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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1925
Page
7
New Orleans April 21 cotton futures closed steady with a net decline of 23 to 37 points. May 24.80, July 25.10, October 24.58, December 24.67. Opening bids ranged January 24.75, May 24.71, July 25.01, October 24.50, December 24.62 as the market started the session.
New York cotton futures ended steady with declines of 18 to 28 points. May 24.82, July 25.14, October 24.53, December 24.66, with early gains tied to opening quotes. Vessel addition noted as market note.
The report lists prices for batter eggs and poultry with markers such as roosters ducks geese and broilers. Prices shown include 2 P higher for CHIC reil and values like 30 28 30 18 and 60 65 indicating price ranges across categories.
Liverpool cotton market reports steady spot prices for grades from strictly good middling to good ordinary with sales of 5,000 bales, including 4,500 American. Receipts reach 41,000 bales, 35,100 American. Futures closed easy with April 13.35 and May 13.41, other months listed.
Good rains in parts of the northwest ease wheat pressure while prices fall and gains fade. Chicago activity notes a 1 to 4 cent decline from the open with wide intraday fluctuations. corn and oats also ease as wheat influences trade.
Hog receipts 21 000 170 to 300 pounds top 1250. 149 to 160 pounds 1225 to 1235. heavy weight hogs 1215 to 1250. packing sows 1075 to 1110. Cattle receipts 10 090 top weighty steers 1085. best yearlings 1109. vealers 520 to 900. Sheep receipts 22 000 good to choice lambs 80 to 84 pounds 1425 to 1450. 86 to 89 pounds 1350 to 1400.
Notice in Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court that T C Wilder petitions for letters of administration for the Charles Wilder and Nancy Wilder estates. Property includes multiple quarters in section 18 township 17N range 2E valued at 400 dollars with a 40 dollar pension share. Interested persons may show cause within seven days after publication. Judge Percy Sandle presides. Deputy Clerk Leon Pooser. Attorney W B Clarke.
Defense moves to sever Hays and Roberson as witnesses oppose their clients while public sentiment in Ouachita parish runs strong against the accused. Judge Sandel overrules fears of bias saying a fair trial can be held. new defense counsel are appointed for Hays with Roberson to be represented.
Ruston Louisiana reports Mr. Henry Gunby aged 84 died Sunday at his home near New Hope church ward five after being run over by an automobile last week. He had lived in the neighborhood most of his life. Eighty four year old Gunby is survived by neighbors and local residents.
A large revival began at the Methodist church in Rayville with Dr. Robi. E. Goodrich of Shreveport as lead preacher and Rev. C. K. Smith of Pineville directing the song service. Early reports say conditions are favorable and the meeting promises to be notable.
Urania Petroleum sells an 80 acre lease in section 24 10 1E for 24800 to L Palmer of Shreveport near the discovery well. Rowe spuds Urania No 1 in 7 10 2E with surface casing set. Zeigin plans to spud in 19 10 SE while Gulf Refining struggles to free a stuck drill stem at Urania No 6.
Sheriff Milton Coverdale announces sale of multiple parcels in Monroe at the courthouse front door on May 23 1925 to satisfy a writ in the J A Smith vs No 18808 BD CBD Badger State of Louisiana Ouachita Fourth District Court. Property includes various described tracts totaling about 34 acres with cash terms and appraisal beneIfit.
Mrs Harry Oliver entertained at the Lions Club luncheon at Hotel Mohroé. She rendered several selections in a pleasing manner. The group discussed placing signs welcoming auto parties to the parish. Due to time, the usual reading from the U S Constitution was omitted.
Ford dealers from northeast Louisiana gathered at Milner Motor Co in Monroe at 8 p m to hear W C Wessells of Los Angeles on sales and service He urged right first approach and strong post sale service noting a dealer must follow up customers for future sales and supplies.
Barkdull Faulk Post No. 13 American Legion met to discuss Monroe Fourth of July plans. With three local dinner clubs unable to participate and time constraints, the group voted to drop the celebration for now. Resolutions on constitution by laws financing were read along with new member votes.
Certificates awarded to Barney Oakland Logan McConnell and Aaron Parker as local Red Cross life saving examiners after Monroe training by Capt. David Yates. City officials plan pool upgrades at Forsythe Park include floating ropes and life rings with an opening targeted for May 1 and Dr. John Schrieber named medical officer of the natatorium.
Probation Officer E. L. Wright seeks homes for five boys and two girls aged three to twelve from two neglectful households. Three boys come from a western Ouachita parish home. others from Swartz. If no local placements are found, the children will be sent to Jennings for Home Finding Society care.
Mrs. Lou Phillips of Ward 8 dies after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband John Phillips and several children. The funeral will be held late today with burial in Village cemetery.
Dr John Schrieber leads a Monroe group to the state medical association annual convention in New Orleans with duties in the program and sessions. Supt W N Gill of the Louisiana Training Institute recovers well after appendicitis surgery at Riverside sanitarium. Two Institute boys Stafford Wells and Robert Carr recover after appendectomies. Ethel Horton arrives from Memphis to supervise Riverside operating room. Marriage licenses issued to several couples. Henry Love and Lena Hunt among others.
Preliminary plans to form a Lutheran church in the city were discussed at a gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Kulcke. Rev Carl Gernanrt of Alexandria attended and a future city meeting with him as temporary pastor was set for early announcement in the News Star.
A year ago today Mrs Edward S Cooney known as the hobbed hair bandit and her husband were captured at Jacksonville Florida ending a bank robbery case that involved the couple.
Mrs. C L Eason of Winfield Texas reports persistent backache weakness and nervousness eased after taking Cardus a purely vegetable tonic. She took eight bottles and says it strengthened her, improved sleep, and aided recovery after childbirth.
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