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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1926
Page
8
Frances Story, 20, of H C Story 409 Van Buren, died at a local hospital at 4:54 this morning. Funeral plans pending. in care of N S Griggs & Sons. Survived by husband, daughter Frances 3, and son Horace Norton 3. Presbyterian church and Woodman circle member.
A report notes that watermelons grown in the same field as pumpkins do not take on a pumpkiny flavor. Experts explain that flavor transfer between crops is unlikely under typical farming conditions.
Simms Petroleum announces 1925 operations, earnings after charges, and a 3.85 a share dividend on 6V102 shares. The company owns wells across North Louisiana, South Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and operates a Dallas refinery with a 4,500 barrel capacity acquired in 1925. President Moore notes a major investment of 862,953 for refinery and distribution expansion including a Clayton Oil & Refining acquisition and a network of bulk stations across Texas.
Seven people die as a sweeping storm drenches Texas with heavy rains. The daylong deluge causes floods, rail washouts, and damage across multiple counties, including Dallas, Crockett, and Huntsville, delaying Governor Ferguson's train to Houston.
In a continued Prohibition hearing Mayor Dever asserts city conditions were deplorable with 15 000 to 20 000 open liquor outlets. He credits United States Attorney Olson for agreeing to take action after pressure from the mayor to seek federal aid and court enforcement. Olson previously hesitated but agreed to join the effort, enabling federal involvement as Dever plans to present the case to the president.
Wichita Falls and El Paso have announced entrance into the 1927 West Texas chamber of commerce convention race. Lubbock San Angelo and Cisco are considering entry. The Wichita Falls delegation will be based at the C and H drug store. Heaton drug store hosts Littlefield delegates. Pullman cars prepared to handle delegates, with several delegations arriving by inspected Polinan trains.
Mrs J G Whitaker aged 50 of 602 Menree Street died this morning at a local hospital after a brief illness. The body is at the funeral home. services and burial arrangements will be announced by the family.
At a joint Arkansas Texas Louisiana Bar association meeting in Texarkana on April 22 Prof. W R Vance of Yale University criticized American law schools as mostly trade schools. He urged universities to focus on legal research and noted crime statistics gaps, saying most US law schools lack true scholarly emphasis.
The Khiva committee met to organize a patrol entertainment for members and families on April 380. A Dutch lunch will be served. Attendees included John A. Stalcup chairman, Arthur Kohler, Sam Reed, Rolla Cartwright, and Dr. V. Cradit.
A flood of testimonials from users praising Black and White Ointment and Soap for eczema pimples blotches and itching. Advertorial claims claim sales exceed two million packages annually and emphasize economical pricing and widespread dealer availability.
cattle, hogs, and sheep prices at Kansas City, East St. Louis, Fort Worth with varied gains and steadies. New York stocks rise on opening as investors react to Italian debt settlement and earnings. market tones upbeat with several names advancing.
Oklahoma City market update shows cattle mixed with calves 30 cents higher and choice dealers at various levels. Hogs rise 500 higher with packers bidding up to 12.75, sows to 10.25, stockers around 12.00. Market activity centers on calved demand and hog pricing at packing facilities.
Chicago buyers report hogs steady to higher with heavy and light categories quoted between 11.65 and 13.50. Cattle show uneven fat steer and yearling trade with mixed figures from 8.76 to 16.00 while cows stay steady. Sheep activity strong with lambs around 15 and 15.5 and springers about 17.50.
Cattle sale figures show 1 200 head with fat cows priced around 53.09 and higher calves and heifers listed. Terms appear blurred but reference top prices near 19.15 and calves at 5.60 with several lots ranging 1059 to 1095, indicating varied bidding across cattle grades.
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