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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1926
Page
10
Fragmentary text notes a local notice or advertisement mentioning SIP FURNITURE CO at 626 North Fillmore and references to foresters, oil purchases, and property rents. The fragmented passage lacks clear event or outcome details.
The report notes increased air and rail operations with air service expansion and 252 postal routes. It cites 41 planes ready for deployment and new D1 planes ordered. Santa Fe yard work progresses at Amarillo with about ten miles of new track plus office building expansions for the general office, audit and car set departments.
Five convicts seized a Missouri penitentiary yard in a two hour siege after stabbing guard J. L. Freeman and wounding another. Prisoners opened fire as two guards and two trusties were slain and two more wounded. Guards replied with riot guns and tear gas failed to stop the breakout. James Adlow and Raymond Crews are named among the wounded.
The West Texas District of the Church of the Nazarene elected Lubbock as the 1927 convention city. About five hundred delegates from Oklahoma New Mexico and Texas attended over four days. Rev I C Cagle of Wellington Texas was chosen district superintendent succeeding Rev Allie Iryth of Bethany Oklahoma.
PD M Harding reports an alarming duck die off near Groom with about 5000 dead birds suspected from poisoning. Red Williams notes a large crowd at the Amarillo Childress football game and missed scoring chances. Kork Kelly complains about paper delivery and threats to his route. Harry Mills suggests a local theatre movement to engage newcomers. Will Campbell mentions a strong duck flight after a hunting trip.
The fragmented text mentions various personal names and places in a disjointed scene. Madame Labotary appears as a named figure linked to a ceremonial or social role, with references to venues and crews suggesting a formal gathering or trial context. The lack of coherent structure obscures specific actions or outcomes.
A violent storm drenched the west with cloudburst intensity causing flooded streets up to ten feet deep and disrupted Seventh Street tram service. An unidentified 55 year old man died after being struck by a car in the downpour as rain and hail continued with high winds.
Reliable dentists report success using Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy on severe gingivitis cases. The ad promises money back if the drug fails when used as directed by the store.
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