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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1929
Page
2
Old Tack recalls Nick, the English setter who rode in the Tack car and slept under his bed. Nick was nearly blind and was struck by a car on Harrison Street, dying after being carried inside and buried in the arbor. The author reflects on loss and aging.
A reliable, experienced first class mechanic seeks work in Amarillo. He can handle most machin ery except gas engines though he knows some gas engine work. Not too young or old, with a family, excellent references, and trustworthy for a responsible position. Address 3411 South Taylor Street, Amarillo, Texas for an in person interview.
A writer discusses fashion forecasts noting fall skirts may be just over two feet. He proposes a boy attend 12 circus performances in 6 days for 12 free tickets, reporting daily experiences. He mentions a letter about Amarillo gas controversy and a Prairie Oil & Gas link.
G S Ballard 63 a Canyon Amarillo real estate dealer since 1891 died at a local hospital. Survived by wife and five children in Amarillo. Born in Johnson City Tennessee December 29 1865. Services at First Baptist Church with burial in Dreamland Canyon. Pallbearers listed. Body in state at 1312 Harrison Street. Funeral home Boxwell Bros. in charge.
A column rails against Prairie Oil and Gas Company and municipal ownership. The writer argues Amarillo should resist higher private gas rates and push for a ten percent price reduction, urging officials to meet with The Prairie to resolve the dispute. He notes the impact on consumers and warns of broader political consequences.
Akin, charged with attempt to rob and murder, goes to trial in district criminal court after demanding a $150 check from junk dealer Sam Pelg under threat with a gun. Pelg testified he refused to settle over weights and that Akin returned armed to coerce payment.
Thick water strata logs note five new wells near a water site, three capable of 700 gallons per minute and two at 500. Average daily output per well listed as 893,860 gallons. Tests run from 215 to 340 feet deep with sand thickness 50 to 128 feet. McDonald proposes city purchase of the land for 45 000 dollars per a letter to City Manager W N.
The report notes a Russian saying about hospitality during occupation: we won't bombard you again. It is tied to Russians obtaining food and stores while the city is under occupation. The Japanese consul general said an unidentified Japanese official was killed in the Pogranichnaya bombardment, with no further news from Manchul.
The remarks criticize tariff policy for inconsistencies and unfair discrimination. It argues rate increases on many articles, despite negligible import levels, encourage inefficiency and threaten trade with European countries.
Funeral services for John J. Mann 85 who died at 805 Tennessee Street will be held Friday at 10 30 a m at N S Griggs Funeral Chapel Rev R Thomson of Central Presbyterian Church will officiate The body will rest in Llano Cemetery mausoleum He is survived by his widow two sons and four daughters J E Mann Tulsa R L Mann Denver Mrs R W Pease Fort Scott Kansas Mrs A A Umbarger Amarillo and Mrs J H Baker Amarillo Pallbearers listed.
A social critique traces夫妻 breakdowns to lack of effort and craving for freedom. The piece notes marriages often end when men seek flings and neglect duties, leaving wives to demand separation. An old fashioned Scotch home anecdote ends with a hurried, humorous door moment.
Polly has left with a 3 month old prize red Irish setter named Wade Holman collar. Nearby residents Roy and Norma Reid report missing white male Spitz and rat terrier from 111 East Seventeenth Street and offer rewards. Old Tack increases the total reward by 2 dollars for each case.
A local pharmacist laments rising petty theft from stores and argues for payment prior to service to protect silverware glassware and trays. The column notes soda glasses cost about ten cents and service trays around 2.50 and mentions store losses from thieves as a growing problem. It ends by directing readers to Tack Letters Page 16.
President Hoover addressed a delay during a probe into Shearer and his claimed corporateRepresentatives. A senatorial inquiry will commence soon. Jones, trusted by the White House, is noted as a potential naval conference participant and is accused of acting as Shearer's tool.
Mrs Bertie May Surrett 25 wife of C B Surrett of 808 Lake Avenue died at a local hospital at 6 this morning. Survived by husband mother Mrs Elizabeth Underwood three sisters and five brothers. Services at Griggs chapel Friday at 2 with Rev Jasper Bogue officiating burial Llano cemetery pallbearers listed.
The speaker notes historic death penalties for silk worm trade in Japan and argues immigration laws block importing skilled workers. If capable labor cannot enter, the nation may need to export its own machinery to sustain industry and growth.
Hogs 6,000 with 210 pounds and up selling to 10.10. cattle 3,500 and calves 1,200, steady to strong with steers 9.50 to 12.75 and yearlings 11.02 to 10.75. Sheep 6,500 with lambs up 15 to 25 cents. Cotton opened steady in New York, December to 19.02, March 19.21, later 18.86 and 19.08, with midday gains of about 16 to 18 points and a rally on covering.
Market reports from Chicago on Sept 12 indicate varied stock signals with Great West Sugar, General Mills, and several major producers fluctuating. The listing includes Hudson Motor, International Harvester, Kennecott Copper, Packard, Studebaker, Union Pacific, Westinghouse, and Woolworth among others, highlighting numerous percentage changes and notable percentages across sectors.
Constable Allen S. Johnson and deputies seized a small quantity of whiskey and 57 bottles of beer in a raid at 2100 Buchanan Street. Bill McClelland and Tom Campbell were arrested and charged with liquor law violations.
Dear Tack I will thank you to secure household work for me I am experienced in good health have no encumbrances and can give satisfactory references from families for whom I have worked in Amarillo I can be reached at 1306 East Eleventh street Truly yours MRS V N EK
A reflective verse notes a man’s lawful actions but suggests cold, unfeeling virtue. The speaker questions how propriety and coldness can coexist, implying scrutiny of ethics and character beyond legality.
Wheat futures advance early with brisk gains as Argentina’s output remains below last year. Corn oats and provisions also firm with corn starting higher and near initial levels.
Wheat No 1 Paneer No 3 Northern spring prices listed. Corn No 2 mixed 1.04 dollars and No 6 yellow 1.02 dollars. Oats No 8 white 48 to 50 cents and No 4 white 48 to 44 cents.
Butter and eggs prices hold steady in Chicago trading as of September 12, with no changes in quotations for the day.
The New York stock market opened strong with blocks of 5 000 to 18 000 shares traded. Westinghouse Electric and a group including U S Steel United Corp Standard Oil New Jersey and New York led early gains while bonds and foreign exchange showed steadiness as traders priced in lower call money and a steady Bank of England rate.
Indigestion is caused by fermentation in the stomach and bowels. Gordon's stom ach and bowel antiseptic stops fermentation promptly dissolves acids and poisons relieves indigestion dyspepsia gas sour stomach and heartburn. One dose costs less than three cents and druggists refund money if not benefited.
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