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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1925
Page
7
New Orleans cotton futures ended steady with a net advance of 40 to 45 points. Opened high with Liverpool strength and improved technicals after yesterday’s liquidation, with January 23.60 to 23.67, March near 23.75 to 23.60, and May around 24.00 to 24.05 as the market firmed. Weather looked fair and warmer. stock certificated at 118,036 bales.
Cotton futures ended firmer with gains from 36 to 43 points after an unsettled day. Early trade showed a steady tone with March and May leading gains, while selling by shorts and continued Lancashire mill activity influenced intraday moves. Liverpool trade bought on declines as prices hovered near 23.5 to 24.3 for key months.
Poultry alive higher with fowls 15 to 24 cents, springs 24 1 2, roosters 15, turkeys 26, ducks 27, geese 22. Eggs unsettled. receipts 3 110 cases. Creamery butter mixed with creamery extras 40, standards 39 45, extra firsts 39 to 40, firsts 36 to 38, seconds 32 to 35.
Liverpool cotton market shows steady prices across grades with moderate spot business. Sales total 6,000 bales including 2,700 American. receipts 33,000 bales with 22,600 American. Futures closed steady with January 12.88 and December 12.63 at year start.
Chicago and Kansas City announce cattle hog and sheep price ranges for January 6. Chicago reports hogs 10.25 to 10.95 and cattle 8.00 to 10.50, with lambs at 14.50 to 18.25 and ewes 8.50 to 9.75. Kansas City lists fed steers 7.00 to 9.60, hogs 10.10 to 10.55, and sheep top at 17.85 with feeders 5.25 to 7.00.
Chicago wheat prices rose at noon amid heavy buying by speculators. Reports credit several large operators with the support and suggest continued strength in the market as trading proceeds.
Opening prices show small declines and advances across wheat corn and oats with May and July contracts moving between gains and losses. Provisions weaken as hog values drag the market, while specific futures ranges document slight upturns and brief corrections in wheat corn oats and rye.
Assessor Joe Hanna received his commission for a fourth term after qualifying before Clerk of Court Pat Hamilton on Saturday. Four marriage licenses were issued Saturday to couples including Dick Antwine and Dora Richland and three other pairs. Department of Conservation forces surveyed gas well rock pressure, finalizing readings about every four months. Henry F. Schrieber left for New Orleans to work with Laderle Anti-toxin Co. at the Rainbow Special. The McGuire apartment project uprights are being installed with rapid progress promised. Ouachita Tylite Brick Co. formed with McGuire Bros. backing to build a large plant soon.
Firefighters answered a grass fire call at Rochelle and River Front around 1 30 pm. They contained the blaze quickly and returned to the station by 1 45 pm.
A few cents per word in classified ads may lead to selling property for thousands of dollars, turning small listing fees into high payoff opportunities for sellers.
The Ruston Chamber of Commerce plans to attach a special car to the Thursday morning Rock Island train so delegates from Winnfield Jonesboro Ruston Bernice and other points can attend the Highway Boosters meeting in El Dorado on Jan 8. The Ark La Division Pershing Way will be perfected. About fifty Road Advocates are expected from Ruston.
J A Crossley age 54 proprietor of Ive's Rest at 514 DeSiard street died early today after a short illness. Peters Company will hold the body for instructions. He left nine living relatives and funeral arrangements are being sought. James N Hamilton aged 74, longtime Dadeville resident, died at his daughter’s home. Funeral today at 2 pm from the late home with Rev W H Jordan in charge. Survivors include the widow Mrs Amanda Hamilton, three brothers, one son, three daughters, and a nephew, Clerk of Court Pat Hamilton.
Ad readers seek homelike spaces and inviting details. Describe features that make a house a home. Include room layouts, natural light, kitchen and bath amenities, storage, neighborhoods, and potential for personalization. Place the ad in our columns to attract the right buyer quickly.
A brief notice explains that spending a few cents on classified ads can reach buyers and convert small listings into large sales, turning modest postings into substantial property value. The claim emphasizes cost efficiency and potential high return.
A North Little Rock traveling menagerie arrives in the I Sugar Building on North Second Street led by Maj. Ted Powell. The display features King Tut the baboon and Shiek among other creatures including Sweet Papa and Jazz Baby. The act promises a return engagement after a prior Monroe success and aims to educate on Darwinian theory.
An unusual interest in civil service exams for clerks and carriers is noted as the Monroe area prepares for tests Jan 17 at the local post office. Mary David Carter says increases in Uncle Sam pay feed this demand and urges prompt applications to obtain permits. Secretary Carter reports 30 applicants so far with more expected to apply to staff two more clerks and possibly two carriers as the post office expands its sub station duties.
Mrs H A L Swan hosts a watch_parts gathering with guests Lucille Botsin Tina Collins Edith Ho Robinson and others. Midshipman Joan Madison departs for Annapolis after holidays with her mother. Student Mildred Shelter leaves for S M U from Dallas. A two_table bridge club event awards towels to Mrs L E Bentley. Several locals travel to New Orleans Shreveport and Monroe for studies and district meetings.
Matthew F Woll longtime AFL figure and key lieutenant of the late Samuel Gompers will run to succeed Gompers as president of the American Federation at the AFL annual meeting in October.
Arrangements are set for revival services beginning Wednesday night at Stone Avenue Church on South Third Street. The Rev Dr Johnson of Wilmore Kentucky and the Rev Andrew Ph D of Monroe are among evangelists, with Dr Johnson having preached thousands of sermons and conducted hundreds of revival meetings. The church urges Monroe residents to attend before the evangelists depart.
The Monroe group returning from New Orleans on the Rainbow Special praised railroad hospitality and Crescent City sights. Local officials Albert Horuff C L Stone and C K Bothwell lauded Monroe's send off and the progressiveness of New Orleans civic organizations.
A special turkey dinner is planned at Leons this Wednesday priced at 60 cents. The event promotes a community meal with limited details available in the notice.
Used cars in good condition are in high demand and buyers respond to well written ads. Present key details, mileage, condition, and price clearly to attract serious offers.
Dr. John Schrieber, director of the Ouachita health unit, urges daily hygienic exercise to start the new year. He promotes setting a regular time, attending gym classes, and enjoying the process to improve weight control and overall efficiency. He invites discussion on public gym classes for all ages.
Bond's Remedy offers relief for acute kidney and bladder troubles with back pain frequent urge and dark urine. It claims to be non habit forming and aids natural healing without harmful chemicals. Available at drug stores for 60 cents or 1.20 by mail from Bond's Pharmacy Co. Little Rock Ark.
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