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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1925
Page
6
Cotton futures closed steady with a net advance of 1 to 5 points after opening weak on bearish bureau data. July, October, and December contracts fluctuated, with October dipping to 22.16 and December to 22.30 before a moderate rally as trade buying appeared and shorts covered ahead of holidays.
New York cotton futures closed with small losses and gains as traders absorbed the government crop report. Opening prices were generally easy with declines of 1 to 19 points, October fell to 22.81, and activity showed renewed liquidation late morning on hopes of rainfall in the Southwest.
Liverpool reports limited demand with steady prices across grades. American cotton remains strong with 4,000 bales sold including 2,800 American and receipts of 3,000 bales including 800 American. Futures closed steady with July at 12.67 and nearby months around 12.1 to 12.36.
Butter prices rise with receipts 45 811 tubs and creamery extras 41 standard 411 2 first 38 to 381 2. Eggs unchanged with receipts 13 659 cases. Poultry alive prices fall with fowls 20 to 221 2 and broilers 18 to 26 springs 31 roosters 131 2 tur keys 20 ducks 18 geese 13 to 15.
In Chicago on July 3 open interest moved wheat down then up with 3 4 to 7 8 cent gains as heat damaged crops. Corn and oats firmed on crop damage while hog market strength supported related provisions. Trade noted Dean Onatavia and Company failure affecting sentiment.
City carrier deliveries continue tomorrow while the post office closes for the day except for a general delivery window open one hour from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mail will be placed in boxes and renatched on trains as usual with no rural deliveries.
The North Louisiana Tennis tournament opens at Forysthe park with 38 entries from 10 cities. Three Monroe singles players win their opening matches advancing to the second round as others complete first round results and schedules are posted at Monroe Hardware.
Silk crepe frock for girls trimmed with three self flounces and narrow cuffs. It features a stitched front band with fancy buttons and a string belt. Medium size needs 254 yards 40 inch material. Sizes 6 to 14 years. Price 30 cents.
Former Governor A H Longino travels to Monroe on a business trip praising a strong agricultural outlook and potential record yields for cotton and corn across Mississippi. He notes a Gulf coast boom tied to Gulf & Ship Island rail line control and a proposed seawall plan. Longino mentions three oil prospects near Yazoo City Holmes County Jackson area and Scot County.
The U S Red Cross Life Saving service supervised by Barney Oakland taught about 900 youths in north Louisiana to swim this summer at D Arbonne and Rayville camps. At D Arbonne 499 of 500 Boy Scouts and 46 of 50 Camp Fire Girls learned to swim, with Rayville achieving full turnout and the current group at Rayville showing about 240 learners with only 10 not yet proficient. Mr Oakland and Parker of Comb reported successful tests and a record showing across both camps.
Building permits filed by city inspector R Cassidy total $16 900 with major item a $4 000 Lee avenue house for J C Wey. Downs gets three small houses at $600 each between Eighth and Delta. Other permits include Bynum residences on Hall street and Lee avenue, Haynes remodeling, Maupin homes on Lee, and several restorations on Wood and DeSiard streets.
A large meeting of the National Association of Stationary Engineers at Fairbanks Lodge announced new officers led by President R B Stuart and Vice President W R Kremer. The group, organized a year ago, now exceeds one hundred members and operates its own building a moving picture show and a highly regarded scientific library with engineering lectures and films.
Miss Virginia Johnson of the Lumbermen's Club was named queen of the American Legion festival to be staged in Shreveport on July 4. She will lead the grand march at the governor's ball with Governor Fuqua and Mrs. Fuqua as honor guests. The festival supports the Louisiana American Legion and runs August 6-8. Johnson earned a free trip and a baseball ticket prize for selling the most game tickets between the Baton Rouge Stanacola team and the Loreco semi pro team. Governor Fuqua and Mrs. Fuqua plan to arrive by special train from Baton Rouge. Elaborate entertainment plans are under way.
George Dally a white haired former newspaper man and race horseman was found guilty of a store robbery in Shreveport after a ten minute jury verdict. The masked robber held proprietor W F Stoddard and two employees at gunpoint and escaped with cash before later being recaptured. Dally had served a four year federal sentence for a Mississippi post office robbery.
Judge Frank A. Youmans ruled that underground interstate pipeline companies are not subject to fixed per mile taxes by Miller County. The decision arose from Standard Pipe Line Company versus the Miller County Highway and Bridge District in federal district court.
Brookhaven July 3. Nola Stubblefield, a school boy charged with killing S. A. Watkins principal of East Lincoln consolidated school, broke jail yesterday with another prisoner by crawling through a wall hole. They were seen by two Negro girls. Stubblefield was recaptured about a mile away in the woods.
Near Sterlington two black men, Robert Taylor and Dan Coleman, fought over alleged watermelon theft. Coleman was arrested on the charge of cutting with intent to kill after Taylor was severely cut on the arm. Deputy sheriffs Roper and Mitchell seized Coleman. bond set at 1000 dollars.
Burglars forced entry into two stores during the night. Riverview Filling Station at Sout Grand and Mulberry was entered through a broken side door and about 5.49 was taken from the cash drawer. Brooks store at Layton and Fifth faced a transom entry with 82 in cash stolen. Police suspect familiarity with the locations.
Paris reports criticize the American Conservatory of Brush for occupying Fontainebleau's Louis XV wing. The press warns careless students and smoking threaten priceless tapestries and the chateau's safety. The piece notes the temporary installation and a White House request for permanent use, calling for protection of the historic palace.
English lawyer Helena Normanton, among the first women admitted to the bar, says U S courts are not to blame for crime failure. political influence shapes trials and sentences, and America must give courts time before criminals get time. She spoke after a four month U S tour.
Fully 90 percent of the non game birds taken in New York State were killed by unnaturalized foreign-born persons according to the brief report.
Because of the Alexandria Fourth of July celebration plans for the Tef lis Grotto band at the Natatorium were cancelled. The Grotto band will give its first concert here Thursday July 9 in new uniforms that have recently arrived.
A short classified ad can move a large asset with minimal expense. Readers note significant potential returns from small listings as properties change hands at considerable value.
Monroe shoppers witnessed the debut of the brown derby worn by Jordon Cummings of Milner Motor as the Ford salesman with the lowest average this ten day period. The hat bears bright yellow slogans inviting questions and promises another wearer after ten days.
Myer Windham, sought on forgery charges in Taylorsville Mississippi, is held at police headquarters after detectives Tarver and Mitchell arrested him for using a forged check to buy a Ford from Smith County Motor Company. A $50 reward was offered.
William Hunt aged eight died after an appendicitis operation at a local sanitarium soon after 7 p.m. last night. He was the son of Mr and Mrs A V Hunt of Crew Lake. Funeral services are at 5 p.m. today at Peters Chapel. Burial will be in Riverview Burial Park.
Ouachita Parish Juvenile Probation association members will meet Monday at 4 p m in city hall to elect officers for the year starting July 1 and discuss the coming year's work. President Rev Frank Tripp may resign. a successor will be chosen. Attendance is urged for all current members.
Water in Frenchman's Bay off Desert Island Maine turns blood red at noon when the marine annelid worm breeds releasing red eggs into the bottom waters and coloring the inlet.
Banks in Monroe West Monroe and parish clerk office begin distribution of Stone Mountain coins. The drive aims to raise 3000 with half proceeds funding the Georgia monument. Committee head C B Morton praises local cooperation as house to house canvassing continues with some teams working past July 4.
Rayville La July 3 A meeting of the Parish School Boards for the Fifth Congressional District will be held in the Rayville High School Auditorium on July 11 1925. Senator T W Shields of Ruston calls the gathering to discuss ways to improve public schools without raising property taxes with a plan to raise funds to pay debts and support current standards. The meeting aims to address better schools teachers buildings equipment and transportation for rural children.
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