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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1925
Page
2
Markets report hogs at 13,000 head showing declines with top at 13.60 and pigs at 13.25. Cattle activity 5,500 with yearlings at 14.50 and cows 4.25 to 5.50. Sheep 2,000 steady with lambs 15.50 to 15.75 and heavies 5 to 6.
Chicago market report shows 13,000 hogs at steady top 13.60, sows 11 to 11.50, killing pigs 12.50 to 13, heavy hogs 12.50 to 13.30, medium 12.80 to 13.50, light 11.85 to 13.60. Cattle 10,000 higher with fed steers 10 to 13.50 and dealers 14 to 14.59. Sheep 22,000 active with western lambs 15.50 to 16, natives 6.50 to 7.75.
Cattle sale of 5,600 head in South Omaha Nebraska on September 16 shows stockers and feeders strong with cows up 25 cents and heifers 25 to 40 cents higher.
Oklahoma City market data from the Associated Press shows cattle steady with grass steers 4.50 to 7.75, cows 4.00 to 4.50, grass fed 5.00 to 6.00, canners and cutters 2.50 to 3.25, calves top 10. Hogs steady with top at 12.99 and bulk around 12.45 to 12.85.
Fort Worth market figures show 5 200 cattle including 1500 calves. Beef cattle range 3.50 to 8.00, stockers 3.25 to 7.00, fat cows 3.00 to 5.50, heifers .25 to 5.50, yearlings 3.50 to 8.75, bulls 2.00 to 3.75, calves 2.50 to 9.00. Hogs 300 head lower top 13.15, bulk 12.75 to 13.10, sows 10.50 to 11.50, pigs 10 to 12. Sheep 1,250 head steady, lambs 12 to 14, feeders 10 to 13, yearlings 9 to 12.25, wethers 6 to 8.50, ewes 5 to 6.36, stockers 3 to 4.
Hogs 2,200 head, prices top at 12.40 with bulk 12.15 to 12.50. Cattle 500, butcher cows 3.75 to 4.75 and vealers 12. Sheep 50, best native lambs at 14. Fat ewes rise to 7. Cows and stock pigs noted.
Cattle at Kansas City market: 13 500 head, calves 2 500. Steers and yearlings 11 50 to 12 50, grassers 6 to 8, grass fat cows 3 75 to 5 25, heifers 4 50 to 6 25, canners and cutters 2 85 to 3 50, veal top 13. Hog market: 9 000 head, top 13 05, bulk 12 to 12 90, packing sows 10 75 to 11, stock pigs 12 to 12 50. Sheep: 4 000 head, native lambs 14 75 to 15.
Wheat prices range from 1.55 to 1.59. Corn No 2 mixed 95 to 96 cents and No 2 yellow 96 to 97 cents. Oats No 2 white 40 to 41 cents and No 3 white 89 to 41 cents.
Kansas City cash grain report from September 16 shows wheat values for various grades with No 2 red near 0.31 to 0.73 dollars, corn No 3 white at 92 to 94 cents, No 2 yellow around 99 to 100 cents, and oats No 2 white about 41 to 42 cents per bushel.
Market report shows Open High Low Close figures for CAICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS with preliminary price movements across key commodities. Investors monitor shifts in grain futures and related provisions amid evolving supply and demand signals.
New York market closed strong with cotton futures recording a net advance ranging from 26 to 41 points as trading wrapped up.
A Federal Council of Churches report argues crime rises partly due to enforcement limits, not prohibition alone. It cites less drinking in settlements, improved family life, and bootlegger profits, while noting inconsistent respect for law and mixed signs from schools and colleges.
A heavy rainfall in Armstrong county stops much traffic for two days. Prospects improve with more rain. The season promises a wheat crop for 1926 and a fine crop of feed and cotton for the year.
L. J. Hal bert of Plainview Rotary club will represent Plainview at the Inter City meeting of the Amarillo Rotary club Thursday. R. B. Sparks, president, reported after attending the Cleveland Rotary Convention and a Chicago summer stay, informing the Plainview club at their luncheon.
Word was received that H. C. Fortenberry died early this morning in Clarendon. He is the father of Mrs. J. L. Womack of this city, and he leaves a son H. F. Fortenberry of Hedley and a daughter Mrs. S. C. Sweatman of Garza, Texas.
At Galveston closing sessions H P Hadfield of El Paso was reelected president of the Texas Association of Real Estate Boards. All officers were reelected per nominating committee recommendations. New directors elected include T J Kohfeldt Denison Remmett Morse Houston Frank McNeny Dallas L H Tandey Fort Worth H F E Dickinson San Antonio W S Curlee Wichita Falls R B E Quinn Beaumont Hoskins Poster Galveston Ben Short Amarillo.
W A Smith touts a oat peanut butter milk substitute in Missouri. Amarillo schools superintendent McIntosh notes 754 seniors with 82 out-of-town enrollees signaling migration to Amarillo. Miles Bivins suggests delaying a city golf tournament. Sikes is Northwest Texas champ. Others discuss water system work, job prospects, car shortages, and Panhandle prospects.
Catalogs issued by county agent Mrs. F C Vaden spark growing interest as Armstrong County plans its annual fair. Officials anticipate record exhibits of field pasture and garden produce to compete for cash prizes and ribbons, with top entries moving on to the Tri-State Fair in Amarillo next week. Miss Haden of A and M assists, bringing years of judging experience to home economies departments and fair preparations.
Paul and Nell Skipper, a husband and wife, face trial in district court this afternoon charged with stealing a ring valued at 50 dollars from a piano at a local dancing school. The ring belonged to Rose O'Brien, a pianist.
Joe Rice faced trial in district court on a charge of theft of money from W. C. Wylie. Wylie reported losing 45 dollars in bills on July 19 at a local hotel and testified Rice, nearby, took the bills from his pocket. The jury retired around noon.
W R Dempsey, a conductor, files for divorce from wife Jessie L alleging infidelity and gross neglect. Married October 21 1921 the couple lived together until January 1924, according to the petition.
Police seek a small boy who yesterday afternoon threw a rock into a car driven by Jack Bell at 500 Spruce Street, striking Mr Bell’s young son and breaking his nose.
Milwaukee Sept 16 Youth candidate Robert M La Follette Jr swept the Wisconsin senatorial primary winning the Republican nomination by a 85 436 plurality over Roy P Wilcox The vote drew about 300 000 voters with La Follette leading in 63 of 71 counties Daniel Woodward backed by the Ku Klux Klan finished third carrying three counties Wilson carried five counties and was seen as underperforming expectations.
S. J. Cole traffic manager of Board of City Development says the initial postponement of effective dates for Oklahoma Texas grain rates was in error. The interstate commerce commission intended 60 extra days for publishing rates, with distance scales to take effect October 12. Carriers reportedly seek more time.
Iu S Hogan special representative of the Wortham shows says $18 000 will be spent in Amarillo for carnival attractions at the Tri State exposition. The Wortham shows open September 26 inside the fair grounds and provision for 400 persons is being arranged. Hogan predicts large crowds and states the carnival features are non objectionable.
H T Neely chairs the swine department as entries surge for the Tri State exposition. Lillard Stock Farm of Arlington signals a large, improved herd will be entered, boosting the hog show. North Texas Agricultural College stock will also be exhibited, signaling strong interest in registered hogs at the fair.
In New York Cleveland and New York split a doubleheader with both teams scoring eight runs. Buckeye Miller and Myatt provide offense as Shock er and Bengough catch. In Pittsburgh Brooklyn falls to Pirates 3 to 9 with Elliott Cantrell and Deberry leading at the plate. Chicago hosts Boston as Genewich Ryan and others trail 7 to 4 after bullpen changes.
Austin reports secretary of state Emma Grigsby Meharg, who had surgery yesterday for gall stones, is in better condition today after two days of critical illness.
Denison reports the Red River hitting 18 feet this morning due to heavy weekend and Monday rains in the Wichita Falls district. The surge is the highest level seen in more than a year and floods surrounding lowlands.
The Calcutta power plant is nearing completion and is planned to reach a capacity of 100000 kilowatts. Officials say the facility will bolster regional electricity supply once fully online.
Report from the Dominion Republic notes the opening of a new highway linking major towns and the creation of irrigation tracts to boost agriculture. Officials say the projects will improve transport and water access, supporting regional growth.
Alabama State Veterinarian C. Cary imposes an embargo on all Texas hay shipments to prevent hoof and mouth disease spread. The action counters a federal judge’s injunction allowing Texas shipments and reflects Alabama’s plan to block the Texas hay growers’ maneuver in the Houston area.
Seven Schneiders participated in a residence and church wedding in Hoernsheim. A tailor named Schneider married Wilhelme Schneider with Justice of the Peace Schneider officiating. Witnesses included Heinrich and Ludwig Schneider. The blessing followed at church by Pastor Schneider. The celebration continued at Widow Schneider’s home with a breakfast for the Schneider family.
Cattle buyers from Indiana Kentucky Kansas Oklahoma Missouri and Kansas plan to attend the stocker and feeder sale at the stockyards on Saturday morning September 26. Jimmie Shelton says inquiries from six states indicate strong turnout and extra herds have been entered. Prospective entrants are urged to contact Sloan Kruser Earl Fuqua or Mr. Shelton now to learn about lots offered.
Building permits in Amarillo show a filling station roughly every day with recent approvals for a Tenth and Roberts Street station costing 2500 and a 410 Alabama Avenue station costing 2000. A Saturday permit and more than 100 gasoline pumps already in use are noted along with a Brizendine dwelling permit at 510 Alabama Avenue.
The State Fire Insurance Commission will display posters created by children during fire prevention week at the Amarillo Tri-State exposition. After showing in Amarillo, the exhibit moves to Childress for the big fair beginning October 6.
Autoists and hunters report large flocks on Panhandle lakes as green foods abound. Officials expect duck and goose numbers to match or exceed last season across the country.
The city commission approved gravel paving for Harrison from Sixth to Tenth Street and West Bight from Harrison to Jackson, following a petition by property owners. Architects submitted fire station plans for San Jacinto, and 49 000 brick were authorized for Taylor Street. The manager will seek bids for a sewer pump on Twenty Sixth Street, and Roy McBride became motorcycle patrolman after D W Dawkins resigned.
The piece notes bells and music heard in major cities from Chicago to Paris during a dance scene. It contrasts reaction of Christians to thunder and plague legends with modern power plants using pulverized coal fed by compressed air to reduce ashes and smoke and increase heat, eliminating the need for firemen to handle coal.
The fragment suggests an arrangement to utilize large, currently wasted supplies of peat and lignite, implying an applied plan to convert abundant resources into practical use. The exact scope and parties are not stated due to incomplete OCR.
Mrs F L Myers and daughter Mildred return from six weeks touring the Canadian Rockies California Oregon and Washington. Norton Mortimer of Louisville with Texas ranch holdings visits Amarillo. A party including the Williams family and Mrs Thompson and Mortimer dined at Harvey House after a Harding’s ranch trip. Mortimer and Norton boarded the 10 80 Santa Fe to tend South Plains interests. Anna Bower home demonstration agent says Tri State fair expositions show higher standards with 275 Potter county entries and clubs from Potter Armstrong counties preparing exhibits for the Agricultural building.
A Maxwell touring car owned by Harry Wilson of 1007 Buchanan Street, Wag, was reported stolen yesterday. Police say several other autos have had batteries and various accessories taken, with multiple thefts under investigation.
An electrical manufacturing company earned 2,075,000 last year while a UK firm posted profit. In Austria 21,000,000 incandescent lamps were produced. Hungary has 224,000 organized laborers with 34,000 unemployed. about 3,000 men were employed in related industries.
New York Sept 16 Two Rembrandt portraits valued at more than $500000 will enter the American museum system as Joseph E Widener won a suit against Prince Weliz Youssoupoff of Russia. The court ruled Widener’s purchase legal and that the prince had no repurchase rights.
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