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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1933
Page
10
Cotton futures in New Orleans slid under hedge selling and grain restriction fears with mid session declines of 25 to 33 points before partial recoveries. October and December prices faded to around 9.00 by close with overall weak tone and steady overall losses. Spot cotton closed 27 points lower with sales of 17 bales and stock at 670,223.
In New York trading, cotton edges lower as selling pressure and profit taking mount amid a favorable crop outlook. December contracts slip from 9.38 to 9.14 with other months hitting new lows, spot market remains quiet, middling grade near 8.85.
In Liverpool trading on August 1, a 6 000 bale market with 5 900 American listed. Spot prices eased five points with quotes across grades from strict good middling to good ordinary. Futures closed quiet with October through May quotes shown.
In New Orleans on August 15, cottonseed oil markets closed steady with Prime summer yellow quoted at 4.75 to 5.25. Prime crude remained nominal with August at 4.45 and September at 4.47, plus futures for October 4.50, November 4.50, December 4.60 and January 4.65.
New York August 15. Bleach able cottonseed futures closed barely steady with spot at 4.50B. Prices listed for August through February show varied levels, including 4.963 for August and 5.208 for February. Sales totaled 19 contracts. B bid.
Poultry in Chicago on August 15 shows 43 live poultry trucks steady with prices unchanged. The report notes no shifts in market rates and stable supply conditions for the day.
A guide outlines how to build a versatile wardrobe on a budget using practical pieces, layering strategies, and cost-effective fabrics. It emphasizes choosing timeless styles, mixing neutrals with statement items, and maintaining quality through careful selection and care.
Advertises the Anne Adams Pattern Book showing summer fashion for women and children. Claims patterns are easy to make and invites readers to see the newspaper pattern feature for price and ordering details.
Chicago traders noted solid hog activity at 21 000 head with 5 000 direct and price ranges for light under 250 pounds firm while larger pigs 450 65 dollars and packing sows around 2.00. Cattle and calves total about 9 009 and 20 000 respectively with fed cattle steady to down. slaughter cattle and vealers offered at 5 75 to 7 50 for heavy weights and 3 00 to 5 75 for medium. Sheep seen slow with natives steady to 25 lower. lambs 7 00 to 8 25 and ewes 1 25 to 3 00 amid opening weakness.
Currency market shows easy demand with Great Britain at 4.48 dollars, 60-day bills at 4.42 3-4. France near 5.25, Italy around 7.95 demand and 7.05 cables, with multiple nations and cities listed for bid and cross rates including Belgium Germany Norway Sweden Denmark Spain and others.
Colt Praney reports on New York call money steady at 1 percent all day while time loans hold at 60 days 1 and 3 to 4 months 1 to 1 1-4 percent, 5 to 6 months 1 1-4 to 1 1-2 percent nominal, with prime commercial paper at 1 1-2 percent and bankers acceptances noted.
A firmer tone developed in sugar futures with half of Monday's decline recovered. Trade and commission houses led buying on better spot-market demand. September rose to 1.35, May to 1.56, with futures closing 5-6 higher after 27,700 tons sold.
Chicago on August 15 reports U S D A data for potato market with Long Island Cobblers at 2.80 to 2.85, Wisconsin round whites 2.10 to 2.35, Nebraska Cobblers 2.60 to 2.75, Idaho Triumphs 2.65 to 2.80, and Russel Burbanks around 3.15, demand slow while supply moderate and trading limited.
Butter and Eggs market quotes for Chicago on August 15 show butter at 13 398 shipments steady with various grades and weights and eggs at 10 681 unsettled with current receipts noted. The text also recalls the last passenger pigeon died in 1914 at Cincinnati Zoo Park and notes their once vast numbers in the early 18th century with trees felled by their weight and skies darkened by flocks.
New York and Chicago markets showed slow, dull trading with a late small rally sparking slight gains for some leaders. Grain prices held, the dollar strengthened abroad, and several major issues dipped while others inched up as investors hedged amid Chicago restrictions and awaited clearer price trends.
ENID Okla Aug 15 A former Enid delegate to Congress J Y Callahan recalls appointing Hugh Johnson to West Point in 1897 and says he has received thousands of requests from job seekers seeking recovery administrator help. He notes more than 3 901 806 people are employed in the U S motor vehicle manufacturing sector under normal conditions.
C W Coates, testing "magic water" from aquarium tanks, esp tropical fish water, is shown at the New York aquarium where many visitors seeking the so-called Bacteriushage treatment were refused entry. The sensational claim could mark a major medical breakthrough if proven.
Governor Allen faces criticism over Louisiana Tax Commission pay scales and staff. The article lists chairman S. M. Beasley and members in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, details clerical salaries, and notes past political tensions involving A. Leonard Allen and two long-time opponents. It highlights no salary cuts despite revenue declines and discusses proposed reform to remove individual assessment power.
The Monroe News-Star and Morning World publish classified ad rates and a long alphabetized list of classifications from Legal Notices to Automobiles. Telephone acceptances are accommodated for most ads, with a 45 cent minimum charge and a five word line count.
Advertises about 1000 feet of oak flooring for sale at 507 Pine with contact 2077-3. Also includes a complex notice listing directors, contracts, and bids for a Monroe Louisiana project dated August 11 with references to the Industrial Recovery Act of 1973. Details mention bid procedures, labor rates, and plans available at the Louisiana Highway Commission in Baton Rouge.
Lost items such as Gog, purse, jewelry not advertised in News-Star or Morning World may be recovered through the Losers Service Bureau. Call 4800 to report found items or to advertise for owner identification in The News-Star World.
The coast guard destroyer Wainwright towed the Gloucester schooner Shirley M. Clattenburg toward Boston after a collision with the Norwegian freighter Horda in dense fog near Georges Bank. The tow began around 8 am and the vessel was 150 miles east of Boston, expected to arrive about 10 pm Tuesday. no injuries reported and crew remained aboard.
Six Alabama 4-H club girls at Auburn and Alabama Polytechnic Institute reduced their term expenses by canning surplus food and practicing cooperative light housekeeping. They spent about 200 dollars for a year, covering fees books apartment telephone rent gas and cosmetics, down from the usual 400 dollars. Nellie Fuller of Macon county led the group as business manager.
In Chagrin Falls a tree under an iron ring placed by blacksmith sculptor Henry Church in 1873 slowly fills the circle as it nears a century. Church warned the tree would grow into the ring. the hoop encircles the trunk while the region notes the 1932 auto production figures: 1,186,209 passenger cars and 245,285 trucks, with 181,055 exported.
Trade schools replace old apprenticeships and prepare workers for many industries. The printing field shows strong prospects, with the Southern School of Printing in Nashville, Tennessee guiding entrants. Contact Director W. C Garriott at 1514-16 South Street for terms and catalogs.
Readers can stay current with daily down-to-the-minute opportunity news offered in the classifieds. The section highlights fresh listings, urgent gigs, and time sensitive offers for immediate action. Stay tuned for new opportunities and deadlines announced throughout the day.
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