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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1925
Page
5
New Orleans cotton futures closed with a net decline of 2 to 6 points as January, March, May and other contracts posted lower final prints. Opening quotes showed January at 23.663 and May at 24.06 with March near 23.80.
New York cotton futures closed barely steady to five points lower with nearby contracts at January 23.65 and March 23.91. Openings showed January 23.65 March 23.85 May 24.12 July 24.25 October 23.85. Shipboard stock estimated at 163000 bales, up from 151000 last year as Liverpool notes easing prices amid sterling strength and strong spot demand.
Cotton in Liverpool remains quiet with prices steady across grades. Sales totaled 4,000 bales, including 2,400 American. receipts 2,000 bales with no American. Futures closed quiet with January at 12.81 and December at 12.87.
Chicago January market report shows alive poultry values down with fowls 15 to 22 cents and turkeys 23 cents, roosters 15, hens eggs and geese 22, ducks 27.
Hogs 7,000 head, 250 to 300 pounders 10.50 to 10.85, 200 to 230 pounds 10.05 to 10.50, 140 to 150 pounds 9.40 to 9.50, bulk pigs 6.50 to 7.50, sows 9.85 to 10.10. Cattle 1,000 head, steers 12.00, heavies 11.80, beef steers 8.00 to 10.25, cows 3.85 to 5.75, heifers 5.00 to 7.00, calves 9.50 to 11.00, stockers 5.00 to 6.75. Sheep 4,000 head, fat lambs 17.50 to 18.50, fall lambs 14.50 to 15.50, yearlings 15.00 to 16.50, ewes 9.00 to 10.00, feeding lambs 16.00 to 16.75.
Chicago January 10 wheat gains led by a buyer's push, spurred by a high St. Louis price for No. 2 red wheat and forecasts of a smaller European bread grain crop. May futures rose to 1807-8 while July touched 1531-2, corn and oats also edged up with steady hog markets supporting provisions.
Requests arriving at the Chamber of Commerce show nationwide interest in Louisiana studies. The drive is linked to literature on the region, with natural gas cited as a key incentive. Today inquiries come from Bonita Louisiana in New York and Norwalk Connecticut.
Ouachita Tent No. 54 The Maccabees hosts a Review announcing the State Convention set for the 23rd and 24th in Monroe. State Supreme Commander M. J. Bulger outlines plans. A. M. Herring and H. L. Gibbs elected delegates. many delegations invited.
The Tylite Brick Co led by the McGuire Bros delivered its first fancy faced brick for the Bastrop jail. Monroe based, the new firm aims to produce brick and tile via a patented process reducing cost. Machinery is en route for a larger plant, signaling rising output and local NE Louisiana orders.
The article notes Governor Davis faced national attention after pardoning his son in a bribery case involving murder and swindling, with Arthur Ban ta of Great Bend and Ed Pool the farmer. It mentions F D Bushnell of St John paroled for swindling, and Dr Nixon’s penitentiary time. Davis was a dirt farmer candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in New York.
Rayville Louisiana mourns as Mrs. W P Reid and her son John Raymond are laid to rest at New Masonic Cemetery after a grade crossing wreck. The Dodge sedan impacted by a locomotive is described as a total loss with the engine piloting under the vehicle. Witnesses say the car stalled on the crossing just before impact at a sharp approach over a dump.
The Louisiana Training Institute received a high quality radio receiving set donated by Shreveport friends via probation officer J. W. Tinnin. The device brings nightly programs to the 220 boys starting the 1925 term, with about ninety paroled recently. New Orleans mothers visiting the campus were impressed by the institute and its operation.
E. J. Allen's grocery on Fifth and Natchitoches streets was entered last night between 1 am and daylight. A thief broke the glass front door and night latch, stealing 200 pennies and some cigarettes. No trace found. authorities suspect local youths.
The J. W. Smith Co. supervised the letting of the Grand Cane High School contract in DeSoto parish. Bowman & Blaine of Many La. won the bid to build a brick structure with stone trim, eleven Trocoms and a large auditorium, costing about $60,000, seen as a notable addition to state public schools.
Strawberries from southern Florida near Tampa arrived in Monroe marking the 1925 season. A full sized quart sold for one dollar, with shoppers urged to save up if funds were short because the feast would come only after waiting months.
The Saenger theatre hosts the Lasses White Minstrel show with Billy Doss delivering an engaging singing and talking act. Jazz flavored numbers by the Jazz Hounds and High Brown Bobby Burns draw applause while Lasses leads with a clever Bell Boy Skit and strong southern caricature.
W. H. Burns a 34 year old structural steel worker for the Louisiana Paper Mill Company at Bastrop was seriously hurt while hoisting steel. A wet sling failed causing a 35 foot drop injuring his collar bone left forearm and possibly skull while his thigh and leg were bruised. He is unmarried and a California resident who came to Bastrop for the new building project. An ambulance and Bastrop physician attended him and an X ray confirmed the injuries at St. Francis sanitarium.
The police seek Bessie Wilson alias Willie Mae Wilson alias Willie Mae Davis a negra woman for forgery. She allegedly cashed a $50 check at Sol Cahn's Clothing Store on January 5 using the name Willie Mae Wilson and the signature Loucias Davis. A second $50 check was attempted with Willie Mae Davis signed as Loucias Davis but failed. The first check was forged and the woman allegedly sent her 14 year old son to cash it. District Attorney Garrett filed a bill against her. she has not been apprehended.
James P. Baker aged 28 died at St. Francis sanitarium after peritonitis and appendicitis. A carpenter by trade, he formerly lived in Mississippi and is survived by his widow. Body sent to Gulfport for burial. Rose May Earl died at 25 days old at home of her parents near West Monroe. Burial in Monroe Cemetery on Sunday. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stanley died at St. Francis sanitarium. burial in city cemetery today.
C. W. Thomas recovers enough to leave sanitarium after ferryboat injuries at Vicksburg on November 21. Donald Walker, new Chamber of Commerce secretary, to arrive with family after February first. Church of God opens a small building on Lee avenue car line with services soon. Mrs. D. A. Schumaker conducts jail services Sundays at 2 pm with growing interest. Registrar L. Caspari reports 145 city registrations, mostly new arrivals indicating healthy Monroe growth. Henry Ensel travels to New York and eastern markets to stock his store. Marriage license issued to Leo Garland and Miss Sarah Sawyer of West Monroe. A pane (pane?) issued to William Down and Mary Sledge, both of Meares.
A Monroe school under Mayor Arnold Bernstein and the Mothers’ Club upgrades include a first class steam table cafeteria, graded chairs and tables, and an efficient cafeteria run by Mrs. Feinton. The building features Johnston Service Air and Sturdevant ventilation, a 500-seat auditorium, an art gallery, and a fully equipped playground with bars and slides.
Jan 10 Pollack Louisiana rumor says school may run seven months this year preventing senior graduations. Missing students include Herbert Smith from Wampus Cats lineup who reportedly returned to Dry Prong. Teachers listed with Lat in crossword prize offered by Mr Hawkins and Lyceum Course held January 1.
Classifieds in the News-Star promote lucrative ad packages claiming strong return on investment for advertisers seeking wide exposure and potential revenue growth.
Unclear numeric data appears with several large dollar amounts and garbled text. Names and proper nouns are unreadable, leaving a partial set of figures such as 46 754 13 and 953 676 49 without discernible context or subjects.
Word from Buffalo via M. McGuire says two carbon black plants will be completed soon. The Chester Carbon Company near Swartz and Union Gas Co. near Bastrop foreshadow about half a million dollars in value. Construction stalled by money troubles but recent financing supports resumed progress. Buffalo and eastern capital back the projects.
The First Baptist Church plans a two hour intra day fundraising blitz to raise about 25000 dollars for the current year. Five hundred members and 30 two man committees will cover all residences starting at 1 30 pm with a group lunch at the church and a briefing on approaches to members.
Local notice touts large dividends from News Star classified ads urging readers to invest in advertising space. Provides general claims without specific figures or dates.
Real estate directory offers buyers sellers and renters access to leading dealers. It highlights experienced agents ready to provide efficient service for commercial residential and suburban properties.
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