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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1929
Page
2
The poem contrasts weeds and flowers in a garden with growth and virtue lasting longer than splendor. It warns that without care weeds overrun and roses wither, urging vigilance to cultivate worthy traits and endure Life’s trials.
The Amarillo trade party travels by Rock Island line visiting Nara Visa Logan and other stops with a large roster of business representatives. The schedule lists Dalhart Stratford Texhoma Goodwell Guymon Optima Hooker Tyrone Liberal and Baker Hardesty Hitchland Gruver Morse Stinnett Sanford Amarillo with an overnight in Liberal and a return to Amarillo planned for 6 15 pm.
A vintage ad touts California Fig Syrup as the finest laxative for children. It promises relief from sluggish bowels, sour stomach, and bilious attacks, noting that millions of mothers trust the product and that it has been relied on for over 30 years. All drug stores stock it.
Frank Crawford, the first inmate freed under Sheriff Bill Thompson, was recaptured by Con stable Allen S. Johnson at a West Sixth Street cafe. Crawford faces two years in the penitentiary for forgery, convicted last week and sentenced Thursday, with a prior forgery conviction two years ago and parole only recently granted.
E. J. Bruderlin was elected president of the Tri State Technical Society succeeding Max Bauer who moved to Colorado School of Mines. The meeting at St Andrews parish house drew members from Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma and heard F P Baron outline plans for the coming year.
The Holman section lists numerous individuals including Connell, H. A. Conner, Marion Allen, G. L. Cline, J. Timmons, C. T. Davis, M. G. Mathis, J. P. Hackler, VM. Wiley, A. G. Ray, C. M. Henderson, FE. K. Shields, Earl Shelton, Martin Gibbs, J. R. McDowell and J. B. Evans, among others.
The U S district court equity docket was called this morning with criminal cases set for next Monday and civil law cases for September 26. Judge Wilson says term may extend to four weeks due to many war indemnity matters. The grand jury investigated several criminal cases under consideration, most involving alleged prohibition violations.
The entire police force will parade the main streets starting 4 p.m. from Third Avenue and Fillmore Street, moving to Polk Street Tenth Avenue and returning to the start. Dave Derden's band provides music while motorcycle squads lead the procession and a clown and donkey act is planned.
Robert H. Ames of Amarillo warns motorists are endangered by frequent violations of the law prohibiting firing across highways. He says hunters lack understanding or ignore the rule, and enforcing the ban would stop firing at game from automobiles in the area.
Miss I J Millar of Gonzales died August 14 and left a will listing Presbyterian beneficiaries in Texas. The Texas Synod educational institutes receive 7000 dollars, the Austin Theological Seminary 15000 dollars, Tex Mex and Pres Mex schools near Kingsville 15000 dollars, the Itasca Orphan Home 5000 dollars, plus smaller gifts for church benevolences and missionary work.
A vintage classified style ad from Pharmacal Co. offers Pep Kaps claiming revived glands and increased energy within days. It includes a mail order offer for a 10 day supply at $2.00 with a money back guarantee and C O D option from St. Joseph Missouri.
The article notes Cardinal Bourne opposing sex reform and limiting divorce. it also recounts the hangings in West Virginia of M F Morrison and Walter E Willmot for murder, including their final statements and the widow’s wish for justice. The scene covers moral debates and a grim execution narrative.
A reflective column links early aviation progress to future speeds, asks if will meets exist after life and politics, and critiques U S shipping policy and Russian graft. It cites Captain Rickenbacker’s 13 800 pound all metal Fokker, Dornier X, and speed projections, plus Bishop Cannon’s critiques of New York police and Syria liquor mandates.
Panhandle Lumber Co poultry extension head RB B Galloway from the Panhandle Lumber Co asks exhibitors entering the Tri State Fair next week to contact him for expert advice. Robert Ricks urges quick action as entry lists close soon. Galloway, formerly with Missouri State Poultry Station, is cited as a leading poultry authority.
Attorney John A. Holmes shot in his garage Friday night as investigators pursue leads in the killing of Deputies Sheriff Kenyon and Terry. Bailey, who once owed Holmes as attorney, surrendered on bond and faces ranger-led inquiries into the case.
A dense smoke plume from widespread forest fires blinds the Columbia River area to Astoria and Seattle. Firefighters battle flames with limited success as ash falls on Portland and surrounding towns amid extreme heat and no rain since June 19.
Schueren argues American manufacturers need not fear foreign builders with 40 to 100 passenger transports. He predicts larger airliners may become practical in two to three years, then U.S. firms will build planes to suit domestic needs.
Miss Nellie Jefferson, formerly of this city, has returned from Albuquerque after five months and will personally run the Jefferson Gift Shop at 109 West Seventh Street until after the first of the month.
Markets show 8,000 hogs steady with top 10.46 for 190 to 226 lb pigs. Cattle and calves listed at 14,500 and 2,500 respectively with slaughter classes steady to weak. steer and heifer prices range 12.00 to 16.00 and 11.25 to 14.75. Sheep and lambs rise with lambs 12.25 to 18.25, ewes 4.00 to 5.25.
Hogs were 900 head with rail top $10.45 and truck top $10.85. Medium to choice 175-225 lb rail hogs $10.30-$10.45. better 180-230 lb truck hogs $10.00-$10.30. packing sows $7.56-$8.00. Cattle 8,400. calves 1,000. Slaughter steers $11.00. stock steers $7.40-$9.65. yearlings $13.50. cows up to $8.60. butcher grades $6.50-$7.00. stock calves $11.00. slaughter heavy calves up to $11.25. Sheep 4,000. 2 year-old wethers $8.50.
The New York cotton market opened steady with 7 to 12 point gains as active months climbed on firm cables and crop optimism. December rose to 18.95 and March to 19.25 before selling trimmed gains. by midday December held about 18.92 and March 19.22, 9 to 11 points higher.
The New Orleans cotton market opened firm as gains of 12 to 13 points appeared. Unfavorable weather and a bullish crop report supported prices with October at 18.48, December 18.78, January 18.84, then easing slightly under hedge selling. By mid-session October 18.45, December 18.77, January 18.82, were 5 to 8 points below early highs but above yesterday’s close.
Liverpool on September 12 reports spot cotton with fair demand and higher prices. American grades lead gains with strict good middling at 11.08 and other categories listed. sales reach 7,000 bales, receipts 21,000. Futures close quiet and steady with contracts from October to July quoted between 9.95 and 10.10.
The market moved from initial steady levels to a broad drop as rainfall rumors eased drought fears in Argentina. Wheat slipped after a brief rally, while corn oats and provisions held firmer with corn turning to a modest advance and oats gaining across the board.
Poultry prices were steady in Chicago with fowls at 28 to 29 cents a pound, springs 25, No 2 springs 18, broilers 26, roosters 10, turkeys 20 to 20 1/2 cents, ducks 18 to 21, and spring geese 20 cents per pound.
Butter firm creamery extras quoted at 45 4 to 46 cents. Standards at 44 4 cents and 40 to 42 cents for firsts. Seconds around 38 to 38 1/2 cents. Fees firm with graded firsts at 86 cents and current firsts near 34 1/2 to 35 cents.
Stock market starts with a strong upward tilt led by Bloomingdale Bros up 8 percent on merger talk. Southern Pacific A M Byers and American Power and Light gain 2 to 2 1/2 percent as St Paul preferred Studebaker Beechnut Westinghouse Indian Refining and American Telephone rise. Several issues hit new highs including National Lead Electric Power and Light Timken Roller Bearing Houdaille Hershey Lackawanna and Baltimore and Ohio with further gains for A M Byers Indian Refining Bend United Aircraft preferred Fox Public Service of New Jersey and National Cash Register. Foreign exchange steady with cable at 4.84 11/16.
R A Gray of Amarillo Texas testifies he suffered constipation indigestion and sleep trouble before using Orgatone. He reports rapid relief improved appetite strength and better rest and plans to continue using the product sold exclusively by Fox Drug Co stores in Amarillo.
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