This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1932
Page
2
A column mocks Hoover and Roosevelt campaign dynamics with film crowd reactions to Mrs. Gann and Roosevelt. It notes betting shifts, Maine election chatter, and a Texas farmer rumor mill. Reports thefts of poultry, turkey branding, and dog quality among local farmers are also recounted with local color.
A writer argues farmers should use police dogs to deter poultry thieves, noting the efficiency and intelligence of trained dogs. He recalls giving away good dogs from the city pound in Amarillo and shares anecdotes of dogs protecting roosting chickens. The piece ends with a note about a bridge party fundraiser hosted by the Catholic charity relief committee at 1100 Washington Street.
A column shows readers seeking housework and care jobs. Listings include a seamstress or housekeeper, a 25 year old seeking hotel and clerical work, and a widow needing immediate income to support two children.
A man requests help for winter work saying he and his wife seek employment on a farm. He has experience with tractors and machinery and offers to do any kind of work. They have a five-year-old son and provide a Route 3 Box 159 contact.
London reports the British government plans to remove Mahatma Gandhi from Yeranda jail at Poona to a private residence as soon as his hunger strike begins on September 20. The India Office hopes no further restrictions will be needed unless Gandhi’s actions threaten civil disobedience or public order. He would be served with an order to remain at the designated residence.
Secretary Hurley said President Hoover is successfully leading the nation through the economic storm and credited him with saving millions for agriculture. He claimed Roosevelt has no plan to end the depression and criticized the Democratic House for proposals he says would raise federal costs. He defended farm acts and bank aid while noting jurisdiction limits over New York state malpractices.
Invites to enter an agreement for court ordered recounts were circulated as Sterling headquarters prepared to inspect ballots in more than 60 counties. C B Winstead, McCorkles assistant, said local lawyers would handle the work. Republican headquarters denied any speaking engagements for Orville Bullington at that time.
New Orleans Item reports Huey P. Long plans a banquet tonight for his lieutenant core and hints he may relinquish control of his Louisiana political machine. Closely tied associates say the event could mark his retirement from intrastate politics as chairman of the organization he built in 1928.
Amarillo Junior College officials stated there has been no tuition increase. Tuition remains 66 for nine months this year, same as last year, despite a shift from three terms of 22 each to two semesters at 33 each.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation will grant El Paso a relief loan of about $800 000 backed by Texas as security. Announcement expected in a few days. Other Texas cities have sought loans backed by the state.
A Dallas conference of Democratic leaders from the fifth Congressional District was announced for Friday in Dallas. W Thomas, chairman of the district national committee, said plans for the campaign would be discussed but not expected to require large expenditures. He stated he considered all votes safely Democratic.
In this moral verse Edgar A. Guest urges readers to return to timeless bases and steady effort. He argues true security comes from character and effort, not luck or wealth, and that courage faith and duty shape lasting honor.
American Legion leader Legio n Texas proposes immediate full payment of adjusted service certificates to save government administrative costs, estimating the total bill at over 2 dollars and listing state payments including Texas at 95 million 641 thousand 820 dollars and Oklahoma at 39 million 822 thousand 184 dollars.
President Hoover, at the American Legion convention in Portland Oregon, condemns immediate cash bonus payments as a fatal threat to recovery and a calamity that could wreck the nation’s currency. He vows to oppose the plan regardless of Legion endorsement.
The Kiwanis Club will air a musical program on WDAG from 8 to 8 30 Thursday night to support the Crippled Children's Council annual revue The Frolics of 1932. John K Boyce leads the effort with civic clubs aiding in the production. The Frolics are set for October 3.
Hunter B. Watson a Texas self-styled bad man planned an Indiana Supreme Court habeas corpus appeal to stall extradition. Municipal judge Williams overruled the plea as authorities from Louisiana prepared to dispatch extradition papers for Watson sought in Texas and Louisiana on banditry charges. He was arrested with his 17 year old wife, whose seduction charges were dismissed.
Six Cuban good will fliers in three planes arrived in Mexico City as part of a tour of the capitals Guatemala City Mexico City and Washington. After ceremonies they planned to fly to San Antonio and Washington and would return to Cuba via Jacksonville and Miami.
Miss Iva Bickley 23, daughter of Thomas K. Bickley pioneer Texas newspaperman, died at her sister’s Burkburnett home. Her father founded the Rockwall Sun which merged with the Rockwall Success. She worked in newspapers for years. Funeral services set for tomorrow in Burkburnett.
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt heads west from Topeka after a large Kansas reception where he pitched a six point farm relief plan and blasted the Hoover administration. He plans brief talks in Kansas towns on the way to Denver and will meet Colorado party leaders while laying groundwork for nationwide gains.
Austin dispatch reports Texas agriculture commissioner J E McDonald praising Governor Roosevelts agricultural plan. He argues cooperative marketing and self financing offer fair treatment for farmers and support Democratic prospects in November. He says tariff protections should balance industry and agriculture and officials should be farmer elected.
Arthur Smithers 46 a rancher and long time Amarillo resident died at a local hospital after an eight month illness. He lived at 1000 North Lincoln Street and had been in the cattle business for 26 years. Survived by parents L N Smithers Farmington New Mexico. brothers Claude Amarillo Roy and Glen Phoenix. sister Mrs V Bruno Pampa. Body at Griggs Funeral Chapel pending arrangements.
Alva B. Adams of Pueblo won the Democratic nomination for U S senator in Colorado after a hard fought campaign. He will face Karl C. Schuyler, a Denver attorney, who won the Republican nomination for the November general election.
The body of James Brockway, 31, an international boundary commission engineer, was recovered at Hidalgo after he drowned when a boat capsized during a river measurement mission on the flooded Rio Grande.
C. A. Mauk a 61 year old wholesale meat dealer from Fort Worth is missing since Tuesday morning after he flagged a ride from a motorist in an old touring car. Authorities conduct a state wide hunt.
Market notes from Amarillo and Kansas City cover grain prices for No 1 hard wheat oats barley and poultry prices. Livestock trading at Kansas City Chicago and New Orleans shows declines for hogs cattle and sheep with quoted ranges and top values. New Orleans cotton futures paused then recovered as short covering supported gains.
Atlanta, Sept 15. Congressman Charles R. Crisp, a veteran Washington figure who backed the sales tax and a consumer tax on electricity, was overwhelmingly rejected for the Democratic senatorial nomination. Georgia's Richard B. Russell Jr. won. Crisp had 25 years in national politics. his father also served in the House and was once speaker.
Maurice J. McCarthy Jr. and Goodman challenge Ouimet in a tight match at Somerville. Fischer suffers a penalty on the 12th to help Ouimet square at 15 before finishing even. Guilford edges Evans with an eagle on the 6th and birdie on the 18th. McCarthy and Goodman both card 72 and 73 respectively.
H A Shaw announces Panhandle Civic Music Association recruitment campaign starts Monday with social civil scholastic religious and musical groups forming teams to invite memberships. Campaign ends September 22 at 10 p m with no new memberships accepted. Team captains include Irving Tolzien J F Meade Roy Cullum M J Sayer Mrs Frank Storm and others. three to ten workers per team.
Arizona's political scene shifts as Gov. George W. P. Hunt and four incumbents lose influence in a sweeping housecleaning. Dr. B. B. Moeur leads Hunt by more than 6,000 in the Democratic gubernatorial race with near total returns.
Officials and civic leaders from Laredo Texas and Nueva Laredo Mexico joined today in celebrating Mexican Independence Day. Mayor Albert Martin led the Texas contingent as they crossed the international bridge to the Mexican city where a reception committee welcomed them at Nueva Laredo.
Communist national headquarters announced that their presidential candidate William Z Foster canceled all campaign speeches due to serious illness, with the notice dated September 15.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.