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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1923

Page

7

Moose Lodge Campaign Visits Monroe for New Members

George C. Zimmer deputy district supervisor of the Loyal Order of Moose arrives in Monroe to lead a vigorous campaign for new members of Lodge No. 956. The order reports 1600 lodges and 550000 members and highlights Mooseheart 35 miles west of Chicago as a home and school for children of deceased members with 1050 children and plans to grow.

George C. Zimmer Loyal Order of Moose Atlanta Monroe Zimmer United States Canada Mooseheart Chicago Fox River

Narrow Escape for President Harding

President Harding and party returning to Washington aboard the Mayflower after a near accident in Lewes Delaware when a cable across a pier struck a Secret Service man and a staff member. The president ducked to avoid injury and officials announced plans for voyage modifications pending expert review.

Washington Harding Navy Yard Lewes Del Secret Service Christian David Tood Youngstown Ohio Lasker Boston

King Refits Royal Yacht Britannia For Season

King George continues to race his 30 year old Britannia after saving enough to re fit her with coppering new running gear and overhaul. He delays a new vessel to revive the sport and entertain regatta spectators as yachtsmen note the era of costly, large yachts is ending.

London King George Britannia Regpatias

England Sees Surge in Motorcycle Speeders

London June 9 A new type of man has emerged in England the motorcycl speed merchant about 380000 in the country wearing leather jackets and crash helmets who ride at high speed. Doctors at Brooklands report that higher speeds cause fewer injuries due to tumbling dynamics though spills at 45 to 50 mph still risk serious harm.

London England Brooklands Gardiner Seana

School Children Taught to Be Kind to Animals

Detroit reports a rise in humane treatment of animals says F. E. Hutching en manager of the Detroit Humane Society. He cites personal observations over years and letters from others in city and national humane work. The piece notes two reasons for the shift and urges continued education.

Detroit F. E. Hutchingen Detroit Humane Society

Schools Teach Kindness to Animals and Drive Humane Trade

Hutchinson cites three pillars for humane progress. Public schools teach children to be kind to animals from kindergarten onward, prompting care and reporting of cruelty. Market demand and fair play also push humane treatment, as cattle buyers insist on humane handling and animal dealers promote humane practices among workers.

Cess The Humane Movement Hutchinson

Jewelers Seek Regulated Styles To Guide Fashion

P J Coffey of Newark new National Jewelry Association president says styles arise from accident and a Paris actress influence. He urges a style committee to control rapid changes that cause unsalable inventories and losses.

Chicago P. J. Coffey Newark N. J National Jewelry Association Mr. Coffey America Coffey National Association Attleboro Mass

New Orleans Cotton Market Rises On Rain Flood Warnings

Heavy rains across the belt lift cotton prices with July up to 28.85 and October to 24.75 in early trading. Flood warnings for the Trinity river aid the move while Texas rain benefits check gains as profits prompt some selling. Spot cotton rises with 305 to arrive 547 bales and mid grades around 29 cents.

New Orleans Liverpool Trinity River Texas

New York Cotton Market Rises on South Rain Prospects

Reports of heavy rains in the South sparked sharp gains in world cotton futures with Liverpool leading the advance. In New York the market opened firm with notable buying lifting July to 28.60 and October to 25.10 while futures closed strong amid widespread optimism.

New York Liverpool Oklahoma Texas

Wheat market rises on rains and European news

Chicago reports bullish wheat trading as heavy rains threaten crop losses up to 25 million bushels. European political moves and Italian food import duties seen as supports, with futures for July and September edging higher before closing steady to firmer. corn and oats follow wheat with mixed gains. Provisions show hog value weakness.

Chicago

Call Money Market Report From New York

Call money firm, high 51 2, low 43 4, ruling 43 4, closing bid 51 2, offered 53 4, last loan 51 2. Call loans against acceptances 41 4. Time loans steady, mixed collateral 60 90 days 43 4 5, 4 6 months 5. Prime Commercial Paper 5.

New York

Foreign Exchange Rates in New York Markets

Foreign exchange quotations in cents show Great Britain at 4.61 3-16, France 6.45, Italy 4.63, Belgium 5.56, Germany 0012 3-8, Holland 39.17, Norway 16.67, Sweden 26.57, Denmark 17.69, Switzer-

Foreign Exchange New York Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzer

Mammoth Gasser at Ladel Properties Largest South Well

The Ladel Properties Corporation owns a massive gasser in Morehouse parish section 34-205 with a capacity of 43 791 000 cubic feet per day. Drilled by Stovall Drilling and measured for the department of conservation by Duncan Cook and Fred Stovall, the well ranks among the field’s best and its roar can be heard over three miles.

Ladel Properties Corporation South Ladel No. S Morehouse Parish Louisiana Stovall Drilling Company Duncan Cook Department of Conservation Fred Stovall Feild

Unclear Entries From International Figures

The fragment lists various values and places including land 17.94, Spain 15.02, Greece 2.85, Poland 2015, Czecho-Slovakia 2.98, Argentina 5.25, Brazil 10.25, and Montreal, with no clear context or comparison.

Land Spain Greece Poland Czecho-Slovakia Argentina Brazil Montreal

Wall Street Mixed Activity Drops In Oil and Shipping Shares

Buying of low priced rails remained active as Western orders influenced trading. The market showed bear selling on oil and shipping stocks with General Asphalt sinking to a new yearly low and California Petroleum Cosden Sinclair falling over a point. American International American Ship and Commerce Marine preferred and Atlantic Gulf and West Indies also dipped, Callmom y opening at 45.4.

New York General Asphalt California Petroleum Cosden and Sinclair American International Corporation American Ship and Commerce Marine Atlantic Gulf West Indies

Market Prices St Louis Grain Quotes June 11

Wheat No 2 red 1.30 No 3 red 1.27. Corn No 1 white 86 No 1 yellow 5 12. Oats No 2 white 451/4 to 461/2 No 3 white 443/4 to 45.

Chicago Dee St. Louis

Cotton Letter From New Orleans Finds Market Firm

R E Flowerre and Co note torrential rains and unsettled weather in Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas boosting prices. Liverpool spot sales and Egyptian market gains support buying as traders fear crop prospects weaken across the central belt. July congestion persists with active spot demand amid rain forecasts and flood warnings.

R. E. Flowerre and Co New Orleans Liverpool Texas Oklahoma Trinity River Arkansas Belt

Rain, delayed cotton crop hurt by heavy belt rains

L L Smith reports heavy to torrential rains across western and central cotton belt with 31 stations recording 1 to 6 inches, especially Arkansas and northern Texas. Wet weather limits new crop prospects, risks weevil spread, and delays U S cotton shipments as Liverpool reports selling fast and new crop late.

L. L. Smith Daily Cotton Letter New Orleans Belt Alabama Georgia Arkansas Texas Louisiana Macon Carolinas Southwest Mississippi Valley South Atlantic Olahoma Liverpool

Parker Plans Speaking Tour For Governor Parker

Parker leaves Baton Rouge heading to Atlanta to address the National Credit Men's Association on The Business Man in Politics. He will give a Flag Day address at Theodore Roosevelt’s tomb and speak at the Elks Memorial dedication in Greenfield Mast on June 17.

Parker Associated Prom Baton Rouge Atlanta National Credit Men's Association Theodore Roosevelt Elks’ Memorial Greenfield Mast

New Cotton Standard Work Discussed by Capital Conference

Washington June 11 British and French cotton trade representatives met with American cotton men to discuss the new United States cotton standards act affecting export trade. Secretary Wallace arranged the conference to gather views before regulations are adopted, effective August 1, with aim of universal standards for international cotton trade.

Washington United States Wallace Department of Agriculture International Cotton Congress Atlanta Liverpool Liverpool Cotton Association New Orleans Rotterdam Holland Barcelona Spain Hugh L. Roxburgh Cecil Taylor A. G. Nickson J. G. Clayton Manchester, Cotton Association, Ltd H. Robinson W. Heape International Federation of Master Spinners and Manufacturers’ Association Joseph Wild Cecil Hilton Syndicat du Commerce Des Cotons Havre France Pierre de Pasquier

Alexandria men named as possible Louisiana governor candidates

The Daily Town Talk prints a Lake Providence letter suggesting Judge H. H. White of Alexandria as a possible candidate to fill the post long vacant since the Civil War. Other Alexandrians mentioned are John C. Blackman and John H. Overton, both said unable to run for health and business reasons respectively.

Associated Press Alexandria Louisiana H. H. White Lake Providence Daily Town Talk Today John C. Blackman John H. Overton

Charlie's Brooms Put Up For Sale By Local Builder

Chas. L. Thomas, a blind broom maker at 520 Grand Street, announces sale of his wares. Hookie Howell and Carl Miller donated signs for the display as The News-Star handles printing and banner. Who will buy Charlie's brooms. 11 et.

Grand Street Hookie Howell Carl Miller The News-Star

Mon ore Traffic Boss in Washington Meeting Over I C C Rate Move

H J Fernandes Monroe traffic bureau manager rushed to Washington for a conference tied to an Interstate Commerce Commission rate order affecting Louisiana railroad charges. Shippers plan future talks on adjustments as rates rise and fall take effect this month.

H. J. Fernandes Monroe Washinton Interstate Commerce Commission Louisiana Fernandez Washington

Oil Field Inspection Trip by Standard Oil Director

Astorigind Mrese reports that a Standard Oil of New Jersey director left on a three week inspection trip covering oil fields in Oklahoma California Wyoming and Montana. American Locomotive stockholders approve a major stock reclassification replacing 2000 shares of 100 par common with 5000000 par value shares and set minimum capital equal to the preferred stock plus 50 per no par share.

Astorigind Mrese New York Jone fl.Officiale Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Oklahoma Californa Wyoming Montana American Locomotive Company Today

Cotton prices rise on weather reports from southern states

Cotton prices jumped in early trading as heavy rains in Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana were reported. The market opened 20 to 65 points higher and climbed to 87 points above Saturday’s close led by July to 28.65 October to 26.15 and December to 24.40.

Mares Associated Press New York Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana

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Ouachita MOOSE King YHE Markets Chicago Grain Market Mammoth Gasser Wall Street Grair Chas. L. Thomas Monroe Steam Laundry Ouachita News FE. J. Mallon Thurman Charles Schulze O. P. Slack S Autley Lula Carroll W. M. Kelly Henry Williams H. B. McCrea Arkansas-Louisiana Navigation Company Adolph Felsenthal Carson, Ark Camden South Arkansas Ouachita River B. 8. Pharr Fred D. Doty R. CC. Stewart James C. Wright Giles Ny Capital Miecissippi New Reans Met Rouge Missouri-Pacific R. W. Paath Shreveport Mur Rogge Buick Sedan Reed-Lennon Motor Co., Inc North Second St Wall Street Briefs Fility H. H. Boyd CO Jackson Street
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