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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1925
Page
2
Fort Worth livestock and oil markets show cattle at 4700 head with calves, beeves and stockers mixed. Hogs at 2500 head rose to top 11.50, sheep 2000 head steady with lambs 13.50 to 17.60, feeders 12.50 to 16.00, stockers 3.50 to 6.59.
Wichita and Chicago market notes show hogs and cattle futures with varied prices. Hogs top around 19.90 in Wichita and 11.30 in Chicago. cattle, steers, and veal ranges noted, with bulls and cows in Wichita and fed steers in Chicago. Sheep activity listed with lamb prices and feeding lambs noted.
Market report shows cattle 16 000 head with calves 3 000. steers 7.50 to 9.00 per cwt. cows 4.50 to 6.00. heifers 5.50 to 7.50. canners 2.50 to 5.90. top yearlings 19.50. hogs 10 000 with top 11.00. sows 10.25 to 10.50. sheep 7 000 with lambs 17.35 to 17.60 and top ewes 9.65.
East St Louis reports hogs 17 000 head with top around 11 25 and bulk 11 to 11 15. pigs 10 to 10 25. packer sows 10 to 19 10. Cattle 3 500 slow with heifers and cows 4 50 to 5 50. canners 2 25 to 2 75. bologna bulls 4 25 to 4 75. light wealers 12 50. Sheep 20 000 mostly direct and through quotes.
Oklahoma City market notes on February 9 show cattle trading with steers 7.25 to 8.25, cows 4.75 to 5.75, calves 0.56 lower, stockers 4.50 to 6.25. hogs 800 head strong with top at 11.50 and bulk 11.30 to 11.35.
A compact market blurb from Amarillo lists prices and codes for wheat and corn futures, including No 2 White corn and various contracts. It references the Amarillo Cotton and Grain office with manager Higgins and Alex Hyman in New Orleans, highlighting trading activity and stock provisions.
Agricultural commodity prices for Wheat Oats and Cotton shown with May July Sept contracts and closing ranges. New York Stock list includes American Smelter American Locomotive American Telephone General Motors and others with quoted percentages and prices.
Roberts Miami February 9. The commissioners court convenes with routine business and will discuss highway matters. It is understood action may be taken to withdraw the injunction suit in district court so state highway funds collected this year can be paid to the state highway department.
District court in Miami opens Monday with both criminal and civil dockets. A large number have been subpoenaed to appear before the grand jury early this week, and unless indictments are found from these witnesses, this promises to be one of the shortest terms of court ever held here. A traveling salesman quips about an ice coupon used as a blank check.
The Community choir holds its final rehearsal before a Tuesday program at the Municipal auditorium after a Monday session at 7 30 at First Christian church. The city’s top musical talent will perform to aid the Community Chest fund with a varied lineup including operatic selections, choral pieces, and student solos.
Judges crowned B G Maberry of 122 Buchanan Street winner for an advertising copy essay on Mr Wagner’s Wolf in place. J W Goff took second with a 25 word essay on Amarillo Music. Contest carried February 2 with $5 first and $2 second prizes. a list of solution words followed.
Mrs Masterson will entertain members of the Junior Woman's Club at her home this week. Hosts plan an afternoon program with refreshments and a brief charity update.
In a salon chat at The Fair, a quip about blue blood and color blind pride draws lighthearted reactions. The remark hints at social pretensions and curiosity about class, with attendees smiling at the ironic observation.
Mrs. W. H. Lewis of 507 Prospect Avenue Amarillo is a distant relative of the Collins family connected to the Floyd Collins cave incident in Cave City Kentucky. At 52 she left Mammoth Cave country over thirty years ago and says she never met the adventurer or his family.
A local petition circulates among Miami residents seeking repeal of all laws prohibiting carbon black production from natural gas. Citizens claim freeing gas use would spur oil developments and that Panhandle gas wells share a common pocket, arguing conservation would merely transfer their gas to others.
Elder Alva Johnson of Tulsa will begin a revival at the Church of Christ in Miami on Sunday February 15 with Prof. B R Bassel of Erick Oklahoma in charge of the music. The visiting team has previously appeared here and church officers predict significant good from the revival.
Louis C. Maynard, clerk of the United States district court, died in Dallas Sunday. He had many friends in the community.
The newly formed Amarillo Municipal Choir performs its inaugural concert next Tuesday at 8 PM in the Municipal auditorium. Proceeds, after costs, go to Amarillo’s Community Chest, with a small admission fee comparable to movie prices.
Am erillo Advertising and Salmanship club hears optimism for 1925 in the Panhandle. C M McCullough cites bumper wheat prospects and cotton potential while Henry A Ansley notes Panhandle oil field growth. C B Davis reports immigration of hundreds of new farmers and a strong settler influx within ninety days.
A string of brief items notes local events and opinions including a jail arrest for auto theft, a new Woolworth location in Dallas, a $4500 dwelling permit at 803 North Taylor, and leadership changes at the Farwell chamber of commerce while adding reflections on appearances and trust.
J C Haley aged 47 died at the home of Dr and Mrs W R Bennett 605 Hemstock Ave San Antonio. He leaves a widow and two daughters Maurene and Fern of Amarillo, his mother and stepfather, a brother Monte C Haley of San Antonio, and uncles Dr John W Mickle Wichita Falls and Joel Mickle Amarillo. He owned Haley Country Club and belonged to Polk Street Methodist church and local Masonic lodge. Burial will be in Mission Burial Park Masonic reservation in San Antonio after Methodist services assisted by Anchor Masonic lodge.
Dawson 43 died at his home two and a half miles north of the city at 5:30 Sunday afternoon. He is survived by his widow and four children. A member of the Fraternal Brotherhood and Security Benefit association, he was a star keeper for Southern Bell for ten years. Funeral service at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Griggs Undertaking chapel conducted by Rev. Dunn. Pallbearers listed and burial at Llanocombery under Security Benefit auspices.
The Potter County Medical Society holds its regular monthly luncheon at noon at the Amarillo hotel. Route business was transacted. The secretary will convene a monthly meeting in the county library tonight. Doctors Neal Hall and M I L Fuller will read papers followed by a general discussion.
Ewell Nickle faces trial in district court on a charge of stealing no hogs. The case originated in Armstrong County where Nickle was previously tried but the jury failed to reach a verdict. A large turnout of Armstrong County residents testifies today.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Kirk 73 died at 11 20 Monday at her daughter Mrs George M Ledford 1710 Taylor Street after several days illness. She leaves daughters Mrs G M Ledford and Mrs Ada Sewell both of Amarillo. She was a Baptist. Funeral services 3 30 Tuesday at residence by Rev R F Jenkins. Burial in Liano cemetery Griggs Undertaking Co is in charge.
The First National Bank was named the county depository at a commissioners court meeting Monday morning. The bank will pay 3 percent interest on the daily balance. Other routine matters were to be taken up by the court this afternoon.
Joe Henson of Wheeler visits Amarillo to train and handle dogs for field trials. He will depart Tuesday with six dogs for the Oklahoma Field Trials Association meet in Oklahoma City. L. L. Jacobs returns to Blackburn Bros after visiting Victoria. he was hospitalized with flu but is improving.
H. W. Linneen, manager of Sinclair Refining Company's southern district, Houston, visits Amarillo and the Panhandle. He says Panhandle looks good, this is his first trip there, and he is amazed by the developments and future prospects.
The local chapter of the Order of De Molay will hold a dance at the Hotel Palo Dure on February 20 inviting members and community attendees to enjoy a social event.
A condensed list of recorded real estate actions including warranty deeds transfers and releases. Entries show grantors and grantees such as Scrimeer Cart to J Reed and McDonald to Lawdon with lot and block details, price figures, and associated trusts and liens in Summers Kakle and Lakeview areas.
Mrs Jennie Elgin aged 60 died at the home of her son Gilbert Elgin 504 East Fifteen street at Te o'clock Monday after a week’s illness. She leaves two sons Gilbert of Amarillo and Melvin of Knoxvill Iowa and one sister Mrs Rilla Barnett of Woodward Okla. The body was sent by Griggs Undertaking Co over the Santa Fe to Woodward Okla for funeral and burial accompanied by Gilbert and family and Mrs Rilla Barnett.
The Miami Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting next Thursday night February 12 to discuss a gin for Miami. Gin men have been invited and encouraged to attend. A large acreage of cotton has already been signed up and more will follow once a gin is assured.
Seen here Monday: T P Hacker, traveling salesman, who formerly lived here. The brief item records a local figure with a now-dated surname variant, noting his past residence in the area.
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