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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1924
Page
9
New Orleans cotton futures closed steady with net declines of 25 to 40 points. January opened at 23.95, March 23.39, May 28.64, and July 23.80 with initial trades showing losses of 11 to 32 points. The market briefly firmed on ginning expectations before easing toward the day’s close.
New York cotton futures ended steady with varied figures across months. Prices fluctuated with January near 23.07 and March May around 29.02 and 24.01 as markets opened, reflecting a narrow trading day.
Liverpool reports steady prices amid strong demand with futures closing quiet. Prices listed include strictly good middling 13.92, good middling 32.67, and other grades. total bales 500g with 16,800 American. Futures quotes shown for December through October.
Chicago markets list varied egg and poultry prices for December with ranges for creamery extras standard and firsts. Eggs show higher quotes with firsts and ordinary goods in different cents per dozen, while live poultry prices cover hens fowls springs roosters ducks geese and turkeys with multiple dollar amounts per unit.
Chicago trading activity indicates wheat and corn slipping from earlier highs with overall weaker tone in futures. Oats opened lower but recovered. provisions softened due to weak hogs and grain values. prices include Dec wheat 162 1 4 and May wheat 168 1 4 with corn around 125 1 2 for Dec and 130 for May.
Chicago stockyard figures show hogs at 6.50 to 9.25 per hundredweight with various weights. cattle at 7.00 to 14.50 for yearlings and 9.50 for quality steers. veal and weighty products near 8.50 to 9.25. sheep at 14.00 to 18.00 with fat natives and westerns and feeding lambs around 15.00. Late week runs ranged 7.00 to 8.80 for cows and 4.75 for best weighty cattle.
The Bureau of Railway Economics reports the October total railroad freight traffic reached 43,169,743,600 net ton miles, the highest monthly volume ever recorded by U S railroads.
The Monroe Traffic Bureau releases its annual report prepared by Secretary H. B Fernandez. It notes 1923 as the most profitable rail year and predicts equal profitability for 1924, with emphasis on tonnage, charges, and more efficient car distribution. The report discusses rate investigations, waterway discrimination, and the need for a modern Monroe terminal to boost river traffic.
Chicago December speech notes two and a half years without railroad strikes in the United States. Hen W. Hooper, chairman of the United States Labor Board, says Howell Barkley bill blocked. He cites a move to use arbitration and mediation to ease labor disputes. Hooper notes higher railroad wages and relaxed carrier rules.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions package handling and transport services, with garbled phrases about destinations and expedites. The readable bits reference Mr Wade and a company offering faster service and holiday scheduling notes.
A murky Birmingham murder case raises questions about who concealed identities. A coroner and jury hear testimony linking a physician to the body while fears rise over revealing witnesses' names. An effort to shield those involved is described, with officials weighing protective measures.
Harriet Diekerson died at 65, widow of L J Diekerson, survived by her husband and three children who all died young. funeral at Mt Vernon cemetery near West Monroe. Freon Freeman, 17, apprentice at the local car shaws, died after typhoid, son of W O and mother, funeral Tuesday at Gov om West Monroe, burial Hasley cemetery.
John M. Cockerell died Saturday at his home near Eros at 48. He will be buried today in Antioch cemetery. The deceased was a native of Eros and leaves a wife and several children.
A Kaliski Music Co. advertisement promotes a player piano priced at 595 dollars from a 650 to 700 dollar stock range. The deal includes 12 rolls of music and a bench with an easy payment plan available in Monroe, Louisiana.
Monroe Automobile Supply Co extends hours to 9 30 p m allowing extended shopping time. Customers can browse automotive parts accessories and tools after standard hours at the city store.
City Council of Monroe Louisiana accepted the resignation of Commissioner H R Speed from Finance and Public Utilities effective January 1. Speed cited need to devote time to private business, and will prepare a signed full statement. Will Atkinson and Mayor Arnold Bernstein expressed regret and supported the action unanimously.
Deputy Sheriff D L Roper Sergeant Frank Pettit and two officers raided the home of John Winnipeg near the M P depot at 10 oclock Friday night. They forced a bolted closet and found two coca cola bottles of corn whiskey as evidence and plan to file charges.
The article notes holiday vacation dates for St Matthew's School, observed starting December 19 and ending in early January. It mentions parish observances in the same context and lists St Matthew's in the local district.
H W Stephens of 2024 Dennard street reported his Ford automobile stolen from Circle S filling station this morning. The car is a model with motor number HSS8832 and features three new rear curtains. Two marriage licenses were issued at the clerk’s office on Saturday to H M Williams Jr and Miss Elmar Lois Johnson of West Monroe and to Wm S Clear.
The article describes fashionable garments for adults and children including blouses and skirts with details on fabrics and measurements. It lists model numbers for a Pictorial Review blouse and a child’s coat, with prices around 30 cents and sizes ranging from small to large.
A garbled report describes a man and wife, both elderly, applying for aid with limited success. The crude text hints at long years of need and fatigue, noting the husband’s and wife’s feeble conditions and the challenges they face obtaining assistance.
Sheriff Coverdale Deputy Roper and others raided two homes in West Monroe. Mary Jones was arrested with eight gallons of whiskey a 52 gallon mash barrel and a 20 gallon grapes barrel for wine. A second raid near Breard found whiskey and led to charges of possession against a woman named Angel.
A bystander claimed his wife was about seventy not fifty as misread ages cloud a welfare case. Josephine McNally of Beauvoir’s aid office examined the centenarian seeking help after wartime service and a stop in Donaldsonville led to denial for entry to an older soldiers home.
Homey features abound in this inviting property ideal for a family. Bright living areas, a welcoming kitchen, cozy bedrooms, and a warm backyard create a comfortable atmosphere. Close to parks and schools, this charming house aims to attract the right buyer seeking a true home.
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