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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1925
Page
2
Oklahoma City market data shows cattle at 1900 head steady with steers 5.25 to 6.50, cows 4.75 to 5.50, heifers up to 8, canners 2.26 to 3.25, top calves 8. hogs 800 head lower, top 12.50, loads 12.25 to 12.50. Oil markets not detailed in this item.
Kansas City market report shows totals of 14000 cattle 3000 calves with mixed demand and prices from 7.50 to 13.50 for various cattle, 8000 hogs with prices 12.25 to 12.90, and 2000 sheep with lamb and ram prices around 14.50 to 15.00.
Fort Worth cattle sale totals 5700 head including 2500 calves. Prices range cattle and calves from 2 to 9.50, stockers 3 to 6.50, fat cows 3 to 5.50, heifers 3 to 7.50, bulls 2.25 to 4, calves 2 to 8.25. Hogs 200 head lower top 21.90, bulk 12.25 to 12.80, sows 11, pigs 11.75 to 12.26. Sheep 1200 steady lambs 10.50 to 13, feeders 10 to 11, yearlings 9 to 10.50, wethers 7 to 9, ewes 5 to 6, stockers 4 to 4.
East St. Louis reported mixed livestock figures with hogs trading slow and unsettled cattle demand. Hogs ranged from 12.30 to 13.10, killing pigs 13.25 to 18.00, packer sows 1.50 to 11.25, Oklahoma steers 6.50 to 8.25, Kansas fed cattle 9.50, canners 2.50 to 3.00, and sheep 3,000 with no early sales ready.
South Omaha Neb August 19 five thousand cattle described as heavy feeders slow and dull stockers steady canners and cutters strong indicating mixed demand across categories for the cattle market report of the day
Hogs 1200 head at bulk 12.25 to 12.46. cattle 900 with calves. steers 6 to 9. cows and heifers 7.75 to 9. bulls 2.76 to 4.75. veal calves 4.50 to 31. stockers 3.50 to 8. Sheep 100. lambs 12.50 to 15.75. ewes 38.50 to 37.00.
Wheat prices range from 1.47 to 1.60 for various grades. Corn shows 1.00 to 1.03 with yellow and white color codes. Oats quote spans 0.40 to 0.42 dollars, reflecting primary market values.
The Amarillo grain page lists prices for wheat No. 1 Kafir at 1.55 per 100 lbs and Milo Maize at 1.90 per 100 lbs, with oats and barley noted in cents per bushel. The figures appear fragmented but indicate a routine market snapshot of grain commodities.
The report lists prices for hens and other poultry, ducks, eggs, packing stock butter, infertile eggs, and dated grain quotes from Chicago. Wheat No 1 hard ranged 1.62 to 1.63 dollars, No 2 hard 1.60 to 1.62, corn No 2 mixed 1.07 to 1.08, yellow 1.07 to 1.08, oats No 2 white 40.5 to 41 cents, No 4 white 40 to 41 cents.
New York August 19 tests of anti aircraft defense at Fort Tilden Long Island show coast artillery guns downing a sleeve shaped enemy bomber eight seconds after firing began. Two batteries trained on the towed target during sixty eight rounds. the first plane at 8000 to 5000 feet was hit twice while the second target was untouched. Continuous radio contact was kept between planes and the fort.
Aug 19 Hale Center and eight South Plains towns greet trade trip delegates led by U N Olver and Lee Satterwhite. Speakers praise Tri-State fair's standing, noting strong Amarillo and Lubbock growth while tours highlight prosperity and crops. Attendees include Col E O Thompson and Judge L Gough with Izzard of The Globe contributing remarks.
New Orleans spot market opened August 1 with quiet steady trading. Prices fell 12 points while sales reached 242 bales and arrivals 240. Low middling 21.93, middling 22.93, good middling 23.43. Receipts 65,908, stock 39,930.
Ida Blankenburg of Tulsa Oklahoma was jailed six months for wilful and corrupt perjury in attempting to deceive the court and obstruct justice while proving a claim to Lotta M Crabtree estate.
Hereford residents form a rescue party to aid Floyda da and the trapped Hoxe family and twenty three others in a dense maize field. Four grape sprigs will be planted to grow a complete arbor within thirty minutes so the rescuers can reach safety. A physician accompanies the party with fruit juice chemical to revive any who suffocate.
Howard Martin of the State Highway Commission heads four Amarillo stations to inspect car lights for 25 cents. The service includes focusing and tilting, with extra charges for repairs polishing lenses or replacing equipment. Participating sites are Cullum Motor Co Cooper-Irvin Motor Co Walter Crossett Buick-Cadillac Garage.
The piece describes a soft claylike “pipe” bearing diamonds from an ancient volcanic source and notes that diamonds form under intense volcanic heat. It questions what explorers may uncover deeper in volcanoes and mentions how a ton of diamonds could disrupt trust markets. It adds that insurance company assets rose by eight hundred million in a year, totaling over nine billion, with New York State owning more than half of that wealth.
W S Smith vice president of Southwest Nash Motors Oklahoma City said the Panhandle looks good and business is strong. He and L L Everley will visit every Panhandle city next week as the region is projected to have a record year with car demand rising.
The Santa Fe booster tour reports improving hay fever relief and upbeat prospects as crops look exceptionally strong. Travelers share lighter pockets, busy socializing with trinkets, ice cream freezers on board, and games of dominoes and checkers between towns.
Mrs M W Armstrong state president of the American Legion auxiliary reports from across Texas that attendance at the Fort Worth meeting in early September will exceed all previous gatherings. National Commander Crane and national President Mrs Oliphant may attend. State membership drive is over the top. Gonzales band will play at the state convention.
Chief Clark Cain won a morning foot race and chased a suspect from a car on Taylor Street. He and an officer pursued the man along Fourth Street to Johnston Drug Store where Cain commandeered a Ford and quickly arrested him. Ben McDonald and wife are held in the city jail for a stolen Hudson in Indio, California.
Col William Mitchell returning to the Army Air Service offices criticized the War Department anti aircraft tests at Fort Tilden New York as mere kindergarten stuff. He noted Major General Hines claimed progress in aircraft development and firing volume.
Oldham county commissioners court approved 40 dollars to support A K McGregor irrigation engineer from Colorado in surveying for a proposed dam on the Canadian river near Logan New Mexico. Amarillo officials Stinnett and Hill spoke of the work and McGregor’s leveling from the site eastward to locate canal outlet on the plains in Oldham county.
Tulsa August 19. Dogie Dinwiddie son of Chas Dinwiddie suffers a broken arm after a fall from a horse. The saddle turned as he rode at a fast speed, causing a particularly severe fracture.
Mike Harrington 65 died at a local hospital at 5 pm Tuesday after a lingering illness. Remains will be sent to New Bedford Massachusetts this afternoon via the Santa Fe by Griggs Undertaking company. He was a Sacred Heart church member and Knights of Columbus. A long time resident, he worked here and at Childress for the Fort Worth and Denver railroad.
Funeral services are set for Jacob Dinkle a farmer who died after an automobile trip for medical care. A coroner's inquest found death caused by poisoning. Griggs Undertaking Co handles arrangements. Mrs Ira Yakes a Hutchinson County pioneer died at her home 40 miles southeast of Dumas.
Hereford farmers report a new danger as bull bats swarm maize and Kafir fields. County official Jim Hill testifies the birds roost in day, dive into dense foliage, and die in darkness, enriching soil but endangering next year’s crops.
Passengers escaped unharmed but two men jumped overboard and were rescued by passing boats. The Mackinac, enveloped in steam, was beached at shore to prevent sinking. Newport and Pawtucket reports note injuries and hospital care as crews aided victims and clergy offered comfort.
Albert Gailor, 17, of a Kress area farm, died from a broken neck after a horse was cut by hard wire. He left home Monday evening to visit a neighbor. his body was found in a pasture the next day. Authorities presume he was thrown from the horse.
Chicago report says Albert Kuma aged 50 was found stabbed to death in his kitchen and his wife Mary aged 42 was found in another room with a bloodstained dress. A bloodstained kitchen knife lay in the hallway. Mary Kuma is detained. Police blame jealousy and liquor for the slaying.
Fifty of the finest registered Jersey cattle will be sold at public auction during the Tri-State exposition. John R Beauchamp of Cleburne and Hamp ton Crowley will offer fifty head from their herds on Wednesday September 30. Animals will be selected by two judges before shipment to Amarillo. Ferguson notes rising dairy interest and growing Panhandle farmer demand.
Washington reports the federal government has quashed the original conspiracy indictments against Albert B. Fall E L Doheny and E F Doheny Jr and E F Sinclair in the oil case. New indictments were returned but the bribery charges were not included in them.
A. S. Stinnett told Amarillo Kiwanis officials that building the railroad to the North Plains will boost business for all railroads in the city. He outlined preliminary work, Rock Island plans to divert transcontinental freight through Amarillo, and announced a July conference on irrigation and Canadi an river dam project.
Eddie Ryan, driving toward Panhandle with a car loaded by laundry, saw flames leaping from packages at 3 pm. The fire burned much of the laundry and scorched the car upholstery as contents aimed for the Panhandle Inn were destroyed.
Secretary Mellon asks that the case against Will K. Reeme of Kansas City be dropped after Reeme, a dry crusader, threatened Mellon. Treasury officials say Reeme now believes Mellon supports enforcing prohibition and that his initial charge of unfitness stemmed from political opponents.
In a raid last night authorities seized 175 bottles of chocolate beer and a barrel of mash from a truck. Bill Harris was arrested nearby while others fled the scene. The Globes report notes the date August 19 and identifies a Special to The Globes.
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