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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1925
Page
2
Fort Worth markets for cattle hogs and sheep show varied quotations on January 17. Feeder and yearling prices range from 3.50 to 9.00 for cattle and 8.25 to 10.70 for hogs, with sheep and lamb values listed across multiple classes.
Hog receipts 200 in Wichita Kansas with market steady and top at 10.20 dollars. Packer top 10.20, bulk 10.00 to 10.15, top and cut outs 9.75. Cattle receipts 100 with week activity brisk and strong on fat beef. Stocker trades up about 25 cents.
Amarlio area price list shows Hena 4 lbs and over 16 cents per lb Leghorn hens under 4 lbs 13 cents per lb Roosters old 10 cents per lb Turkeys hens 8 lbs and over 25 cents per lb Tom 12 lbs and over 25 cents Turkeys No 2 not wanted price not stated Butter free from mold 14 cents per lb Beggs fresh eggs delivered 13.50 per case.
Amarillo Cotton and Grain Exchange in Amarillo Texas lists F Higgins manager. Alex Hyman and Co of New Orleans Louisiana subscribed or connected with the market. Phone 5004 referenced.
Four speakers addressed the Hoo-Hoo Juncheon at Amarillo hotel. A.N. Olver urged cautious optimism for the lumber trade, stressing steadiness, home-building importance, and better architecture standards. John Hill highlighted King Cotton growth in the Panhandle and profitable small cotton plantings. Edgar Smith spoke for manufacturers on yellow pine markets, while J. B. Coe spoke for retailers on the same topic.
More than 100 business men plan a day trip to Panhandle with a paved road link to Potter county and a hard surfaced road to the oil field north of the city. Talks by T. W. Cotten J Sid O Keefe and Ross D. Rogers focus on Amarillo Panhandle cooperation. EB Harrison will discuss the Southwest Trail. Visitors will tour the Big Four refinery and other Panhandle sites. Transit requests and car pooling notes are urged via The Globe. The Panhandle Chamber of Commerce assigns a welcome committee. Balloon headquarters listed as Western Tire & Supply Co. Phone 305.
Roy Cullum returns from a long trip to the Dodge Brothers factory in Detroit and to the New York Auto Show with Mrs. Cullum and guests. He praises eastern optimism, cites high production and sales at Dodge, and outlines a plan to reward employees with a Detroit trip. Fred Schults and Roy Hollings head a company visit to Detroit, funded by Cullum, to tour the plant and meet Dodge executives.
The Canadian to Clovis division of the Southwest Trails association will convene in Panhandle on Friday January 22 called by EH Harrison Hereford president. Delegates from Clovis Bovina Hereford Texico Friona Canyon Amarillo White Deer Pampa Miami Canadian and other towns will attend a Panhandle Chamber of Commerce luncheon hosted by Amarillo Realtors and business men at the Panhandle Inn. O V Vernon will lead Amarillo delegates. K P Reid of Pampa is secretary.
Seay files in district court a suit seeking $12 500 from City Light and Water alleging overflow from the cooling and spraying plant at Second and Tyler has devalued Seay property on Harrison street between Second and Third. The petition claims water and spray reduce rental value by $40 a month and keep the alley muddy, hindering access.
The condition of 15 year old Foy Cazzell son of Mr and Mrs WHE Cazzell 501 Florida Avenue who was hit by a car Friday night is improved He sustained a broken leg and a badly sprained shoulder.
Friday night the Globe carrier boys enjoyed a theater outing at the Fair theater as guests of manager J. Levy. After the show, Henry Howard of the circulation department led a service meeting and praised the boys while announcing a 35 cent weekly bonus for clean subscribers reports, urging them to build a strong foundation for future success.
S and S H Wright and H C Gouldy of Amarillo Second Hand Co. returned from Chicago with nine carloads of furniture after visiting the American Furniture Mart. The Panhandle area is noted for rapid business growth, and a spring opening and style show will follow the arrival of the stock.
Ed Little has purchased Walter C Irvin s interest in the Carson County Motor Company at Panhandle. The firm handles Fords Lincolns and Fordson tractors in Carson county and boasts well equipped storages. Little, an Amarillo native and Amarillo High School graduate, moved to Panhandle two years ago when he and Irvin formed the company.
Local backers urge Texas legislators to amend laws to allow gas from Panhandle wells to be used for creating carbon black and casing head gasoline. Petitions circulate in Wheeler, Hutchinson, Carson, Gray and Roberts counties as landowners are invited to a January 22 meeting at Amarillo hotel to discuss organizing support for the measure and related jobs.
Long consecration service for Seaman begins at 7:30 am with holy communion led by Rev. Robert N MacCallum and assisting clergy. Procession at 10:30 am to include bishops and presbyters. Bishop elect Seaman to be consecrated by presiding bishop Rt Rev Thomas F Gailor. Offerings for Bishop Temple Memorial foundation.
Paavo Nurmi, the flying Finn, set a world record by winning the 2000 meters in Fordham University's annual games at the Twenty second Regiment Armory. He completed the distance in 6 33, marking a new world best and further cementing his racing legacy in America.
An analysis outlines how Dawes era reparations may force Germany to slash prices to the bone, provoking European tensions as France England and Britain brace for shifts in trade and potential conflict over indemnities. It notes a strong US trade surplus and warns of European dependence on American cash to pay debts.
Mr McIntosh reports Amarillo public schools had 4592 pupils for the month ending January 9 with 31 more enrolled by January 16 raising year to date to 4623, the largest total on record. Last year’s gross enrollment was 4576 and at least 200 more students are expected by session end.
Funeral services for Frank A. Sewell aged 63 who died recently in Springfield Missouri will be held at 3 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs George Seaford 1710 Taylor Street. The Woodmen of the World will conduct the service with Rev R F Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in Liano cemetery with Griggs Undertaking Company in charge.
O V Wray is the Amarillo Music Company proprietor running two large stores at 702 Polk Street and 117 West Seventh Street. The ad touts the most complete line of musical instruments and merchandise in the Southwest and urges customers to express their needs to the music man.
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