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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1925
Page
7
New Orleans market reports May futures at 24.63 to 24.57, July 24.86, October 24.22, December 24.90, January 24.28. Opened steady with May 24.70, July 24.98, October 24.35, December 24.48, January 24.41. Prices show a net advance of six to twelve points at close.
Cotton futures opened firm with May at 24.65 and July at 24.93 as traders weighed rain forecasts. Early gains faded by midmorning after weather data suggested showers in Texas, leaving prices 6 to 14 points higher from the prior session.
Liverpool markets show increased demand with spot prices for various grades ranging from strictly good middling to good ordinary. Sales reached 6,000 bales, including 5,200 American, with receipts of 13,000 bales. Futures closed easier with several contract months listed.
Export demand in Winnipeg boosted the wheat market with gains at the open and a later rise to 1.53 for May and 1.42 for July. Corn and oats followed wheat higher after an initial dip, with oats advancing and supplies supported. Provisions stayed firm despite weaker hog prices.
In Ruston Louisiana on April 24 the Monroe Players Club will perform the play Kempy at the high school auditorium. Proceeds benefit the Boy Scouts camp equipment fund. The notice also mentions local social visits and a fire-damaged home on Sparta Street undergoing rebuilding after a recent fire.
Capt L L Lanius and Capt R M Mullins of Jonesville plan a Monroe to New Orleans packet line if local merchants pledge freight and passenger support. They note a need for a shallow draft boat able to operate year round and will interview merchants downriver and in New Orleans to gauge demand and feasibility.
Testimony to start today as 21 jurors examined with several excused for bias and business duties. W N Reynolds C V Sanders and L A Walker chosen as the first panel defense and state deem impartial. Walker knew Epstein and Roberson.
Urania No 1 deep test in La Salle parish begins drilling after a stuck drill stem hindered operations. The 3000 foot target aims to reveal a deeper pay sand beyond the St Maurice. multiple offset wells are advancing with surface casing and new rigs moving in near Tullos and sections 7-10-26 23-10-1E and 19-10-2E.
Rail workers overhaul the Missouri Pacific line from Collinston to Ferriday with leveling, new ties, and gravel. Officials anticipate enhanced passenger service once the track work is complete. Freight traffic is heavy due to oil transport through the delta region.
Fifty leaders in the oil industry were asked by the president's oil conservation board for views on possible substitutes for domestic well oil and products. Government experts say about 20 million gallons of gasoline are used daily in the United States. The board seeks recommendations on immediate conservation opportunities and measures to prepare for using substitutes effectively.
Adolfo Luque of Havana Cuba opens the season with wins against the Cardinals and Pirates in the National League. The 33 year old pitcher previously posted 27 wins and 8 losses for Cincinnati two seasons ago and now adds two early victories this year.
The Monroe field shows a slight drop in natural gas use for the week ending April 10 compared with April 3. Captain R E Webb reports total consumption at 2 227 378 000 cubic feet or about 319 625 000 daily, marking a notable decline from early year levels.
J B Moseley of Shreveport arrives in Monroe to lead a week of study periods for Baptist church teachers at West Monroe Church. Junior classes at 6 p m and senior classes at 7 20 p m nightly. Moseley notes Louisiana ranks high in Baptist Sunday schools and B Y P A groups. He cites a May 17 Sunday school clinic in Minden drawing 20 rural workers and northern Louisiana towns, as Minden prepares a $100 000 departmental church for the convention.
NEW ORLEANS April 23 ALouisiana Medical society session covered a diphtheria advance in obstetric practice and the use of X ray therapy against whooping cough Dr C A Wallbillich described synergistic analgesia to ease childbirth as safer and more effective Dr E C Denny of Carville La reported on leprosy noting twelve parole discharges as cured with only one relapse Public lectures on heart disease old age typhoid baby welfare hygienics and tuberculosis were scheduled for today
Edward Beach aged 66 died at his Rayville home Sunday. Funeral services were held at his residence Monday conducted by Rev. Harry L Waltom of the Presbyterian church. The body was sent that evening to Dyersburg Tenn native home for interment. Beach worked sixteen years for Mengel Company and is survived by wife and several children including Mrs. E O Stone and William and Charles Beach of Rayville.
The junior Chamber of Commerce board discussed a $15 360 minimum budget for the coming year including a publicity man and an information bureau. Secretary Walker noted upcoming pledges and a Louisiana division railroad donation to reach the drive’s $20 000 goal. The group pledged to donate services to finish the drive promptly.
The Monroe district conference of the Methodist church opens in the city tonight for sessions through Thursday and Friday. Rev. Dr. H. W. Rickey of Tallulah will speak this evening at the local church. The first regular session is set for 9 a m tomorrow with afternoon and evening sessions planned.
William Drago travels to New York for an American architects convention while L Milton King remains in Greenwood on business. Richard Downes Jr returns from Lake Charles where he was named grand commander of the Knights Templar for the coming year. Bradley Waelder also attends the Knights Templar meeting there. Dr R W Faulk returns from New Orleans after attending the Louisiana Medical Association. H J Fernandez attends Louisiana Public Service Commission sessions in Shreveport. Mrs Henry Whitfield and Mrs F C Holden entertain Kiwanis luncheon at Hotel Monroe with guests praising Monroe’s growth. L A Spain and Lavergne Graham with Bernard Graham note a rough El Dorado overland trip with a late-night return.
In the trial discourse the state notes it will accept a witness named Mr. Smith who conversed with the accused Roberson. The witness reportedly knows most of the other witnesses and has overheard discussions about the case, a point the defense also accepts despite uncertainty about the witness's opinion.
In a strong market buyers seek well kept autos and pricing guides help sellers set fair values. Create a concise want ad that highlights condition, model, year and asking price to attract serious buyers.
Reporters describe boiled beetles as a sweet and appetizing delicacy among West Coast natives, noting local preparation and cultural context in the feature.
The Dixon well six miles northwest of town hit an underground cavity filled with shale causing large boulders to impede progress. The drill stem survived a near-miracle and the pump broke requiring repairs. The hole is around 2300 feet with bottom efforts planned. Cane Hill near River ton to resume this week. Former Governor Longino backer returned to Monroe for a brief stay before Dallas trip.
Henry C. Smith of the Missouri Pacific agricultural department supervises a carload of mixed vegetables from Grayson to St Louis. The Grayson cooperative marketing association expands shipments after seven carloads of radishes proved financially successful. The current load includes turnips English peas and beets with local sale saturated and St Louis markets absorbing the produce.
Mrs Dollie Hamilton aged 56 died yesterday at her home in Ward 7 near Eros after a brief illness. She was the wife of G L Hamilton and a lifelong Ouachita Parish resident. The funeral is today with burial at Clarks Springs cemetery.
A Sacred Concert at St Matthew's Church last night featured Gounod works. Mrs Fannie Livendais led the organ and supported vocalists with Im promptu Prelude and other pieces. Notable numbers included Sweet the Moments Rich the Blessings and The Holy City sung by J Buttitta.
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