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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1924
Page
2
Fort Worth market notes cattle calves hogs sheep and goats with price ranges across categories. Cattle steer and heifer groups bid from $3.50 to $9.75 for various weights, bulls and calves priced lower. hogs by grade from $4 to $7.50. sheep lambs feeders yearlings wethers and ewes priced between $6 and $14.50. goats $2 to $3.
Hogs receipts 1290 with prices around 7.65 to 7.67 top 7.20 and 6.50 for top cut outs. Cattle receipts 3700 including 800 calves with beef steers 7.00 to 8.50, beef heifers 4.00 to 8.25, cows 4.00 to 6.75, bulls 3.00 to 5.25. Canner and cutter 2.00 to 3.75, veal calves 4.50 to 9.50, stockers and feeders 3.50 to 7.25, stock cows and heifers 2.50 to 5.00.
Chicago market report shows hogs at 60 000 head with lower price ranges 7.35 to 7.50 for heavy, 7.10 to 7.35 for medium, 6.60 to 7.00 for light, sows 6.65 to 6.80, pigs 6.00 to 6.25. Cattle 21 000 head, lower. top mature steers 11.00, fed steers and yearlings 10.00 to 10.50, bulls 5.00 to 5.15. Sheep 13 000 head, lower. fat lambs 14.00 to 14.25, choice spring lambs 16.00.
Hogs 15,000 at St Louis higher with heavy butchers 7.35 to 7.45. Cattle 5,060 slow with native steers 7.70 to 8.75, Texas steers 7.16 to 8.00, calves 9 to 9.50. Sheep 1,500 lower with springers 15.50 to 16.00 and wethers 7.50. Kansas City cattle 18,000 and hogs 15,000 lower. fed steers 8 to 10, beef cows 5 to 8, calves 9 to 9.50, stockers 6.40 to 6.75. sheep 10,000 lower with springers 14.50 to 15.25 and wethers 7.25 to 7.50.
Swift & Co lists local Amarillo and nearby produce rates. Hens 4 lbs and over 18 cents per lb, under 4 lbs 15, broilers 20, roosters 2.25, turkeys hens 8 lbs plus and toms 12 lbs plus at set cents, butter and eggs pricing noted with case conditions.
Amaryllo area grain buyers advertise prices for wheat No 1 hard at 1.00 per unit Kaffir priced at 1.00 per 100 pounds Mile maize at 1.05 per 100 pounds Oats per bushel at rate unknown.
Amarillo issued permits totaling 11 500 last week, including two residences, one garage, and two mercantile buildings. The residences were at 505 Kentucky Street to Dr. Otter for 8 900 and 1001 West Thirteenth Street to C. R. Farrar for 8 500. A garage at 606 Lincoln Street went to A. B. Robertson for 750, mercantile buildings at 702 North Fillmore Street to F. L. Petersen for 2 000 and at 209 North Fillmore Street to S. B. Boswell for 1 000.
Market brief from Amarillo and Chicago exchange desks notes cotton and grain futures and provisions. Firms J R McCook Alex Hyman Co Donald Maginnis Prewit Sullivan and J W Parkins are listed with contact details and representation in New Orleans Chicago and Webster Building.
In Waco the party executive committee weighs delegation share values with Harris Dallas and Bexar counties leading. Temporary chairmanship hangs as Marshall Hicks may take the post after J W Sullivan declined. Governors hopefuls establish headquarters. banners for Lynch Davidson and Gen Barton offices appear at the Raleigh hotel. Lieut Gov Davidson and Judge Robertson present as Sen W A Collins expected. Jim Ferguson travels toward Waco from the South.
The market opened sharply higher on better than expected Liverpool demand with July and October prices up. Weather was bullish though east gulf states saw heavy showers. New Orleans traded about five thousand bales while certificated stocks rose to 15 630. The report mixes market data with quirky editorial asides on divorce, sports, and sin.
W. F. Curtis and family plus Mrs. Sims attended Hedley high school graduation where Cecil Curtis won a college scholarship. Myrtle Hamilton broke her right arm at Harding ranch and is recovering. T. E. Johnson and H. Jack Farwell will represent at the International Lions convention in Omaha June 28 25. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Wells traveled home to Pueblo after visiting Wells parents on West Seventh Street.
A noon luncheon at the Ama rillo hotel closed the Philharmonic club year with a Japanese themed decor and entertainment. Mrs. I. D. Cole presided as toast mistress, new officers were installed by Mrs. G. J. Nunn, and guests included Do dolores Baum Mrs. S. W. Hayne Mrs. W. Axtel and Miss Eleanor Rider. The event ended with a toast to the club’s future progress and a note on music as a universal language.
County records list warranty deeds and deeds of trust filed on various dates in 1924. Notable entries include D J Franks et ux and J M Thaxton with property in San Jacinto Heights, and Rhea J Vernon et ux with Republic Insurance Co. as lender. Amounts range from 10 to 4000 dollars, covering blocks in Countr y Club and San Jacinto areas.
A packing plant prospect weighs Amarillo as the suitor returns home and plans to send a superintendent and field men to assess the situation. He had considered several sites but Amarillo appeals most. a final decision is expected by week’s end.
A surge of sore throat cases sweeps Amarillo over the past ten days prompting doctors to urge testing and caution as clinics report rising patient visits and potential flu or cold illness in the community.
The Southwestern Division of the National Electric Light Association reports a women’s committee formed to promote efficient use of electric power at home and business. Thirty local committees exist in the Southwest with members from San Antonio, Fort Smith, Oklahoma, New Orleans, Hattiesburg, and Texas Power and Light. Rose K. Perry chairs the main committee with six named members. Hotels in Amarillo fill with oil men from Oklahoma seeking lodging and local opportunities.
FE Lee Smith unveils tailoring services at 114 East 5th with phone access in 1949. The new shop offers custom alterations, repairs, and menswear fittings to local residents.
An incident involving W. O. Gatton and a golf caddie sparked a pointed exchange on the course. The caddie’s reply drew attention as both sides voiced terse retorts amid the round.
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