Cotton futures close steady after gains in New Orleans market
New Orleans cotton futures closed with a net advance of 89 to 92 points as buyers pushed July to 23.75 and December to 22.47 amid hot belt weather. The market opened strong, with July up about 61 points and new crop months 55 to 56 points, following supportive New York gains and Texas drought news from Liverpool.
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New Orleans
New York Exchange
Liverpool
Texas Drouth News
New York
South
Texas
Cotton futures steady as market opens on dreary Texas conditions
New York June 4 Cotton futures closed steady with gains ranging 47 to 61 points. Prices quoted for January through December deliveries show advances driven by ongoing dreary conditions in south Texas and firmer Liverpool cables.
Liverpool Cotton Market Quiet Amidsteady Prices
Cotton spot market in Liverpool shows steady values across grades with 5 000 bales sold including 4 300 American and receipts of 4 000 bales. Futures closed quiet with June to May contracts ranging from 11.08 to 12.76.
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Liverpool
Poultry Prices Rise in Chicago Markets
Chicago June 4. Poultry alive higher with fowls at 25, broilers 29 42, roosters 13, turkeys 20, ducks 22 30, geese 13 24.
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Chicago
West Monroe post office site and summer break plans
The foundation near the corner of Cotton and Wood streets was poured for West Monroe’s new post office with an expected July 1 occupancy. The West Monroe Industrial League plans a meeting next week. Schools close for summer vacation with a fall return likely unchanged staff. An injury report notes Hosie Lewis, a 27 year old laborer, injured at Grayling Lumber. amputation possible. C. E. Hare of Jackson discusses Jitney Jungle expansion to Monroe. A two car collision at Fourth and Pine caused axle damage and bent fenders.
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West Monroe
Cotton and
Wood Streets
West Monroe Industrial League
Sec
H. A. McDonald
Fourth and
Pine Streets
B. F. Gaza
Breard Street
Albert Horuff
North Third Street
Gaza
Class of Forty Receives Diplomas in Louisiana School
The 1925 class graduates in a ceremony featuring speaker Riley J. Wilson and remarks on public education. Diploma recipients include Harriett Fuller, Mary Martha Hayes, Christine Moore, Natalie McKee, and Ethel Larson among others. D.A.R. prize awarded to Harriett Fuller.
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America
Sima Sigmas
Robert Willaam Dubose
Sara Elizabeth Frenkel
Harriett Fuller
Mary Martha Hayes
Ethel Larson
William Dale Lawhead
Mary Grace Lawn
Natalie McKee
Christine Moore
Mackie Colvin Myers
Audrey Nina Spa
Louisiana
Elizabeth Johnston
Shelby Cage
Francis
Helen Benton
James William Blanchard
William Joseph Bynum
Charles Conrad Cage
Joseph Shelby Cage
Kate Markham Cox
Beatrice Lydia Curley
Mildred Elizabeth de Woody
Robert William DuBose
Esther Anna Edgar
Lela Dale Germany
Eloise Madison Granberry
Courtland Prentice Gray
Edmond Alfred Guyton
Francis Chester Kirby
Rosa Melba Lingi
Rufus Carmelo Marsala
Walter Deen McCormick
Josephine Meredith
Jack Madison Parker
Jas. Neill Pope
Marion Gregg Pope
Francis Prophit
Eva M. Reed
Oda Neal Reynolds
Audrey Nina Spaugh
Dorothy Elvira Thomas
Pearl Thomson
Miriam Lucille Ulmer
Hulda Henrietta Wexler
Marguerite Ethel Wilkins
Photographer to Give Lessons at D Arbonne Camp
The Camp Fire Girls camp at D Arbonne announces added staff. M W Jared from Jared Studio will teach amateur photography all day Sunday June 7. He will show camera techniques and help girls improve results.
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M. W. Jared
Jared Studio
Garnett
Monroe
Bus Waiting Room 208 So Grand Telephone
Bus waiting room at 208 South Grand features a telephone line 772 and route 425.
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Girard
Wounded man in Caldwell parish gunfight over love
Willie Jackson was shot three times in a July morning confrontation with rival Richard Mansfield near Sandy Bayou after both men worked at a stave mill. Jackson was taken to St Francis sanitarium Monroe with uncertain recovery. Mansfield fled into the woods.
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News-Star
Columbia
Willie Jackson
Richard Mansfield
Caldwell Parish
Sandy Bayou
St. Francis Sanitarium
Monroe
I. B. May
Interesting Program At Polytechnic Alumni Meet In Ruston
L. P. I auditorium hosted an alumni program with moving pictures a piano solo greetings and an address by Dr. R C Summerville among others. Reunions followed and the event drew scores of graduates. Also listed are weddings birthdays and travels of local residents and guests in Ruston and nearby towns.
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Polytechnic
News-Star
Ruston
House Economics
Moving Picture
North Louisiana High School
Piancu
Mary Bess Roberts
E. L. Walker
Kidd
Ilson
Howard
Alumnus
R. C. Summerville
Tuggle
W. P. Robison
J. W. Thurman
Sallie Robison
Saint Francis Free Clinic Treats Nearly Two Thousand in Three Months
The L. B. Faulk free clinic at St. Francis sanitarium treated almost two thousand people in March April and May. Only six deaths occurred among patients and fifty three operations were performed. The report lists detailed figures for patients treatments venereal cases hospital patients beds meals and lab work. A separate note says the Number 1 fire company was sent to a grass fire on South Grand street with no damage.
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L. B
Wassermans
Number 1
South Grand Street
Britton Wins Victory in Ten Round Bout in Wilmington
Jack Britton former welterweight champion won a decision over Harry Ritzer of Los Angeles in a ten round bout held in Wilmington. Ritzer gave Britton a tough fight, but the veteran's experience carried the day as he outboxed his rival box by box.
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Wilmington del
Jack Britton
Harry Ritzer
Los Angeles
Bastrop High School Alumni Hold Annual Gathering
Bastrop Louisiana June 4 alumni of Bastrop High School held their 31st annual meeting after a class day program for the class of 1925. Miss Tina Collins was reelected president with Mrs. W B Limerick secretary and Mrs J B Rawlinson treasurer. Speakers included L D McCollister and J H McCollister.
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News-Star
Bastrop
Bastrop High School
Tina Collins
George Goodwin
L. G. Robinson
L. D. McCollister
D. Shaw
J. H. McCollister
W. B. Limerick
J. B. Rawlinson
Old Bastrop High
Geo. Peterkin
Dorothy Taylor
Arthur Ross
Met Rouge
J. T. Carpenter, Jr
el Dorado
Ark
Rotary Club Plans Joint Luncheon With Chamber Guests
The Rotary club at its noon luncheon voted to join with Kiwanians and Lions as guests of the Chamber of Commerce for a joint luncheon next week. The event marks the Chamber annual meeting with a noted speaker expected. Mrs W B Smith of Fort Worth, formerly Mary Johnson of Monroe, recalled pleasant early memories and enjoyed singing solos. Little Miss Roberta ODonnell performed a dance routine to hearty applause.
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Rotary Club
Hotel Monroe
Lions
Chamber of Commerce
W. B. Smith
Forth Worth
Mary Johnson
Monroe
Roberta O'Donnell
Booster Meeting of M P Employees Tonight
A booster meeting of Missouri Pacific railroad employees is set for 8 p m at the city hall council chamber. All railroad men are urged to attend along with others who can come. Agenda includes plans for the July 4 celebration and a forthcoming booster day outing.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad
Police Court Hears Multiple Fines for Disorderly conduct
Rosco Washington was found guilty on three of four charges in city court including fighting his sister with a $75 fine or 75 days. concealed weapons charges each carried $150 or 150 days plus costs. A fourth count was dismissed. Bryant Lewis faced $30 or 30 days for fighting. Willie Jenkins’ charge was dismissed. Tony Stinnie received $12.50 or 12 days for being drunk and disorderly.
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Rosco Washington
Bryant Lewis
Willie Jenkins
Tony Stinnie
West Side Tabernacle Revival in West Monroe
A revival is in progress at the Assembly of God Tabernacle 715 Cypress Street West Monroe led by E R Fitzgerald of Wesson Arkansas. The announcement invites attendees to hear a preacher who affirms biblical inspiration the deity of Jesus Christ salvation through His atoning blood and baptism with the Holy Spirit Services start each evening at 7 45.
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Assembly of God Tabernacle
Cypress Street
West Monroe
E. R. Fitzgerald
Wesson
Ark
Jesus Christ
Salvaton
Razing Ordered for North Sixth St Animal Hospital Building
Frank W. Smith deputy state fire marshal of New Orleans on a Monroe inspection announced he will order the large building at 829 North Sixth Street torn down. He labeled it a serious fire hazard though now untenanted, and neighbors had opposed its animal hospital use. Photographs were taken for the state fire marshal's review and possible action.
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Frank W. Smith
New Orleans
Monroe
North Sixth Street
Salad Dressing Made With Mrs Tucker's Shortening
To finish a salad whisk two cups melted Mrs. Tucker's shortening into lightly beaten eggs. Add mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and paprika or cayenne. This inexpensive dressing is easy and delicious, showcasing the shortening's creaminess and richness without greasiness.
Large Attendance Expected at Bible Meet in Rayville
Rayville on June 4 reports a major Bible Class Meet at Rayville High School on Sunday June 7 with Dr. H. B. Hale teaching and Rev. N. E. Joyner preaching. Monroe is to send 250 men, with total attendees expected to reach 750 or more. An unofficial effort aims to form a townwide non denominational union men’s Bible class for broader outreach.
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News-Star
Rayville
Rayville High School
H. B. Hale
N. E. Joyner
Fair Grounds
Monroe
New Weight Gain Pill Ad Targets Skinny Men
[Advertisement] McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets claim to add pounds of healthy flesh in weeks. Endorsed as a weight gain remedy for underweight men with gaunt appearances. Sold at Chase Amman Drug Co and others with a money back guarantee if 5 pounds are not gained in 60 days.
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McCoy
Chase-Amman Drug Co
Collens Pharmacy
Jarret Drug Co
North
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