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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1933

Page

7

Cotton Market Shows Modest Gains in New Orleans Trade

In New Orleans on August 23, cotton prices edged higher though trading remained narrow and reports mixed. Prices for futures like October and December rose, aided by firmer liverables and favorable weather, while stocks and exports influenced modest gains before easing later in the session. Spot cotton closed steady with low and mid values around 8.2 to 9.22 cents per pound, stocks at 656,740 bales.

Orleans Coton

Cotton Futures Slip as Hedge Selling Dims Market Quiet

Trading cotton was quiet in New York on August 23 as futures edged down after a morning rally. December contracts rose to about 9.87, then faded with hedging pressure and liquidation, closing barely steady. Spot middling cotton remained at 9.30.

York

Cotton Prices Rise in Liverpool Market Report

Liverpool notes spot cotton firmer by 12 points with 1 000 bases including 600 American. Prices lift for American grades from good middling to strict good ordinary and nearby futures steady with Oct at 5.50, Dec 5.54, Jan 5.61, May 5.65, July 5.69.

Liverpool

Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady in New Orleans Market

New Orleans August 23 reports a fairly steady market for cottonseed oil. Prime refined yellow traded 4.75 to 5.25, prime crude listed as nominal. Futures closed with August at 4.62 and September at 4.73, with other months and a small 0.06 move noted.

New Orleans

Sugar futures firmer amid modest advances and near record highs

Sugar futures held gains in cautious trading with September at 144 to 145, December 154 to 155, January 157 to 159, March 164, May 171, and July 176 as traders moved contracts slightly higher before closing 1 to 4 points up in light volume around 54,000 tons.

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Railroads and chemicals quoted in New York market snapshot

New York August 23 call money steady at 1 percent with time loans firm about 3-4 to 1-4 percent. Prime commercial paper 1 1/2 percent. Bankers acceptances ease with 30 days 1/2 to 3/8, 60-90 days 1/2 to 3/8, 4 months 3/4 to 5/8, 5-6 months to 7/8. Numerous listed industrials show varied percentages including General Electric, General Motors, U S tobacco, Chesapeake & Ohio, and others in a broad market note.

Coll Money New York Money

Markets Slip After Early Gains in New York Stocks

New York stocks eased late in the session after an early fractionally higher tone. leaders faced limited support while volume reached about 2.5 million shares. Grains cotton and silver were firm, and traders weighed inflation signals plus possible open market purchases by the Federal Reserve.

Stocks and commodities mixed as market leaders retreat

New York and Chicago reports show stocks easing after early gains, bonds and rails uneven, and curb and utilities easing slightly. Commodities reveal strength in sugar and coffee, steady cotton, and firm spot markets, while grains show subdued demand and unsettled corn. Cattle hold at top $7.40 with shipping demand. Hog prices remain steady at top $4.60.

New York Chicago

Grain market holds steady after early rally in Chicago

Chicago grain markets opened with a brief bid for wheat and mixed corn, then moved to a watchful stalemate. Wheat ended near steady to slightly down from Tuesday, while corn and oats showed small losses and gains amid overall cautious trading. Prices for wheat, corn, oats, rye and provisions shifted within narrow ranges as traders awaited direction.

Chicago

Livestock Prices Dull and Market Active in Chicago

Hogs 26 000 with 8 000 direct and 6 000 pigs and 200 sows eligible for government purchase. Market steady with top 4 60. Cattle 10 000 and calves 2 000 opened steady on shipper accounts. Sheep 15 000 with native lambs steady, feeding lambs bearish, lambs 90 pounds down at 6 75 to 7 60.

Chicago USDA

Foreign exchange rates across nations and cities listed

Foreton Exchange New York reports strong foreign exchange with various currencies quoted in dollars and cents. Rates include Great Britain at 4.54, France 5.40, Italy 7.27, Belgium 19.26, Germany 32.87, Holland 55.66, Norway 22.80, Sweden 23.45, Denmark 20.32, Switzerland 26.70, Spain 11.50, Portugal 4.15N, Greece 77N, Poland 15.25N, Czechoslovakia 4.10N, Jugoslavia 1.99N, Austria 15.50N, Rumania 85N, Argentina 35.26N, Brazil 8.20N, Tokyo 27.12 1-2, Shanghai 28.50, Hongkong 32.00, Mexico City 28.31, Montreal in New York 94.50, New York in Montreal 105.81 1-4, N-Nominal.

New York Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Portugal Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Jugoslavia Austria Rumania Argentine Brazil Tokyo Shanghai Hongkong Mexico City Montreal

Potatoes Market Report From Chicago Aug 23

USDA notes show U S potato shipments at 220 on the track 159 with demand slow and moderate supply. Wisconsin Round Whites rise to 1.75 to 2.00 for partly graded and 2.00 to 2.15 for U S No 1. Idaho Triumphs and Russets quoted 2.50 to 2.65 with some higher. New Jersey Cobblers 2.65 to 2.70.

Chicago USDA U. S Wisconsin Idaho New Jersey

Local Service Ads Highlight Auto Loans and Locksmiths

An assorted column lists service providers offering auto loans from $50 to $500, a securities company in North Carolina, and locksmith and mattress businesses. It mentions KEYS FOR any lock and safes opened or repaired, with contact numbers and a renovated mattress service.

Motors Securities CO Wainut Bt C. C. Lindley

Multiple Ouachita Parish Foreclosures Told In Monroe Sale Notices

City Marshal and Sheriff announce public sales in Monroe Ouachita Parish with several writs of fir f e and seizure. Auctions include a 1932 Ford 1 1 2 ton truck and assorted household items on dates in August and September 1933.

Monroe City Marshal Sale Notice in City Hall

Richard Hatch versus H E Watson case No 5658 in Ouachita Parish City Court Monroe. By writ of possession the marshal seized a lot of household furniture and effects and will sell at the city hall front door between legal hours to the highest bid. E L Risher City Marshal August 14 23 1933.

T. T. Thomas D. T. Clement Clement Sand & Gravel Company State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita City of Monroe People’s Homestead & Savings Association L. W. Bogan Fourth District Court Fourth Judicial District Court Ouachita Louisiana Towit G. O. Dooley Ae Parish Blank Parish of Suachuts Grand Street Bay Avenue J. M. Ryals Frank Varino Ouachita River Sidney Kahn Parish Lee Avenue Ouachita Parish Jesse M. Griges T. J N. J. Knighton West Monroe Honorable Court of Howard Fife Nora Coker M. L. Coleman Peyton Park Richard Hatch H. E. Watson City of Monroe Louisiana Highway Commission Baton Rouge Chamber of the House of Representatives Quachita River Louisville Avenue Monroe-Shreveport The Highway Commission W. 8. Norckauer A. P. Tugwell la. Highway Com

Lost White Collie Puppy in Morningside

Two month old white Collie with brown spots on each ear and tail pelt missing in Morningside. Reward offered. contact 1514 J with any information on the puppy’s whereabouts.

Morningside

Losers' Service Bureau aids recoveries for lost articles

The News-Star and Morning World offer a Losers' Service Bureau to help locate owners of found dogs purses jewelry and other items. Call 4800 to report and inquire about ads and postings in the newspaper to assist recovery without extra charge.

News-Star Morning World Aby King Fost Articira

Jury Is Called in Urschel Kidnapping Case

A federal grand jury was summoned in Oklahoma City to indict Charles Urschel kidnappers. Guards will accompany about 15 witnesses including special prosecutors and the district attorney. Principal suspects include Harvey Bailey and George Kelly remains at large. Bailey may face trial in an iron cage.

Oklahoma City Charles F. Urschel Leslie B. Salter Joseph B. Keenan Herbert K. Hyde Harvey Bailey Hyde Bailey Kansas City Union Station Frank Nash Missouri Kansas City Nash Keenan Urschel George Kelly Decatur Texas R. G. Shannon Paradise

Poultry Prices Steady in Chicago Market

Chicago August 23 live poultry prices listed with 25 trucks steady. Hens 10 to 11 1 2 cents per pound, Leghorn hens 8, roosters 7, turkeys 8 to 11, spring ducks 7 to 9, old ducks 7 to 8, spring geese 9 1 2, old geese unspecified, fryers 10 1 2 to 12, colored 10, Rock springs 12 to 13 1 2, colored 10 1 2, Rock broilers 10 1 2 to 11, Leghorn 10.

Chicago Rock Springs

Butter and Eggs Market Report Chicago Aug 23

Butter price levels remain steady with 11 822 pounds traded and creamery specials at 22 1 2 to 23 per pound. Eggs trade volume 8 031 with steady quotes for extra firsts at 15 1 2 and current receipts at 11 1 2 to 12 3 4.

Chicago

Public Auction Notices from Ouachita Parish 1933

Public sale notices list multiple items from West Monroe Ouachita Parish Louisiana. Sail includes livestock and household goods from the estate of John Mason deceased and other property from Mrs E K Catlett, executor I L Brunner. Auctions dated August 10 to September 2 1933 with cash bids and appraisement.

John Mason State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Fourth District Court Fourth Judicial District Court Ouachita Louisiana I. A. L. Brunner District Court House Monroe Nash Peoples Homestead & Savings Association People's Homestead & Savings Association Seers

Pardon Application by Vandy Harris Johnson

Vandy Harris Johnson, convicted of assault with intent to murder and sentenced to imprisonment on December 3 1927, announces his filing of a pardon application.

Ereby

Wantel Kent House Experiments and Rooms for Rent

An advertisement offers rooms for rent and unspecified house experiments by Wantel Kent. It mentions profits and a phone number 800 for contact. The text is unclear but presents rental and possible promotional content.

Kent

Classified Section Ad Promotion Hits The News-Star World

The notice invites readers to phone or bring ads to The News-Star World Classifieds offering space for items and services. Local readers are urged to submit early to secure placement in the next edition.

News-Star— World

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