New Orleans Cotton Figures Rise and Fall in Steady Open
New Orleans June 6 cotton prices closed steady with net declines of 1 2 to 30 points. July October and December futures opened steady with small moves. Reports of heavy showers in the eastern belt and Panhandle pressured prices, while rain at Galveston influenced sentiment. Trading turned quiet as traders awaited the weather map.
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New Orleans
Yj Prev
Liverpool
Mtras
M@Xas Panhandle
Gal@tton
Cotton futures close irregular with slight declines
The market bottomed mixed as cotton futures ended the session with a net decline of 22 to 81 points. July and October contracts showed varied closes while opening steady levels were recorded for July 28.91 and October 23.85.
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York
Leaders of League hold top spot with Hav A Tampa win
On Thursday the Hav A Tampa City League team defeated the Southern Grocers 12 to 0, solidifying their lead. Battery Cascio Caldwell and Clark powered the Hav A Tampa, with Wagers Mobley behind the Southern Grocers. Tomorrow they travel to Winnsboro for a league clash.
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Southern Grocers
Cascio
Caldwell
Clark
Battery
Havas
Wagers
Mobley
Southerners
Hay-A-Tampas
Winnsboro
Onroe Grocers
M. E. Church
Adopt Protocol to Ban Gas Use in War Time
Washington reports President Coolidge may call a conference to outlaw gas weapons if Geneva talks fail. Evoking speeches by Theodore E. Burton and Paul Boncour, the Geneva conference voted to frame a protocol banning asphyxiating gas in war for signature by all nations.
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Washington
Coolidge
Conference of Nations
Geneva
Theodore E. Burton
Paul Boncour
France
Reds fans predict 450 travel to Monroe for Drillers game
Alexandria fans expect about 450 supporters to follow the Reds to Monroe for the game with the Drillers. The crowd plans to wear red ribbons to show team spirit as Roy Spruell, riding an eight game win streak, may pitch for Alexandria.
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Alexandria
Alexandria Rooters
Reds
Monroe
Drillers
Roy Spruell
St Matthew's seventh graders revealed in spelling certs
The omitted names of St Matthew's school seventh grade pupils who received spelling certificates are Lydia Oakland Marguerite Devereaux Pauline Rutherford and Ella Mae Edwards. A week ago Guy Evans and John Milam were arrested for possessing liquor at Midway Dance hall and released on bonds of 750 each. Their case may be set in district court next week. Police destroyed 2.5 gallons of whiskey and seventeen bottles of jake seized in raids.
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St. Matthew's School
Lydia Oakland
Marguerite Devereaux
Pauline Rutherford
Ella Mae Edwards
Guy Evans
John Milam
Midway Dance Hall
Childers
McCabe
Henry Benners Faces Dual Charges In Rayville Case
Henry Benners alias K Robert Chester was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Roper in Rayville for passing bogus checks in Monroe. He faces a second charge of possessing a stolen car as authorities seek to arrest him under the Motor Theft Act after a telegram from Sheriff Hughes in Shreveport.
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Harry Alias
Robert Chester
Rayville
Roper
Monroe
Texas Oil Company
Sheriff's Office
Hughes
Shreveport
Benners
Baginsky Named President L T A
The Louisiana Transportation Association report details complaints and reforms at river stations and rail lines. It notes improvements in sanitation and mail service delays on Southern Pacific Nos 110 and 112, plus calls for better interstate action and a future convention in New Orleans.
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F. Williams
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Unon
New Orleans
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Pacific
Shreveport
Monroe Opelousas
Alexandria
Ruston
Haynesville
Hammond
Monroe
Baton Rouge
Behrman
Massive Tax Delinquent Property Sold in Parish and City
Deputy Sheriff Meredith oversaw the sale of fifty seven parish properties and eleven city properties for delinquent taxes in front of the federal building and city hall. Taxpayers arrived early to settle debts. the parish sale marked the largest delinquent property sale in the parish to date. The properties were overdue since January 1 with added penalties, and the event ended this year’s tax collection.
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Meredith
Sheriff's Office
Oklahoma City Named Next Southwest Shippers Meeting Site
Shreveport La June 6 Oklahoma City was named the next meeting place of the Southwest Shippers advisory board at the close of the eighth regular and second annual meeting. The next gathering will be September 11 with Chewman and committees for the ensuing year named covering agricultural products to salt and sulfur with members from Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana.
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Shreveport
Oklahoma City
Southwest Shippers’ Advisory Board
A. P. Rudosky
McAlister
J. E. West
Dallas
George H. Bennett
R. S. Manley
Orange
Walter Splawn
Texas University
T. G. Sinclair
C. M. Lockwood
Enid
Oklo
Houston
R. H. McDonald
Forth Smith
Vie Ansemann
New Orleans
Vie Shaffenburg
Rhea Miller
Carl Giesson
W.J. Johnson
Gulf Texas
Speakers Bureau
C. Ermon
Monroe Sunday School to Travel to Rayville
Nearly 250 to 300 members of the First Methodist Church Sunday school will meet at 8 30 a m tomorrow and drive in their cars to Rayville for the district federation being held at the Methodist church there. Dean Smith of Shreveport will teach the lesson and Rev N F Joiner will preach. A noon luncheon will be served on the grounds followed by an afternoon program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Rayville
Dean Smith
Shreveport
N. F. Joiner
Loeb Faces Mental Crisis At State Prison
Richard Loeb the Leopold murder co-planner is said to have a mental breakdown in Joliet Illinois. Doctors warn recovery is unlikely and a post infectious delirium may end fatally within 48 hours. If he survives he could face life in an insane condition.
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Joliet
Ils
A. P
Richard Loeb
Nathan Leopold
Bobby Franks
Loeb
Herman Adler
U. S. Sleuths Find Dog From Which Fleas Flee
Washington dispatch reports the Department of Agriculture found a bull-pup dog on which fleas will not stay. Scientists using fleas on dogs observed fleas hopping off as soon as placed, prompting further study into the dog’s flea resistance.
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Washington
A. P
Department of Agriculture
Thieves Loot Movie Star Agnes Ayres Home
A gunman entered actress Agnes Ayres home in Hollywood and locked a maid in a closet. Jewelry and clothing valued at $10,000 were stolen, according to Manuel Renchi, Ayres husband.
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Hollywood
Calif
A. P
Agnes Ayres
Manuel Renchi
Miss Ayres
Air Pilot Survives 8,500-Foot Plunge Into Lake
Seattle on June 6 Eddie Gabbard a veteran mail pilot fell more than 8,500 feet into Lake Washington last night after his plane was badly damaged He survived with no serious injuries and was rescued after the crash landing authorities said.
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Seattle
Wash
Eddie Iabbard
Lake Washington
Rayville Bible Class Gathering Draws Wide Attendence
Special to the News-Star Rayville Louisiana June 5 The Federated Men's Bible Class meet at Rayville high school auditorium will be larger and more comprehensive than expected. Dr W B Hale of Louisiana Polytechnic Institute will teach with a musical program led by S M McReynolds Monroe plus Monroe church orchestra and Rayville quartet. Dr N E Joyner Monroe district Methodist elder will preach at eleven, followed by dinner on the grounds at the fair. Monroe reports 250 men will travel from there with Oak Grove Ruston and Lake Providence also taking part. The day includes song service invocations lectures offertory solos and a sermon with adjournment to the fair grounds for dinner.
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News-Star
Rayville
Federated Men's Bible
Rayville High School
W. B. Hale
Louisiana Polytechnic Institute of Ruston
S. M. McReynolds
Monroe
N. E. Joyner
Monroe District
Fair Grounds
Presbyterian Bible Class
Rayville Union Bible Class
Oak Grove
Ruston
Lake Providence
America
H. W. Rickey
Presiding Elder
J. W. Faulk
Compressor Readiness Boosts Gould No 1 Oil Prospects
Urania June 6 Gouldet al Monroe Drilling Co will have an air compressor on Harper No 1 location today and ready for operation by Monday. The unit aims to increase oil flow and reduce salt water intrusion possibly making the well the parish’s first commercial producer. Meanwhile Tremont No 1 reaches 900 feet as casing prep begins next week and Tullos emerges as the field center with 20 new buildings since the oil discovery.
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J. B. King
Urania
Gouldet al Monroe Drilling Company
Harper No. 1
la Salle Parish
Love- Tremont
Tremont No. 1
Tullos
Obituary of Martha Schumaker Copeland
Martha Schumaker Copeland died after a brief illness at home in West Monroe aged 19. She was born in Mississippi and lived in West Monroe. Survived by husband F. C. Copeland and her parents Mr. and Mrs. M. Seaumaker. Funeral at her West Monroe residence tomorrow at 2 30 pm with burial in Hasley Cemetery.
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Martha Schumaker Copeland
West Monroe
Mississippi
F. C. Copeland
M. Seaumaker
Hasley Cemetery
Court fines and nol pros in city case file
O. G. Parker, a black man, fined 30 dollars or 30 days in jail for trespassing. George Hines case under Hood bill was nol pros. J. G. Avery fined 25 dollars plus costs or 25 days in jail for speeding on a public highway.
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O. G. Parker
George Hines
Nolle
J. G. Avery
Thompson Family Moonlight Picnic Near Bastrop
Mr. and Mrs. A Thompson hosted a congenial party Thursday night four miles from Bastrop for a moonlit picnic and wienie roast. Attending were Ruth Thompson Jesse Calkins Irenees Ruby Thompson Eunice Eldridge Louella Kennedy Beatrice Thompson Nellie Gray Jennie Thompson Freddy Lee Eldridge L E Donnelly Jr Archie Kennedy Albert Kennedy Tommy Jouch Julius McFadden Hunter Patterson Mr Gidroe Mrs W T Eldridge and Mrs C H B Patton.
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Bastrop
A. Thompson
Ruth Thompson
Jessie Calkins
Irenees
Ruby Thompson
Eunice Eldridge
Louella Kennedy
Beatrice Thompson
Nellie Gray
Jennie Thompson
Freddy Lee Eldridge
L. E. Donnelly, Jr
Archie Kennedy
Albert Kennedy
Tommy
Jouch
Julius McFadden
Hunter Patterson
Gidroe
W. T. Eldridge
C. HB
Patton
Farewell Sermon For Retiring Pastor Rev Frank Tripp
The First Baptist church will hear Rev. Frank Tripp preach his final sermons tomorrow before resigning as pastor. A large turnout is expected for morning and evening services with special music. Tripp plans evangelistic work in Louisiana Tennessee Virginia and North Carolina and will remain at Riverside Sanitarium in Monroe as needed. Deacons scheduled a resolution and a voluntary personal gift may be presented after the morning service.
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First Baptist Church
Frank Tripp
Tripp
Louisiana
Tennessee
Virginia
North Carolina
Monroe
Riverside Sanitarium
Graduation Address Urges Americanism and Service
Jefferson graduates hear a speech on Americanism stressing that true government rests with the people and that education, intelligence, character, church, and school form civilization. The speaker contrasts American values with European servitude and urges graduates to serve, master themselves, and apply effort to seize opportunities in a diverse nation.
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China
North Seas
Gulf
Philippines
Europe
Hayes
Monroe
Cressy
F. M. Freeman
Geo
Ernest Guy
William Guy
Willard Griffin
Sylvester Hale
Arthur Herring
Baker Hunt
Oscar Kirkland
Will Morris
Horton Pepper
Fred Baker
Vernon Coats
Robert Ervin
Robinson
Harold Riggs
Geo. Snellings
Emmett Schon
Prescott Smith
Mike Smith
Guy Stubbs
Leslie Webb
News Star Classifieds Offer Dividend Investment Ada
Ada investors are urged to consider News Star classified ads for dividend opportunities. The notice highlights potential returns, minimal capital, and a focus on steady income through listed securities.
Cauliflower farming tips from Louisiana expert
Horticul turist G L Tiebout outlines Snowball cauliflower as a winter crop suited to alluvial soils and Bayous region, with seed from Denmark. He notes soil needs, manures, planting times for Baton Rouge, spacing, and cultivation methods for good drainage and weed control. He emphasizes careful seed selection and regular plant care.
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G. L. Tiebout
University Extension Department
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Denmark
Mississippi
Baton Rouge
Hotel Virginian construction advances with progress reported
Unusual progress on the Hotel Virginian site includes near completion of brickwork, exterior scaffolding to be removed, elevator under construction, and plumbing fixtures to be installed next week. Superintendent Jack Stake cites material-mobilization trips to Little Rock and New Orleans to prevent delays. roof garden girders installed and next brickwork planned. No definite completion date given.
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Virginian
Jack Stake
Cauliflower Handling and Pricing Guidelines Described
The excerpt outlines blanching precautions for exposed heads, tying foliage for protection, and grading for shipment. It notes heads reach 6 to 7 inches, suggests crate sizes and hampers for varying head sizes, and estimates a yield of 250 to 300 crates per acre with a fair price of 75 cents to $1 per crate F. O. B. at the loading point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Treaty Signed To Suppress Liquor And Drag Smuggling
A year ago today the United States and Canada signed a treaty aimed at suppressing liquor and drag smuggling across the border. The accord seeks joint enforcement measures and information sharing to curb illicit trade.
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United States
Canada
Describing Your Used Car For Best Sale Price
Used cars in good condition are in demand. Learn to describe your car properly to realize a good price in a sale. Avoid vague terms and highlight key facts such as condition mileage and service history. Provide clear details to attract buyers and justify a fair value.
Physicians and Surgeons Office Team at Ouachita Bank Building
Doctors Adams Graves and Moselly operate an physicians and surgeons office on the eighth floor of the Ouachita National Bank Building with office phone 163.
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J. LL Adams
J. Q. Graves
C. A. Moselly
James Edwin Wallworth
Ouachita National Bank
J. B. Vaughan
DR. A. L Peters
Hill
J. H. Pankey
Philip M. Gayle
Ouachita National Bank Building
Monroe Abstract CO
Lane
Old Central Savings Bank
P. D
John R. Humble
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Baginsky
Orleans
Delta Point
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Abe Friedlander
Paul Strieman
E. F. Hayward
Grace Episcopal Church
Ory
Elk’s Club
Hammer
State
U. S
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Gould
F. Tripp
Baptist Church
Saenger
Jefferson
News Star
HOTEL
Virginia 'S
Blake
Leo Vandegaer
Osteopathic
Central Savings Bank
Jas. T. Prench
Collens Pharmacy
F. C. Bennett
P. L. Perot
J. P. Browneye
Chase-Amman Drug
Res
DeSiard Street
M. Russell Scientific
Palmer
Rk. L. Wood
Chase-Amman Drug Co
National Dental
L. Poole Portis
DeSiard St
Rivoire’s
B. F. Edington Electric and
Rayville, la Frigidaire
Delco
Louisiana Optical Company
Roy L. Carns
Ouachita Nat'l Bank
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