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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1928
Page
2
A Globe News writer recalls Panhandle lore and campaign stories about Al Smith and Herbert Hoover. The piece notes humorous anecdotes from readers, shifts in political sentiment in Amarillo, and reflections on Smith and Hoover as capable, principled men. It also recounts local scenes including a Boy Scout aiding elderly pedestrians and a hypnotist neighbor.
A restaurant scene ends with the joke that a kind word is not to eat eggs. A reader thanks Mrs. Cun ningham for flowers seen at the office and a caller announces a lost dog case from Denver in Clarendon Texas offering a five dollar reward and a contact fax.
The article recalls James J. Jeffries as a dominant heavyweight from 1899 to 1904, notes his 235 pound frame and 53 years, and mentions his Amarillo vaudeville appearance with brother Jack. It contrasts his era with current heavyweights and cites his battles with Johnson and Fitzsimmons.
A continuing note reports King Amanullah silencing opposition after clashing with the high priest over female freedoms. Afghan unrest grows as revolution spreads with demands for women to be submissive and veiled, while the king faces widespread resistance.
The October issue of The Whirlwind, Junior High publication is off the press and distributed to students. Miss Elizabeth Nixon, principal, welcomes new faces and urges loyalty and cooperation to create a positive school atmosphere. The paper is sponsored by Mrs. Mary K. Harty with editors Ed Davis Parsons and Jeanette Held among the staff.
The report quotes Prof. A M Low and a British friend claiming Mars women with two thumbs and telescopic eyes. experts dismiss radio contact with Mars as fantastic due to a 100 mile radio ceiling and waves failing to traverse space.
The article notes mixed wartime resentments among freed slaves and cites Dr. Eckener praising Herbert Hoover for easing postwar German hunger. It also describes Governor Smith touring Chicago streets with cheers, suggesting strong local support for Smith.
Amarillo Little Theater stages a three act benefit production of The Ship tomorrow night at the auditorium to aid crippled Panhandle children. Tickets are one dollar each with sales at City Drug and through theater members. If $2600 is raised, twenty five children may gain mobility and activity. The show is directed by Mrs Oma Link Rowley and features praise from rehearsal audiences.
Lee Miller, deputy under Constable Deadwiley and former traffic captain, was indicted by the Potter county grand jury on perjury. He posted 1500 dollars bond. The charge stems from testimony about a raid in which 45 cases of whisky were seized at a local warehouse. Miller claimed he sworn the liquor was in kegs planted inside trunks, but it was in other containers inside the trunks.
Police Judge S D Ridings had 23 cases on the docket this morning covering Sunday and Sunday night. Eleven arrests charged violation of the night parking ordinance the highest number in months. Police suspect cold weather may be a factor. Seven arrested for speeding four for intoxication.
The Summer recreational committee of the Board of City Development will meet at noon Tuesday at the Amarillo Athletic Club. Chairman Lawrence Nobles will lead discussions on plans for a permanent recreational program with committee members W. W. Flenniken George Lindsay John Fuilingim Sam Sullenberger H. G. Wilson and Den Culton.
A second troop of Girl Scouts has been organized at the Buchanan School. Local director Mrs Mildred Austill along with Mrs Margie Robinson and Miss Lydia John are supporting the new troop.
Panhandle refinery sale keeps Amarillo plans alive amid promises from Mr. Allen. The Texas company may build a larger refinery here, employing many more locals, while Allen pledges to remain in Amarillo and support expansion in the Panhandle.
Henry T. Murdock of the Philadelphia Public Ledger calls Show Girl by J. P. McEvoy a nonstop joke ride from start to finish. He notes the novel is told entirely through Dixie Dugan's letters telegrams and clippings with rapid action and no author rhapsodizing. Show Girl opens Thursday in The Globe.
Col. Harvey Haines vice-president and general manager of the Board of City Development leaves Amarillo for St Louis to attend the U S Highway 66 fall meeting. He aims to secure the convention for Amarillo and press Oklahoma on paving 135 miles of unpaved road along the route. He expects to return Thursday.
E. L. Roberts executive of the Plainview Boy Scout council visited here and in the morning with friends. He formerly headed the Panhandle Boy Scout council with headquarters here and reported his territory is doing good work.
Residents of Robert's Addition and Country Club Terrace are urged to cooperate with the trash department this week. Garbage contractor M Michelson says rock wagons will visit Friday to haul away rubbish placed in containers at convenient locations.
Fd M Pittman county clerk and R L Bridges returned yesterday after a ten days vacation by automobile through north and southwest Texas. They visited San Angelo Dallas Fort Worth Brownwood Coleman and Sonora during the trip.
Mr and Mrs Harry McKay of Tyier Texas visited Mr and Mrs Bob Ames over the weekend. Mr McKay, a nationally known sportsman, joined a duck hunting outing with the Ames household during the stay.
Markets show hogs 10 to 15 cents lower from Saturday with top 9.25 for Dutchers in Kansas City. Cattle and calves vary by weight with mixed declines in Chicago and East St. Louis, while lambs and sheep also ease modestly.
Edgar A. Guest asks if people are improved by the ages and by Christian ideals. He contrasts ancient figures and biblical scenes with present day, reflecting on virtue, vanity, and moral pull toward gold amid lingering nature imagery.
The report shows cattle and sheep prices with steers and cows moving, and vealers down. Cotton markets in New York and New Orleans rise on frost fears, with futures and spreads and Liverpool and Chicago tables listed alongside stock and commodity movements.
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