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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1925
Page
8
The Lee party tour reports a Perryton resident yielded 33 bushels of onions from a Bermuda plot weighing 47 pounds per bushel, selling at 10 cents a pound. Farmers in Roberts county prep wheat land in record scale and diversify crops. Colonel Lee praises intensive cultivation after visiting Perryton orchard and Shamrock schoolchildren pick a green cabbage head.
B M Whitaker exhibit manager of the West Texas chamber of commerce arranged for some heads of Kafir and cowpeas to be shown at the big fairs this fall. The arrangement aims to showcase agricultural produce and promote regional crops during upcoming events.
Hemphill county farmers and ranchers grow premier native hay in the Canadian river valleys and its tributaries. A bale of this hay will be shown with the West Texas exhibit at leading fairs this fall and winter.
Eight miles west of Shamrock the party found cotton shoulder high and difficult to walk through. Colonel Lee said he had never seen finer cotton in the Mississippi deltas. Pictures were taken of party members in the field as stalks loaded with bolls and squares suggested at least two bales per acre under favorable weather.
Three autos took the tour but four tire punctures and a breakdown marred the trip. The damaged car was towed for repairs by McLean mechanics who worked through noon so the party could continue on schedule while jokes about Henry Ansley’s steering sparked laughter.
A diversified and intensively managed farm near McLean is owned by the four Wilson brothers. They sold grapes worth 550 dollars from two rows and expect 750 dollars from three quarters of an acre of tomatoes. The Wilson apple orchard ships high quality fruit to Amarillo. Continuous self-picking by customers reduces harvesting costs.
Beal Pumphrey the West Texas representative of the San Antonio Joint Stock Land Bank with Amarillo headquarters was the only official party member who did not speak at any stop. He was introduced in each town yet refused to give a talk though he was seen in earnest conversation with bankers before and after meetings.
A McLean resident vowed to buy WesPak and E. B. D products by name after hearing Henry Ansley speak on the Western Packing Co. A bacon mix-up prompted the remark and a pledge to specify brands in future orders. Farmers at Groom heard counts of chickenculls by County Agent N. Tisdale and praise for his service.
At Perryton, banker P. Rogers spoke on diversified and intensive farming and urged farmers to heed visitor counsel. We must produce more of our own food and feed, said Mr. Phillips.
Citizens across Panhandle towns pledge support as Amarillo prepares to entertain visitors during the West Texas chamber convention next June. Local plans include big parade floats and a united regional welcome for attendees.
Carlsbad New Mexico hosts a National Geographic feature series on Carlsbad Cavern while local notes report Carlsbad received its first 1925 cotton bale. Canyon summer session ends as West Texas Teachers College remains busy with students and local figures.
Carson county residents defend their wheat quality while sending samples for comparison with the world’s best. Farmers in Panhandle and Carson county promote diversification into eggs and dairy alongside wheat.
During the tour a Perryton banker gave what observers called the best speech. Several farmers and local residents praised the address for its clear ideas and practical outlook.
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