Amarillo Letters Voice Weather, Posts and Pranks
A long community column in Amarillo includes taunts at Joe Kopecky about a boxing match with Otis Clingman and a pledge to donate any winnings to the Children’s Home. It weaves in local politics, post office reform talk, butter contests, weather boasts, and memories of local figures like Shorty, Lou Stogner, Clifton Miller, and F. A. Vestal.
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Joe Kopecky
Otis Clingman
Clingman
Lou Stogner
Amarillo
Texas
Klondike
Borneo
Imadamoiselle
Clifton Miller
Clifton
Panhandle
Mr. Miller
News-Globe
18Th and
Harrison Street
Shorty
Tack
Pampa
Fort Worth
H. V. Robertson
Kansas City
The
Santa Fe
Mr. Gallaher
Tax Delinquent Taxes Prompt City Action
City officials warn delinquent taxpayers that an increase in the 1932 tax rate may be needed if many delinquencies are not paid promptly. A letter outlines benefits including 10 percent penalty relief, six percent interest reduction, and a $1 per $100 valuation aid to keep rates low. Current outstanding taxes total $341,455.80.
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Uisted
Amarillo
Oil Ruling Upheld by Commission Despite Court Decree
The commission maintains the proration orders as prima facie valid and will enforce them fully against all operators except those affected by the federal court decree. Oil men agree that unrestricted East Texas field production would cause waste and lower ultimate recovery.
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East Texas
Death of elderly rancher discussed in preliminary hearings
In the case connected to a slaying a daughter faced charges that were later dropped. The elderly rancher’s alleged attention to the girl was cited in preliminary hearings as provoking the attack. A DA meeting in Amarillo with W W L Shaddix outlined political and veteran topics for next week.
Desperate for Work Letter to Tack Appears Again
A middle aged widow writes a second plea to Tack seeking employment, insisting she must find work within two weeks and referencing prior correspondence in Tack Letters on page 5.
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Tack
I Wish I Was in Dixie Battle Cry Roots of a Minstrel Tune
A reminiscence traces the origin of Dixies refrain from Emmett’s 1859 song to its Confederate use. The piece links Dixie to slavery in the South, the emergence of the Confederacy, and the spread of the tune from New Orleans to Alabama and Virginia as a rebel yell. The narrative notes the song’s journey from a Broadway moment to a broader cultural memory.
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Emmett
South
Dixie
New York
New Orleans
Confederacy
Mississippi
Dixie Land
Alabama
Texas
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Virginia
Women’s Pipe Fad Not Popular Here in Amarillo
Tobacconists in Amarillo report the pipe smoking trend for women has not reached the area. Clerks say many women buy pipes but they are marketed for men and few women’s pipes are available. Some women buy for husbands or boyfriends, though many smoke cigarettes like men.
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Amarillo
Charity drive notes record gift and upcoming worker meetings
The advance gift committee reports a $500 donation from a citizen doubling last year's gift of $250. Hermon T. Pipkin urged donors to meet the needy summons as the drive continues. Mrs. J. B. Dooley calls for more residential volunteers starting Monday with 23 active units in the field. Meetings were held in several city areas with two sessions planned for Tuesday night at the American Legion and the Amarillo Hotel.
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Hermon T. Pipkin
J. B. Dooley
Community Chest
The
American Legion
Amarillo Hotel
Stolen Truck Found Behind Church Early Tuesday
A service truck owned by Louis H. Smith, Inc. reported stolen late Monday from its parking on Tenth Avenue was recovered early Tuesday behind the First Baptist Church. A car carburetor had been stolen from the abandoned vehicle.
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Tenth Avenue
Louis H. Smith, Inc
First Baptist Church
Hamby Jury Resumes Deliberations in Porter Slaying Case
The jury weighing murder charges against W. H. Hamby in the June 13 slaying of Will Porter in San Marcos resumes deliberations after about 35 hours in the jury box.
Markets Kansas City Livestock Report
Hogs 5,000 with steady to 10c lower prices, top $3.25 on 190-290 lb hogs. cattle 6,500 with steady opening quotes. steers 600-1500 lb $5.75-$8.75, calves $4.00 down. cows $2.65-$4.25. lambs around 10c higher, feeder lambs $4.25-$4.75. ET notes cautious tone and beef fund reference.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Market quiet as U S Steel dividend decision looms
Traders paused in a dull session awaiting U S Steel directors action on the preferred dividend. Prices moved narrowly with small gains fading, Drug Inc. weak, and biscuit stocks under pressure as National Biscuit and Loose Wiles slipped.
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New York
U. S. Steel
Drug Inc
National Biscuit
American Telephone
Allied Chemical
Reynolds “B.”’ Case
United Aircraft
McKeesport
Corn Products
Wall Street
Selling of Drug, Inc
Chicago
Winnipeg
Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Itching Skin
A vintage advertisement touts Zemo cream for relief from itching rash eczema and pimples. It claims soothing cooling action in about five seconds and appeals to millions of users with rare ingredients, offering extra strength at higher prices.
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