New Orleans Cotton Futures Close Higher on April 25
Cotton futures in New Orleans rose to pr averages with a net advance of 3 to 3 points closing near 24.27 to 24.56 as bids held steady. Officials list Lake Charles leader R Krause as president and Emile A Warner as first vice president with J Davilla as secretary and other New Orleans candidates for second vice president including E L Herbert Edward Makofsky Joseph Dresner and D H Theard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
R. Krause
Lake Charles
Emile A. Warner
J. Davilla
E. L. Herbert
Edward Makofsky
Joseph Dresnér
D. H. Theard
Cotton futures ease after liquidation in New York opener
New York cotton prices opened steady to lower with May at 15 points and July near 24.48 as the market declined 3 to 10 points on liquidation and fears of rains in the southwest. Local southern buying and early reports of dye rains added to the cautious tone.
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Demand Report
Liverpool on April 25 reports steady prices and fair demand for cotton. Daily middling prices range from 12.74 to 14.24, with low and good middling and strict low categories cited in the market summary.
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Liverpool
Wheat and grain futures slip on rains and Liverpool falls
Wheat prices opened lower amid continued rainfall aiding winter crops and a softening Liverpool market. Traders sold on downturns as corn and oats declined with weak cash demand while hogs and grain led to softer provisions.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Sterling Exchange
Chicago Market Report Butter Eggs and Poultry Prices
Butter prices fall with lower extras and firsts for April 25 in Chicago. Egg receipts total 35 179 cases with firsts at 27 1-2, storage pack extras at 29 3-4, while butter values show 44 for extras and 42 1-2 for firsts.
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Chicago
Apr
Kansas City Market Report Cattle Hog and Sheep Prices
Kansas City market data shows cattle 200 head supply with prices for fed steers 9.50 to 10.00, yearlings 9.50 to 10.00, butcher cows 5.25 to 7.50, heifers 7.00 to 9.00, canners 2.95 to 4.25, calves 7.30 to 8.50, feeders 6.25 to 8.25. Hogs 1,800 head, 180 to 800 pounds 11.60 to 11.75, packing sows 10.75. Sheep and lambs include top wooled skins 14.35, desirable weight 18.25 to 13.75, best clippers 12.00, Arizona California spring lambs 13.65 to 15.00, shorn ewes 6.50 to 7.00, shorn wethers 7.15 to 7.60.
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Kansas City
Arizona
California
Shreveport Woman Elected Vice President of D A R
Mrs S A Dickson of Shreveport widow of the late mayor was elected vice president of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the national convention in Washington D C yesterday afternoon. The news came via messages to Mrs Laura Tester Alexander from Mrs Frances Calleh regent of the Caddo chapter of which Mrs Dickson is a past regent.
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Shreveport
S. A. Dickson
Dickson
Daughters of the Urban Revolution
Washington, D. C
Laura Tester Alexander
Caddo
Frances C. Alléh
Monroe Likely to Get Loan Meeting for Next Year
Alexandria April 25 Following the election of officers this afternoon the thirty fourth annual convention of the Louisiana League of Homestead and Building and Loan Associations will adjourn. No contest over the election of the officers is expected with the exception of the second vice presidency which is sought by four candidates. The officers to be elected are Robert J. Palfrey New Orleans.
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Alexandria
Louisiana League of Homestead and Building and Loan Associations
Robert J. Palfrey
New Orleans
Hanging Verdict Again Returned in Epstein Case
Court heard conflicting testimony on the time of Adolph Epstein's murder with witnesses placing events at sundown and dusk. Prosecution argued Hays and Stone conspired while defense highlighted credibility of Mrs. Green and Mrs. Sanders witnesses.
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Mr. Smith
Mr. Epstein
St. Louis
Adolph Epstein
Chattanooga
Tehn
Pleas Witchit
Stone
Epstein
Smith
Harry Russell
Louisiana
Hays
Roberson
Sandel
J. C. Green
Vera
Hubert Sanders
Mill Pond
Bill Stone
Luther Hays
Belle Kelly
Jewella Sanders
Notice of Administration for Anthony Martin Estate
Carrie Tracey petitions the Fourth District Court Ouachita Parish to appoint letters of administration for the estate of Anthony Martin, deceased. Show cause within ten days why the prayer should not be granted. Judge Percy Sander presides. Deputy Clerk Leon H. Pooler certifies. Attorney M. C. Redmond. April 25-28-May 2.
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Anthony Martin
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Fourth District Court
Carrie Tracey
Percy Sander
A. D
Leon H. Pooler
M. C. Redmond
Classified Ads Can Sell Far More Than They Cost
Small classified listings offer outsized value as inexpensive ads reach buyers for valuable property. Readers are urged to consider modest spends for potentially large returns and to monitor local papers for timely opportunities.
Prizes Awarded in Caldwell Truck Growers Contest
The Caldwell Watchman awarded fifteen dollars to the top radish producer on a half acre and ten dollars to the runner up. J. E. Reitzel of Clarks grew ninety baskets, Cary Meredith of Grayson seventy nine, both netting one dollar per basket from sales. The paper now offers fifteen and ten dollar prizes for the top tomato yield on one acre, with T. BE. Tekell and H. V. Harris authorized to decide winners. Growers plan to branch into strawberries and other vegetables for future seasons.
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News-Star
Columbia
Caldwell Parish
Caldwell Watchman
J. E. Reitzel
Clarks
Cary Meredith
Grayson
Reitzell
Mr. Meredith
T. BE. Tekell
H. V. Harris
Truck Growers Association
Resignation Vote for Rev Frank Tripp at Morning Service
At the First Baptist church morning service tomorrow action will be taken on Rev Frank Tripp's resignation. The retiring pastor will preach at morning and evening services. Houston choir director Robert W Chambers will lead music, bringing a first class reputation and Southwestern Seminary background.
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First Baptist Church
Frank Tripp
Robert W. Chambers
Houston
Texas
Chambers
Southwestern Seminary
Ft. Worth
Young People to Have Special Services at Stone Avenue Church
Rev Stephen B Williams announces a special Sunday night service at Stone Avenue and South Third Street Methodist Protestant Church with a youth choir and a fitting sermon. He will preach the Chatham La high school baccalaureate next month and speak to Dry Prong high students in May. Public invitation extended for Sunday night.
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Stephen B. Williams
Stone Avenue
South Third Street
Dr. Williams
Chatham
Dry Prong
Ruston Student Thomas Benannan Dies After Illness
Thomas Arthur Méné Bennan age 16, son of Rev and Mrs Alonzo Early, died Friday at Riverside Sanitarium Monroe after a two week illness. Funeral at home Ruston with pallbearers James Baskerville and others. body sent to Jennings for burial. Monroes Players Club staged Kempy at High School Auditorium to favorable reviews. Cosmos Club met with Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Falk. papers on Transportation in Louisiana presented. James T. L. James returned from Shreveport. C W Perkins, ill for days, was married yesterday at Riverside Sanitarium in Monroe.
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News-Star
Ruston
Thomas Arthur Mé¢eBennan
Alonzo’ Early
Riverside Sanitarium
Monroe
W. D. Kleinschmidt
R. W. Vaughan
Thomas White
Manning Fletcher
Kempy
Players Club of
Cosmos Club
W. H. Cook
J. T. Falk
Louisiana
J. E. Keeny
Rayville
Y. T. L. James
Shreveport
Ry. C. W. Perkins
Mon- Pee
Forsythe Park hosts a large Boy Scouts jamboree events
Local troop event at Forsythe Park features patrol signaling relay dressing race message relay and rescue races among many activities. Scouts compete in inspection parade tower signaling and various skill tests with prizes awarded for top performances.
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Forsythe Park
Solon Wheeler Cleared of Allegation in Federal Court
Senator Wheeler was acquitted of using his influence with the interior department. The verdict came two hours after deliberation in federal court. A telegram announcing the birth of his daughter arrived as he left the courtroom.
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Interior Department
Wheeler
Washington
Dietrich
John L. Slattery
Slattery
Thomas J. Walsh
8. C. Ford
W. F. O’leary
James H. Baldwin
Senator Walsh
Mrs. Wheeler
Union C. E. Meeting Slated in Monroe Presbyterian Church
On Sunday April 26 all Christian Endeavor Societies in Monroe are urged to attend a union meeting at the Presbyterian church at 6:00 p.m. Presiding will be President Dr. H. H. Baur. Final plans for the Monroe District Convention on May 28 will be made. All Endeavorers are requested to be present.
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Christian Endeavor
Monroe
Union
Presbyterian Church
H. H. Baur
Incubator Baby Born at Riverside Sanitarium
Little Miss Reitzell is born April 22 at Riverside sanitarium weighing about two pounds. The twin died at birth while the surviving infant rests in the new incubator under Dr. Laura Marr's care, with early feeding by dropper and careful thermal support.
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Monroe
Little Miss Reitzeil
Riverside Sanitarium
Laura C. Marr
Frank Reitzell
Laura Marr
Local Managers Attend Atlanta Buying Convention
Mr C E Spente J C Penney manager leaves Sunday for Atlanta to attend an eight day regional buying convention starting Monday. He will select goods for Fall and holiday seasons including toys. Regional conventions are planned for spring in Atlanta Cleveland Los Angeles Oklahoma City Portland Salt Lake City St Louis and St Paul.
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C. E. Spente
J. C. Penney Company
Atlanta
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Oklahoma
City
Portland
Salt Lake City
St. Louis
St. Paul
Winnsboro Street Paving Completed Opens Three Blocks
Winnsboro Louisiana April 25 contractors finished paving streets and three blocks opened to traffic. Traffic signals at intersections being installed improve appearance. Full acceptance expected by May 15 amid concerns over continued dry weather hurting crops and gardens.
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News-Star
Winnsboro
Scouts Parents Hold Pleasing Joint Program
Scouts and parents packed City high school auditorium for a memorable evening that opened the spring jamboree earlier today. Guy Stubbs and Leon Hamond led songs with both groups joining in, followed by three talks on Scoutcraft Diligence and Honesty by J H Trousdale O B Morton and Judge B C Dawkins. Flowers were presented to Col G E Breeche by a Scout delegation in tribute to his Scout work and local support. Col Breeche, a Monroe visitor and lumber executive, expressed appreciation and pledged continued backing as his son will oversee local operations.
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Monroe
West Monroe
Guy Stubbs
Leon Hamond
Accemist
J. H. Trousdale
O. B. Morton
B. C. Dawkins
Charles Schulae
G. E. Breeche
Col. Breeche
Seoute
Grayling Lumber Co
West Virginia
Dr T E Wright Chosen Member of New Health Board
Dr T E Wright of Monroe is named member from the fifth district to the reorganized Louisiana health board. The board includes a dentist educator and druggist from across the state and will meet soon to implement the restructuring.
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Oscar Dowling
New Orleans
T. T. Tarlton
Grand Coteau
D Ratzburg
Shreveport
L. C. McVoy
Baton Rouge
T. E. Wright
Monroe
Louisiana
Wright
Louisiana Board of Examiners
Louisiana State Medical Society
Franches Chavis Death Shocks Bastrop Friends
Miss Frances Chavis fifteen died after an appendicitis operation at a Monroe sanitarium. Her death shocked Bastrop friends who learned of the illness too late. The body returned to Bastrop.
Obituary of Thomas A. McLennom in Ruston
Thomas A. McLennom died after a brief illness from influenza at a local sanitarium. He was step son of Rev. Alonzo Early of Ruston. The funeral was held at 5:30 p.m. at the Ruston Methodist parsonage with Rev. W. D. Klein schmidt officiating. Classmates from Ruston High School served as pallbearers. Burial took place in Jennings, Louisiana.
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Thomas A. McLennom
Alonzo Early
Ruston
W. D. Kleinschmidt
Ruston High School
Jennings
Death of Bastrop girl Frances Chavis after appendicitis
Miss Frances Chavis aged 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Chavis died last night at a local sanitarium following an appendicitis operation. A Hamburg Arkansas native she had lived in Bastrop with her parents for years and attended Bastrop public schools. Burial was at Bastrop this afternoon.
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Frances Chavis
W. M. Chavis
Hamburg
Ark
Bastrop
Amendment to Charter for Cornie Mercantile Company in Louisiana
Notarized amendment to the charter of Cornie Mercantile Company Inc signed March 17 1925 by W M Washburn and T L Tippit. Domicile set in Union Parish Louisiana board of three directors including Washburn Tippit and Heard with specified roles and terms. President empowered to sign deeds and obligations. annual stockholder meetings by written notice.
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W. M. Washburn
T. L. Tippit
Monroe
Louisiana
Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of Cornie Mercantile Co
The document records an amendment to the charter of the Cornie Mercantile Co Inc filed April 22 1925 in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. It details notice by mail and newspaper publication requirements for stockholders meetings voting by ballot and proxies board quorum and officer elections. It notes two thirds stock approval for charter changes or dissolution and includes notarized attestations and official seal dated April 24 1925 and publication window Apr 25 May 29 16.
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United States
Union Parish
Board of Directors
Union
State of Louisiana
Roy L. Browning
W. D. Moore
Ouachita
Parish of Ouachita
Pat S. Hamilton
4Th Judicial District Court
The
Cornie Mercantile Co., Inc
Louisiana
Mary Lou Trawick
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John Schrieber
Ora Belle Hayden
Louisiana Medical Society
A. L. Smith
Social Farm Bureau
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F. P. Morgan
Yancey Morgan
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Jennie Williams
Monroe Methodist Protestant Church
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L. EF. Bentley
E. H. McMeans
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M. V. Orr
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C. H. Fisher
G. A. Morgan
R. B. Leavell
C. F. McBride
W. F. Rogers
Louie Cohn
Ellen Collins
Jno. Collins
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