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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1929
Page
2
The poem speaks to youth claiming wisdom beyond tears and smiles. It argues that youths lack regret and real insight, predicting that life will teach them through jolts and grief not found in college or books.
The 16th National Convention of the Society of Industrial Engineers meets in Cleveland October 23 to examine industry trends. Topics include mergers, stock market effects, skilled labor demand, supervision, time study, wage incentives, production, and the Hoover report on economic changes. Notable speakers include W F Rittman, L P Alford, John Carmody, R E Lansburgh, and G E Schultz.
A local citizen urges Amarillo voters to demand a ballot on municipal ownership of the gas plant amid city actions to condemn the facility and fund it with 2 million dollars in 6 percent bonds. The writer criticizes the city commission as overbearing and calls for petitions to force an election.
A letter from T. Smith of 109 Buchanan St criticizes a proposed $200,000 bond issue for Amarillo water development. He compares practices to Santa Fe Railroad, suggests drilling near the current water line, and questions city ownership of the gas plant, arguing for lower costs and faster water supply. He urges the mayor and commission to abandon the bond plan.
A Dallas gathering of creative literary workers heard an old Texas writer urge developing an indigenous Texas literature. He argued against provincialism citing world figures from smaller populations who used local materials, and suggested broadcasting his case nationally.
A speaker urges residents to demand a public vote before the city commission takes over the gas plant. He cites high rates, seeks full disclosure of bonds and costs, and warns of a $120,000 bond-selling commission. He champions airing all sides and organizing voters to decide.
A local call circulates about selling 2 000 rose bunches at one dollar each. A resident notes fall planting lags spring results and asks neighboring ladies for opinions before proceeding next month.
A note mentions Mrs. J. L. Dysart offering a reward for her missing black and tan male German Police dog, with estimates from $5 to $50 plus Tack's $2. The writer jokes about Benny Fox atop a flagpole and shares several local humor bits, plus kittens for adoption and a pair of returned horn rimmed glasses.
A Texas newspaper lauds National Guard officers led by Brigadier General Jacob F. Wolters for administering martial law in Hutchinson County. General Order No. 6 halts arrests of alleged criminal ring members, Borger releases inmates, and Rangers stay briefly to aid transition as new officials assume duties.
With Governor Moody’s troops leaving Borger and Hutchinson County, civil authorities resume duty after martial law. Brig Gen Wolters withdraws soldiers from courthouse and city offices, pledging new county and city leadership under District Attorney Clem Calhoun. Ranger C O Moore keeps county free of vice. Albert Mace takes police chief role as he did in Mexia in 1922.
Temple Robinson and others warned against a supposed secret root treatment for fruit and shade trees after an investigation by the United States Department of Agriculture and forestry service. Robinson had sold the preparation, earning several thousand dollars from local residents before stopping.
Rites for 78 year old Mrs. Johanna Nicolai held at Griggs chapel at 2 o clock this afternoon. Rev Horace Frerking officiated with pallbearers John Gilvin George Boggs H B Collman W E Edwards Joe Morris and T E Barnes. Burial in Llano cemetery. German native, she had lived in Amarillo 15 years and was known as a writer and artist.
Paris October 18 Georges Clemenceau the Tiger of France finally yields to talkies. After resisting for months he agrees to star in a film shot at his Saint Vincent garden. Viewers laugh as he delivers the line Get a move on boys I have something else to do.
A five year suspended sentence was issued for Mrs. William J. Walker wife of the Panhandle gunman Whitey Walker after she pleaded guilty to burglarizing a drug store in Tahora Texas The Walker case ties to three Borger slayings in a separate trial. A stained glass memorial for Elsie Mackay flight victim will be placed in Glenapp Parish church donated by the Earl and Countess of Inchcape.
Amarillo businessmen hailed the Santa Fe proposed lines as the biggest development since the South Plains railroad expansion twenty years ago and pledged support. A campaign to secure Interstate Commerce Commission permits will be organized at a meeting of a committee formed by local organizations.
In Algeria near Oran on October 18 Moorish tribesmen attacked a French Foreign Legion column along the Atlas south slopes. Fifty Legionnaires and native soldiers were killed and twenty one wounded. more died on the field. A second Legion column arrived to drive off the Moors from the Tafilelt region as a French plane directed rescue efforts and transported the severely wounded to Oran hospital. The raid was the first major clash in months.
General rain fell across the Panhandle last night with amounts ranging from one fourth to one half inch. Amarillo recorded .35 inch, while Tex line to Childress received about half an inch. Reports from Rock Island and Santa Fe showed scattered totals from one eighth to one inch in Pecos and Carlsbad areas.
United Press reports closing arguments in the second degree murder trial of seven union textile workers in Charlotte, with indications that the judge’s charge to the jury will be delayed until Monday. Judge M W Barnhill plans a lengthy charge and wants no weekend deliberations.
A truncated list shows multiple radio stations and program blocks with times such as 8:30 and 9:00. Programs include Memories, Quakers, Vocal and Orchestra, and Chorus and Orchestra with various station call letters like KYW WREN KPRC WSM and KOA KSL. The fragmentary page mixes show cross references and unclear labels for further programming.
Limoges authorities face chaos after Pol Gregoire a locksmith who made keys freed prisoners and let them gamble and mingle with inmates. He opened doors during meals and quiet periods attracting both male and female prisoners before being tried for aiding escapes while guards face negligence questions.
A Texas boy named Boyd Jones journeys on horseback through cities toward government buildings. His father funds the trip for experience while residents question residency in Amarillo and consent. He claims a previous Washington visit. the letter asks officials to investigate and confirm identity, age, and guardianship.
Hogs 6500 head, 10 to 15 cents higher. top 89.60 for 180 250 lb barrows and gilts. Cattle 700, calves 100, steady. slaughter steers 1100 1500 lbs 12.00 15.50. calves 950 1100 lbs 12.25 16.00. fed yearlings 12.50 16.00. heifers 11.50 15.00. cows 7.75 10.00. vealers 8.00 13.50. stocker feeder steers 9.50 12.26. Sheep 2500, lambs steady to 10 cents lower. lambs 11.75 12.60. ewes 4.00 5.85. feeder lambs 11.50 12.50.
Chicago livestock totals show hogs 18 000 with packing sows at 7.90 to 9.0 each and pigs 9.0 to 7.0. cattle 2 500 and calves with various weight brackets and prices 13.00 to 16.50 for slaughter steers. fed yearlings 13.75 to 16.50. heifers 13.50 to 15.25. cows 8.75 to 11.00. vealers 12.75 to 15.50. stocker and feeder steers 10.25 to 11.75. Sheep 11 000 with lambs 12.25 to 13.50. ewes 4.00 to 5.50. feeder lambs 12.25 to 13.40.
Fort Worth livestock sale reports 1,000 hogs with prices up to 9.40 for rail top and 9.00 for truck top. Hogs lighter and medium weights bring 8.70 to 9.00. Cattle and calves listed at 2,500 head with cows 6.00 to 7.00, bulls 5.50 to 6.75, calves at a top around 10.00 for best heavies.
In East St. Louis Illinois on October 18 hogs 9 000 head top 9.95. Sheep 600 ready for market. Cattle 1 200 with calves 500 vealers lower. Yearlings to 14.00 and western steers 7.35 8.26. Cows 7.25 8.25. Feeder lambs 10.00. Cotton market opens steady with October down 7 points and December near 17.88.
The Associated Press reports New Orleans cotton opened firmer on better cables with December at 17.94 and January 18.04, but gains faded as hedge selling and long liquidation pulled prices down to December 17.75, January 17.85, and March 18.48. By noon the market showed a rally tendency despite weather and a large weekly movement expected by Secretary Hester.
Spot demand fair and prices lower with American road middling at 10.74 and strict good ordinary 8.79. Sales 7 000 bales, receipts 14 500 including 2 500 American. Futures closed quiet and steady with October 9.63 and July 9.85.
Chicago grain prices rose early on Oct 18 helped by higher Liverpool quotations and bad Argentine crop reports. Wheat held near initial gains as corn and oats posted firmer starts before slight reversals. provisions remained steady.
Poultry market report from Chicago dated October 18 shows prices for fowls 24 to 25 cents per pound, springs 21 to 28 cents, roosters 20 cents, turkeys 20 to 80 cents, ducks 19 to 21 cents, and geese 20 cents.
Butter weak and eggs firm with varied grades listed for creamery extras and firsts. Rates show extras at 44 4/4 to 43 3/4 cents for butter and eggs current and graded firsts at 42 to 45 cents, with other grades noted in the Chicago market telegram.
Foreign exchanges show Great Britain at 4.86 dollars with cables at 4.876-16 and 60 day bills at 4.815 cents. France 3.934 percent, Italy 5.23 percent, Belgium 18.96, Germany 23.8544, Tokyo 47.75, Montreal 99.00.
The New York market faced renewed selling as lenders' new Federal Reserve broker loans rose. Radio, American Can, U S Steel, Timken, International Telephone, Pacific, St Paul and Standard Oil of New Jersey scenes moved with mixed results while oils held up amid gains and losses. International Combustion saw a sharp drop after dividend news as St Louis Southwestern, General Electric, and American Telephone fluctuated early. Foreign exchanges opened firm with cables around 4.87 dollars.
Market report lists prices for numerous equities including American Can Allied Chemical Amp Allied Dye American Power American Sugar Ref American Tobacco Anaconda Copper Baltimore and Ohio Baldwin Locomotive Bethlehem Steel Burroughs Adding Machine Calumet & Hecla Calumet & Arizona and more with varying percentage changes and prices in a furnished table format.
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