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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
8
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Orleans July 30 The cotton market closed with a net decline of about 6 points. Early trades showed initial drops of 8 points for October and 3 points for December, with Liverpool conditions noted as fair steady and prices easing due to liquidation. No rain reported and prices edged within a narrow range through the first half hour.
New York Cotton futures messy session with a net decline of about 39 points from early steady levels. Prices slipped as central and south Texas rains relieved drought fears, leading to continued selling and later a partial rally around two o'clock with October near 24.60 and December 24.54.
Liverpool July 30 reports dull prices with sections showing American cotton at various grades from strictly good middling to strictly good ordinary. Sales total 3,000 bales with 1,700 American. receipts 2,000 bales, no American. Futures close easy with July 13.55 and remaining contracts around 12.96 to 13.03.
Chicago July market notes show live poultry prices unsettled with fowls 17 1 2 to 23 1 2 cents, broilers 20 8 to 25, springs 25, roosters 44 1 2, turkeys 20, ducks 23, geese 13 to 19 cents. Butter receipts 8 660 tubs, creamery extras 2, standards 43, extra firsts 41 to 11 2, firsts 40 to 401 2, seconds 87 89 1 2, eggs unchanged with receipts 5 770 cases.
In Chicago July 30 193? notes show wheat and corn futures slipping amid rapid harvest progress in the spring crop territory. Liverpool adtations bearishly influence markets while oats, lard and ribs also weaken as selling pressures rise and prices retreat from opening levels.
Btock, Chicago July 20 hog receipts about 15 000 with mixed early sales and weights from 140 to 300 pounds. Cattle receipts around 8 000 with strong yearlings above 15.00 and grain fed steers 12.50 to 14.75. Sheep receipts about 12 000 with fat ewes 6.00 to 8.50 and best westerns around 15.50.
Rotary club members at the Hotel Monroe noon luncheon honored the memory of William Jennings Bryan. Ro tarian O. B. Morton delivered a moving tribute detailing Bryan's life and character. Miss Emma Louise Beidenham performed several selections that were warmly received.
D. A. Whitfield of Crew Lake harvests the first bale of the 1925 cotton crop for Millsaps Planting Co. The bale arrived July 25 and was ginned by Planters Gin Co then turned to Peoples Compress of Rayville. Also notes Rayville business moves and new barber shop plans amid strict livestock ordinance.
The Missouri Pacific boosters host a dance at the Riverside pavilion in Forsythe Park Friday night from 9 30 until 1 00 the next morning. Bernhardt's Gloom Chasers jazz orchestra provides the music. The first dance drew about 800 attendees and organizers expect an even larger crowd.
On the Little Rock Hot Springs highway sixteen miles west of Little Rock B M Taylor of Iredell Texas is dead and B A Mc Lemore of Shreveport Louisiana is probably fatally injured after two automobile accidents when cars skidded off a curve. Authorities report the incidents occurred today.
Yesterday's police court resulted in four convictions and one acquittal. J F Smith E D Orwell and Miss Benoit paid $5 fines, S I Mahoney $12 50, C V Hunt discharged. Six arraigned for fighting with Henry Taylor $100 Mark Hanna $200 and E Jones $50 fined. Albert Erwin Dela Erwin Agnes Jones discharged. Edgar Savoy Jr fined $5 plus costs for stop law violation while Jack Jackson and Carrol Jackson had $5 fines stayed.
Unclear message warns about home insurance and urges action before tomorrow. References McUaleb and Reed and a cryptic code 1574 ey BBe2b. No clear event or date provided.
The Missouri Pacific’s new through service to St Louis leaves Monroe and nearby towns like Olla and Urania without regular local stops. Only Columbia retains service with flag stops elsewhere, causing mail, express and passenger delivery disruptions. Merchants seek a passenger mail car to bridge gaps. officials expect a remedy once the issue reaches management.
Urania report notes Helm and Burch fail to strike pay at 1885 depth with salt water intrusion prompting pull of liner and screen. Zeigin et al resume drilling near Rowe-Wallace area as Urania Petroleum Co. follows closely with depth 1352 feet, while N. 7 and Tremont No. 1 show proximity and checks.
Newport R I July 29 Mr and Mrs Frederic Cameron Church return to Beach Mound after Consuelo Vanderbilt fell ill with appendicitis the night before her sister's wedding and underwent a slight operation. She is reported resting as comfortably as could be expected.
Tonight at the Masonic Temple the Teflis Grotto will fully organize with notable visitors including George A. Treadwell supreme monarch of the mystic order and Dr W H Penn representing Perna Grotto. Monroe and Vicksburg factions attend as local members gather at 7 45 p m for a march to the temple then a banquet by Eastern Star members.
The Buick roadster with serial 1408003 was reported stolen by Mrs Ray of West Monroe. Patrolman Ham’s Ford touring car stolen Tuesday night from 302 Layton avenue was found burned near Winnsboro road just outside the city limits. investigators probe the string of thefts.
Charles W Bryan arrived from the west to assist with funeral arrangements for the late leader. Ben G Davis met with him to finalize services as hundreds, including women and children, filed past the flag-draped casket in the undertaker’s chapel. W H Fuqua of Amarillo attended from Texas.
Arlington National Cemetery will host a military escort for the burial of William Jennings Bryan. Three batteries of field artillery will meet the funeral cortege at the gates and escort it to the burial site. Honorary pallbearers include Senators Norris Ashurst McKellar Shepard and others, along with former Navy Secretary Daniels and officials from Arkansas and Washington.
Police report shows two autos driven by W. B. Bryan of Bosier City and A. B. Bergevin of 208 Rochelle Avenue sustained minor damage in a 5 30 pm collision at Grand and DeSiard. Fire company responded to a small St Ann alley blaze caused by an electrical short.
Entomologists from the state agriculture department report army worm damage spreading from Calcasieu Jefferson Davis and Cameron parishes. They plan a statewide survey with local agents to aid farmers and dusting with calcium arsenate four to five pounds per acre.
Senator Henry F. Hardtner of Urania and Alexandria will lead an official tour of the Lone Star Route from Alexandria to Poplar Bluff Missouri accompanied by W. H. Thompson. They will travel in the official car visiting towns in Louisiana Arkansas and Missouri returning via alternate route. Hardtner predicts the Lone Star Route will become the nation s greatest highway and be paved along its entire length.
Secretary Walker of the Chamber of Commerce says work on the landing field southeast of Monroe will proceed rapidly as rain stabilizes soil. A hangar contract is being arranged and Huff Daland Dusters anticipates locating planes on the field. The Huff Daland company also reports a plane at Vidalia for dusting 1000 acres.
The grand encampment of Knights Templar in Seattle elects grand encampment officers and selects the 1928 convention city. George W. Vallery of Denver is slated to become grand commander, succeeding Leonidas Perry Newby. Detroit and Minneapolis compete for the next conclave, with invitations described.
US daily crude production edged down 3 400 barrels to 2 111 750 for the week ended July 25 per the American Petroleum Institute. Smackover Arkansas field fell 13 350 barrels while US output outside Smackover rose 9 950. California and several regions showed mixed gains and losses.
Roberta Neil six years old daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Neil of 1000 North Second Street suffered a fractured collar bone Tuesday night when she fell from her bed. The injury was painful but not serious enough to require removal to the sanitarium.
Atlantic City July 30 The anthracite scale conference nears a climax as operators and miners push to complete the miners case within the week and schedule the operators reply after the weekend.
A Bod can Road No 1 well in LaFayette county near Stamps Ark shows heavy oil at 1 217 feet. The test by Humble interests on a wildcat acreage reports oil comparable in gravity to the Nevada county Ark field.
Several rear bargains in houses if taken at once. Easy terms. McCaleb & Reed. 29-26.
The Monroe Motor Club states it will not duplicate Chamber of Commerce efforts. The club aims to fund a motorists bureau via member dues and Chamber staff administration, with dues at ten dollars yearly including American Motorist subscription. The move links Ouachita Parish owners to national A A A networks and offers motor trip introductions to affiliated clubs.
Capetown reports on July 29 that the Prince of Wales and his party departed for South America aboard H M S Repulse. The voyage marks a royal trip with the ship carrying the royal party from Capetown.
A classified ad promotes McCaleb and Reed at 268 So Grand, offering services to sell, rent or buy. Telephone contact 772 listed with the ad, dated 4-25.
An advertisement claims a "One Thin Woman" gained ten pounds in twenty two days using McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. The ad emphasizes tasteless sugar coated tablets, easy to take and gentle on the stomach, with a price of sixty tablets for sixty cents and a list of local druggists selling the product.
Fifty or more Boy Scouts enjoyed a rainy afternoon at Camp Filhiol Park as tents sheltered them until noon. Scoutmaster Shaughnessy praised the camp’s strong Scout work and spirit with M. Renaud handling sanitation and drill. Patrols led by Edward Shaughnessy and others tallied inspections while F. C. Amman supplied hot dogs and Watson-Aven Ice Cream Co. donated ice cream for all.
In Palermo a Fascist riot erupted as Rome warned the government against violence. Osservatore Romano editorialized that the regime must punish all lawbreakers regardless of faction. Former Premier Orlando criticized Italy's direction, and his remarks sparked a riot needing troops.
One hundred twenty one volunteers sailed from Havana aboard the steamer Antonio Lopez to enlist in the Spanish foreign legion. The South American volunteers answered the consul general's call to fight the Rif War in Morocco, seeking adventure and service.
Drugstores nationwide report booming demand for St. Joseph's G F P as a remedy for catarrh. A leading Main Street pharmacist notes surprise at local sales and claims women from all classes seek G F P, praising its relief and urging others to try it.
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