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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1925
Page
2
Market notes from St. Louis East St. Louis and Chicago report mixed livestock activity with rising hog prices in St. Louis and Chicago, while cattle and sheep show varied moves. Oklahoma City Kansas City detail steadier cattle and higher hogs with firm vealers and lambs across regions.
Fort Worth livestock auction totals include cattle 2 500 with 1 000 calves and hogs 200. cattle mostly steady with calves 5 50 to 8 25 and fat cows 3 50 to 5 00. hogs higher with best 11 25 to 11 40. sheep 1 200 steady with lambs 14 00 to 15 00 and feeder lambs 10 00 to 14 00.
Cattle 1800 head steady with short fed steers at 8.85, cows 4.15 to 5.50, heifers 4.25 to 4.50, cutters 3.85 to 4.50, stockers 6.50 to 8. Hogs 1500 head up with bulk 10.75 to 10.95, sows 8.75 to 9. Sheep 200 head steady with best lambs up to 14.75.
Wheat No 2 hard 1.69 to 1.77. No 2 red 1.75 to 1.77. Corn No 3 white 74 to 71?b cents. No 2 yellow 76 to 77 cents. Oats No 2 white 43 to 45 cents. No 3 white 42 to 43 cents.
Heavy buying of railroad shares leads the New York stock market up at the open. Wheeling and Lake Erie and Western Pacific reach new 1925 highs, Louisville and Nashville gains, Ludlum Steel hits a record, and Marine Product, General Asphalt, and Savage Arms rise. Chrysler falls after initial trading. Tax bill amendments easing sentiment. Pools active in many issues. American Can slips then recovers but remains near record.
Wheat No 1 bard at 31 cents per bushel. 60 Mile Maize at 1.00 per 100 pounds. Kafir at 3.95 per 100 pounds.
The report lists several firms breaking through prior price caps including Chicago and Northwestern, Casa Peake, Ohio Common, American Ice, Case Threshing Machine for New York canners, Ginter Company, and Great Northern Pfd Naked Cigar with 3 percentage point moves. Brown Shoe and Radio rose 3 points while French francs stayed in supply due to a political crisis. Demand for sterling stood at $4.564 and a half.
A twenty boy choir aged 7 to 13 fully vested sang at St. Andrew Episcopal Church on Sunday. Mrs. Steve Trigg Miss Harriett Hubbell and Miss Felice Stinett trained the boys. Members include Malcolm Wyatt Alfred Eisenberg Bob Brandenburg Wallace Devine Lang Wagner Joy Wagner Patsey Rea Jim Weymouth Charles Fisk Steven Trigg and others with Fletcher Glenn conductor and Donald Bowle as flag bearer.
Denver conductor Walter Smith and J M Kelly moved to regular passenger service between Childress and Texline. Yardmasters McDonald and Griffin covered absences, with Huggins on leave in New Mexico and Arizona. Multiple crew changes and transfers occur in Amarillo and Dalhart lines as branch lines face abandonment due to declining use. Santa Fe No 1 reports heaviest travel since inauguration. miscellaneous notes on air service and stray rhymes conclude the item.
Arnold Comer aged 16 was captured after a two day search in connection with a triple killing at Buffalo Arkansas. He admitted the crime and was arrested at the home of Tra Robnett ten miles from Buffalo after forcing residents at gunpoint to shelter him.
European news hints at a potential Turkey Britain war while the League of Nations tensions persist. The piece questions Britain’s stance and warns that aerial threats could shift U S policy, noting General Coe's assertion on anti-aircraft limits and imagining a bomb scare near Washington.
North Amarillo residents urged the Amarillo School Board and the North Amarillo Civic Club to push for a new junior high and expanded ward facilities. A committee was formed to confer with Superintendent W A McIntosh on North Amarillo school needs. Judge Palmer urged approving a higher tax limit to fund water supply improvements.
H. C. Coe of Eastland is listed in serious condition with a broken leg and lacerations after a car collision on the North highway while passing another vehicle. Bob Powell of Dumas suffered cuts to the head and hands and is described as much improved after being treated at a local hospital. A passing motorist transported both men following the crash.
Mrs Elta Doebler wife of C H Doebler died this morning at 101 o clock at the family home 600 North Tyler street She was 52. Survived by husband two sons Charles 17 Carrington 13 three sisters Mrs W J Eaton Ottumwa Iowa Mrs Willard Laughlin Kansas City Mo and Mrs W A Cassidy Amarillo Funeral plans not set but body to be sent to Lawton Oklahoma for burial
R. H. Gentry of 1501 Jefferson Street intends to leave his son to manage affairs in Red Lands California as part of a business relocation. The action suggests a formal move to establish operations in the new region.
Henry Lawrence Southwick, famed interpretive reader, thrilled a packed audience at the Municipal auditorium with The Rivals by Sheridan. Sponsored by the Panhandle Speech Arts Association and introduced by Mary Miller Beard, he drew enthusiastic praise for his magnetism and artistry. He returns Tuesday at 8 20 in Canyon for Twelfth Night at West Texas State Teachers College.
The Staked Plains Turkey Growers association sold 1793 birds to Rucker Produce for the Christmas market. Bids established prices at 33.5 cents per pound for number one toms 28.5 cents for old toms and 16.75 cents for number two turkeys. They previously sold 1000 turkeys on the Thanksgiving market at 29.5 cents for number ones and 18.5 cents for number twos.
Clark Cain, police chief, said the department will have nothing to do with the ten round fight between Duff Stanley and Pete White at the Armory Saturday night. He added that an investigation showed the police cannot be involved despite earlier discussions. Rumors of a Community Chest benefit were not confirmed.
Rev. 3. C. Painted, newly elected pastor of Glenwood Baptist, has moved to 709 Walnut Street and led services with two new members at the evening rite. Local families welcome births Mae Bernice, a daughter. a ten pound girl. and a baby boy born Monday. P T A buys new piano. church women form a TE L class. men form a Bible class.
Douglas Witt notes the second number on the San Jacinto Lyceum course tonight and predicts a strong program. The event features engaging talks and performances, drawing local attendees and scholars.
The Harmony club gathered Monday afternoon at 1501 Jefferson to hear a Sacred Music program led by Mrs. Woodruff. Soloists included Miss Sadie Claude Curtis and Mrs. Robert Wilson, with remarks on music’s relation to Christian religion. Treasury funds were enough to liquidate stage debts, and new members were welcomed. A Woman's Missionary Society meet at Polk Street Methodist featured talks on Belle Bennett.
Dr. W B Stevenson returned from Nashville where he attended the American Congress of Orthodontists by invitation. Only twenty five professionals were invited making his inclusion and Amarillo's honor significant. Attendees included army members and deans from Boston Chicago and New York colleges. The piece notes mentoring younger doctors in the art of straightening teeth and mentions a city wide Community Chest effort.
Carpenter Eugene M. Pullen of Manasquan New Jersey writes that he was ruptured years ago and cured without operation. He claims no surgery no lost time and ongoing work as a carpenter. He offers to provide full information by mail to others seeking a complete nonoperative cure.
Mrs Ollie Bourell 61 collapses in yard at 2207 West Fourth Street after a fire truck speeds by to Homer Holland’s house at 407 Sanborn Street. She dies minutes later from a heart attack triggered by excitement. Survived by husband J P Bourell and five daughters and three sons. Body at Wiges Undertaking Parlors pending funeral plans.
J Roy Watson attends a Dallas convention. HW Mackey plans a 2500 dwelling at 107 Maryland Avenue. J J Robinson secures permit for a dwelling at 200 N Jefferson costing 1500. John Daugherty reports a stolen touring car from 907 Tyler Street. Judge Jo A Dickson of Seymour visits with the civil appeals court. Miss Margaret Williams of 1108 Van Buren returns from two months visiting Walla Walla Denver and Portland.
Deputy sheriff W. M. McGough returned from Greenville North Carolina with Sam Elliott who was wanted here for jumping two bonds in Potter county district court Elliott is under penitentiary sentence for violating the liquor law.
Canyon College in Canyon received acceptance into the Southern Association of Universities and Colleges making it the first normal school in the region to gain membership. The move highlights a high educational standard and brings pride to Amarillo and the Panhandle.
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