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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1925
Page
6
Market notes from Wichita Kansas City St Louis Chicago and Fort Worth show cattle and hogs trading unevenly with calves and stockers moving steady to higher. Prices include cattle top near 9 in some regions with hogs around 12.40 and lambs near 14.80, calves and stockers varying by region and grade.
Oklahoma City cattle prices show slow feeding steers at 8 to 5.25 dollars, grass cattle at 5.25 to 1, calves at 7.50, and top at 1.50 with bulk around 11.40 to 11.75. Chicago Wheat futures quote number 2 red at 1.594 to 1.92, Hard at 1.08 to 1.77, Corn number 2 mixed at 1.174 and yellow at 1.16 to 1.16. Our number 2 white 53 to 54 percent. number 5 white 50 to 62 percent.
A jumble of commodity rates and futures ticks for September and July contracts. Includes percentages for wheat, rye, corn, fats and meats, with scattered figures like 1.657 percent, 1.65 percent, 1.62 percent, and 1.74 percent. Markets show varied activity on grains and livestock with dates and bill references.
Market notes show Wheat No 2 hard at 62 to 186 with other wheat and corn ranges listed. New York Stock market closes with mixed results and varied percentage changes across major rail and industrials including American Locomotive, Baldwin Locomotive, Baltimore & Ohio, General Electric, and Kennecott Copper.
New Orleans cotton futures closed down with the open high and low near 24 cents. Prices slipped to about 22.40 cents, with Kafir and maize values noted in nearby grain listings as traders faced a softer session.
New Orleans spot cotton trades quiet with a 65 point drop while spot sales reach 209 and arrivals at 65. Prices show low middling 22.70, middling 24.105, good middling 24.70 with receipts at 22.15. New York bond prices show varied quotes across Liberty and Treasury issues with several notes near 100.50 to 103.1.
Heat wave death toll rises with 157 new fatalities in eastern areas while clouds rain and winds moderate western regions. Overall deaths from heat and storm reach 924, with the prior day adding 157 and eastern casualties dominating the tally.
Hereford golfers won five of eight matches against Amarillo Country Club at Hereford. Stockman edged Sikes four up, Herbst beat Hoover five up, Newby defeated Mercer six up, Maggard downed Clark three up, Marrs beat Arnold two up, Williams won three up over Bivins, Greenhill edged Foster three up, and Wilkinson defeated Neely seven up.
A fire destroyed a Ballinger, Texas residence killing Fowler Simmons, a five year old boy, as his father John Simmons watched from the front porch. The blaze started late and nearly consumed the house before neighbors could aid. Nearby Amarillo visitors enjoyed Harding's ranch activities including bathing and dancing.
Hillcrest golf team routed Clarendon on the Hillcrest links winning all fourteen matches. Wight Woolsey set a Hillcrest course record with 74, one under par, after 38 on the first nine and 36 on the back nine, missing a three foot put for a 44 on the final hole.
The Supreme Court upheld a New York statute as constitutional. Justice Sanford said the law targets speech advocating overthrow by unlawful means. The Gitlow manifesto is described as urging mass action to foment disturbances and overthrow parliamentary government. The state’s power to punish abuses of speech is affirmed.
A Chesapeake and Ohio freight train overturned near Converse Indiana killing eight track workers and one trainman. Fifteen workers were injured and hospitalized in Peru and Marion as crews expected to recover additional bodies over several hours. Authorities feared the death toll could rise to eleven.
Red Ball Stage Line introduces two new twelve passenger busses for Panhandle service between Amarillo and Lubbock. The graceful speedy coaches are an innovation in long distance travel operated by the Red Ball Stage Line providing luxe travel for the traveling public.
Hundreds of Panhandle citizens visited the Boy Scout camp on the Palo Duro canyon yesterday. Sally is expected at the Fair on June 22. Shart will build two brick buildings in Slaton. Ledbetter Drug advertises prescriptions. Mrs. Hank Smith, Mount Blanco postmaster for 38 years, died. Watermelons 4 cents a pound at C O D Produce Market. Texas Utilities starts ice plant work at Ralls. Maxey to build addition to Ware hotel at Plainview. Mission Coffee Shop touted for best steaks in Texas. Eclipse lawn mowers pressure self sharpen. Fishing tackle and hardware promoted by local stores.
Shamrock Irishmen defeated Amarillo 9 to 8 in a Texas league clash highlighted by Leeds long homer and Seeds four for four. Lupher allowed fourteen hits as Amarillo's woes continued, while Gibson contributed two doubles. Shamrock threads a rematch with Amarillo before facing Lubbock next Sunday.
Members of the Amarillo Advertising and Salesmanship Club met at noon to discuss itinerant peddlers. They predicted a campaign would intensify in the coming weeks and possibly drive the peddlers from the city. Orla Allen spoke on Houston convention addresses.
Glenwood residents completed a city clean-up campaign that produced significant rubbish piles at Sixth and Elm, Ninth and Locust Forest, and Eleventh and Orange. The Cliic club offered prizes by sector with the northeast corner claiming the top prize of 4 dollars for an eight foot high pile. The southwest and southeast sectors tied for second and third, while the northwest was last.
The piece contrasts historical combat with modern horrors from gas to heat, noting public fear of new weapons and the need for fitter soldiers. It recalls Chevalier Bayard, who fought with armor and mercy, while gunpowder era violence escalates. The author cites 300 heat deaths and laments inadequate resilience.
Panhandle Hardware Co announces completion of china ware lines featuring three new patterns. The firm invites customers to view the designs and consider purchases for household needs and decor.
The article notes a disease wave with thousands dying from consumption and childbirth deaths seen as preventable yet not eliciting excitement. It claims most survive tuberculosis or birth deaths but not heat, and mentions three new patterns of China ware.
The Amarillo Independent School District Equalization Board will hold sessions at the High School Building on June 16 17 and 18 1928 to hear complaints and allow taxpayers to show cause why 1925 property valuations should not be raised. Clerk GEO M WADDILL signs the order.
Local classifieds list varied services and trades including painting and decorating by J. L. Tar, edging into small repair work with guaranteed quality. Ja- le girls bicycle and garden soil offers appear among phone-listed handyman ads. Several names and numbers suggest neighborhood services and exchanges.
Various beauty services and shops are advertised including Dendy's School of Beauty Culture, Marcelling and hair treatments at Elk Beauty Parlor and Gray Photo Shop, Mackell services at multiple addresses, and other related items such as dressmaking and gift ideas. The column lists phone numbers and locations around town.
Multiple rental notices list five and four room houses across streets such as Luu Fillmore, 1505 Jackson, 1414 Washington, and 1905 Fillmore. Offers include garages, baths, Murphy beds, and June availability with contact numbers. Also a 12 room rooming house sale by owner at 500 Harrison.
Classified notice lists multiple boarding options in Lincoln, including 719 W 2nd Van Buren, 1390 Pierce, Hotel Cornado at 691 Fillmore, and 601 Fillmore near the courthouse. Offers day to month rates. meals served family style. rooms available.
Classified notices show a Capable woman in her 60s seeking general cleaning and training tasks by the hour. Multiple terse ads list washing, packing, sewing for children, and janitorial or chauffeur work with phone contacts.
Classified notices list several autos for sale or trade. Dodge Coupe calls 2412, Ford Coupes from 1923 in good shape, Hudson Speedster offers trade for a Ford with balance terms, trucks with new tires and price, and trades involving horses or lots. Contact numbers 100 1308 1977 8120W 467.
Public notices list several lost items including a brindle spotted pup with a phone contact 2895 R and a reward of 3 dollars a leather traveling bag with ink stained clothing a brindle bull dog on harness with phone 1559 a brown overcoat lost in the park district on Thursday at 9 p m with contact Mr Bruce Amartilo Greenhouare.
Multiple listings offer housekeeping rooms and small furnished units in Jackson. Options include two furnished or unfurnished rooms with private baths, proximity to streets like West 7th North Fillmore and Tyler, and utilities or garages sometimes included. Prices and exact terms vary by unit and contact.
Numerous mixed listings include equity in a 1004 Alabama home, a nearly new Baby Buggs stroller, a tent, a Fordson tractor, a Country Club district home with terms, a 4 room modern house for sale or trade, a trade for a car, a small confectionery business, another trade offer for a good tractor, sweet peas and flowers, 100 bushel Melborne cottonseed, cafe fixtures, two small buildings with an oil engine, Watkins products, and an electric washing machine all offered across various streets and contact numbers.
A male ferrier pup named Van Pox was found and a call for Blunt was reported in Globe. The brief item notes the dog’s description and location in a local notice.
Furniture for five room house with rental privileges and a refrigerator are offered for sale. Various ads promise high cash payments for used furniture and trade-ins. Local dealers include Furniture & Trading Co, Golden Eagle Furniture Store, Panhandle Mattress Co, and individual buyers with contact numbers.
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