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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1928
Page
2
A veteran Amarillo columnist reports rain dampening the town and a heated campaign atmosphere. He notes fears of a harsh winter, calls for more wells, and a telegram about Hoover’s alleged farm manpower while urging cooler heads and cross‑denominational civility.
A local racing enthusiast remains unfazed by cold conditions while driving openly. The article notes his belief in a certain simple compound that helps prevent illness, though no concrete product details are provided. It emphasizes his confidence and ongoing active pursuits.
An advertisement extols Pape's Cold Compound as speeding relief from colds and flu. It promises rapid effect with a single tablet to avert a coming cold and claims even established colds respond in days, available from druggists for thirty-five cents.
A Globe News column urges constructive letters as the election nears and highlights a rain rich Panhandle with a bumper wheat crop. It retells a humorous old joke and seeks the return of a missing red fox squirrel named Frisky, with a reward offered. A found black and white dog with Amarillo license 193 is also noted with contact.
Plainview Texas, Oct 31. Tensions rise between the U S Post Office and Maury Hopkins secretary of the Plainview Chamber of Commerce after a letter addressed to The Panhandle Liar is sent to Hopkins. Officials decide to forward the matter to Erasmus Tack of The Amarillo Globe for proper handling.
James D. Ward praises W. H. Holmes as a tireless Amarillo booster who backed oil development since 1918 and urged support for his gubernatorial bid. Ward urges Amarillo to vote for Holmes despite party odds, citing his long service and national oil prominence.
A partially readable letter signature is undecipherable but Plainview residents expect Erasmus Tack to clarify the matter fully. The text discusses positions, graft, licenses, and trends tied to economic conditions and cross generalizations.
This fragment comes from a humor column about campaign wit. It references T. H. Alexander of The Birmingham Age-Herald sharing jests from The New Republic about J. Heflin the Alabama senator and a revelation after death. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13.
Captain Dallas M. Speer will fly the Baby Ruth airplane over Amarillo delivering candy bars and peppermint gum to children via parachute laden parcels. The event is arranged by Moore-Poston with Otto V. Schnering of Curtiss Candy. Speer accompanied by George H. McCarty arrived from Duncan Oklahoma to showcase the stunt and invite guests aboard for aerial tours.
No injuries in a double morning crash at the Tyler and West Sixth streets intersection after midnight. Two cars were badly damaged, one struck by another, rebounded into a third, and a fourth car hit a telephone pole. Three people were in the first two vehicles, two in the second, and one car was stalled with no occupant.
City commissioners approve a cash basis budget for the year ending April 15 1929 with operating expenses under $1 million and total appropriations of $962 852.21 a reduction of over $35 000 from last year. Efforts to cut costs target engineering health street garbage electrical building inspection and city shop while funding adds for a new fire station and airport maintenance.
The article discusses rising copper prices reaching 1534 cents a pound and argues for investments in public schools, noting how exposing teachers to foreign lands could benefit the next generation. It references Voltaire and critiques influence from power interests on young people.
A large turnout of Amarillo residents and local dignitaries attended the funeral for Mr. Flenniken at a church altar adorned with flowers. Interment was postponed at Mrs. Flenniken’s request due to cold and rain. Active pallbearers included Earl Fuqua and W. S. Rule. numerous honorary pallbearers were named.
John G. Farmer general passenger agent of the Chicago Rock Island and Gulf railway arrived for a Panhandle Plains of Texas meeting at the Municipal auditorium. He said L M Allen Arthur W Large and C A Searle will also attend. Farmer has Fort Worth headquarters.
Jewell J. Lightfoot, Fort Worth attorney, told an audience of about 50 that he would not support Governor Al Smith. He urged voting for Herbert Hoover, criticizing Smith over U S policy, party loyalty, and ties to Tammany Hall, broadcast from the Municipal Auditorium.
News from the Graf Zeppelin reports her position in the Bay of Biscay northeast of Bordeaux as she heads toward Friedrichshafen. Winds along the route and zigzag progress over the Atlantic have extended the journey to roughly 4,400 to 4,500 miles after about 57 hours since Lakehurst departure.
Mayor Lee Biving and the city commission accept Judge Stephen D. Ridings report criticizing the prior grand jury while praising police enforcement. The document details fines collected in the corporation court and asserts no officer receives fees, aiming to defend city integrity amid accusations of blanket ten dollar penalties.
Panhandle Plains of Texas Inc. to outline next year’s immigration program for the region at a 10 o’clock meeting in Beard City Development. Santa Fe Fort Worth Denver and Rock Island officials invited to participate and join the development plan. Directors E. B. Black Jo W. Stevens F. H. Hill W. D. Quigley Matt A. Cram M. R. Avery and O. H. Lloyd expected among attendees.
A Boston terrier named Teddy, a friendly dog with a shiny back and dark coat, roams the streets. Janet and her family search him daily, offering ten dollars for his return and hoping Teddy will come back safely.
Markets report across Kansas City Chicago and East St Louis with livestock totals and quotes for hogs cattle and sheep. Cotton futures in New Orleans New York and Liverpool show firm to varied moves on Oct 31 with weather and crop expectations influencing prices.
Miss Knaak, a former university student, was found burned in the Lake Bluff police station furnace room. Hitchcock, a longtime elocution teacher and actor, says he was unaware of her crush and has been at home with a broken leg. She was rushed to Lake Forest hospital after regaining consciousness and mumbling unclear phrases.
In Paris peace council recollections Henry White Gen Tasker Bliss and allies speak of Edward Lansing and President Coolidge condoling Mrs Lansing. They recall Lansing's war and peace work shaping history and the Wilson era rift with Lansing amid drama that influenced U.S. entry into the war.
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