
Oklahoma City
The
Baptist Church
Royal Neighbors and Security Benefit Associations
Earth tremors felt in Lewiston Maine
Two distinct earth tremors struck Lewiston Maine at 7 20 a m and ten minutes later lasting two seconds each. A low rumble accompanied the quakes and no damage was reported.
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Associated Press
Lewiston
Maine
Two Indicted for Running Game Device
Grand jury charged B. R. Stout and Edward Foster with operating gaming devices. Indictments allege cash or merchandise exchanged for mint vending machine tokens.
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B. R. Stout
Edward Foster
Magistrate hears uncertain intoxication claim over odd theft
A magistrate is told a man appeared intoxicated but the claim is not proven. A police statement notes a wife alleges her husband brought home a manhole cover and tried to play it on a gramophone.
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Loughborough
England
Herald
Radio Schedule Snippet Details Varied 1920s Stations
A fragment listing radio program slots and participating stations such as WGY WFJIC WSAI KSD WHO WOW WDAF WTMJ KSTP WEBC WJAX WIOD WHAS WSM WMC and more, with show titles like AIR FEATURES and 9:30 RADIO VAUDEVILLE. It reads as a schedule snapshot from early broadcasting.
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Harry Reser
WGY
Wwi
WSAL
KYW
K3d
WDAF
KSTP
WHAS
WSM
WMC
Wss
KPRC
WJAX
WFAA
Stars
WFJIC
WSAI
KSD
WTMJ
WIOD
WSB
WAPI
WSMB
KVOO
WOAIL
New York
NBC Chain
Orgen
KWK
WREN
California
KDKA
WJR
WLW
Urge Special Effort to Go to El Paso
Letters were mailed to all Amarillo Chamber groups urging a West Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting trip to El Paso October 24 to 26. A proposed All Panhandle train was dropped after study and the Rock Island line excursion will depart Amarillo October 23 at 11 20 p m arriving October 24 at 11 30 a m with possible return to October 28. Round trip fare is 17 85.
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Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
West Texas
el Paso
Cubs and A's Meet In Warm Weather Exhibition
Crowds fill the stands as the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Athletics stage an exhibition. Fans witness new Cubs uniforms, Hack Wilson and Rogers Hornsby in batting practice, and Norman McMillan's early line drive as the A's arrive in grey traveling outfits.
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Peerless
Frank Chance
A’s
Connie Mack
Bruins
Hack Wilson
Rogers Hornsby
Cubs
Norman McMillan
Mike Cvengros
A's
Artists Course to Offer Eight Programs Here
Emil F. Myers of the Amarillo College of Music announced the 1929 30 artists course season will feature eight programs led by top talent. The lineup opens October 26 with the U S Army Band and includes the Russian Cossack Choir November 8, the Barber of Seville in January 13, Paderewski February 7, B H Sothern March 14 and the Panhandle Music Festival April 16 17 18 with Cameron McLean Rosalind Morini and Cornelius Van Vliet. Season tickets are on sale with progressive payments arranged.
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Emil F. Myers
Amarillo
U. S. Army Band
Russian Cossack Choir
Paderewski
B. H. Sothern
Cameron McLean
Rosalind Morini
Cornelius van
Dismiss Three Charges in Riot Murders
In Marion North Carolina on October 8 the state attorney entered a non-suit leading to the dismissal of murder charges against three sheriff's deputies involved in the killing of five strikers during a riot at the Marion Manufacturing Company plant.
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Associated Press
Marion
N. C
Marion Manufacturing Company
Maya Ruins Sighted Near Lindbergh Flight
The radio operator aboard Charles A. Lindberghs plane reports Maya ruins near Lake Yaxha in British Honduras. The find is described as a possible first sighting by white men in the region during the Oct 8 report from Miami.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lake Yaxha
British
Honduras
Pan- American Airways
58th Service Men On Inactive List
The fifty fifth service squadron of Langley Field Virginia is placed on the inactive list and 80 officers and men are ordered to join the third attack group at Fort Crockett Texas for training in group tactics.
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Associated Press
Washington
Langley Field
Fort Crockett
Texas
M S Boyer Faces Liquor Charge Here
Liquor charges were filed against M S Boyer manager of the Boyer Hotel after sheriff deputies seized two and a half gallons of whiskey in the hotel. He was released on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Boyer
Boyer Hotel
Auto Club Membership Drive Kicks Off Monday
A Panhandle Auto Club drive begins Monday morning October 14 under Amarillo PTA auspices at First Baptist Church. The club affiliated with the American Automobile Association aims to expand membership rapidly. part of fees will be distributed to Amarillo councils. Mrs. W. D. Westbay will lead the 15 day drive.
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Panhandle
Auto Club
Amarillo
Parent- Teacher Association
First Baptist Church
American Automobile Association
O. H. Foster
Amarillo Club
W. D. Westbay
Parent-Teacher Association
World Series Tickets Go Fast as Fans Gather at Gates
Crowds queued overnight for the Athletics Cubs World Series, with Toncho Peters and Odessa from Ren saler NY guarding a place in line as others sought first entry. Wrigley’s careful ticket distribution left many in suspense while Yellowley warned of a dry series, prompting local speakeasies to shutter amid peak demand.
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Toncho Peters
Odessa
Peters
Rensaler
N. Y
Ford
Loop District
William Wrigley
Cubs
E. C. Yellowley
Wrigley Field
Chicago
Soldiers’ Field
City to Discuss Gas Problem Here Tonight
City commissioners plan to act on Prairie Oil and Gas Company letter about sale of gas properties. Moody states reduced rates cut net earnings about 15 percent and declines to sell distributing lines inside Amarillo, signaling a contentious decision pending tonight.
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Prairie Oil & Gas Company
Nelson K. Moody
the Prairie
Col. Thompson
Amarillo Gas Company
Amarillo
NKMS
N. K. Moody
Pole Sitter to Stay on Top for 100 Hours
Benny Fox, world flag pole sitting champion, will endure 100 hours aloft on a 75 foot pole above Amarillo's Capitol Hotel. He plans to monitor disbelief with a telephone and will announce the start time soon. After the feat he will sleep in Amarillo Furniture Company window.
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Capitol Hotel
Benny Fox
Amarillo
News-Globe
Fox
Amarillo Furniture Company
U S Witnesses Take Stand in War Risk Suit
Government begins presenting witnesses in the second of 15 war risk indemnity suits in U S District Court. plaintiff John McCoy Burton Tulsa testified about a $13 800 policy claim for total and permanent disability from a fall from a horse at Fort Douglas Arizona while with the First Cavalry. Trial expected to go to jury this afternoon.
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U. S
John McCoy Burton
Tulsa
Burton
United States
Fort Douglas
Arizona
First Cavalry
Nervous Headaches eased by Capudine advertisement
Overstrained nerves cause headaches and pains. Capudine offers quick relief as a liquid with no opiates and gentle on the stomach. In use for over 30 years, it claims rapid action and broad nerve pain comfort. Available at drug stores in 30¢ and 60c sizes.
Kansas City Market Report Hogs Cattle Sheep Oct 8
Hogs 9,000 slow with top 9.05 for 190-210 lb. Cattle 9,000 plus calves 1,600 steady to strong slaughter steers 11.50 15.50 for 1100-1800 lb. 959-1100 lb 11.75 15.75. cows 7.25 10.00. vealers 7.50 13.00. Sheep 15,000 lambs 11.75 12.75. ewes 4.00 5.25.
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Kansas City
The
Associated Press
Fort Worth Livestock Market Report Highlights Prices
Fort Worth cattle hogs and sheep market notes from October 8 show 1,500 hogs with top 9.00 and rail weights 176 to 280 pounds at 9.50 to 9.80. Receipts total 4,200 cattle and calves with stock calves 9.50 to 11.00, best heavy slaughter calves 9.50, cows 8.25 and down. Sheep 800 head steady with lambs at 11.50.
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Fort Worth
Chicago Livestock Market Report
Hogs 22 000 steady to 10c lower under 280 lbs heavy hogs up 10c to 10c higher top 10.40 cattle 8 000 calves 2 600 slaughter steers 12.50 16.50 cows 10.00 10.50 vealers 12.50 16.00 sheep 15 000 25c higher lambs 12.40 13.85. Associated Press report from East St Louis Illinois dated Oct 8.
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Chicago
The
Associated Press
Oct
Rabi Pema sale figures and livestock totals
The report lists livestock and vehicle sales with varied prices. It notes 6 090 sales, 1 800 steers, western steers at 84.00, and 9 605 cars at 7 25 to 8 26. Sheep a packers at 12 26 and ewes at 4 000 to 5 00.
New York Cotton Prices Slip on Government Crop Report
New York October trading opened steadier to slightly lower with active longs down 4 to 10 points as liquidation increased. Favorable weather offset steadier cables and kept new commitments low. Government crop estimate of 14,915,000 bales triggered a $1 to $1.25 decline amid heavy selling by Wall Street and locals.
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York
E Associatess
New York
Wall Street
Cotton Market in New Orleans Edges Down on Liquidation
New Orleans cotton prices opened active but softer with December at 18.63, January 18.74, and March 19.00 per cent, down 7 to 9 points from yesterday's close amid liquidation.
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New Orleans
Associated Press
Hope Clingeth Over Wealth and Fame in Final Endeavor
A reflective verse by Edgar A. Guest from 1929 laments reliance on wealth and fame. It muses on life’s stage, the fading sun, and brighter goals that may lure one toward an ultimate, enduring pursuit.
Liverpool Cotton Markets Report from Liverpool
Spot cotton in Liverpool shows steady demand with American grades mixed. Prices range from good middling around 11.17 to low middling near 9.97 with 8 000 bales traded and 12 000 receipts. Futures trade quiet with October through July prices listed.
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Liverpool
Associated Press
Chicago grain market steady as export demand shifts
Chicago on October 8 reported rising export demand for North American wheat while Argentine wheat pressure eased. Wheat opened unchanged to higher, later advancing, with corn oats and provisions easing. corn started lower and finished near the initial range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated Press
Argentina
Poultry Prices Steady in Chicago Market
Poultry in Chicago on October 8 held steady with fowls at 20 to 26 cents, springs 21 to 24 cents, roosters 19 cents, turkeys 20 to 38 cents, ducks 16 to 19 cents, and geese at 20 cents.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Butter And Eggs Prices Steady In Chicago Market
Butter steady with creamery extras 44 1/2 to 44 3/4 cents and standards at 44 cents. Eggs steady with extra firsts at 39 1/2 to 40 1/4 cents and graded firsts at 38 1/2 to 40 1/4 cents. Current firsts around 86 to 87 cents per dozen.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Cascaret Candy Aids Sleep and Bowel Cleansing
A candy Cascaret is advertised as a gentle, harmless laxative to clear sluggishness and headaches. It claims to cleanse without violence, form no habit, and strengthen bowel muscles, flavored with licorice and cane sugar for easy use before bed.
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Dorothy Peacox
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Jno. F. Clarke Co
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Fokker Airplane
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Warner Tor
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U. N. Ls
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Jno. F. Clark
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Panhandle Music Co
Dial
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Polk St
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