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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1928
Page
19
The page features reader requests for free shingles and kindling at 405 Mississippi Street, a homeowner comment on plumber costs, and a political letter against Hoover noting Tammany Hall links. Signed by J Walker Hunter.
A reader disputed forecasts of a harsh winter, claiming the so called ring necked geese were merely borrowed decoys from Amarillo hunters. The letter ends with a political jab by E J Cussen praising the party’s pledge to a full dinner pail or fruit jar.
A reader from Wilson Texas writes to Amarillo Daily News demanding less crime reporting. He regrets featuring criminals and urges readers to vote on limiting crime headlines and to focus on local, non sensational news.
A detailed listing of radio program times and station call letters from multiple outlets including WGN WLS WEAF WOR KDKA and others. The schedule covers music orchestras news and committee broadcasts with daily time slots and program titles.
A reader writes from Amarillo celebrating a day of happiness and prosperity. She praises schools teachers and families, noting busy streets and cheerful routines. The letter reflects a proud, upbeat view of the city’s daily life.
A lyrical tribute praises Amarillo as a happy prosperous western city with healthy children, kind parents, growing grain, warm skies, beautiful churches, and a welcoming community. A closing cheer invites readers to join in celebrating the city.
A reader from Amarillo voices strong anti Smith views in a long letter criticizing Tammany Hall figures and Democratic allies, contrasting statements by Harrison Williams Connolly Morton and Bascom Timmons with Hoover’s camp, and noting bootlegger sentiments and political tensions ahead of the November election.
A Amarillo man, a husband and father of three, details two years of bootlegging funded by the oil boom. He plans to quit illegal work to support his family, citing wives urging reform and political attitudes toward Hoover and Smith. He notes bootleggers’ profits and the hope for cheaper liquor under different laws.
A bootlegger voices support for Prohibition and Mr. Smith while attacking Al Smith and urging 21 year old age limits and price reductions to curb bootlegging. He predicts law enforcement will improve and calls for states to allow liquor while noting continued dry Texas. He claims to sell to big buyers and urges retirement from bootlegging.
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