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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1924
Page
2
Fort Worth reports July 22 cattle totals with 6 000 head including 1 500 calves and varied prices for cattle calves hogs sheep and cattle. Kansas City and Chicago listings echo cattle hog and sheep quotes with large totals and mixed trends across regions.
A fragment notes grain futures in Chicago with weekly listings and ad rates. It mentions Tuesday Thursday and Saturday evenings and references Jack Hall’s ranch as the selling venue. The text hints at Globe want ads priced at one and a half cents per word.
Catalog lists hens four Jos. and over Leghorn hens and roosters for sale with weights and conditions. Includes broilers Leghorn and Hl Roosters, under four pounds hens and roosters, totes of eggs, and butter mold-free. Prices show per dozen and per unit with losses and packaging included.
A candidates' party with a musical program and refreshments is scheduled tonight at the San Jacinto Methodist Church. All are invited to attend on church grounds and several local candidates or their representatives will participate in the program.
At a political rally in the Red Crows chapter town the crowd attacked Ferguson over bonds bought with a small down payment and later disposed of to the committee. Mrs Ferguson’s supporters urged voters to back Robertson to avoid a saloon era, while a burlesque mocked Ferguson and his wife relation to state governance.
The speaker denounces the Klan while recounting political issues from the Wilson era to present. He criticizes oil reserve transfers, wartime spending, and enforcement of prohibition, urging responsibility and party reform amid a charged campaign atmosphere.
The West Texas Farmers Educational Congress becomes permanent with Amarillo hosting annual meetings. O P Russ of Panhandle elected president, M J Ramsey of the Texas Sorghum Growers Association named vice president, Laura V Hammer named secretary treasurer. Over 100 farmers attended as speakers included Congressman Marvin Jones and Dr. W B Bizzell.
The article lists candidates for lieutenant governor attorney general comptroller railroad commissioner and chief justice of the state supreme court including W C Einwards Barry Miller Dan Moody H Terrell O D Baker Ed B Weaver Clarence Gilmore Nabors Lon A Smith C M Cureton and William Layton Wear It argues parties should be held responsible and criticizes reorganizing political concerns to avoid liabilities.
A collage of local notes includes visits by Mrs. George Turnley and J. T. Claybrook to Hutchinson county, fishing and ranch attractions at Harding's Ranch, and advertisements for Henry L. Ford seeking a second term as county attorney. Also mentions B P Franks convicted on liquor charges, George Brown in jail, and political pitches for Miriam Ferguson and John W Davis.
The body of E. A. Taylor a Sa Fe fireman killed on a train near the Oklahoma Texas state line was brought to Amarillo. Services were held at Griggs chapel led by Rev Miller and Rev Yates. The body will be sent to Hamlin for burial tonight. Jack Burgess Willys Knigh Lor ing car stolen on Sixth and Polk. seen near Calyon. Sheriff Whitaker investigating.
A political advertisement argues Miriam Ferguson would lead Texas as governor, criticizing male leaders and asserting a woman’s capability and influence. It cites supporters and opponents, noting debates on woman suffrage and governance dynamics.
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