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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1928
Page
2
A scientist argues that a haze from volcanic dust high in the atmosphere can chill the globe. Recent eruptions in the Dutch Indies and historic Krakatoa events are cited as mechanisms for cooler temperatures, signaling a hard winter ahead.
A narrator recalls meeting an old friend and discussing ages within families, noting a twin brother aged 41 and a twin sister about 32, and comments on life insurance biases. The piece also recounts tales of aging through hands, chorus actors, and a small Arkansas town police anecdote about a novice officer told with humour.
A Pampa Tex reader denounces Al Smith as a Catholic and alcoholic influence on national policy. The letter questions Smith’s morality and accuses supporters of criminal sympathy, urging decency and right in the presidential choice. A second reader seeks guidance on songwriting and music publishing.
Sergt. Ira C. Barend, instructor for the 1424 Infantry National Guard, leaves this afternoon on a three week instruction trip to all nineteen units in the district. Railways in Australia will cut coal freight charges. Rio de Janeiro to set up a farm loan bank.
Three of the four men arrested in a week of raids were released on 750 bonds. Frankrody charged with transporting liquor while Crossett and Tipton face receiving and concealing stolen property. Copeland remains jailed. Guns found in Tipton and Crossett homes. hunters' car later recovered. Police seek owners of shotgun and saddles.
John G Petritz president of the National Association of American Business Clubs will address Amarillo's American Business Club at noon Friday at the Amarillo hotel. A Georgetown AA graduate and former All American guard, he served as artillery instructor at Camp Jackson and now co-owns Rockford Storage. He also meets club directors at breakfast Friday at 7 at the Capitol hotel.
Morton Lambert of Morton's Allen A Hosiery Shop at 712 Polk Street reports a large batch of Allen A hosiery bought for today's Dollar Day failed to arrive. A telegram from the manufacturer says the shipment was sent by freight, not express, and railroads indicate it should reach Amarillo today. The firm will place the hose on sale immediately upon arrival at the Dollar Day price of 4 pairs for one dollar Friday and Saturday.
The Philomathean Debating Society at Amarillo High orders sterling silver pins shaped as gavels with Philomathean on the head. Faculty sponsor C. G. Truitt says the club seeks national affiliation and expects its charter soon. The group reports record membership growth this year.
North Amarillo tops the city in cleanliness after an inspection by Harve H. Avery city official. Rev. George H. Bryant of Buchanan Street Methodist Church announced the finding and expressed pride in the church’s role and hope for continued leadership.
Mrs. Hattie Metcalf of Pampa visits daughter Mrs. W. W. Bromley for a week. Miss Mazine Fletcher heads to Clarendon to spend time with Vera and Eugenia No an Wilbur Pittman visits his uncle R. A. Pittman in Dallas. Miss Jet Downing of Texline visits niece Miss Alice Virginia Miller in town.
Alfred E. Smith opened his final drive for the presidency in Boston by accusing Herbert Hoover of labeling Democratic public ownership ideas as state socialism. Smith attacked Hoover on water power farm relief and prohibition, and urged national leadership as his crowd packed the arena. He later traveled toward New York with stops in Connecticut and Rhode Island, greeted by cheering crowds.
The speaker argues the League of Nations risks danger by letting great powers dominate small states. Votes of Liberia Nicaragua China Ecuador equal those of France or Britain, despite imperial members having multiple votes.
Amarillo jobbers and manufacturers will gather in the Longhorn room of the Amarillo hotel at noon Friday to organize active work in developing the city's trade territory. All local jobbers and manufacturers are invited. several committees will be named and trade extension trips discussed.
Juan Carmane of 1707 Culbertson Street and Frank Marquis of 1314 East Tenth Street were hurt when a hoist load of timber fell four stories at the Santa Fe office building at Ninth and Polk. Marquis received emergency hospital care and was discharged. Carmane remained seriously injured.
A Halloween themed birthday party for six October birthday children will be held at the Presbyterian Children’s Home at 4 o clock next Wednesday. The Orphans Birthday club spons ors the event and has prepared special favors and garments for the children.
Friday night will be International Fellowship with Dr. Caukin, a Stanford graduate at 26, sharing work on Peace Proposals of Germany and Austria-Hungary 1914-1018. Tomorrow topics include Co-Ordination of Women's Interests and Fellowships, with Saturday covering Rural Schools Recognition of Colleges and International Relations. Committees include General Chairman Mrs. John N. Maynard and numerous assistants across publicity printing finance music transportation meetings educational exhibit pages hospitality and more.
Lockheed Vega monoplane Yankee Doodle sped from Roosevelt Field at 4:15 pm heading for the Rockies on an attempted nonstop cross country flight from Atlantic to Pacific. Captain C B D Collyer pilots with Harry Tucker as passenger.
Armistice Day plans outline committees and leaders. General chairman Harve M. Radey heads a full slate including John K. Boyce Iran Barend and Ralph Fomby for parade duties, with chairs on banquet, patriotic, awards, memorial, and publicity committees and several named members.
Happy Goldsmith, national health speaker, spoke at the Rotary Club noon today on the value of using salesmanship in training children in health and sanitation. He was traveling on behalf of the Master Plumbers Association of America. Only eight members were absent.
Police records show no incidents or arrests last night marking a rare quiet period. No calls or action were logged at the station, the first such lapse in months.
The Fair Fund covers operating costs but old debts hinder major projects. Large chain stores and other organisations have donated generously with few refusals. Mail checks to The Globe News or to the Tri-State Fair.
Lieut Commander John Philip Sousa and the World's Greatest Musical Organization will present a matinee and an evening show at the Municipal Auditorium in Amarillo on Wednesday November 14. Tickets are on sale at the Tri-State Fair office 310 Polk street with matinee prices 75 cents to 1.50 and night prices 1 to 2 dollars. a school children matinee ticket is 60 cents. The program lists include Riders for the Flag Magna Charta March The Pride of the Wolverines and other Sousa classics. an Archibald Bell tribute praises Sousa as America's ambassador of good will.
A column reviews spaceflight ambitions as a distant goal and quotes Frances Newman, Mrs. Edison, and Mrs. Ford urging Hoover for president. It notes El Oufai as a top marathoner, a ferry accident near Pelham Manor, stock market boil on International Nickel, and Canadian control linked to world peace.
A reflective poem recalls waves on a rocky shore and the quieting of a seaside village as children depart. The speaker lingers at Pointe Aux Berques watching great rocks endure the surf while memories of joyful feet linger. The poem questions whether the sea and shore still hold mirth without the local children.
Hogs across markets show 10 to 26 cent declines with top at 9.00 in Kansas City while cattle, calves, and sheep move with mixed shifts and several price points recorded. Chicago and East St Louis markets show varied hog, cattle, and lamb values with feeders and vealers rebounding and steadiness across classes. Cotton futures in New York and New Orleans swing as investors digest ginning totals and profit taking.
Liverpool reports quiet cotton with American grades leading sales of 5,000 bales 3,600 American. Futures settle steady Oct to July with values near 10.1 to 10.81. Chicago markets show potatoes steady with Regional price ranges, poultry and butter price levels and assorted produce quotes across states and plains.
An overnight surge in buying orders gave the New York market an opening lift. Radio rose three points while Continental Can and Chrysler gained about two points and New York Central and General Motors added one and a half and one point respectively. The easing of money rates eased credit fears and encouraged operators to resume rising activity. Oils lagged behind the broader upswing in the latest market session.
Atlantic Refining climbs to a new high of 234 as trading opens on a new stock issue. Western Union gains 5 to 179 amid merger speculation. Adams Express hits 385 after a 20 point drop from a prior peak. Bridges Manufacturing opens with 10 000 shares at 64 1 2 as foreign exchange holds steady.
Ed Silvera, president of Commonwealth Finance, arrived in the city from Dallas on business. The list shows many tickers including American Can 1095, General Electric 79, General Motors 221, U S Steel 163, Radio Corp 223, Sears Roebuck 151, Tex Gulf Sulphur 72, and more, reflecting mixed market activity.
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