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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1925
Page
10
New Orleans July 2 Cotton futures closed with a net decline of 94 to 97 points. October and December contracts tumpled from pre report levels as the government crop conditions and acreages exceeded expectations, triggering a sharp market break after trading resumed.
New York July cotton futures closed with a net decline of 67 to 90 points while opening steady amid weather and trade news. Prices showed slight moves across July January March May October and December contracts with spot middling at 23.80.
Open high low quotes for wheat corn oats rye lard ribs and bellies with July September and December contract values.Markets show steady movements across grains and fats with minor fluctuations in each month and product.
Potatoes receipts show mixed quality with new and old car shipments across states including Oklahoma Arkansas and Virginia. Bliss leads with firm quality reports and prices ranging from 265 to 275 per barrel amid general market activity.
Poultry alive values lower with fowls 20 to 23 cents per pound broilers 18 to 26 springs 32 roosters 14 turkeys 20 ducks 18 to 23 geese 13 to 20. Butter higher with receipts 11 117 tubs. Creamery and standards 41 firsts 37 2a 38. Eyes unchanged with receipts 13 415 cases.
Cotton market in Liverpool remains quiet with steady prices. American grades show values from strictly good middling at 14.58 to good ordinary at 11.98, with sales of 5,000 bales including 2,000 American and receipts of 8,000 bales. Futures closed steady with July at 13.19 and other nearby dates around 12.60 to 12.87.
Cattle receipts 6000 and calves 1000 with Kansas grassed Texas prices at 5.00 and 4.00 for grasses. Heifers 6.50, canners 3.00 to 3.75, bolognas 4.25 to 4.75, top yearlings 9.50. Hogs 3500 with bulk 13.40 to 13.85, sows 12.00 to 12.50, stock high 12.50 to 13.00. Sheep 1000 with Colorado lambs 15.00, wethers 7.00, ewes 7.00.
A Missouri Pacific railroad party visited the city by motor to solicit support for the Louisiana division campaign. The delegation included P. J. Newman Ed Strong H. L. Hackley J. T Gray O. B. Felder and E. Lutz. They will reconvene July 3 at 8 p.m. at the agent's Monroe office.
Benjamin Jones of Newark New Jersey was elected president of the International Association of Lions Clubs at Cedar Point Ohio during the closing session of the ninth annual convention. He advanced from first vice president without opposition as San Francisco was awarded the 1926 convention.
City police monthly report shows 96 convictions out of 119 cases this June. Of those, 52 fines paid totaling 1204 dollars, 212 dollars in back fines, 506 in fines stayed, 35 appealed, and 1107 charged to the streets. Traffic leads arrests with 82. fighting and trespassing tied at 20 each.
New jewel toned coats feature a double breasted fasten and bengaline trimming. Optional three piece circular frill may be omitted for a straight front and back. Medium size uses 2 1/2 yards of plaid 54 inch material and 2 yards of plain 36 inch fabric. Sizes 34 to 44 inches, price 45 cents.
Philadelphia report details Grover Bergdoll, an escaped draft evader in Germany, claiming he buried over 240000 dollars in Maryland Hills and that 105000 dollars claimed by his mother is her own. He testified to a hearing to counter suits by his mother and the alien property custodian.
Virtually all drive captains and committee members report at 9 a m at First Baptist church to begin raising the 3000 Ouachita parish quota for the Stone Mountain memorial. The canvas covers Stone Mountain parish and will last two days with house to house visits aiming to not miss any family. Monroe and Ouachita parish anticipate surpassing wartime effort, following Caddo parish leading the state.
Parish authorities destroyed a carload of liquor seized in Alexandria valued at £20,000 in bootleg prices. The shipment from New Orleans was labeled Shrimp and sent to Patterson Sales Agency of St. Louis. The Empire Shrimp Co. was the firm behind the shipment.
New York July 2. Wally Pipp Yankee first baseman was hit by a pitch from Charles Caldwell Princeton pitcher during batting practice before the game with the Athletics at Yankee Stadium. He was unconscious for 15 minutes and feared to have concussion of the brain. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital with a serious condition.
Jefferson Parish farm agent M N Stafford reports hopeful cotton prospects in Jefferson Davis parish amid boll weevil presence. Rice crop shows improved growth when grown after soybeans. Oberlin camp drew 109 attendees with visitors E B Landry and J M Jenkins inspecting soy plot trials. A classified ad line appears garbled about selling property.
Weather officials predicted showers for the Wills Weinert and Walker Greb bouts at the Polo Grounds. By 1 p m rain had ceased and fans hoped for clear weather as Harry Greb weighed 159 pounds and Mickey Walker 152 for the middleweight welterweight title showdown.
Kenneth R. White paid $122,000 for the seat of James M. Martin in New York City as membership values continued to climb. Lorenzo E. Anderson’s seat sold for $120,000 to Oliver J. Anderson, marking the day’s high at $122,000, $6,000 above the prior record set on June 25 by Otto B. Reimer.
The listing mentions a 36 inch soft grade British domestic item described as special yard 14c with bros 2 1t. The fragment notes a yardage value and a minor measurement detail, indicating a domestic product specification.
Urania area oil exploration progresses with Cleve Love's test in section 80-10-2E awaited this afternoon. Debut results at Urania Petroleum No 7 show strong oil flow around 50 barrels, while nearby wells report saltwater and limited oil success.
Jean Borotra and Rene LaCoste of France will meet in the Wimbledon singles final for the second year in a row. Borotra defeated Henri Cochet 5-7 8-6 6-4 6-1 in the semi finals while LaCoste edged J O Anderson in straight sets 6-4 7-5 6-1.
In St Charles parish, members keep their focus on gardens and poultry during vacations. Farm agent George W. Bohne notes ongoing effort, while bee cultivation aims to grow honey into a larger local industry with a plan to place a dedicated boy in each community to learn beekeeping.
Arent Investment Co plans relocate a frame house to the rear on Jackson Street near De Liard to create space at the front for a new store building. Mr. Arent declined to reveal details of the proposed improvement.
West Monroe uses about 309000 gallons daily due to heat and lawn watering though meters are absent. Wells 700 and 800 feet deep feed city mains via a centrifugal pump. a 300000 gallon reservoir exists and a recently repaired pump restored supply.
Dr. E A Williams of the U S Department of Animal Industry warns Ouachita Parish of a possible anthrax recurrence after a disastrous 1924 season. He urges bovine vaccination and rapid disposal by burning of carcasses to prevent spread via infected ground and biting flies. He notes no cases yet this summer and stresses prompt action.
Margaret Joy Dozier, eight and a half pounds, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dozier of 510 River Front Street, West Monroe, was the first baby born in the twin cities in July. She arrived at three o clock yesterday afternoon and will receive nine gifts from Monroe businesses.
Deputy sheriffs arrested Joe Arnold, a negro, for larceny in stealing watermelons fed to him from a west side patch. Arnold had been bailed last week on a separate watch theft charge. Also arrested was Jim Philips, alleged demented, held in city jail.
Mary C. Barker of Atlanta Georgia was elected president at the ninth annual convention of the American Federation of Teachers during the closing session in Chicago on July 2.
Washington dealers display a card inviting greetings to President Coolidge on July 4. The swamped mails in Swampscott next tomorrow and Saturday are expected to be heavier due to the birthday messages.
President and Mrs. Coolidge, overwhelmed by invitations, announced they would take a quiet vacation at Swampscott Massachusetts and do not plan to be guests of honor at social functions during their stay.
Louisiana Conservation Commission redraws parish districts to fix mismatches between parish seats and boundaries. Webster moves from District 2 to 1, Union from 3 to 4, Ouachita portion to 8, Allen and Beauregard from 1 to 4, and all of Catahoula to 5. Districts now list the parishes they contain. Commissioner Everett announced the changes as improving efficiency, with District 3 supervisor Saunders endorsing the new bounds.
The American Petroleum Institute reports a weekly drop in U S crude output with Smackover Arkansas heavy oil down 21 500 barrels and total U S daily average down 23 600 barrels for the week ending June 27. California and Gulf Coast regions show varied changes while imports at principal ports rise.
The La Salle parish Medical Society convenes an all-day session in Jena with physicians from the parish and guests from Alexandria and Monroe. Dr. John Schrieber, director of Ouachita parish health unit, will deliver a paper at the banquet hosted at the hotel in Jena as the closing event.
Laurel announces Pat Devereau has resigned as Laurel team manager in the Cotton States League. Sam Vick will serve as manager until a permanent leader is named, with Kemp expected to report today for duties as an outfielder.
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