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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1924
Page
2
Fort Worth market data shows cattle numbers around 3 000 with steady prices across categories. Bulls and calves range from 2.50 to 7.50, hogs near 9.00, lambs 12 to 13 25, while Oklahoma City's Nov 26 figures list 1 600 cattle with strong steers at 5 50 to 6 and hogs around 8 40 to 8 60.
Chicago markets report a higher run with 33 000 hogs and 15 000 cattle. Hogs span packing sows 8.60 to 8.65 pigs 6.00 to 6.50 and heavy to light classes up to 9.50. Cattle include fed yearlings 12 to 13 heavy show steers 11.50 fed steers 8.25 to 10.50 vealers 8.50 to 9.50 stockers 5.50 to 6.50. Sheep entries 8 000 with fat natives and western lambs 14.25 to 14.40 clipped 11.85 fat ewes 7.50 to 8.00 feeding lambs 13.75 to 14.50.
Market wires report cattle hogs and sheep at three major markets on November 26. Kansas City records 6 000 cattle, 1 000 calves with steady to higher quotes. hogs 11 000 higher, top 8.90. sheep 590 steady with lambs around 13.00. Wichita notes hog receipts 1 200, demand up, top 8.60. cattle 900 with steady trend. St Louis lists hogs 12 000 higher to 9.40. cattle 2 500 steady with beef steers 7.25 to 8.00. sheep 1 000 higher with fat lambs 14.25.
Wheat futures for May July and Dec show modest gains with May at around 1.60 to 1.62 percent and July near 1.41. Corn prices hover around 1.18 to 1.20 with December at about 1.11 to 1.12. Oats trade near 0.68 to 0.58 with mixed bids across May and July contracts.
Amarillo Cotton and Grain Exchange listing for F Higgins Mer and Alex Hyman & Co of New Orleans. Telephone 8004. Local trading hub for cotton grain and provisions with consignments and pricing details.
Pricing for hens over and under four pounds, Leghorn and other hens, roosters, turkeys by weight and class, eggs and butter offers. Advertised rates include 18e for broilers, 14e for butter, and 10c to 14c ranges for various egg and poultry items, with delivery notes and miscellaneous charges.
One of the most enjoyable Turkey dinner dances past Amarillo hotel when Lions entertained wives and sweethearts. Guests received candy and a sack of beans to bargain for partners at dinner. Prices ranged from one bean to the whole sack amid merriment and embarrassment. J. Ray presided. W. W. Flenniken gave the welcome. The program included a debate, solos by Rev. R. Thomsen and Jack Dooley, and Lions orchestra entertainment with 120 guests and members attending.
Wheat basis No. 1 hard at 1.40 per bushel. Maize at 1.60 per 100 pounds. Kaffir 1.40 per 100 pounds. Barley 0.70 per bushel. Oats 0.50 per bushel. Prices reflect quiet trading and regional demand.
A divorce petition was filed in the district court by Mattie Lea Steffins against T. O. Steffins before Judge Henry Bishop. The notice appears alongside grain price briefs and a Globe want ad pricing detail.
Mary Pickford stars in Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall to be shown at the Mission theater on Thanksgiving Day with screenings at 9 11 1 3 5 7 and 9 o clock. Morning matinee offers 10 cent admission for children under 12 and 25 cents for older students. The film also plays Friday and Saturday.
Reflections on 1914 opposition leader Ban Juarés buried with honors in Paris Pantheon echo past events such as Voltaire’s interment and removal. The piece contrasts fate of ashes with revolutions and hints at future reverberations. It also notes comments by Rev W B Murray on heaven marriage and birth control themes.
Cyn thia and Neetia Foster two sisters aged 14 and 10 were found murdered in a shack occupied by Harry Williams in Fos terville New Brunswick eighteen miles from here. Williams was arrested after an all night search and is being held by townspeople awaiting the sheriff from Fredericton. Police report released today.
Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb, serving life for the Bobby Franks murder, will have roast pork with potatoes tomatoes mince pie and coffee for Thanksgiving. The prison routine will pause for the day with no work and a vaudeville program in the afternoon.
Canadians anticipate a substantial winter sports season with Chateau Frontenac in Quebec as the hub. Des Baillets, famed for prior leadership in snow sports, will direct and organize international events including skating, curling, ski jumping, and hockey at the Frontenac and Revelstoke, with moonlit ski, sleighing, and a large new skating rink planned.
General Feng Yu-Hsiang known as the Christian general announced plans to leave China for a tour of Europe and America, saying his services are no longer needed during the reconstruction period after ousting President Tsao Kun and General Wu Pei-Fu.
The Associated Charities will hear its annual report this afternoon presented by Mrs. Jessie N. Ross and will discuss plans for the upcoming charities drive.
Gonzales authorities negotiate with firms seeking to supply natural gas to residents. The discussions aim to secure a reliable energy source for the community and set terms for delivery and pricing.
The water board and city commission expect a December 6 meeting if city engineer H B Jones can supply figures on a full water system. He will present estimated receipts and costs for a production and distribution plan delivering 800000 to 8200000 gallons daily.
The report cites a daily capacity of four million eight hundred thousand gallons and notes Mr. Jones has secured expert figures from the chief engineer of the Doherty interests on the distribution system.
Police are seeking James C Runton who has been missing since Sunday night in downtown. He rooms at the Maverick rooms and has two sisters in the area. Runton is 20 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall, about 170 pounds with light hair blue eyes and a reddish complexion.
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