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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1929

Page

2

West Third Avenue paving starts Monday

City Engineer E. W. Stanley announced that paving on West Third Avenue will begin Monday to provide an artery to the Tri-State Fair. Negotiations continue with Fort Worth & Denver officials to ease a reverse curve at Osage Street and accommodate refinery traffic and two highways over East Third.

West Third Avenue E. W. Stanley Fort Worth Denver Osage Street Third East Third Panhandle John McKnight Construction Company

City weighs new wells at Word site amid water debate

Mayor Thompson discussed drilling three new wells at the Word site as urged by City Engineer E N Stanley in May. He argued the Word wells are unnecessary since the pipeline cannot handle extra water, but noted a future need for a McDonald site pipeline and predicted bonds will pass by a large margin.

Thompson Word E. N. Stanley Stanley McDonald

Water problem to be discussed at SBA meeting

The Security Benefit Association will hold an open meeting Monday night to discuss the water question. Mayor Ernest Thompson and Commissioners Lester Stone and Jim Vernon will address members on the $200,000 bond issue to be voted on October 26 in Carpenter Hall, with G. H. Tyson in charge of the program.

Security Benefit Association Ernest Thompson Lester Stone Jim Vernon G. H. Tyson Carpenters Hall

Dilg League Speaker to Broadcast from Tri-State Park

H. A. Denmead of Amarillo will address listeners tonight at 9 from Tri-State Fair Park over Station WDAG. He is introduced by Erasmus Tack, Amarillo Globe columnist, and is noted as a regional conservationist and sportsmanship advocate.

H. A. Denmead Amarillo Will H. Dilg Tri-State Fair Park WDAG Denmead Kernel Erasmus Tack

Butterflies and Fire Loom Over Farm Life and Space Dream

Observations on butterfly breeding and pest control contrast with farming perils like fence injuries and fires. The piece notes crop protection methods and mores, then shifts to grand visions as scientists discuss lunar travel, rockets, and the challenge of escaping Earth’s gravity for a Moon mission.

Thought conquers limits as man seeks far horizons

Strangely constructed fish cannot survive surface life while humans adapt to earth’s gravity and air. Yet people endure and explore new realms with effort and imagination. Twelve steamships carried 11,000 Americans from Europe, some women studied Paris dressmaking, others pursued Munich beer culture and attended to art icons like Winged Victory and the Venus of Milo.

Europe Paris Munich

Europe trip yields eleven thousand return on investment

A group earned well from a transatlantic venture, leaving at least 11 000 in profit and promising to share details and invite others to participate. The amount referenced suggests substantial gains and ongoing discussions about future opportunities.

Europe

Britisher claims Americans favor French fashion over British styles

A British clothing seller argues Americans prefer French fashions because Brits “en shrine women” and must cover them, while the French “glorify sex artistically” and emphasize that which they glorify.

Enshrined images mark British women in swimsuits

A critique contrasts American women’s sex glorification with British illustrated papers showing ladies in minimal swimwear. The text notes British bathers are depicted nearly nude, with far less coverage than American standards, prompting commentary on visual culture.

Auto Victim in Colorado Springs Collision

A Colorado Springs girl connected with Salvation Army work was struck when a Harshberger boy darted into traffic on Jackson Street. The driver stated the accident was unavoidable. the boy was rushed to the hospital after the vehicle struck him.

Colorado Springs Colo Salvation Army Jackson Street Sixth Avenue Harshberger

Water Your Lawns Not The Shower

Temple Robinson city forester urged owners of shrubs lawns and trees to water deeply now to promote late season growth. He warned that a light shower yesterday won't sustain plants and a water deficit invites insects and diseases and could ruin next spring growth.

Temple Robinson

New Music Instructor Joins Amarillo High School

Miss Gertrude Elliker arrives at Amarillo High to lead the music department in place of on leave Miss Seren Welch. Elliker hails from Waukon Iowa and brings six years of teaching plus a Wisconsin music degree.

Gertrude Elliker Amarillo High School Serene Welch Columbia University New York City Miss Elliker Waukon Iowa University of Wisconsin

Canyon to Happy short cut highway planned in Randall County

State Highway division outlines 16.63 miles of grading and drainage for a new shortcut from Canyon to Happy. Contracts let Sept 17 to Field & McCelvy of Lubbock for 33837.40 and J W Zempter of Amarillo for 13492.39. Construction to start within 50 days with mid October target, old road to be county maintained. The project aims to pave later and connect to Amarillo, clearing through Randall county.

State Canyon Happy Field & McCelvy Lubbock J. W. Zempter Amarillo Randall County

Florida Storm Pushes Residents Toward Safer Routes

Florida weather reports describe a fierce storm advancing from the Everglades and southeastern coast toward northern and western areas. Residents evacuated, joining others forming relief and protection plans as authorities monitor evolving conditions. The event mirrors past September storms from 1926 and 1928 in intensity and trajectory.

Everglades General Organization For Protection and Relief Bahamas

Western Union cut as hurricane hits Bahama communications down

The Associated Press reports Western Union lines to the Bahamas were cut at 2:00 p m as the hurricane struck. Communications with the Bahamas were interrupted by the storm.

Bahamas Associated P Newoak Western Union

Sudden Noon Weather Shift Fears Storm Near Havana

Local weather conditions altered abruptly at about noon as a tropical storm was feared to be turning toward Havana, raising concerns of an approaching system.

Havana

Storm Center Likely to Pass South of Miami

Tropical radio bulletin from Miami reports the storm center moving south of Miami with winds from the northeast for over an hour. If it shifts west it will pass over or slightly south of Miami with maximum storm intensity and a steady barometer around 19.81.

New Orleans U. S. Weather Bureau Miami N.E

Borger Man Sealed for 18 Months in Whiskey Case

A Borger man received an 18 month penitentiary term and a $1000 fine in U S District Court for liquor offenses. His son Leonard Ward faced a suspended three year sentence. Joe J Wells of Pampa and Clyde McClellan of Perryton were fined $100 each for liquor possession. Will Allen of Amarillo pleaded not guilty to beer sale and transport. convicted and to be sentenced. Lawrence Bell Smith of Pampa was acquitted. H V Morris of Borger was freed on liquor possession charges.

U. S Leonard Ward Joe J. Wells Pampa Clyde McClellan Perryton Will Allen Amarillo Negro Lawrence Bell Smith H. V. Morris

Borger Teachers to Attend Amarillo Meeting

Borger teachers will participate in the Amarillo school system meeting at the high school 9:80 Saturday morning. Dr. P. W. Horn of Texas Technological College at Lubbock will be principal speaker. Mrs. Mary K. Harty will give a brief greeting to the club.

C. M. Rogers H. S. Garner Borger R. B. Norman Horn

Stuckey Addresses Amarillo High Students

The Rev. L. N. Stuckey, pastor of Polk Street Methodist Church, spoke to Amarillo High School students in an assembly at 10 this morning. Miss Christine Dyche gave a short reading.

Hoo Hoo convention agendas and leadership rumors unfold

Lumber industry fraternal group Hoo Hoo holds executive discussions in Amarillo with Sidestep talks on wood promotion. Attendees include Franklin A. Hofbeins and Gaines Whitsitt as progress reports reveal nine executive board members. Rumors suggest Hofbeins may become president as Canada eyes next convention site.

Amarillo County Chas R. Black Corning, Ark Southwestern Lumbermen's Association Hoo Hoo Snark River Kansas City Franklin A. Hofbeins North Tonawanda N. Y Wm. G. Smith Akron Adelard Beaudette Montreal Canada Gaines Whitsitt Amarillo Franklin A. Hosheins N. H. Huey Phoenix Ariz Harry T. Kendall Hoo-Hoo Brown James M. Brown Spokane Wash Osiris Osirian Cloister G. D. Bowie Wichita Falls Fred W. Hood Perryton John T. Torkleson Oklahoma City W. H. Seales New Orleans Chas. R. Black Corning Ark D. W. Fall Cecil M. Brooks Snark Frank Gillette Wes Hail Guy Chisholm Bojum W. L. Blake Scrivenater E. O. Jordan Jabberwock J. R. Armstrong Custocatian R. H. Kelly Arconaper Fred Lyon Gordon

Borger Slayings Tied to Local Black Residents

Report notes a July 12 1929 incident in Borger with a negro tourist linked to the case. Alsbrook's wife is also held as implicated in Hotchkiss death. C C Carter indicted for slaying Hattie Richardson in Borger on November 20 1928.

Borger Alsbrook Hotchkiss C. C. Carter Hattie Richardson

Borger Eyes Martial Law as Officials May Be Replaced

Borger and Hutchinson county residents weigh military rule after talks with Gen. Jacob Wolters. Businessmen indicate support for Moody’s potential action while noting officers could be replaced by appointees during martial law. Uncertainty lingers over whether Stinnett would join Borger under rule and fears of lawless elements moving to the county seat.

Associated Press Borger Jacob Wolters Glenn Pace Moody

Name Two Men on Game Commission

AUSTIN September 26 M L Buckner of Dallas and J H T Bibb of Marshall were appointed to the state fish game and oyster commission by Governor Moody today.

Austin M. L. Buckner Dallas J. H. T. Bibb Marshall State Fish, Game and Oyster Commission Moody

Lost Screw-Tail A Boston dog missing from home

A male Boston screw-tail aged two years vanished with harness and tag. The owner is Mrs. M. Howell of 802 Johnson Street, telephone 2-1802. The dog’s name is Bill and it bears initials T. M. A reward is offered by Mrs. Howell and Old Tack for recovery.

Boston T. M. Bill

Tri State Fair to Host Special Visitors on Children and Editors Day

Panhandle schools close for the day as thousands head to the Tri State Fair. Fort Worth and Denver Band from Childress and Perryton Concert Band will perform during tomorrow. Governor R C Dillon of New Mexico leads a party arriving from Santa Fe for the Amarillo event, met at Canyon by local officials and escorted to the fairgrounds for a noon banquet at the Amarillo Hotel.

Panhandle Fort Worth Denver Childress Perryton Fairgrounds R. C. Dillon New Mexico Santa Fe Portales Chamber of Commerce Amarillo Hotel Amarillo

Traveling Men's Day parade to open at Third and Tyler

At Tri State Exposition traveling men will parade from the Ballew Satterfield corner before a 7 30 stag banquet at the Amarillo Hotel. Two bands are expected with registration at the Ama rillo and Herring Hotels and hats for registrants.

Third Tyler Ballew-Satterfield Corner Amarillo Hotel Amatillo Herring Exposition Grounds Amarillo Ernest Thompson Grand Council State Organization the United Commercial Travelers Texas R. H. Stiteler E. B. Weatherby O. D. Snoddy Miles Ackerman W. van Landingham W. R. Whalen R. J. Parsons J. E. Montgomery C. B. Williams O. E. Biggers N. N. Thomas Col Ernest O. Thompson Henry Ansley Walter B. Allen T. Mason King

Tascosa History and Boot Hill Cemetery Inquiries

E. B. Raymond of Amarillo asks for records on Tascosa history and whether Boot Hill cemetery records exist. He suggests contacting the Panhandle Historical Society at Canyon for information and signs his full address.

Tack Tascosa Boot Hill” Cemetery Raymond Jefferson St Amarillo Texas the Panhandle Historical Society Canyon

Thank You Letter Praises Globe and News Column

A reader from Amarillo Route 8 writes to thank Tack for publishing a letter about a rabbit sale. The message expresses appreciation for the column and notes the enjoyment and laughs readers get from The Globe and The News.

Oklahoma Amarillo Route 8 The Globe and the News

Kansas City Livestock Market Report

Hogs 7,000, steady to 10 cents higher, top $10.50 at 190 210 pounds. Cattle 4,000, calves 500, fed steers and yearlings strong, other classes steady to weak. Slaughter steers 1800 1500 lbs $11.75 115.60, 1100 1800 lbs $11.75 15.50, 950 1100 lbs $12.00 15.50. Fed yearlings $12.26 15.50, heifers $11.25 14.75, cows $7.75 10.75, vealers $8.50 14.00, stockers and feeder steers $9.50 12.26. Sheep 18,000, lambs 25 cents lower, lambs $12.00 13.00, ewes $34.00.

Kansas City

Oklahoma City Livestock Prices Reported No. 26

Oklahoma City cattle numbers 700 with calves 800 and yearlings listed. Prices range from 10.56 to 12.50 for calves, 8.50 to 9.00 for cows, up to 18.00 for vealers, heavies up to 10.50. Hogs 1,100 with rail top 10.15 and trucker top 9.90. Also Fort Worth livestock figures noted for hogs 1,806.

Oklahoma City The Associated Press Prospects Rail Trucker

Cattle and Hogs Prices in Mixed Market Report

Market summary shows hogs closing steady to ten higher with rail top at 10.25 and truck top at 9.60. Bulk hogs 185-225 lb offered around 10.00 to 10.25, 176-240 lb truckers 9.25 to 9.40. Cattle and calves dull with fed steers 10.75 to 11.25, slaughter yearlings 10.00, cows 6.00 to 7.75, bulls 6.00 to 7.00, heavy calves 8.75, stockers 11.0. Sheep feeder lambs about 10.00.

Livestock Market Report From Cucao

Hogs 25,000 with 19 lower on hogs under 240 lbs. top at 10.85. Cattle calves 2,000 up slightly. Slaughter steers 950-1, Ybs 16.75 to 18.25. Fed yearlings 13.50 to 16.25. Heifers 14.00 to 16.25. Cows 8.75 to 11.50. Weaners 15.00 to 11.60. Stocker and feeder steers 10.50. Sheep steady to 25c lower. lambs 12. season 65. ewes 4.00 to 5.50.

Associated Press

Livestock Prices In St Louis Market Report

Hogs total about 11 500 steady with bulk 170 to 220 and packing sow prices 8.25 to 8.50. Cattle 2 000 and calves 1 200 with heifers down to 8.25, vealers 4 000 steady. Top lambs 12.50 with bulk at 12.25 to 12.50, ewes 4.00 to 16.00.

Louis Associated Presa

Wonders Beyond Our Senses and the Dog’s Hearing

A contemplation on unseen marvels beyond human perception. The speaker notes a dog’s keener hearing and imagines a vast, veiled realm just beyond human sight, suggesting future awakening to divine signs and deeper knowledge.

New York Cotton Opens Steady on Weather News

Cotton opened steady with small advances on weather news and firm cables. October fell to 18.55 after the call amid southern selling, while December dipped to 18.72 and March to 19.04 before buyers supported October. By mid morning, prices were unchanged to modestly higher as activity cooled and liquidation eased.

New York Associated Press Southern

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady Mildly Higher on Hurricane

The New Orleans cotton market opened steady with prices up 6 to 7 points as a hurricane lent support. October touched 18.40, December 18.64, January 18.74 before hedging and realizations trimmed gains. Prices eased to 18.30, 18.51, and 18.61 as the session stayed quiet near midmorning with the tropical storm providing brief support.

New Orleans Associated Press

Liverpool cotton market reports steady gains and prices

Liverpool day of trading shows higher bids with 10 000 bales sold including 3 000 American. Prices listed for strict good midling to good ordinary and futures settled quiet with October to July contracts shown. Receipts 10 000 total with 2 000 American.

Liverpool Associated Press

Chicago cash grain prices steady on Sept 26

Wheat prices listed for Chicago cash grain include No 2 Red at 1.2014 and No 1 Northern Spring 1.30 per bushel with mixed 8 weight 99 percent. No 4 yellow close. Oats quote No 2 white at 1.44 and 5 24? per bushel.

Chicago The Associated Press

Chicago Grain Sees Sharp Upturn on Foreign Prices

Chicago September 26 report shows Liverpool quotations higher than expected and smaller Australian estimates sparking early wheat gains. Wheat extended strength with corn and oats on an upward trend, corn rising toward 1% and holding firm as provisions also moved higher.

Chicago Associated Press Liverpool Australia

Poultry Prices In Chicago Market Report

Poultry prices listed for Chicago on Sept 26 show hens at 27 cents, No 2 fowls 17 cents, springs 28 and 24 cents, No 2 service 17 cents, roosters 21 cents, turkeys 20 and 8, ducks 18 and 21 cents, geese 20 cents, with springs weak and hens studying movements.

The Associated Press Chicago

Butter and Eggs Market News From Chicago

Butter weakened with creamery extras at 45 cents, standards 44, ex firsts 43 to 44, firsts 40 to 42 cents, seconds 38. Eggs remained easy and unchanged.

The Associated Press Chicago

New York Stock Letter Day After Bank of England Rate Rise

The Bank of England discount rate increase to 6 4 percent was largely discounted by the New York market which opened irregularly higher. Houston Oil and Underwood Elliott Fisher led with about 8 point openings, while Union Carbide Mexican Seaboard Oil and several others posted initial gains. Some stocks like New York Central fell, and Safeway Stores and Radio etc yielded modest losses as foreign exchanges opened firm with cables rising to $4.85 9-16.

New York Associated Press Bank of England Houston Oil Underwood Elliott Fisher Union Carbide Mexican Seaboard Oil Lerkertional Business Machines Republic Steel New York Central Montgomery Ward Columbian Carbon Adams Express Atlantic Gulf & West Indies Westinghouse Eletric Worthington Pump American & Foreign Power A. M. Byers and Simmons Co Safeway Radio Atchison North American

Creogsene Promises Quick Relief for Pyorrhea Gums

An old advertisement warns that bleeding gums signal pyorrhea linked to heart and stomach illness. It touts Creogsene as a home treatment with six ingredients that stops germs and rebuilds gums, promising quick healing and a money back guarantee at drug stores.

Penny a Day Insurance Promises $100 Monthly Income

The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co. of Kansas City offers a new accident policy that pays up to $100 monthly for 24 months on total disability and $1,000 on death, costing less than a penny daily. Over 40,000 policyholders, no medical exam required, 10 days free inspection, money-back if not satisfied.

Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co Moriarty Bldg Kansas City Gshem

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