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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1922

Page

8

Dixie Bedding Co meeting notice in Monroe La

Notice announces a stockholders meeting of Dixie Bedding Co Ltd at the company's offices in Monroe Louisiana at 10 o clock on Friday December 15 1922 Joseph Kusin president Also references storage at low rate and a transport contact at North Sixth Street Monroe for safekeeping duties

Dixie Bedding Co., Ltd Monroe Joseph Kusin J. Wilks North Sixth Street Dixie Bedding CO. Ltd

New Mattresses Offer at L. W. Gresham Mattress Co

40 lb rolled edge cotton mattress sold at 6.00 with guarantee not to lump. L. W. Gresham Mattress Co advertises service and price. Phone 1145.

L. W. Gresham Mattress Co

Boyd and Wells General Contractors Ad

General contractors and builders offer roofing and house moving services with estimates furnished on short notice. Phone 1089 W. 6-1 mo. par 8.

Training Institute Wins Over Bastrop in 6-0 Victory

Louisiana Training Institute defeated Bastrop 6 to 0 in a hard fought game marked by a 230 yard penalty on Bastrop’s opponent and a late finish after a 30 minute fourth quarter. Clark and Parker starred for LT I with Clark scoring the touchdown as Linsey of Bastrop showed speed but could not break through.

Training Institute Louisiana Training Institute Bastrop Linsey Montville Clark Parker Institute L.T. L Delhi Wisner Gilbert

Mercer and Mississippi College to Debate Next Spring

Associated Press reports Mercer will host Mississippi College in a spring debate after today’s announcement from Macon Georgia. The matchup pairs Mercer’s team with the Mississippi College squad in the upcoming season.

Associated Press Macon Mercer Missippi College

Racket Store Sees Sale on Shoes and Remedies

Classified note advertises leather shoes for the family and promotes 666 remedy for colds grippe constipation bile headaches. Indicates sale prices and a four to two time frame.

Express

Cotton Markets Rally Then Slip Amid Private Crop Figures

New Orleans and New York reports show initial cotton futures gains on December crop estimates of 9,260,000 bales with an indicated total of 9,640,000 running bales. Prices drifted down through the day as Lancashire trade and cloth market signals weighed on sentiment. Spot cotton in New Orleans and New York remained steady or quiet with middling around 24.55 cents.

New Orleans Lancashire New York Liverpool

Liverpool Cotton Prices and Sales Report

Cotton market in Liverpool remains quiet with steady tones. Spot prices list several middling grades and a total sales figure of 5,000 bales, including 2,800 American, alongside receipts of 55,00 bales and futures closed quiet with December at 13.94 and October at 12.95.

Liverpool

Wheat price moves in Chicago as futures fluctuate

Wheat showed a moderate upturn after an early setback as Liverpool quotes declined in part offset by Argentina harvest concerns. Corn and oats followed wheat trends with limited demand and slight gains, while provisions weakened with falling hog values. Prices for different grain mixes ended near the day’s range and close.

Chicago Liverpool Argentina

Grain prices in St Louis and Kansas City markets

St Louis and Kansas City grain quotes show cash and futures levels for wheat corn and oats. Prices listed include No. 2 white and No. 8 white wheat, various December and May futures, plus oats and corn differentials.

St. Louis Kansas City

East St. Louis Cattle Market Report

East St. Louis market notes price ranges for beef steers cows and bulls with steer values steady to lower. canners and cutters 2.20 to 2.60, a few better cattle reported in the late entry.

East St. Louis

Goodfellows Club funds aid for Christmas drive

The Goodfellows urge immediate contributor action for the Christmas fund, aiming for a quick campaign and avoiding last minute appeals. The fund totals include News-Star Publishing Co. 10.00 and several individuals, with livestock and meat market figures listed alongside.

Goodfellows News-Star Publishing Co

Kansas City Cattle and Hog Market Summary

Kansas City market notes cattle and hog activity on December 5. Cattle numbers around 18 000 with varied offerings from beef steers to stockers and calves. hogs about 23 000 with steady to weaker bids and packer top near 7.95. Weakness in fat cattle and some price declines across inclinations, while best dealers for calves showed higher values.

Bologna Kansas City

Stocks and Bonds Start With Hesitant Trade

New York December 5 Opening prices were dull and irregular as traders take a cautious stance. Speculation on the Studebaker board meeting and dividend plans supported some gains in top issues like Studebaker 3,500 shares, Sterling Products, Continental Can and Cluett Peabody while rails and some oils showed weakness. Foreign exchange markets opened irregular.

New York Studebaker Board of Directors Sterling Products Continental Cluett Peabody Woolworth U. S Standard Oil New Jersey California Petroleum

Foreign Exchange Rates Reported in New York

Foreign exchanges showed irregular movements in New York with Britain at 4.547 to 4.548 for demand and 4.551 to 4.552 on cables, France around 6.971 to 6.972 and 6.98 1/2, Italy near 4.93 and 4.93 1/2, Belgium about 6.441/2 and 6.45, Germany at .011 to .015-16, Spain 15.45, Greece 1.26, Poland .005 to .008, Argentina 37.62, Brazil 12.10, and Montreal at 100 1/32.

New York Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Spain Greece Poland Argentine Brazil Montreal

Watts Clarifies Tuberculosis League and Red Cross Roles

Mrs F L Watts Ouachita Parish Tuberculosis League representative says the Tuberculosis League and the Red Cross are distinct though cooperating. The Red Cross is funded by sales of memberships and donations while the League is funded by Christmas seal sales. The League focuses on education and school health crusades funded by seals.

Tuberculosis League Red Cross F. L. Watts Ouachita Parish Watts The City Park Neville Hayes Rainbolt West Monroe Breeden Calhoun

Cotton Congress Shifts Focus to Allied Branches

Memphis December delegates at the Southern Cotton Congress move from boll weevil pest control to marketing and warehousing. Secretary Wallace outlines USDA work while G H Meloy urges state legislation to boost cooperation in marketing. A committee weighs forming a permanent governmental cotton commission with a report due before adjournment.

Memphis Tenn Southern Cotton Congress Henry C. Wallace Department of Agriculture South G. H. Meloy United States Department of Agriculture Agriculture Department A. W. McLean North Carolina

Eskimo Pies and sales at local shops prompt shoppers

The notice highlights Eskimo Pies priced at 10 cents at founts from Watson and Avon and at Phoenix Drug Store. It advertises magazine sales at Phoenix Drug Store and a large assortment of Lowney's chocolates at The Busy Bee Cafe and Hotel near the Mo. P. depot. It also notes a Thanksgiving sale at Racket Store with December 6th as the last day.

Watson & Avon Lowney Busy Bee Mo. P. Depot

Warning Parents About Children Skating On Street

Second notice warns parents not to allow children to skate on paved streets due to danger. Signed by Inspector of Police R. E. Heap, age 29-51. Also promotes Eskimo Pies by Watson & Aven and bargain linen tablets at 60 cents a dozen from Phoenix Drug Store. 22-tf

Jackson Street Phoenix Drug Store R. E. Heap Watson & Aven

Used Cars and Local Sales Advertisements

Classified notes note several car listings from E. R. Breard Motor Co offering a Dodge 1920 touring for 350 dollars and a Dodge 1921 touring for 400 dollars plus a Nash Six touring for 350 dollars The Racket Store advertises remaining blankets and quilts and a December sale A school bid invitation from Guachita Parish School Board for a two room Okaloosa Louisiana project with plans by J W Smith Monroe and a December 7 1922 deadline Local photo studio offers Christmas sittings and Eskimo Pies promotions from Watson and Avon Phoenix Drug Store promotes chocolate products and gift options Racket Sale last day is December 6

Dodge Nash E. R. Breard Motor CO Walnut St Okaloosa J. W. Smith Monroe Guachita Parish T. O. Brown

Matranga Edges Moak In 15 Round New Orleans Bout

Joe Matranga defeated Eddie Moak by decision in a 15 round fight in New Orleans. Matranga showed stamina and held six rounds to Moak's three with six even, despite Moak's late surge and a damaged eye in the ninth round. Matranga weighed 132 pounds to Moak's 182 1 2.

New Orleans Joe Matranga Eddie Monk Shreveport Slim” Brennan Moak Benny Harvey Matranga

Malone and Downey Set for Twelfth No Decision Bout

Louisville card features Jac Malone of St. Paul and Bryan Downey of Cleveland in a twelve round no decision middleweight contest. This marks their eighth meeting.

Louisville Jac Malone St. Paul Bryan Downey Cleveland

Landis Declines to Enter Al Johnson Clash in Major Meet

Landis says he will proceed with the joint major leagues meeting in New York on December 14 as planned while not committing American League owners to attend the Chicago session called for December 13. The national convention showcased Landis’ distinctive look and noted American Association owners reelecting Thomas J. Rickey to a five year term.

Louisville Kenesaw M. Landis Ban Johnson American League Johnson Chicago Landis New York National Association of Professional Leagues American Association Thomas J. Rickey

Trade links Birmingham and Wichita Falls outfielders

The meeting reconvened to discuss adopting a schedule. Outfielder Silva of the Birmingham club in the Southern Association was traded for Outfielder Miller of the Wichita Falls club in the Texas league.

Silva Birmingham Southern Association Miller Wichita Falls Texas

Johnny Dundee to Box Gene Delmont in Brooklyn Bout

Johnny Dundee featherweight champion and holder of the 130 pound belt will meet Gene Delmont Memphis lightweight in a twelve round bout in Brooklyn on December 12.

Memphis Bay New York Johnny Dundee Gene Delmont Memphis Brooklyn

Criqui Eyes American Title Bout After Victory

European featherweight champion Eugene Criqui has received many promoter offers after beating Billy Matthews of England. Manager Eudeline plans his next fight in America, with Curley and Kearns as the leading options.

Paris Eugene Criqui Billy Matthews England Eudeline Criqui America Jack Curley Jack Kearns

Siki Confession Triggers Liar Claim By Manager

Paris battles over Siki confession as M Hellers of Senegalez calls him a greater liar than in the ring and vows to defend to the limit. He challenges Senegale deputy Diagne to prove any frame up beyond Siki’s word. Descamps and Carpentier declined comment on the framing charges. The exposé sparks a French controversy.

Singelese Paris Battle Siki M. Hellers Siki M. Diagne Descamps Carpentier France

Succession Sale in Monroe Louisiana District Court

The Sixth District Court of Ouachita Parish Louisiana orders a public sale of Nancy Moore succession property in Monroe. On January 6 1923 at the court house steps the administrator L McCarthy will offer improvements and lots in Lamyville and on DeSiard road for cash to the highest bidder with appraisal benefit. M C Redmond attorney noted.

State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Sixth District Court Nancy Moore Court House Monroe Lamyville Second Street DeSiard Road L. McCarthy M. C. Redmond

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