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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1924

Page

2

Fort Worth and Kansas City Livestock Prices Report

Fort Worth stockyards show cattle receipts 2 200 and hogs 2 000 with steady market. Be se es r 3 5 0 to 8 stockers 3 to 6 cows 3 to 550 heifers 3 50 to 7 59 bulls 2 50 to 4 25 calves 2 to 38 canners 1 75 to 2 25 yearlings 3 50 to 9 Hog prices 7 24 to 7 50 per cwt pigs 3 50 to 5 50. Sheep lambs 13 to 15 yearlings 9 to 12 ewes 7 to 9. Kansas City cattle receipts 5 000 calves 1 009. beef steers steady to weak, weighty steers and yearlings 14 or better, stock and butcher heifers steady to strong, cows dull, canners steady, calves slow. Hog receipts 1 900. few 19 0 to 20 0 lb shippers 7 80 to 8 20, packers 7 20, sows 6 25 to 6 50.

Fort Worth Tex Kansas City Kansas Ciy York New Orleans Arera Waco Dallas Capes Espe & Fees Og New York Fr. Worth Memphis Galveston Houston Kafir Atchison Baldwin Wigale Chalmers Cosden General Motors Buslip Kennicott Western Union Westinghouse

Cotton and Grain Exchange Notice Amarillo Texas

Amarillo Texas hosts the Cotton and Grain Exchange with Alex Hyman and Co of New Orleans and J W Parkins as manager. Phone 3004 lists contact for trading and market details.

Alex Hyman & Co Polk St Amarillo Texas New Orleans J. W. Parkins Mgr

Cattlemen Urge Organization and Fair Freight Rates

Judge Cowan of Fort Worth urged cattlemen to unite and back Capper’s bill repealing 5 percent return rule under Esch Cummins. Col. C. T. Herring called for cooperation to solve livestock market woes as Amarillo hosts the Panhandle convention. Resolutions backed fair livestock rates and opposition to Packers and Stockyards Act amendments.

Senator Capper Kansas Southwest Coli. C. T. Herring Amarillo

Sitter Fight Expected in Ford Shoals Offer

Washington March 6 foes of Henry Ford in the house plan to defeat his Muscle Shoals proposal with amendments. Debate on the McKenzie bill ending today sets the stage for the real fight over amendments including shortening the lease and federal jurisdiction while Ford would be obliged to supply fertilizer. Friends say large power companies oppose Ford claiming lower power costs.

Washington Henry Ford Muscle Shoals McKenzie Ford Muscle Sho Federal Power Commission Friends of United States

Legion Members Back Adjusted WW II Bonus Plan

Hanson Post No. 54 of the American Legion, in a regular meeting at the Legion home auditorium, unanimously favored an adjusted compensation plan for World War veterans. They will notify Congressman Marvin Jones of the stand and discuss city decorations for events like the Cattlemen's convention to avoid a moley city appearance. The post thanked The Amarillo Daily Globe for a cartoon opposing the bonus in Tuesday’s paper.

Hanson American Legion Legion J.C. Sebastian Congress Marvin Jones Post Amarillo

Wheeler County Cotton Crop Hits Twenty Thousand Bales

E. T. Nicholson, Shamrock banker attending the Cattlemen's convention, reports Wheeler County produced 20 000 bales of cotton last season. He notes many bank customers paid for farms from cotton proceeds, recalls flooded stalks and water lasting six weeks, yet the cotton graded strictly middling.

E. T. Nicholson Shamrock Cattlemen’s Wheeler County Mr. Nicholson

Random Slogans and Quotes From a Busy Page

A collage of lines mentioning polite costs and sanitary service at Olympic Barber Shop. References to Duke's Drug Store at 7th and Polk, a Harvey House waitress quip, Cal Farley sarcasm on life insurance, and editor war records with a note on freezing cold water.

Olympic Duke’s Drug Store Nyal Store 7Th Polk Streets Phono Ugh Harvey House Cal Farley The Globe

Home Improvements at Gion Residence and Armory Projects

Two projects are underway including work at the Gion home and another initiative in the National Guard armory. Details on scope and timeline remain limited in the available text.

Gion National Guard Armory

Cowmen Urged to Present Rail Fare Certificates

The cowmen's convention in Amarillo draws over a thousand attendees with more than 700 registered. O V Vernon, secretary of the Board of City Development, urges cowmen to submit railroad fare certificates to the bureau of information at the Amarillo hotel for validation to retain special railroad rates. The event stands as the Panhandle’s largest cattlemen gathering.

O. V. Vernon Board of City Development Bureau of Information Amarillo Panhandie

Amarillo Oil Field Emerges As Major Producer

Amarillo reports an oil field now producing with Texas No 1 expected to yield 1009 to 3000 barrels daily. Other wells show varied outputs including Gulf dial No 1 100 barrels and Texas No 2 500 to 1000 barrels, with Silk No 1 260 and Whittington about 500.

Amarillo Texas No. 1 Gulf Dial McGee Texas No. 2 Gulf No Gulf No. 3 Plains Whittington

Former Amarillo Artist Featured in New York

Miss Georgia O Keeffe a former Amarillo high school teacher and Canyon college art head is highlighted in New York by Alfred Stieglitz a leading American critic. He curates at the Anderson Galleries presenting 51 of her recent paintings. Leah Harris of Amarillo relayed word of the praise.

Georgia O'Keeffe Amarillo High School Canyon College New York Alfred Stieglitz America Stieglitz Anderson Galleries Miss O'Keeffe Leah Harris Amarillo

Family quarrel ends with gunplay and fines

Bob Davis and Lizzie Davis clashed at 802 Van Buren and 1620 Jackson streets. Lizzie fired twice at Bob but missed. Bob was arrested and fined $10 in police court this morning.

Bob Davis Lizie Bob Lizzie van Buren Street Jackson Street

Crowds flock to Amarrillo for cowmen’s convention and Chrysler car

Two large gatherings in Amarrillo draw crowds today. One crowd attends the cowmen's convention while another admires the new Chrysler at Panhandle Motor Co. sales rooms.

Amarillo Chrysler Panhandle Motor Co

Mrs Sarah G Hulet Dies at Sister's Home at 80

Mrs. Sarah G. Hulet aged 80 died last night in the home of her sister Mrs J J Richards at 1610 Washington street. She is survived by another sister Mrs D J Wagner of Fayetteville Tenn and a brother L P Bates of Alvord Texas. Funeral services were held today at 4 p m in Griggs undertaking chapel conducted by Rev R Thomson. The body will be sent to Decatur Texas for burial.

Sarah G. Hulet J. J. Richards Washington Street

Amarillo Dental Society Meets After Dinner at Harvey House

The Amarillo Dental Society held its regular monthly meeting after a dinner at Harvey House. Attendees included Doctors E. H. Reeder R. Briscoe W. S. Dodson J. B. Landers W. S. Downing R. P. Parcells W. P. Stevenson R. L. Rogers and B. Younger.

Dental Society Amarillo Dental Society Harvey House Dr. Dodson E. H. Reeder R. Briscoe W. Dodson J. B. Landers W. S. Downing R. P. Parcells W. P. Stevenson R. L. Rogers B. Younger

Rogers Tolzien Orchestra Concert At Amarillo Hotel

The Rogers Tolzien orchestra performs in the Amarillo hotel lobby this afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock as a complimentary event for the cowmen attending the convention.

Rogers-Tolzien Amarillo Hotel

Tri-State Fair Bonds Rally Amid Local Vibe

The text notes the Tri-State Fair affiliation and bond sales led by G. C. Odom in the Ray Bynum building, with community touches from Duke's Drug Store in Amarillo. It quotes a cowman criticizing lodge discipline and passwords.

Duke’s Ray Bynum G. C. Odom Amarillo Cowman

Paving Protests Planned Ahead of City Votes

City commissioners will hear protests next Tuesday on paving Arthur and Locust streets as part of a larger plan to connect to the Potter County cemetery. Ernest Dewey argues Polk Street also serves a public need, while Glenwood residents vow to resist broad public funding.

Arthur Street Locust Street James Wrather Garfield Street Arthur Locust Potter County Glenwood Ernest Dewey City Commission Polk Street Denney

Large class initiated by DeMolay Lodge here

The Amarillo Chapter of DeMolays initiated a class of twenty eight candidates last night at Masonic Temple. Following the initiation, members attended a program dance at Haley Country club with the Tosien Farwell orchestra. The hall was decorated in lodge colors and punch was served. Dance committee members were Frank Spaun Erwin Slay and Charles Davis. Elective officers are Erwin Slay master counsellor Robert Kesterson senior counsellor and T B Kennedy junior counsellor.

Amarillo DeMolays Masonic Temple Haley Country Club Toizien Farwell Punch Frank Spaun Erwin Slay Charles Davis Lodge Robert Kesterson T. B. Kennedy

West Texas Chamber Adds Friona Bovina Canyon Members

S. J. Cole district manager for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce reports Friona joined the chamber after visits to Bovina and Canyon. He notes Friona plans to plant 6 000 acres to cotton and aims to establish a cotton gin. Cole will attend a freight rate meeting in Galveston with Amarillo involved in seven rate cases.

S. J. Cole West Texas Chamber of Commerce Bovina Friona Canyon West Texas Chamber Priona Mr. Cole Chamber of Commerce Cole Galveston Amarillo

Treasury outlines tax refunds and net gains in 1923

Washington reports Treasury officials prepare figures to answer congressional criticisms over a 226 million refund total since 1917. The bureau notes over 1 billion in added taxes to returns, with 128 million refunded in 1923 and 699 million added to tax rolls that year. Despite large refunds, most increases were collected, yielding a substantial net gain for the treasury amid an inquiry into a 2105 million deficit.

Washington Treasury Congress Treasury Department Internal Revenue Bureau Bureau

Presbyterian Church Meeting Tonight

Church night gathering at 7:30 with Dr. R Thomson speaking and Genesis study slated.

Presbyterian Church The R. Thomson

Farm Sales Day and Cotton Campaign in Amarillo

The Rock Island Railroad hosts a Farm Sales Day in Amarillo to promote a cotton educational campaign. O B Burnett of Dumas will speak as the Panhandle cotton pioneer. Campaign stops span Romero March 6 to McLean March 15 with several Texas towns listed.

Anarillo Rock Island Railroad Amarillo Auditorium O. B. Burnett Dumas Burnett Panhandle Rock Island Romero Glen Rio Adrian Vega Amarillo Groom Jericho Alanreed McLean

Benton Announces Candidacy for Potter County Tax Assessor

Will M. Bill Benton announced his candidacy for Potter county tax assessor subject to the July Democratic primaries. He said he will run on his post record.

Will M Bill) Benton Potter County Benton

Four Men Forfeit Bonds on Gambling Charges

Four men failed to appear for trial after being charged with gambling and forfeited bond. Names listed are John Foster, O. G. H. Sloan, R. A. Tipton and J. H. Hale. Each man forfeited $15 bond.

John Foster OG. H. Sloan R. A. Tipton J. H. Hale

Also Mentioned on This Page

Port Worth Livestock Chicago Grain Futures Cotton & Grain Amahilia Cotton & Grain Exchange Arthur Capper Capper Col. Goodnight North Polk Street Federated Women's Association Robbie Rogers Horace E. Ensign B. C. Biggerstaff Wichita Grover C. Hill Hill R. E. Underwood J.C. Swift C. W. Whittington J. D. Hamlin Hereford Judge Hamlin WH. Fuqua M. Peston L. M.pexton Wanger Union Stock Yard Company Foxton Ford Shoals Fletcher Lefforge 7Th and Olympic Barber Shop Tenth Street Gole West Texas
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