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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1925
Page
2
Cotton Lex Hyman & Co at 308 Polk announces Saturday markets with contact via phone 4904. The note lists corn and other commodities. pricing data appears incomplete with open high low and close figures cut off. Market activity centers on wholesale grain and agricultural goods offerings in a local Cotton area store.
The Blackburn Brothers, Dallas clothiers, showcase straw hats and spring styles at the state convention. Led by Onry Reed, the event highlights Hillcrest course chatter and local visits from Margaret Seewald of 409 Buchi Street to Spearman.
United States census data show half a billion dollars annual spending on stockings and knit goods. Production figures for 1925 are given, with hosiery and other knit items totaling large wholesale values and many workers in the industry. A church board criticizes democracy and politics while urging unity and moral conduct. Secretary Davis urges aliens to learn English and obey laws as public safety hinges on language and integration.
Fragmentary OCR lists turkeys hens and capons with weights and prices. Mentions Iba Henao several times, Old Tom turkeys 139, packing stock butter and fresh tas es delivered to Amarilla.
Market note shows grain quotations with several garbled figures for corn oats rye and other items. Prices listed include per bushel amounts and currency symbols but lack clear product labels and units.
The Globe highlights a planned model home education project in Amarillo located in the Oliver Rankle estates. Construction follows design by a ruler and wheel, detailing superstructure, materials, and workmanship, with plans drawn for a documented modern home and its mounting for final inspection by local officials.
A local page features Mrs Sue Boaz winning first prize in a Who's Who style ad. Wei Sninway and others receive second and third prizes while Mrs George Myers and Mrs P H West are noted for top entries. An Orient railroad banquet in Wichita honors new head Kemper with talks on future plans.
Fragmentary caption notes Phonofilm of President Coolidge delivering a speech at a New York banquet. The moving picture synchronized talking machine captured Coolidge as he spoke, produced for editors and publishers of America. Washington is referenced in relation to the image.
The sixteenth annual Panhandle Hardware and Implement Association convention will be May 4 5 and 6. Theme Profitable Retailing with Service. Jim Hagan is president and Holland is secretary. J T Crawford presides at Pampa, J Thompson is secretary treasurer at Canyon. Notable speakers include M A Heitman Rivers Peterson O C Wagson J D Martin and Frank A Bare. Over 2600 dealers are expected to attend.
A basement fire at the Amarillo Bank and Trust on Lomelock last night caused a great stir and smoke that sent hundreds to the scene. Fire Chief Karl Carr reported no damage to the bank despite the commotion and temporary traffic disruption.
Dallas April 24 Wilbur Myers special deputy sheriff was held here to await bond on a charge of criminal assault on a young Sunday school teacher. The alleged crime occurred during a car ride several miles from the city last night according to police.
Chicago adapts to daylight saving time with clocks set forward at 2 am Sunday amid aldermanic resistance. Separately, Wichita Falls voters approve a 500000 dollar school bond by 144 in a 404 vote total to fund improved facilities.
Long readable column notes Herbert buying Campbells confectioners and stocking new goods. Santa Fe staff shifts include Steve Bavon sett and E R Fowler. Arkansas and Rock Island clubs elect officers with colorful titles. Rail data show 1920s capital gains, fuel savings, and new passenger services to Galveston for Bathing Girl revue May 14 17 18 with 15 prizes.
The J. D. Newman Comedy Players bring a 25 member troupe with its own band to Amarillo for a week starting Monday May 4 under United Spanish War Veterans auspices. A different play runs each night with Heart of Peggy opening the first night and free admission for ladies.
The article notes plans for all Pullman airplanes for long hops and an air sleeper concept. It references lifting heavy freight like Baby Grand pianos at high speed from New York to Washington, signaling aviation's rapid progress beyond traditional rail travel.
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