Pearce Praises College Drive in Amarillo
Dr W M Pearce general chairman of the finance drive and presiding elder of the Amarillo district Methodist church expresses satisfaction with the Northwest Texas conference action and the progress toward establishing a university here. He notes the strong support shown in lot sales and the spirit of Amarillo citizens and the conference. The two groups shared fellowship and mutual respect as they pursue a great school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Pearce
Amarillo
Ehuren
Northwest Texas
Methodist Conference
Won't Let Them Lawyer Out of Court in Paris
Pele Mele quotes a client and police tension in Paris over attempting settlements, noting repeated police interference as they try to resolve a dispute out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pele Mele
Paris
Kansas City Livestock Prices Report Market Summary
Kansas City market notes show hogs varied with top at 11.50 and sows at 9.60. Cattle demand steady with 6,500 calves trading near 5.00 and heavy steers around 11.50 to 11.75. Veal tops at 10.00 while sheep listing 4,000 head strengthens with lambs at 15.50 and Texas goats quoted 5.60 to 6.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Texas
Oklahoma City Livestock Prices Report
Oklahoma City market report dated March 430 shows cattle around 2,000 head steady with steers at 8.00 to 9.25, beef cows 5.75 to 6.75, veal top 4.06. Hogs 1,400 head steady with top at 11.25 and sows 9.56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Chicago Livestock Prices Reported for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Chicago market data shows hogs at 18,000 head with slow heavy hogs at 10.26 to 10.75, medium 10.40 to 11.45, light 16.75 to 11.65, packings 9.25 to 9.85, slaughter pigs 16.85 to 11.50. cattle 9,000 steady with heavy steers 11.50 to 12.50, bulk steers 10.50 to 14.00, light dealers 13.00 to 14.00. sheep 12,000 slow with wooled lambs 16.00 to 46.75, clipped lambs 4.50 to 15.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hogs and cattle steady in St Louis market report
East St Louis market notes March 36 shows hogs 1 460 head steady with prices around 11.55 for toy hogs and 11.00 for pigs. Cattle 3 500 with calves 2 000 steady. steers 29.50 to 10.50, mixed yearlings and heifers 8.50 to 9.75, cows 4.25 to 4.78, bulls 6.75 and vealers 14. Sheep 750 slow with wool prices around 16.00 to 15.00 and wethers 0.56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
East ST. Louis
Chicago Grain Firms on Hopes of Improved Crop Conditions
Chicago market notes show wheat starting unchanged to gain in early dealings as Liverpool price trends lift sentiment. Stronger corn oats and provisions offset by cautious crop expectations, with small advances and narrow moves across grains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Liverpool
Ake
Vorn
Kansas City Grain Prices Report
Wheat prices for No 2 hard and No 2 red range around 1.32 to 1.34 dollars. Corn values for No 2 white and No 2 yellow hover near 0.73 to 0.76 dollars. Oats No 2 white and No 3 white trade around 0.45 to 0.48 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
New Orleans Cotton Falls On Weather News And Levee Breaks
A favorable weekly weather report and hedge selling caused losses of 10 to 14 points in New Orleans cotton early today after an open with down 5 to 6 points. May drops to 14.22, July 14.39, October 14.54 at first hour. near noon May 14.23, July 14.40, October 14.51 as market stays quiet with small fluctuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mississippi
Arkansas
New York Cotton Opens Higher on Overnight Buying
The New York cotton market opened steadier with a 2 to 4 point advance as firmer sentiment from yesterday and a favorable weekly weather report prompted buying. Prices eased from early highs to 14.38 for July and 14.80 for December, then drifted to around 14.42 by mid day with most active months posting small losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Weather Bureau
Potatoes Steady as Markets Close in Chicago
Potatoes hold firm in Chicago market trading on March 20 with Wisconsin round whites quoted at 1.86 to 2.10 per 100 pounds and 2.15 possible. Idaho russets fetch 2.85 per cwt with varying freight adjusted pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wisconsin
Idaho
Butter Prices Rise in Chicago Trade Report
Butter markets show higher tones in Chicago with creamery extras quoted at 513, standards 6, extra firsts 513, firsts 494 to 497, seconds 47 to 48 as buyers and sellers adjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York Stocks Open With Mixed Early Moves
Trading lacked a clear direction with fractional gains and losses early. Major names like U S Steel General Motors and Du Pont slipped slightly while Beth Steel General Signal and several rail shares rose. Pan American Western B opened with 8000 shares traded and an overnight seven point drop amid weak earnings reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S. Steel
General Motors
du Pont
Bethteher Steel
General Signal
Pan-American Western B
Houston Oil
American Safety Razor
International Combustion
Nickel Plate
Delaware Hudson
Dodge Brothers
Radio
Baldwin
Missouri
Amarillo Texans Baseball Sparks Local Pride and Candid Notes
A column praises the Amarillo Texans for beating the Chicago Cubs and reflects on local pride. It mentions investors like Jim Whittington Hial Witherspoon Cal Farley Bob Ames and Ed Tracy funding the franchise and park. The piece also shares anecdotes about O W and a neighbor, and jokes about fortunes and social life in Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Texans
Chicago Cubs
United States
Amarillo
Texans
Jim Whittington
Hial Witherspoon
Cal Farley
Bob Ames
Ed Tracy
Frugal Mother and a Burglary Night Tale
A narrator extols his frugal mother and compares her to his mother in law praising respect for mothers. He recounts a bridge party night when neighbors report a burglary at his home as windows shatter and furniture crashes, prompting his witty reply about the intruder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W
Tack
You Don’t Say Where Is the Sponge I Asked You
A terse reader question asks for the location of a sponge previously requested. The speaker presses for an answer and clarity on the item’s whereabouts.
Kidnapping of American in Mexico Triggers U S Action Demands
The United States demands action after American citizen M Wilkins is kidnapped near Guadalajara by armed bandits. His 10 year old son was released with a ransom note and Wilkins remains in captivity as Mexican forces engage the brigands in the hills. Consul D G Dwyer warns Wilkins is in a dangerous situation despite efforts by Ambassador Sheffield and Mexican authorities to secure his release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalajara Hills
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Guadalajara
Sheffield
Mexico City
Foreign Office
M. Wilkins
Wilkins
D. G. Dwyer
United States
Amarillo Urges Water Conservation Amid Crisis
City leaders appeal for public duty to curb usage as Amarillo risks shortages. With over 2,000,000 gallons daily and pumps at capacity, officials plan a new water works project and a 2,500 foot pipe line set for April 15 to secure cheaper, abundant supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Southwest
Mentzer Case Delayed as Inman Testimony Sets Tone
Inman testified he felt a gun in Jow William Mentzer threatened his life and fled with Billy on a car running board. The court room filled as seventy two veniremen for Mentzer assault case could not leave after excusal. Mentzer trial slated after murder case, venue change cited from earlier hearing. Defense anticipated lengthy testimony ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Veniremen
William Mentzer
Patterson
Mentzer
Inman
Movement to spur men's interest in clothing gains momentum
Mr. Davies reports from St. Louis where the fourteenth annual National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers convention drew clothiers from across the country. The gathering highlighted improving public service, business efficiency, and summer and fall style guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davies
St. Louis
National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers
America
Funeral Thursday for Mr and Mrs Waggoner
Funeral services will be held in Fort Worth for Mr. and Mrs. Guy L. Waggoner Jr who were killed when their car overturned near Douglas Arizona last Thursday. Guy Waggoner Jr is en route to Fort Worth from New York after a Mediterranean cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Maren
Guy L. Waggoner, Jr
Douglas
Arizona
Guy Waggoner, Jr
New York
Buick Sedan Stolen From Sunset Road Area
Police blotter reports a 1927 Buick four door Standard 6 stolen from 808 Sunset Road near Burgess Lumber about 11 o clock last night. G C Gerach identified as owner. No further suspects listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Gerach
Sunset Road
Burgess Lumber Company
Livestock Rate Plea Is Refused
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled Western rail shipments of livestock not unreasonably priced. It dismissed complaints by the American National Livestock Association and others while allowing minor schedule changes in the Southwest. Carriers warned of an annual $25,000,000 loss if rates were cut. The decision ends a major case under a congressional resolution on agricultural under burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
American National Livestock Association
Southwestern
Commission
Cattlemen Say ICC Ruling Keeps Rates Mostly Steady in Texas
Fort Worth report quotes E. B. Spiller of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association noting the Interstate Commerce Commission refused to cut livestock rates. He says relief was not granted but cattlemen are not worse off than before the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas
E. B. Spiller
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers’ Association
Travels Light OUIS VV. WOULFE
Louis W. Woulfe an agriculture office attache hiked 2500 miles on four vacations adopting a light gear creed. He traveled solo with toothbrush toothpaste and a comb, buying fresh clothes as needed while using walking time for mental sharpening and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OUIS
Woulfe
Associated Press
Washington
Louis YV. Woulfe
Secretaries of Agriculture
Spartanburg
N. C
Chicago
Portland
Pittsburgh
Fort Worth Police Officers Cleared on All Charges
Fort Worth Captain W E Wyatt and Sergeant B B Griffith, suspended last week over an alleged beating of Joe Scott, were exonerated today as the grand jury returned no bills. Scott faces trial on robbery charges in the same courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
W. E. Wyatt
Serg. B. B. Griffith
Joe Scott
Scott
Taos Artist Exhibits Batik at Herring Hotel
Taos artist Mrs Helen Martin member of the Taos Artist Colony shows batik works in sample room 204 mezzanine Herring hotel. The collection features wall pieces in varied color schemes scarves and dresses with notes on batik pronunciation and Java as its origin and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Martin
Herring Hotel
Martin
Java
Amarillo Seeks Methodist University Site With Broad Support
A northwest Texas Methodist conference recommended Amarillo as the site for a planned university, contingent on meeting funding and site requirements. The locating commission named an executive committee led by O. P. Clark to finalize negotiations, while Clarendon College trustees were instructed to liquidate debts and transfer assets. Ten new trustees join the Amarillo project as officials praise the city and local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Locating Commission
O. P. Clark
Vernon
Methodist Church
Northwest Texas
John M. Moore
Herring Hotel
University
Clarendon
Clarendon College
Amarillo College
J. Ray
D. Vaughn
S. A. L. Morgan
G. J. Nunn
J. T. Moore
W. W. Flenniken
T. J. Wagner
Horace Russell
Ben Short
Walter Blackburn
J. T. Griswold
W. M. Pearce
Virgil H. Fisher
May Connect 3 Men With Theft Epidemic
ARDMORE Oklahoma March 30 three young men were arrested as suspicious characters and faced extensive investigations to determine if linked to robberies in Oklahoma and Texas. Burglars tools and ninety dollars in mostly new one dollar bills were found with them. Bank officials in Ovale Texas informed authorities after a Monday robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ardmore
Okla
Oklahoma
Texas
Ovale
Cruel Oversight Jones Spars with Smith Over Book
In a Passing Show out of London Brown and Robin son clash as Smith accuses Brown of writing a scandalous book about familiar people. Jones objects, noting Robinson was not included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Brown
Robinson
Smith
London
Amarillo U Boost Promised by St Marys Academy Seniors
The March 24 1927 letter from Peggy Jean Rollins president of St Marys Academy Seniors praises Mr E Rasmus Tack News Globe for supporting a proposed Amarillo University. The seniors vow to back the project and dream of a grand campus and enduring Amarillo U pride for the Panhandle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boosts University
St. Mary’s Academy
E. Rasmus Tack
News-Globe
Tack
Amarillo
Amarillo U
Peggy Jean Rollins
S. M. A. Seniors
Recipe for Home Brew by the Greatest Bootlegger
A fragmented poem praised as a recipe for home brewed wine, claiming three ingredients and a home circle retort under religion and law. It asserts the drink fosters love, happiness, and obedience, and can be safely peddled without federal enforcement with continued use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
France
Tactless One Brings Word From Chicago Traveler
A Chicago businessman visiting Amarillo in 1927 calls the city a cow town but praises a leading hotel and a nightclub. He met bankers and professionals, urged backing the chamber of commerce, and planned to return home mid April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Fair City
St. Louis
Chicago
Chamber of Commerce
Don J. Parrish
W. Pk. Blvd
Boy Calls Out Obscene Car Signs In Amarillo
A 24 year old Amarillo reader signs as I Boy That Cares praising a Globe letter from A Girl Who Cares about obscene cards on car rears. He notes Chief Gaither will stop the practice at once and agrees with the stand against indecent street signage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Rasmus Tack
Amarillo
Texas
Tack
Globe
Gaither
Amarillo Boise City Truck Line Announced
Regular trucking service will start between Amarillo and Boise City Oklahoma beginning Friday. Trucks depart Amarillo on Tuesday and Friday each week. Businessmen may contact the transportation department at 4484 or J M Heidler at 2870. Boise City lies 142 miles from Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Boise City
Oklahoma
Oil Town
EE. W. Hardin
Transportation Department of the Board of City Development
Transportation Department of the Board
J. M. Heidler
Police Seek Ford Coupe Stolen in Floydada
Floydada police report a 1926 Ford Coupe was stolen last night. The vehicle bears license 859 347 and a large 7 marked on the windshield. Authorities request information locating the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floydada
Brady MEtS Social Big Hit At Brady School Event
A Brady community social hosted by the Board of City Development proved a big success with over 120 attendees. Miss Lavy Hamner chaired the program featuring local talent at Brady School, highlighting ongoing socials at Jones School Thursday and River Road Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture
Board of City Development
Brady School
Lavy
Hamner
H. Jones
River Road
Oil dividend fails and stock drops on To Bo Ggan Petroleum
Pan-Am Western Petroleum common stock hit a new low at 19 on the New York Stock Exchange after the omission of a 50 cent dividend on A and B shares. The decline followed weak 1926 sales profits and poor future prospects amid low crude prices and recent court decisions affecting the camp. American Western Petroleum keeps gas price at 14 1 2 cents per gallon, 2 cents above rivals, amid poor profits and cautious outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Pan-Am Western Petroleum Company
New York Stock Exchange
Edward L. Deheny
Los Angeles
American Western Petroleum Co
Supreme Court
Borger Youth Sought Join Navy Amid Wartime Draft Effort
Police in Borger report a warrant for the arrest of Calvin Powell an 18 year old aiming to enlist in the Navy amid warlike conditions in China. His mother has notified Borger offices and recruit stations as she seeks to stop the enlistment. Powell is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall 157 pounds with light hair and blue eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Borger
Calvin Powell
Amarillo
Navy
Price
Plans for goodwill trip to McLean Mad
At a noon meeting of the Interrelations committee in Amarillo plans were approved for a goodwill trip to Lean. The group from the city development department will depart from the Board of Development rooms at 9 AM and return by 6 PM tomorrow. About a score of men are expected to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B of City Development
Inter- Relations Committee
Amarillo
Bosess
Board of Development
New Members to Be Initiated in Panhandle 40 and 8 Group
The 40 and 8 organization in Amarillo and Canyon area plans a day of installations with about 26 new members and 200 to participate in an afternoon promenade. Initiation is expected to be completed by tomorrow morning, marking the group’s parallel to Masonic rites and American Legion Shrine activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Societe R Hommes Et 8 Chevaux
Panhandle
Baby
Texas
Amarillo
Canyon
Wheeler
Legion 4 Shrine
Masonic Lodge
Grand Jury Returns Twelve Indictments This Term
The grand jury returned twelve indictments since Saturday as prosecutors push key cases. Indictee names are withheld until arrests. Criminal district court met yesterday while District Attorney W. J. Flesher handled grand jury cases and noted ongoing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Tal
Sess
Criminal District Court
W. J. Flesher
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Nevada
Eve
Polk Street
Oo. W
Joe Inman
Mrs. Waggoner
Rail Commission
Taos
RE Cahn
Brady Mets
Sucee
B.C.D
Nelly
Bart -Answers
Chichester
ESTEE
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