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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1925
Page
8
In New Orleans on April 6 cotton futures ended with a net advance of 27 to 30 points. May and December contracts hovered around 24.35 and 24.09 respectively as opening prices ranged from 23.83 to 24.42 for January through July options.
New York cotton futures finished steady with gains ranging from 26 to 32 points. May closed at 24.39, July at 24.67, October at 24.36, December 24.41, and January 24.19 as the market showed narrow advance.
Liverpool reports a quiet cotton spot market with prices steady across grades. Sales reach 6,000 bales including 5,100 American while receipts total 28,000 bales with 13,300 American. futures close steady with several contract months listed.
Chicago April 6 wholesale prices list fowls 29 to 30 cents a pound springs 31.9 cents turkeys 28 cents ducks 30 cents.
Chicago April 6 Wheat opened higher and surged further as world shipments fell and new crop prospects were modest. Corn and oats followed gains on stronger feeding demand with May wheat around 14 41/2 cents, while other futures varied as early proVision notes indicated firming prices overall.
Chicago market update lists hog receipts 41 000 with several weight classes and price ranges from 11.85 to 18.60. Cattle receipts 17 000 show top yearlings at 12.25 and fed steers 9.00 to 10.75 with packers paying 8.00 to 9.00. Sheep receipts 19 000 note lambs at 15.00 to 15.75 and ewes at 9.00.
Hammond Louisiana growers project a crop value near 4,500,000 with over 255 cars shipped in the first fifteen days. Berry quality is reported higher than usual with an average price near 5.00 per crate of 24 pints, a possible record. Ideal weather boosts growth and picking as trucking also benefits from the bumper season.
Mississippi river levels listed for St. Louis Memphis Vicksburg New Orleans and Red Shreveport with rises falls and stationary readings. Ouachita towns Camden Monroe show minute changes and trends.
Secretary Hester of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange reports 145,929 more tons of fertilizer bought in cotton states for the eight months ended March 31 than last season. Fertilizer tags total 2,406,137 tons vs 2,260,208 in 1922, based on official reports from Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and Tennessee.
In New Orleans a dispute over a $2 auto repair debt ends with the death of Nicholas Colletti the grocer from hatchet wounds. Earlier Thad Horton the mechanic was shot dead. Henry Colletti, the grocer’s son, is charged with killing Horton and charges against Harry Horton are expected.
The theft of seven automobiles in New Orleans and nearby areas in the last four hours prompted a police investigation into a possible car theft ring. Six cars were stolen locally while the seventh belonged to C. A. Razier, Thibodaux La fire chief, and had a large nickel plated siren on the tonneau and black paint replacing the usual red.
The new brick Lecompte high school, cost about 170000 including furniture and equipment, has been formally accepted by Rapides parish school officials after inspection. The school will move in April 20 with a dedication planned for May 1.
Rayne Louisiana funds for the operation of the Rayne school were exhausted on April 1 and it will be necessary for the town to supply money for the remaining two months, authorities of Acadia parish report.
New Orleans building division reports March permits valued at 1,229,325 dollars, up from February and higher than March of last year. Home investments reached 710,150 dollars, supplying housing for more than 1,100 people.
Lake Charles March building permits totaled 43 with values of 39 021 dollars, lifting first quarter 1925 activity to 151 690 dollars. New homes started in 1925 reached 30, with 11 residences begun in March representing 21 050 dollars in investment.
In Chicago on April 6 authorities reported mercury detected in the organs of Dr. Olson and Mrs. Emma Nelson McClintock after exhumations. The significance hinges on the mercury amount. Herschel Hewett, indicted witness against William Shepherd, was brought from Hammond for questioning. Defense counsel questioned Philadelphia mercury reports and specimen access.
Dr. D A Lines New Orleans revenue chief and Louisiana GOP chair says the city election ticket announced for tomorrow has no legal existence. He cites a dummy parish committee led by Hugh Larre as lacking regular authority and notes the ticket was not approved under the state primary law.
The Acadia parish Sunday school association will hold its annual convention for all denomination workers in Crowley on April 14. Nan Carter of the Louisiana Council of Religious Education will attend as visitor and speaker.
The News-Star reports J. E. Daley leased the Virginia hotel to his chain drawing strong favor from traveling men. Saturday’s article notes another Daley property, Hotel Bender of Houston, as a prominent addition to the expanding chain.
Miss Lillian Collins former West Monroe post mistress and Ouachita parish police jury chosen registrar of voters received her commission on Saturday and was sworn in by a notary public. R L Sullivan named city passenger and ticket agent for Missouri Pacific at Lake Charles after moving from Monroe. Dr F A Williams state veterinarian recently moved to DeRidder and will relocate his family to Monroe this week.
The word Jitney dates from 1915 when multiple cities began operating auto bus services offering rides for five cents.
Ninety five years ago today the Mormon church was organized in Manchester North Carolina. The event marks the birth of the church in that town with early members and leadership forming the congregation.
A E Murray of the Couch interests arrives in Monroe to open a first class electric exhibition in West Monroe near the town hall. The show runs day and night with no admission and will demonstrate electric improvements for home use, including electric stove waffles, with Murray explaining each process clearly.
The Hindenburg Door to a Berlin barracks remains unfinished as one panel was cut at the war onset and the War’s ending panel was never engraved, leaving a partially completed landmark.
Daniel O'Brien announces the death of his mother Mrs Mary O'Brien aged 95 of Pana Alabama. Born in 1830 in Wexford Ireland she lived thirty years in Pana and died from a fractured arm. Known as Grandma O'Brien she was mourned by many as her husband worked fifty years for Illinois Central railroad and thirty as Pana yardmaster. Funeral at the Catholic church in Pana followed by Calvary Cemetery burial.
The text outlines that ancient English chivalry required knights to pass first as a page and, by age fourteen, enter a stage of enquireship, tracing the traditional career ladder in medieval knighthood.
Rev I E Adams opened a revival at the Christian church with strong morning and evening crowds. Three converts were reported as the pastor urged members to act on faith, prayer, and giving, warning of pretenders and urging church cleansing and outreach. He used vivid comparisons to stress spiritual renewal.
Notice to creditors and interested persons to show cause within ten days why the final account of Emmanuel G. Sugar as administrator should not be approved and funds distributed. By order of PAT S. HAMILTON, Clerk of Court, Ouachita Parish Louisiana. April 1-6-9. Also invites proposals by April 8 1925 for graveling sections in Ouachita Parish with bids evaluated on combined sections.
State of Louisiana Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court in Succession of Mrs. Josephine E Hanna No 2350 Probate invites all interested persons to show cause within ten days after publication why executor Fred Hanna's final account should not be approved and funds distributed accordingly. Witness the Honorable Percy Sander, judge, this the day shown.
On April 6 1925 C W Parnell warns the public that two certificates 188 and 323 for ten shares each of Central Savings Bank and Trust Company are lost or destroyed. The certificates belong to C W Parnell Wes Monroe Louisiana. Public warned against purchase or trade of the lost proofs.
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