Mixed Livestock Prices and Grain Markets Across Cities
Reports from St. Louis Chicago Oklahoma City and New Orleans describe livestock prices slow cattle and hog activity with tops around 12.25 for pigs and weaker demand. grain and cotton futures show quiet to steady movement as traders react to freight rate shifts and weather. Stock market opens firm with gains in Motors and U S Cast Iron Pipe amid bullish sentiment and lower broker loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
New Orleans
Liverpool
New York
U. S
Rails
Acife
Houston Oil
Colorado
R. H. Macy
National
Atlantic
Gulf and West Indies
Nash Motors
Western Maryland Common
Wheeling and Lake Erie
Railroads Cleared To Build In Cameron County Texas
The ICC advised that Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific may proceed with planned lines in Cameron county. MP plans six mile eastward spur from Fernando and 18 mile line from San Benito serving truck farming areas. SP seeks 30 miles from Harlingen to Brownsville at about 1.59 million dollars. Both routes would parallel and cross MP lines. investigator finds sufficient business for both and recommends approval. The ICC must make the final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Missouri Pacific
Southern Pacific
Cameron County
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
C. V. Burnside
San Benito
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Harlingen
Brownsville
Local Chronicles of Amarillo Meet and Travel News
A stream of brief notices from Amarillo lists Halpin in town for business, Camaretta visiting from Trinidad, and J A Burch returning home after a ten day visit. Others include Mays family rushing to Sanger for ill father, Barker on a spring buying trip, shop moves at Jackmans, and resignations in the Needleart Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ¥. Halpin
Billings
Montana
Amarillo
Tony Camaretta
Trinidad
Colorado
J. A. Burch
Denison
O. W. Fullington
Howard Mays
Sanger
Texas
J. W. Dodson
T. B. O’brien
Jackson Street
Ill
D. M. Carr
The
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Dallas
Judge L. Gough
Grace Webster
Wheat Growers’ Association
Canyon
Texas Wheat Growers’ Association
U. S Strader
Fort Worth
J. O. Whittington
Guy Warren
Sylvia Shoe Store Opens on Polk Street in Amarillo
Amarillo welcomes Sylvia Shop at 717 Polk Street under N. W. Ott with C. S. Reed and Ben Weaver of Denver assisting and Mrs Nannie Bryant in charge of millinery. The national chain advertises high grade novelty footwear at $6 with plans tied to Amarillo’s growth and a future 100000 population estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Polk Street
N. W. Ott
Ott
C. S. Reed
Ben Weaver
Denver
Nannie Bryant
Dallas
Markets Shuffle as Recapitalization Plan Rumors Surface
Pullman rapidly shed three points on the old phrase selling on good news after news of a potential recapitalization plan. The Spanish peseta resumed a climb to a fresh high since 1920 at 16.79 cents while exchange markets remained steady. The French franc traded just under 3.93 cents.
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Pullman
Sanother New High
Potter County tax collections reach historic high in 1926
About 90 percent of Potter County taxes were collected in 1926, says tax collector J. W. Collins. Mail payments eased last minute congestion and boosted receipts, with collectable taxes around 495000 dollars. County Assessor Will M. Benton notes 25 percent of 1927 property was rendered using courthouse tables for owner convenience.
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Potter County
J. W. Collins
Will M. Benton
Early Flight News and Union Echoes Across America
The text notes an inaugural $50,000 prize for a man who flew the English Channel and eyes a Pacific nonstop. It discusses embargo moves on shipping airplanes to Mexico, a Harvard man’s quip about drunkenness and discipline, and Newark fur workers accusing peers of communist influence. It also quotes AMs Labor leader Mr Green vowing to curb communism, while capital envies such claims and notes police links to labor activists.
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Northcliff
English Channel
Pacific
Asia
Jengis
Atilla
Kubiat Khan
United States
Mexico
Harvard
Sam
Newark
Fur Workers Union
Green
American Federation of Labor
Gees Urged for New Potter County District Judge
Petitions urge Judge W. E. Gee for the proposed Potter county district court bench. If created, Gee is favored to be named. House approves civil writers court and Senate action is pending. Gee, senior member of Gee and Underwood, has long served the district and is held in strong support by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Gee
Potter County
Dan Moody
Gee
House
Senate
Judy
Theeeion
Judge Gee
Tmeigher
Gee and Underwood
Amauri
Exposition Catalog Work Rushed for 1927 Tri-State Fair
Work on the Tri-State Fair catalog is in progress with aims to publish the 1927 edition soon. Advertising proceeds will be used to cover debey ing expenses and reduce outstanding debt, said H Amacker yesterday. The booklet is hoped ready for distribution thirty days after all space is sold.
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H. Amacker
Economy Home Builder Praised. Plans to Duplicate
J. M. Crowson, contractor and builder of the Globe News Economy Home, has received many compliments on this work. Contracts are being drawn to duplicate the attractive home in other parts of the city. Crowson now operates from the Plains Traffic and Adjustment Bureau at 421 Oliver-Kakle building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Crowson
Globe News Economy
Mr. Crowson
Plains Traffic and Adjustment Bureau
Oliver-Kakle Building
Fabre Notes Baby Wasps’ Feeding Habits
Naturalist Fabre observed young wasps in a nest nursery as nurses fed the young and noticed tiny bibs catching honey drips that ran down their chins.
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Fabre
Britain War Widows Re-Marry Despite Pension Loss
The ninth annual report of the Minister of Pensions shows 4500 war widows remarried in 1926 and over 34 billion paid since pensions began, a sum claimed larger than any other country. Many remarriages cause loss of their pension.
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International News Service
London
Britain
Minister of Pensions
Ford Blanche Thermostatic Control touted for high mileage
Public tests claim Ford car with Blanche Thermostatic Control achieves 60 to 82 miles per gallon in official tests, with averages exceeding world records. Promotion insists the automated system saves fuel and enhances cold start and power, offering free control samples and an agents plan through Blanche Auto Devices Co of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ford
Cadillac
Delco
Enyons
Hlenehe Auto Devices Co
Siin-B, i
Erietty
Washington at 25 shaped by studio experts
Los Angeles reports MGM officials asked how Washington appeared at age twenty five. Anatomical experts used Gilbert Stuart portraits and a pre Revolutionary ivory miniature to recreate a young Washington with blue eyes a prominent nose thin lips high forehead and prominent ears. The findings aim to match the youth with a plausible likeness for film use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Los Angeles
George Washington
Metro-Goldwyn Mayer
Culver City
United States
Washington
M-G-M
Ab Aly
Gilbert Plant
Virginia
Trapy
Sullivan Bares Catalina $40 in Record Time
Long Beach observer reports Henry F Sullivan of Lowell Massachusetts swam the Catalina Channel from Santa Catalina to the mainland in 22 hours 46 minutes. He landed on the pier at dawn and headed toward the hotel, having previously conquered the Pacific Channel years ago.
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Associated Bie
Long Beach
Cal
Leowlet Municipal Observer
Henry F Sullvan
Lowell
Massachusetts
Deelartir
San Pedro
Santa Catarina
Toroto
Ontario
Channel
Man in Belgium Case Cites Invalid Woman’s Signature
Browning recalls no children and reveals tensions with Mrs Heenan over living arrangements. He notes the woman demanded an apartment on Park Avenue and that he asked for space for his wife. A Belgian note states a woman's signature is not valid there.
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Belgium
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Strength and Vitality
An old advertisement touts GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as restoring color to the cheeks and boosting appetite and strength, appealing to those feeling weak or run down. The copy emphasizes a strengthening, invigorating effect expected to revitalize users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GROVE
Sheltons face sale in pending court action in Amarillo
The Shelton gang members are ordered to appear for possible alias that will tie them to a federal case. An order of sale will auction the Studebaker Phaeton with serial numbers 207487 and 1 206 802 at the Potter County courthouse in Amarillo on the second Tuesday in February 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mietriet Court
Lubbock
Toeas
AWD
Texea
Court House
Amarillo
Potter County
Texas
Ala
Wea. D. Culham
Studebaker
Phaeton
Berial
A. D
J. T. Goodman
Vega
Oldham County
Yi Aeres
Phares Wildorado Townalte Co
Atock T
Wildorado State Bank
Wildorado
Half Minute Interviews and Local Reflections in Amarillo
A collage of remarks from residents and visitors including Pat Whittington on wind in Dalhart, comments on local business visits by Singer executives, requests for oil, lawn care, and a new shop address. Community thoughts touch water supply, Russian culture, city governance reform, and trimming motifs.
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Arkets
Amarillo Grain
Oklahoma City Livestock
Oklahoma City
Wran
Argentina
Poultry
Poultry Alive
Wisconsin
Idaho
Alaska Petroleum
Amarillo P.& Ref
Badger Oil
Bayshore Pet
Black Diamond Bryan Royalty
Canadian River
Mellroy
Dixon Creek
Echo Oil
Fly
Blackburn
Johnson Ranch Mellroy Oil Co
Nabob Oil Co
Neptune Panfield Oil Co
Panhandle Elke Panhandle Oil
Sullivan Sunburst Oil
Spring Creek Smith Royalty
Rock Island Triangle Oil
OIL & Money Digest
Central Oil Stock Exchange
Amarillo Bldg
Amarillo, Texas
Marland Oil Company of Texas
Moore
Hutchinson Counties
Mo.p
U. K
Sylvia
Globe News
Christine Raines
Pine Bluff
Ark
Smith
Co. J. Doyle
Frank L. Smith
Illinois
Doyle
Springfield
Gees
Kelleam Dentrot
Dickson Drug CO
Polk St
Large&st
Panhandle
Sullivan
Catalina
Veteran Claims
Browning
D. B. Boone
Frank E. Buckingham
Amakililo
Kien
Kes
Sheltons
Wiley Pollard
Tess
Hy Sam Hancey
Carl Sheltor
Farl R Shelton
Bernard Shelton
Reliable Printing Service
Wright Printing Co
Taylor
Pat Whittington
Dalhart
L. G. Runyon
Singer Company
England
Turk
Killman
W. A. Palmers
Mra
Jackman’s
Lillian
Russa
J. J. Ronehs
Hawke
Say Monayer
Merchanta
J. M. Johnson
Istan
C. D. Hess
Blackhurn Bldg
T. B. Jones
Ray Bynum Bldg
Oliver-Earle
Leason
Weather & Cooper Boom
J. Cooper
Weather
Gnall
Sterling Place
Brooklyn
N. C
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