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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1929
Page
4
Lucien Lehman, a French publicist, declares America a land of plains mountains lakes and flaws. He condemns immigration limits, claims Americans poor raised and rude, notes money as our god, but praises our press and Woodrow Wilson. The piece urges humility over self pride.
In a humorous musing the piece questions how transcontinental line towns along the Santa Fe acquired quirky names from San Bernardino to Needles. It lists Troy Hector South Klondike Siberia Bagdad Am boy Bob Cadiz Liam Valentine Berry Louise Athos and wonders about the origins while noting the odd mix of classic and exotic inspirations.
Pulitzer style opinion urges Vasconcelos to pause after Ortiz Rubio wins presidency. It notes Vasconcelos threatens revolt, warns of armed seizures, and recalls past leaders who used force. The piece adds Rubio’s cabinet appointments Calles and Gil, signaling greater stability ahead for Mexico.
Severe storms lash Europe sinking ships and floods inland leaving people at the mercy of the elements. Waves crash along coasts and residents struggle with widespread damage and disruption.
A poetic meditation on human conquest from ships to perfume and science. The speaker notes grand feats in aviation, submarines, and technology yet acknowledges Nature’s untameable force. The tone contrasts boastful human achievement with nature’s inevitable lash and humbling outcomes.
Rotary Club noon luncheon at Guildhall. Carnegie Tech football team visits Winslow High School field on route to California. Mizpah Circle meets at Mrs L Mc Farland’s West Cherry street. Security Benefit Association meets at Community hall. Women’s Benefit Association holds a Thursday business meeting and officer elections. Friday features The Family Upstairs play at 8 15 p m. Winslow Women’s Club meets Friday December 3 at Guild Hall at 2 30 with Mrs G T Stevens hosting. Sunday church services across Winslow.
Portes Gil accepts invitation from Mexican railway and striking workers to act as arbiter to end a four day strike that has paralyzed traffic nationwide. The dispute centers on alleged sympathy with the revolution and the halt to railroad operations. In San Francisco Mrs Abe Espinosa seeks a divorce on cruelty grounds citing her husband would not take her out.
Washington protests the new American adhesion protocol to the world court amid Republican and Democratic opposition. Senators Borah Johnson and Moses, who opposed US participation three years ago, voice continued criticism as Stimson delay looms and Hoover awaits London conference results.
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted permission for four organizations to intervene in applications by the Panhandle and Santa Fe Elkhart and Santa Fe and the Dodge City and Cimarron Valley railways to build new lines across Texas Colorado Oklahoma and New Mexico.
The piece notes Mayor Walker’s governance amid a decline in civic optimism. It critiques printing delays for holiday shopping counts and jokes about meat consumption per person while lampooning councilmen and scientific quests.
The Western Conference faculty committee on athletics rules out of Big Ten play from January 1, while Iowa faces alumni resistance and scrutiny of university governance. Judge McKinley calls for investigation into dissension in non athletic departments, and critics question motives behind severing athletic relations with Iowa. Fielding H. Yost notes potential financial impact if Iowa leaves Michigan schedule.
In New York a debutante assembly opens the season with 160 of 200 invited debutantes expected to attend. The event features a contrast with Michigan preparations while a crime commissioner role is noted as a comparison to local readiness.
A restaurant advertises equal service and high quality food in a pleasant environment. It invites customers to visit for appetizing meals, noting all items are in season and offered at popular prices.
In West Brookfield Massachusetts a large buck caused a hunter from Springfield to lose a wristwatch. Bob Canavin shot the deer but the animal kicked free by snagging the wrist strap and running off with the watch still attached.
Ordinance 164 amends section two of ordinance 128 to levy a quarterly license tax of 75 dollars on pool halls and proprietors within Winslow. The measure becomes effective upon passage and publication. Adopted by the city council on December 4, 1929, with clerk Wazelle Canady witnessing.
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