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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1940

Page

9

Cotton futures ease under liquidation and favorable crops

Cotton futures slipped in New Orleans and New York as long liquidation and hedging pressured prices. Spot values at New Orleans closed slightly lower while the average southern middling price edged down. Prices closed modestly lower across main contracts with late trade showing reduced demand.

New Orleans New York Memphis

Drunk In Church Arrest Highlights Mixed Market News

A policeman found a man asleep in a Columbia church claiming he mistook it for a railway station. Meanwhile New York stocks drifted in a narrow, cautious session with small moves and about 250000 shares traded. Cotton and metals showed uneven activity as markets absorbed war fears and industry shifts.

Columbia S. C

Chicago Grain Markets Halted By Dry Weather and Mixed Moves

Dry weather and mild temperatures across the U S grain belt cooled trade zeal on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat held steady to a fraction higher as futures drifted. corn edged up toward day’s highs while oats and rye rose modestly. provisions fell with overall cautious trading.

Chicago United States Board of Trade

Sugar futures hit new lows amid renewed liquidation

New York sugar markets showed renewed liquidation pushing prices to fresh lows with only brief support from short covering. September and December futures fell 2 1 2 to 3 points, while raw sugar held slightly firmer in domestic trade.

New York

Liverpool Cotton Prices Edge Up on Limited Demand

Liverpool reports limited demand for spot cotton with prices 10 points higher. Quotations show American and various grades from strict good middling to good ordinary, and futures settle 3 to 7 points higher with Oct at 7.27 and Jan at 7.03.

Liverpool

Cottonseed Oil Futures Steady in New Orleans and New York

In New Orleans August seven cottonseed oil closed steady with bleachable summer yellow at 5.65 nominal and crude at 4.62 1 2 bid. Sept through March prices ranged 5.13 to 5.28 with bids. In New York bleach able futures closed 12 15 lower with 220 contracts trading. Sept 5.62 bid Oct 5.63 Dec 5.68 Jan 5.70 March 5.78 bid.

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Chicago hog and cattle market report with price range shifts

Salable hogs 10 000 total 13 000 fairly active with gains 10 20 cents over Tuesday. Cattle and calves 11 000 and 800 with long fed steers and prime lots bidding above 11.85 to 12.00. Nebraska primes over 12.00. Sheep 1 500 with spring lambs 10 15 higher and fat sheep strong. light fat ewes 3 50 and up, western feeders scarce.

Chicago

Potatoes market rounds up U S arrivals and prices

Potatoes arrivals 64 on track 127 with total U S shipments 271 and light supplies. Bliss varieties show steady demand and firm market while other varieties see light demand and weaker prices. Idaho russet and Buss Triumphs plus Oregon long whites and Nebraska cobblers cited with specific price ranges.

Chicago USDA U. S Idaho Nebraska Nebraska Bliss

Opening Natchez Vidalia bridge celebration planned

Plans for the Natchez Vidalia bridge dedication are moving ahead with speeches expected from Governor Sam H. Jones of Louisiana and Governor Paul B. Johnson of Mississippi. An all day event with a barbecue and speakers from both states is planned, and the exact opening date will be announced soon. The Sahara dunes have shifted 186 miles south in the last 300 years, destroying former fertile land.

Ferriday Natchez- Vidalia Mississippi River Sam H. Jones Louisiana Paul B. Johnson Mississippi Sahara Desert

War Bulletins Across The Front In August Dispatches

United States ambassador to Belgium faces criticism for urging Britain to open its blockade for food. A British report argues Belgium faces famine unless supplied, while blaming Germany for suffering due to the enemy’s blocking strategy. Other items note Soviet Pacific maneuvers, a German raider's sinking of British shipping, a German aviator’s capture in England, American troops returning from Scandinavia, von Cramm’s military call up, and renewed Gibraltar bombing reports.

London United States Belgium Britain John Cudahy Daily Express America Express

4 H youths buy calves at Delhi

Eleven Louisiana stock calves were auctioned this week for Delhi's 4 H club members. The calves will be shown at the fall and spring Northeast Louisiana Livestock show, a major Lions club project. Breeders and other buyers plan to enter prize calves in the state 4 H shows in Baton Rouge.

Delhi Louisiana W. H. Farmer Northeast Louisiana Livestock Show Farmer Baton Rouge

Dr. Barnes Named to Tech Committee in Ruston

Ruston dentist Dr. J. H. Barnes was named to the local executive committee for Louisiana Tech, succeeding Joan P. Graham. He will work with Mrs. G. A. Adams. ex-officio chairman is John E. Coxe. Barnes is a 1916 Louisiana Tech alumnus and former Tulane football captain and student body president.

Ruston J. H. Barnes Louisiana Tech Joan P. Graham State Board of Education Sam H. Jones Charles W. Smith Barnes G. A. Adams

Butter and Eggs Prices in Chicago Trade Report

Butter receipts total 825 291, creams 93 score 21 3 4, 92 27 1 4, 89 28, 88 25 1 2 with other prices unchanged. Eggs receipts 3 183 firmer, fresh graded extra firsts local 16, storage packed extras 17 1 2, first 16 3 4, other prices unchanged.

Chicago

Lions convention speakers discuss international fellowship

Monroe Lions Club heard president L E Mathis review business sessions of the International Convention and noted emphasis on international understanding. A N Robinson and E C Gibson spoke on Havana Lions Club entertainment and the large Havana gathering hosted by Lions International with 4 557 attendees and 1 215 delegates.

Monroe Lions International Mathis International Board of Directors New Orleans Buffalo Chicago Robinson Havana Havana Lions Club Bayoncom Centro Asturian Com Rinal Connes Gee Republic of Cuba Tropicsl Gardens Oriental Park Morro Castle Gibson Louisiana Board of Governors Mr. Gibson Service Club B. M. McKain W. Stewart A. G. Klamke

Poultry Market Steady in Chicago Trade

Chicago August 1 poultry live market activity shows 36 trucks on hand with the market unchanged from earlier sessions.

Chicago

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