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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1925
Page
7
Cotton futures closed steady with gains of 3 to 6 points after an opening dip. January, March, May quotes showed early losses but later prices firmed, helped by January notice approvals and poor belt weather, with a steady undertone by mid-session.
New York cotton futures finished with a net decline of 8 to 15 points amid heavy liquidation of January contracts. Early dealings saw prices opening barely steady, with Wall Street influence and foreign buying noted, and traders expecting price stabilization after year end.
Liverpool closes quiet with steady cotton values. American grades lead sales at 3700 bales within 5000 total, receipts 8000 with 2400 American. Futures end mixed with December through October quotes around 9.38 to 9.64. Transactions and futures activity show restrained market sentiment.
Chicago price and receipt figures for December show eggs higher with 7 501 cases received and firsts quoted around 42 to 43 cents. Poultry values rise with fowls 19 to 25 cents, springs 27 cents, turkeys 43, ducks 25 to 53 cents, geese 19 to 21 cents, and creamery extras mostly 46 cents.
Chicago wheat futures slide after Argentina crop hints and end month accounting dulls December delivery. Corn rises on speculative buying while oats edge lower and hog values keep provisions steady.
Major Henry Leonard, Shenandoah naval court judge advocate, rests the case without summation or argument. He says the government presents facts from all angles, recalls 65 witnesses and many documents, and notes the tragic disaster with 14 dead and 29 saved for further service.
An old fashioned Christmas tree with Santa Claus will be at Gordon Avenue Church near Lovers' Lane tomorrow night at 7 30. The public is invited for recitations songs and a planned program. Each child will receive a gift and an enjoyable evening is promised by organizers.
John Philip Sousa and about seventy five musicians reached Monroe from El Dorado on the morning train. The band checked into Hotel Monroe and staged a matinee at Stenger, with a second show planned for tonight. Thomas, 35, Brown Paper Mill worker, suffered a mashed toe when a 150 pound casting fell on his foot and was taken to St Francis sanitarium in Monroe.
FE R Strahan farm demonstrator and Mrs McQuiller home demonstration agent Ouachita parish attend annual meeting in Baton Rouge January 11 to 16 called by W R Perkins director extension division. Capital City Poultry association holds its annual show in Garig hall with more than two thousand birds on exhibit and visits by agents during leisure hours promised.
The Monroe and West Monroe Chamber of Commerce notes Congress may regulate resale prices. A referendum No 47 is in members’ hands with a committee to study the issue and report to the senior board. The panel meets December 30 with ten named members to prepare recommendations on whether federal law should limit resale price controls for identified merchandise and related unfair competition concerns.
Urania La December reports W H Rowe contract driller for Natural Gas and Fuel Inc speeds completion at Urania 24 10 1E. Spudded December 14 drilled to 1570 feet six inch casing set and completion eight days later. Oil within 250 feet but sand production forces liner pull and re set with finer screen. Dixie Oil around 1600 feet at No 1 Urania 24 10 1E reports test on No 4 10 1E dry hole. Beckman and Freeman drilling Urania 25 10 1E at 1518 feet.
Keith Bandy aged nine saves his five year old sister from a gas stove blaze by smothering flames with a quilt. The Brown Paper company staff reward him with a bicycle as a Christmas gift.
A special Police Jury meeting in the new parish court house weighing legal options on accepting the building early without breaching the contract. District Attorney David Garrett City Attorney Harry Russell and the contractors to contact the bonding company for sanctioning an early acceptance. Another meeting set for December 30 at 10 am.
John Philip Sousa, renowned bandmaster, was guest of honor at the Lions club noon luncheon at Hotel Virginia. The hour featured talks and tales from his world tours in Australia, Russia, and other lands, with Sousa praised as both famed musician and top-notch entertainer.
Officials say the committee's actions apply to the public and the general population, stressing inclusive participation and open discussion at meetings.
The Central fire station received a mahogany finished five tube radio with one dial from Mayor Bernstein and two city commissioners. Firemen praised the gift, saying it will improve night duty and morale as stations begin to tune in to broadcasts.
Frank Cooper aged 15 is held by Juvenile Officer E L Wright for investigation after wandering cities in search of work. He says his home is Utica Oklahoma and his mother is dead. He left home last July to escape his father, then traveled through El Dorado oil fields Mississippi and Monroe. He was first told he could find work at the Louisiana Training Institute but was refused. The father is being contacted to verify details.
H L McCormick former Canada Dry district manager visiting Monroe calls the city’s growth remarkable noting new buildings replace vacant lots. He urges more regional promotion of local resources and cites Five Points as the unchanged spot. In a separate matter, Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court loans the sale of a Ford touring car under a writ of fieri facias. The Monroe sheriff will conduct the sale January 2 1926 with cash terms and appraisement.
Milton Coverdale publishes a sheriff sale notice in Monroe Louisiana listing a Behning Parlor Grand Piano, serial number 47106, as the property to be sold under a writ of fi fa issued by the Fourth Judicial Court. The sale will occur between legal hours at the courthouse in Monroe with the highest bid winning and costs to be paid.
The Motor Transit and Tri State Transit merge to create a new company with over 190000 in rolling stock. The consolidation promises improved service and expanded routes from Shreveport to Texarkana Haynesville El Dorado Monroe Natchitoches and Texas cities.
Washington's Huskies prep for the east-west clash with Alabama on New Year's Day in Pasadena. Four practice days remain as rain turns the stadium to mud, with star halfback George Wilson showing peak form after a lingering cold. Coach Enoch Bagshaw hopes key players recover full health for the Rose Bowl showdown.
The Huskies look to the lineup in practice with Bill Wright possibly ready for the game. Bagshaw works defense while coach tests combinations and second strings for the premier eleven. They plan to travel from Seattle December 28 and drill at Ewing Field in San Francisco before the 2 15 p m Pacific New Year’s Day kickoff.
Two days remain to finish shopping at Cobb's Variety Store in West Monroe. The brief ad notes a Christmas sale with a 22 21 or similar price cue.
A reader from Orange Texas extols Bond's Bladder Remedy as a real blessing for bladder inflammation and night-time urination. The ad claims relief from back pain, red or colored urine, and urinary discomfort, noting prices of 60 cents and 1.20 and listing Monroe Wholesale Drug Co and Pond's Pharmacy Co as distributors.
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