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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1934
Page
2
A fragmented column notes Chicago business leaders backing a third World’s Fair season and mentions a mild winter with a late frost. It also includes a listener question about baby skin color at birth, quoting a doctor who says newborns are initially red, with race not changing that fact.
The forecast warns of cold rainy weather as duck hunting season opens tomorrow. The writer notes precedents show few clear warm openings and urges duck hunters to dress warmly and prepare for sleet. The column also touches on headlines about theater shows and national politics in Chicago.
Mrs F W Sorrell of San Antonio outlined a Panhandle beautification plan to county chairmen at the Herring Hotel. The Citizens Beautification Committee aims to start before the 1936 Texas Centennial, focusing on wildflower conservation, entrance ways, trash removal, landmarking historic spots, parks, and stock‑law enforcement.
Frank H. Langford a 55 year old Fort Worth and Denver brakeman died after several days illness. He resided at 716 North Pierce Street and was a member of the Order of Railroad Conductors. Survived by widow Margaret Langford brother Guthrie Langford Denver and sister Mrs Eph Dudderer Louisville. His body lies in state at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Chapel.
Death claimed four month old Roy Keel son of Mr and Mrs Edward Keel of 1512 East Ninth Avenue at a local hospital The parents survive and the body is at Griggs Chapel pending arrangements
The census bureau reports that by October 18 this year's cotton crop had 6 748 223 running bales ginned, with 120 772 round bales counted as half bales and including 6 074 bales of American Egyptian variety.
The Jafsie promises to stay silent for days about what happened in the cell. If he could not identify Hauptmann there would be no secrecy pledge. Dr. Condon visited during a time viewed as irrelevant to Hauptmann’s trial, and neither side planned to call him. He had been vague when asked to identify the suspect in the Bronx earlier.
Friends of the Floyd family in Salisaw Oklahoma raised 127.50 by passing the hat to bring the outlaw’s body to town. The burial would be saved from a potter’s field and held Sunday for Charles Pretty Boy Floyd once a hometown boy and feared criminal.
The piece condemns breweries and distillers for overreaching by mixing liquor with politics and running low dives. It argues for a regulatory plan to control liquor sales and keep manufacturers out of politics, while expressing longing to return to Amarillo, Texas.
A widow aged about 40 seeks male companionship in Amarillo in a column labeled Tack Letters. The note requests friends aged 40 to 45 and invites replies through the paper.
A late afternoon parade of ten automobiles rolled down Polk Street led by a motorist driving in the middle of the road at 15 miles an hour. Behind him drivers honked in frustration and an officer admonished the lead car to stop hogging the street. The piece warns motorists to stay in line and keep the through traffic moving.
Allred argues that real estate and tangible property shoulder 97 percent of the tax burden while constituting half the state's wealth. He urges voters to pass Amendment No 1 to allow property classification and broaden untaxed wealth, and to defeat Amendment No 3 restricting state revenues.
A proposed tax bill would let taxpayers meet full assessments with 97 to 99 percent payments in October to December and reduce penalties for delinquents, while after June 30 a 10 percent penalty and 6 percent interest would apply. Semi annual payments would be allowed. city and school districts may opt in. Austin officials also discussed Centennial funding and a bill to allow private financing for the Texas Centennial Commission with lands reverting to state after two years.
Ten year old Jean Allen Clardy of 314 East Tenth Avenue Amarillo won a one dollar prize in the nation wide Just Kids letter writing contest What I d With 100 conducted for The Amarillo Globe and other papers. The top prize went to Robert Middleton of Chester Pennsylvania with 100 others receiving smaller prizes across the country.
Last rites for Burl Barley eight were set for 4 o clock this afternoon at the Griggs Funeral Chapel. Rev T D Sumrall of the Fundamentalist Church would officiate with pallbearers W E Filleing Howard Bennett J W Cooper and R C Hillier. Burial at Llano Cemetery. The child son of Mr and Mrs W S Barley of 310 North West Fifth Avenue. The fatal crash occurred at Sixth Avenue and North McMasters. Suspects J R Riggs Clyde Sanders held without bond of 3500 each in Potter County jail.
In Amarillo, Jerry Malin sued over an exhibition game at Metro Park on April 5, 1933. Courts upheld that a definite contract existed, awarding damages with interest accruing since August 1933 as lawyers for both sides defended the unusual civil dispute.
Kansas City livestock sales show steady to higher demand with top cattle and hog prices, including 220-300 pound porkers at 5.50 and cattle offerings around 650-1500 pounds with top steers at 8.75. New Orleans cotton opened irregularly with December around 12.39 to 12.89 futures as Census data show season ginning up to 6,748,223 running bales.
Bankers report encouraging signs as businesses seek more bank credit available for use. The association urges industries to use comprehensive banking facilities and supports emergency spending in welfare cases while stressing expenses should not exceed income. The resolution is virtually certain of adoption.
A statewide order to shut down the East Texas oil and gas field was signed by Texas railroad commissioners as a price crisis looms. Lon A. Smith said prices unlikely to drop today, while one large independent planned continued crude purchases and pipeline moves despite threats.
Advertises Creomulsion as a seven help cold remedy with no narcotics. Claims it's powerful yet harmless and pleasand to take. Offers money refund on the spot if cough or cold not relieved by Creomulsion with your druggist's authorization.
An ad extols a liquid laxative built from senna and cascara to gently regulate dosing and avoid habit. It claims safe relief for constipation in all ages, notes overnight possible improvement, and invites purchase for sixty cents at dry stores.
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