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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1924
Page
2
Fort Worth cattle trade higher with 4,200 head. Beeves 4.00 to 7.50, stockers 4.00 to 7.25, cows 3.00 to 6.00, calves 2.00 to 7.25. Hogs 1,500 steady with mediums 7.25 to 7.40, sows to 6.00, pigs 4.00 to 6.60. Sheep 2,700 higher. lambs 12.00 to 14.00, yearlings 7.00 to 9.00, wethers 6.00 to 6.75, ewes 6.00, stockers 4.00 to 5.00, goats 2.00 to 3.00.
Hogs receipts 2,000 with top 7 and bulk 6.85 to 6.95, market steady. Cattle receipts 2,200 including 400 calves. beef steers 6.50 to 7.75, beef heifers 4 to 7, cows 3.85 to 6, veal calves 7 to 8, stockers and feeders 5 to 7, stock cows 2.70 to 4.50.
Hogs 13,000 higher with heavy hogs 7.40 to 7.45, medium 7.00 to 7.15, pigs 6.25 to 6.75, packer sows 6.40 to 6.50. Cattle 3,590 steady. Texas steers 6.35 to 7.75, vealers 8.50 to 8.75, cows 4.50 to 5.50, canners 2.25 to 2.75, bologna bulls 4.25 to 5.06, stocker steers 4.10 to 5.00. Sheep 4,500 higher. fat lambs 5.75 to 16.00, culls 8.50, fat ewes 4.50, shorn wethers 7.00.
Chicago stockyard figures show hogs receipts 54 000 with prices $7.50 top and value ranges for sows pigs and hogs. Cattle receipts 18 000 with higher prices for matured steers and fed cattle. cows and vealers also listed with varied values. Sheep receipts 9 000 with prices for spring lambs and clipped lambs and related fat sheep figures.
Kansas City market data for cattle hogs and sheep shows steady to higher trends. Calves, fed steers, yearlings, beef cows, veals, stockers, hogs, sows, porkers, and lambs are listed with price ranges and regional notes from June 9.
The page lists grain and crop pricing with wheat varieties and corn yields, alongside spot cotton and stock market figures from the Amarillo Cotton and Grain Exchange. It notes several commodity prices, futures quotes, and trading desks in Amarillo Texas with references to New Orleans and Chicago brokers.
Market listing shows hens at over four pounds priced with 14 cents each and under four pounds at 20 cents. Broilers leghorns and blacks 20 cents per pound roosters old at unknown price. Turkeys hens eight pounds and over 16 cents. toms twelve pounds and over 16 cents. Butter mold free eggs rots out noted, delivery included five dollars eighty five cents.
Amarillo Grain lists local grower prices from Great West Mill and Elevator. Wheat No 1 hard basis at 1.00 per bushel. Maize 1.05 per 100 pounds. Kaffir and Oste entries show 1.00 per 100 pounds and 0.45 per 100 pounds respectively.
Markets opened sharply lower on good weather and sold off with declines in New Orleans July 62 points October 58 and December 26. Weather shows little rain, high temperatures near 90, scattered light showers in the southeast. New York cotton goods market healthier but demand still light.
Jurors were questioned by Judge James C. Wilson about excuses for serving on a federal jury. Several farmers said farm work kept them busy and some needed to replant cotton. Five jurors were excused after the appeals.
Open high low and close data for January to December 24 includes Jan 24.75 and Dec 24.65 with steady tone. Prices show mixed gains and declines across months. May and Oct show notable shifts while overall tone remains steady in a quiet market.
The Plateau Singing convention returns to Canyon June 14 15 expecting about 5000 attendees. A large barbecue for 3000 4000 singers is planned at Hale's park with campers urged to bring gear. Events start 8:30 a m at West Texas State Teachers College with a welcome address by Louisa Hart and a keynote by J A Hill.
Dr. Rasco left for Normandee Texas today after his father Joe Rasco died yesterday evening. William Bush of Chicago and Amarillo arrived Friday to spend several months at Fey'ng Pan ranch. Mrs. Bush and two daughters expected next week. Catholic Daughters entertain with music, dancing, and floral decor at their hall. Federation reports highlight club work, plans for free clinics, a July 4 citizenship celebration, and Texas Day observances. A $100 gift to the furniture fund was presented by Mrs. Avery Turner.
Radio listings show daily programs across networks KYW WGN WMAQ and others with news late morning and evening, children stories, concerts and talks. Notable segments include the Chicago area musical college broadcasts farm lectures and convention coverage from Republican events and various orchestral and vocal performances.
Multiple stations list varied programs from 2:30 PM to 10 PM including Arion Trio Clair Upghur soprano and Ada Jean ice Madison pianist at St Francie, Hickmans and Rudy Seiger orchestras in San Francisco and Los Angeles ensembles, with weather and sports notes and a stray question about clean people.
A long list from W E O Nea to W 4H Patrick shows names and cities as participants or registrants for the Panhandle Bank Meet. The roster includes individuals from Dallas Wichita Falls Tulia Dalhart Floydada Plainview Lubbock and other towns, with several out of state or non Texas entries.
Dr. Luther Bridges preached one of Amarillo’s strongest sermons last night at Polk Street Methodist, launching a revival series. He spoke on The Judgment, calling it God’s day and a time of wrath and revelation, with a packed audience deeply moved by the message.
The Black Cat grocery on Seventh Street between Taylor and Fillmore was broken into last night. Tobacco cigars lard and a quantity of extract were stolen. Tom Ely Louise Johnson and Babe Hunt are held at police headquarters in connection with the case.
The family of N. P. Farris expresses gratitude for tributes and sympathy shared after the loss of their son and brother.
One year after the death of husband Frank, a widow writes of grief, memory, and longing. She recalls shared moments, prays for reunion in Heaven, and notes the sorrow that remains. The piece ends with a signature from Mrs. Lula Cobb and babies at 234 Madison Street, Coalinga, California.
Hillcrest golfers defeated Hereford eleven matches to five in yesterday's contest watched by a large crowd. W. W. Woolsey of Hillcrest shot 37 on the course, with several others pressing the mark. Tucumcari bugs to play Hillcrest on June 22 in matched play as Hillcrest projects a stronger lineup for future events.
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