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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1924
Page
14
A dramatic caption request for the week features a constable or deputy sheriff hesitating on a high lookout. The scene contrasts fear and bravado as a once bright badge is described as a worn symbol. Readers are urged to submit snappy titles, aiming for over 100 options.
The Globe's picture popularity contest crowned Mrs. J B Ratliff of Tyler street with Awe-full as the top title. Other winners include Vernon Harmon of Tulsa for The Master Mummer and Mrs J K McKenzie of Miami for All Others See Us.
The McIntyre-Porcupine Limited agreed to buy the Gamble and Bathurst mining claims in Rouyn Quebec for one million dollars. Gamble and Bathurst to retain at least 15 percent stake in the 2400 acre property.
Henry Ratten of Lockney, Mrs. Harrington from Plainview, and Red Oakes the grain buyer traveled through Amarillo. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Anderson of Plainview visited with relatives. Herman Schultz of Abernathy reported strong land sales. Mrs. E. Lee Dye of Plainview, Roberta Tudor's grandmother, was here. Perry Bowen and family returned to Silverton after visiting the Malones. Mattie Rutherford and Mittie Cole from Clarendon passed through Amarillo from Canyon after Institute. John Knorpp of Kansas City visited his son Lawrence Knorpp in Amarillo en route home from Long Beach. G. B. Selvidge and C. I. Adams of Ardmore, Okla., on a prospecting trip, praised Amarillo and Panhandle hospitality.
Cadillac touts unmatched quality in its season coach work with exclusive fabrics from a Mohair factory and Burl Walnut interior woodwork. Designed by Cadillac and Fisher engineers, the closed bodies feature paneled doors and continuous window mouldings with numerous comfort and aesthetic details. Two closed models are on display at Toney Chisum's.
In Constantinople volunteers known as irregulars helped at fires, but proper fire service reform led the Prefect to request removal of the old volunteers. They lacked equipment yet showed “pep” and grabbed belongings from burning buildings for payment, often leaving little for owners.
City adopts engineer roll for Taylor Street upgrade from north line of Section 171 to 24th Street. Hearing set for September 16, 1924 at 2 PM in City Hall to hear abutting property owners and railway interests on assessment and benefits. Notice to be published at least three times in Amarillo newspaper. letters to owners may be sent.
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