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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1924
Page
2
Livestock markets across Fort Worth Kansas City and St Louis July 22 show higher cattle and hogs with varied ranges. Top cattle prices reach over 8 dollars for calves and yearlings, hogs near 9.35, sheep prices mostly lower or steady, and stocker and feeder segments active across regions.
Chicago trading data shows hogs 19 000, top 6 85, bulk 7 70 to 8 80, sows 7 85 to 8 15, killing pigs 7 50 to 7 76. Cattle 6 000, matured steers 11 25 top, heavy steers 10 65 to 11 15, fed steers 8 40 to 10 50, vealers 9 to 10, stockers 5 50 to 4 40. Sheep 16 000 slow, lambs 12 50, calls 9 50, choice lambs 13 to 13 25, fat lambs 4 50 to 6 00.
Wichita Kansas July 22 cattle receipts 700 with steady to higher prices. Top beef steers 8.50, bulk 8.15 to 8.45. Calf and heifer lots included 200 calves. Beef cows 4.30 to 4.35, veal calves 2.50 to 6.50, stockers 2.50 to 6.25, stock cows 2.25 to 4.00. Market notes show stronger bids for gutty cattle and mixed lots across categories.
A damaged OCR listing shows per pound prices for hens broilers roosters and turkeys, plus butter and eggs. Prices include 4% Amarlillo, hens 4 lbs and over 13 cents, leghorn hens 23, broilers 20, roosters 6 to 10 cents, hens 8 pounds 4.5 10 cents, turkeys hens eight pounds and toms twelve pounds and over, butter mold free, eggs losses and new cases, infertile extra.
Local growers receive payment from Great West Mill and Molentar Company for various grain commodities. Wheat at 1.00 per unit, maize at 1.25 per 100 pounds, oats at 0.47 per bushel, and barley at 5 per bushel are listed with unit specifics. May include errors in OCR but reflects pricing structure and involved companies.
In a simple home ceremony at 11:30 am Miss Malda McAfee and Ben C. Meade tied the knot at the bride's residence 2010 Polk. Rev G J Irwin officiated before immediate family. The couple plans a Great Lakes tour and will reside in Chicago after traveling.
Totton-Grain-Stock and Amarillo Cotton & Grain Exchange list U.S. provision and stock dealings with J R McCook Mer Alex Hyman & Co New Orleans and Prewitt & Sullivan correspondent Donald Maginnis J R Bache & Co Chicago and J W Parkrens Met Room Webster Building New Orleans Cotton
The Amarillo Realty board lot donated by W. W. Lynch is marked with a large sign at 11 Tennessee avenue off the graveled road. It will be sold at auction August 1 for ten dollars down and ten dollars monthly with percent interest.
Freiberg Germany July 22 AP says mining operations in Saxony have nearly ceased and the Freiberg mining school founded in 1777 is nearing disbandment. It is described as the oldest mining school in the world.
A terse entry records a barely steady tone noted under December 27 700 in the 26.35 and 26,46 line items.
Witnesses testified in a continuing case over the death of Hobart and the fate of his widow. Officers described visits to Bivins stadium and a confrontation with Miller, who offered to post bond for himself and Mrs. Hobart after the slaying.
The law states if probable cause exists to believe an offense was committed by the prisoner, he shall not be discharged but shall be committed to jail or admitted to bail based on the facts and circumstances of the case.
District Attorney Fletcher questions officers about the Hobart and Miller confrontation at the stadium the night the body was found. Witnesses recount a route near the stadium, a hotel incident, and Miller’s alleged threats while Dr. Larson and Dr. Puckett identify injuries and past fights involving Hobart and Miller.
Blitch testified that a car containing Miller and Mrs Hobart was seen on Fourth Street. He followed to Elk hotel and post office, noting Mrs Hobart said there was no major issue with her husband though she kept two young sons in the room. Miller was later seen driving by alone on July 14.
Solleen Moore stars as a daring young flapper in The Perfect Flapper at The Fair. The film portrays nerve and youth amid scandal with a sensational plot of affairs and public exposure, ending with legal intervention and heightened drama.
Boston July 22 The United States circuit court of appeals upheld the right of federal prohibition agents to serve search warrants in a decision by Judge George H Bingham with Judge Charles F Johnson concurring. Judge George W Anderson dissented warning of potential oppression and abuse by warrants and the victims lacking redress unless the wrongdoer can pay damages.
Gloucester England July 22 AP a farm laborer who could not remove a speck in his eye allowed a grass seed to grow inside the eye surgeons made an incision found a grey blade of grass about an inch and a half long between the tissues a seed also removed the operation was successful in every particular
The Martin Land Company moves from 607 Taylor Street to 116 East Sixth Street and expects improved service for its large clientele. New location features prominent signs and a steady real estate business flow.
H. W. Stuart, long associated with the Alan LTewes era, will relocate his family from Waco to assume permanent management of the local cotton exchange, drawing on years of experience in the business.
Oasis swimming pool on the North highway celebrates its second anniversary by offering a free swim from 6 AM to 6 PM today. The only charges will be for towels and bathing suits.
J. M. Holmes a New York disbursing and navy purchasing officer spent a day in Amarillo to visit his brother W. H. Holmes. He recalled paying out 11 million dollars for the government during WWI and said Amarillo could grow with agricultural prospects and cheap fuel.
Joe Marizon returns from a business trip and announces relocation of the Marizon store from Sixth and Polk to 705 Polk Street around September. He has teamed with P. Flaxman, owner of Hiie Oklahoma, to operate the Dixie at the former Marizon location, offering popular priced ready-to-wear and goods. Opening dates for both ventures will be announced later.
Chicago July 22. Directors of the grain sales corporation met to discuss organization by laws and elect a permanent board to replace the temporary board formed when the firm started under the Illinois cooperative marketing act.
Scores watched the Nat last night as L. J. O'Royal swimming instructor performed a fire dive. Clown swimmers joined in fancy diving and swimming exhibitions amid various contests in swimming and diving for entertainment.
John Oakes son of Mr and Mrs James Oakes began work yesterday in the Third National bank at Plainview where his father served as cashier for years. Amarillo acquaintances predict a fine business career. He is a 21 year old graduate of Amarillo High School and attended Christian University Fort Worth.
Childress reports a convenient tourist park on the south side of town by Lake Scuthh offering tables cooking places city water electric lights and shower baths for men and women with lake swimming. Campers can stay briefly as grounds are reserved for tourists only despite some visitors wishing longer stays.
Bren ham Klan No. 20 of the Ku Klux Klan has been formally disbanded in Washington County. The decision followed a Sunday night meeting led by Sheriff Barney Parker who cited lack of useful purpose and county friction. The group reported about 450 members on its rolls.
California mining experts say vast placer gravel remains in the Sierra Nevada from Susanville to Mariposa and along tributaries of the Klamath river. The State Mining Bureau estimates about seven billion yards of gravel exist, with 60 percent workable, potentially yielding about 600 million dollars under hydraulic mining. A plan under the Caninetti Act is proposed, with some private work already underway and more possible under state and national control.
J Ray was elected president of the Amarillo Lions Club for the ensuing year at a noon meeting in the Amarillo hotel. Ray won by a small majority over W W Flenniken. Harry Hardner was elected first vice president A E Myer second vice president and G A McNeal third vice president. J H Davies was named secretary and Frank W Higinbotham trustee. Judge W F Gee retiring president spoke of club activities including sponsoring a tourist camp ground and a road to the cemetery.
County authorities issued warrants for several leaders in last Friday’s raid on the Kali-Inla mine near Cambria. Officers Briggs and Park authorized arrests and deputies left to serve warrants on charges of rioting conjoint robbery inciting to riot and unlawful trespassing.
Brycia Sykes a 19 year old claiming to be the daughter of a Tulsa oil operator applied to the Los Angeles city jail for lodging after quitting home following a quarrel with her father. She said she walked to California with no funds and arrived nearly penniless.
Paris July 22 AP The Prefect of Police imposes 4000 motor car permits per month and considers routing pleasure cars to less congested city areas. Current rules are ignored as chauffeurs rely on wit and brakes. Speed limits are said to return once a new traffic code is finished.
West Baden Ind July 22 The sixth convention of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs heard President Adelia Prichard of Portland Ore urge establishment of scholarships for business girls. Delegates reported $20000 in loans already extended by clubs to women pursuing education for business or professional careers. Prichard announced her bid for re election while Stella Atkins of Savannah Ga announced her candidacy for president.
Eldorado Arkansas July 22 The body of Mrs Charles Ford wife of a farmer living near Hillsboro was found in a ditch in a corn field near her home last night The neck was broken and the body had been dead several days Mrs Ford had been missing since Friday The husband found the body and said he believed she had gone to the corn field to look for their 12 year old son Willie Both husband and son denied knowledge of the death
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