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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1931
Page
4
The piece argues that a national habit prizes wealth and fame through the Big Shot mentality. It cites a murder plot sparked by insatiable desire for status, noting the nephew’s remorseful realization and society’s complicity. It cites Julian Huxley and Will Durant on the cycle of knowledge usage.
The essay portraits Mahatma Gandhi roaming London slums and English statesmen, judging Western machine civilization as anti humanistic. Frank argues machines can emancipate but warns past misuses echo Gandhi’s concerns about centralization, monotony, speed, mass production, standardization, and beauty.
Sam Sherill agrees to marry Peak Abbott to counter a public scandal over her half brother’s marriage to their maid. Abbott owns the Express where Sam works and has published a wedding tale. Sam seeks money while Fourth Aldersea laments class loss as Nelson Aldersea marries out of line. Freddy Munson exits the scene as Sam endures nonstop calls and a burning newspaper revelation.
The note lists WEAF NBC evening programs starting October 26 with three nightly air times and station changes, plus WABC CBS and WJZ NBC lineups. A boxing of dialogue follows about a forthcoming engagement and cynicism from Munson, then a prompt about Freddy attacking Peak and a Vanderbilt halfback Dixie Roberts tallying 222 yards and four touchdowns in the season opener.
A fragmented note describes Pekoe tea with a reference to its pronunciation by Europeans and a discussion about naming the tea. It mentions Pekoe as a debated label and hints at a separate rose color or variety, reflecting stylistic notes from the period.
New York October reports Harlem’s Lenox Avenue, the Black Belt, remains sprightly despite two years of joblessness. Residents sing, banjo and quartets drift from upstairs flats, and faithful crowds fill churches as revival activity rises. Striver’s Row and Sugar Hill show shuttered luxury homes while rail workers and maids face hardship.
Farmer Brown's Boy watches Bugler the Elk boast of strength and prepare for a duel as another mighty bull answers the call. A tense confrontation builds on the mountain shoulder with Mrs Bugler and the rival elk drawn into the drama. The scene ends as the challenger accepts, signaling an impending clash.
The Rialto notes Eddie Dunn’s dazzling vest collection in bold patterns, while Cohan remains loyal to old scenes and maintains a midtown hotel apartment. He is seen both as the jumping jack comedian and a sedate man, with a theater backstory and a lasting presence in New York’s show world. A magazine editor’s letter about a past mystery fiction attempt is also mentioned, reflecting reception to his creative work.
Crossword puzzle from a newspaper offering capital question clues across horizontal and vertical entries. Includes definitions for authors, historical figures, animals, objects, and various wordplay prompts with numerous short answers to fill the grid.
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