Traffic officers delayed arrival in Monroe for inspection
The Illinois Central traffic delegation led by Joseph Hattendorf will visit Monroe tomorrow for an all day inspection of local plants and shippers. They will review carbon plants and the Brown Paper Mill, discuss West Monroe switching charges, and may propose recommendations to improve industrial conditions.
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Monroe
Iillinoig Central
H. J. Fernandez
Brown Paper Mill Company
West Monroe
Cotton futures close steady in Orleans market
Cotton futures in Orleans closed steady with most nearby contracts near the 16.3 to 16.9 range. Trading showed slight changes across months including January 16.29 and July 16.36 with several contracts posting small gains or losses from prior levels.
Cotton futures close easier on New York market
New York June 11 cotton futures eased with declines of 36 to 46 points. Closing quotes show March at 16.78, May around 16.85, October near 16.79, December 16.75, with front-month July opening at 17.96 and January at 16.50.
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Dee
New York
A. P
rCotton
Liverpool Cotton Prices Ease as Sales Hit 6000 Bales
Cotton market in Liverpool on June 11 shows spot prices easing across grades with American sales totaling 3200 of 6000 bales. Receipts reach 17000 bales, including 4700 American. futures close quiet and steady with June 9.33 and May around 8.81.
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Liverpool
A. P
Chicago Grain Opens With Mixed Wheat Decline and Buying
Weather relief in Nebraska improves wheat prospects while prices drift downward across markets. Corn and oats ease after opening steady, while provisions firm as harvests near in southern Kansas and new crop bids lag behind old crop gains.
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Sepp Esetr & Or
Avp Acad
Auigie Ciel
Belleet
Chicago
A. P
Nebraska
Hastings
Kansas
Poultry Market Report From Chicago Trade Firings
Poultry alive steady in Chicago with receipts five ears fowls 2 61 2 springs 41 broilers 28 to 34 turkeys 26 roosters 17 ducks 26 to 39 geese 21.
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Chicago
Springs
Pbroilers
Turkeys
Roosters
Ducks
Peese
Cattle and Hog Prices Near Chicago Market Report
Chicago stockyards report lists hogs at 14.20 to 15.60 for various weights and grades, sows 12.70 to 18.20, vealers 12.00 to 12.25, mixed yearlings around 10.10, and heavy steer loads at 10.23. Sheep and lambs show best lambs 17.50 plus, ewes 6.00 to 6.50, with Idaho lambs at 10 cents to outsiders.
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Chicago
A. P
Vast Gasser Defies Work to End Blaze in Texas
A bizarre report from Texas describes a forty foot high gas flare burning for eight days as workers strive to end the blaze. The scene mentions a gas corporation and a distant town, with authorities unsure how long the fire will last.
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Texas
Aunty, Texas
International Radio Programs Broadcast Schedules
A dense listing of radio programs and stations across the United States and Canada. It names networks such as WHRC CNRR PX WSER WF Negee WAP and cities like Richmond Davenport Chicago and Philadelphia. The schedule runs through evening times with blocks like 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. featuring various concerts talks and sports programs.
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Richmond
WHRC
CNRR
WSER
Negee
Wex
REC
Wie
Wsat
Prohi Officials to Be Compelled to Buy Their Own Gas
Prohibition agents who drive autos face a new setback as officials may be required to purchase their own gasoline and oil, with Washington reporting on the developing policy and its implications for enforcement.
Solomon Loeb of Shreveport Ends His Life
Solomon Loeb a former manager of Calfeit Insulation Manufacturing in Shreveport and son of Herman Loeb committed suicide in a Los Angeles hotel. Police say he shot himself and left an unsigned note claiming he had lost all his money and had a large family. He moved to California a decade ago and was in the hide and wool trade. He is survived by three sisters and other relatives.
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Shreveport
Solomon Loeb
Dispatches
Herman Loeb
California
Louisiana Hears Call for Senate Primary in July Meet
H G Fields acting chairman of the Louisiana Democratic Central Committee issued a call for a July meeting in Baton Rouge to set a primary date for the U S Senate nomination. Incumbent Edwin Broussard and former Governor J Y Sanders are the two announced contenders.
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New Orleans
A. P
H. G. Fields
Louisiana Democratic Central Committee
Baton Rouge
U. S. Senate
Edwin Broussard
J. Y. Sanders
Prohibition Bureau Wins Right to Use Private Automobiles
W FRhino Minneapolis prohibition administrator told the comptroller that gas and oil payments for privately owned cars are essential for raids and investigations. McEarn had ruled against government funded automobiles. Public notice urges readers to consider housing ads in the Want Ads.
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McEarn
Prohibition
Prohibition Bureau
W. F. Rhinow
Minneapolis
Comptroller
Speed Boat Raised for Repairs After Near Submersion
The pilot boat Speed was righted after nine days submerged on the river following a barge run from New Orleans to Monroe. Divers and pumps, triggered by Captain Moore, emptied water and prepared the vessel for repairs in local yards, expected to finish in ten days. Webb Goodlett Service Station opens in West Monroe at 100 Trenton Street with Bowser pumps, a tourist camp, and modern facilities. An eight week agricultural short course at LSU is set for early August with limited enrollment of 15 boys and 15 girls per parish, including Ouachita’s strong turnout and funds for clubs.
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Monroe
Louisiana, Arkansas Barge Service
Insurancee
Moore
Ford
Leahy
Tomorow
Webb Goodlett
West
Trenton Street
Louisiana
Trenton and
Wood Streets
E. G. Calvert
Goodlett
West Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Jewell McQuiller
Calhoun
Agricultural Boys
Slated Period Changes At Camp Ki Ro Li
The second and third periods at Camp Ki Ro Li are postponed until the first week of August due to an unfinished lake and transport issues to the city natatorium. Despite no camp swimming, 84 boys attended this week with strong camp spirit, crafts, and rapid scout advancement.
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Ki-Ro-Li
Bonita
Bastrop
Ruston
Ansley
Arrest Negro Here May Have Escaped Pen
Alleged escaped convict from the Louisiana state penitentiary, Will Allen alias John Reese, was arrested here last night by Policemen Parker and Murray. A reward had been posted for Allen, with authorities notified. A white man released from the penitentiary yesterday provided the information leading to the capture after recognizing Allen aboard a train near Alexandria. Police headquaters were alerted as Monroe was reached and the suspect was taken into custody. He was believed to be serving a life term for murder and escaped only several days ago.
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Louisiana State Penitentiary
Will Allen
John Reese
Parker and Murray
State Prison
Allen
Alexandria
Monroe
Penitentiary
Stone Avenue Revival Draws Large Audiences
The Stone Avenue Methodist Protestant church revival draws big crowds with messages by Reverend Wade of Magnolia Arkansas. Daily services at 10 a.m. and 7 45 p.m. through the week and Sunday, invites the public to attend all meetings led by Pastor Rev. 8S N Adams. A line at the end promotes selling items.
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Stone Avenue Methodist Protestant Church
Wade
Magnolia
Ark
N. Adams
New Test Locations Listed in La Salle and Ouachita Oil Fields
The department of conservation reports recent oil and gas locations in the La Salle area and Ouachita parish and other sites. Entries include Louisiana Oil Refining Company Tremont 8-19 25-10-1E and Natural Gas and Fuel Corporation Urania K-1 K-2 K-3 18-10-28 with various owners and field numbers. Other sites include Ohio Oil Edenborn No 1 Winn parish Standard Oil Sander No 1 27-10lw Winn parish and S. B. Goodman Montgomery No 1 8-10-9E Catahoula parish.
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LaSalle
Department of Conservation
Louisiana Oil Refining Company
Tremont
Clyde Mitchell
Fee
Natural Gas and Fuel Corporation
Urania
Standard Oil Company
Cockerham
G .W. Wetherbee
Ohio Oil Company
Edenborn
Winn Parish
Sander
S. B. Goodman
Montgomery
Catahoula Parish
Oak Floor Company Amends Charter To Increase Capital
A filed charter amendment for Benoit Oak Flooring increases capital from 200000 to 5300000, divided into three thousand shares at 100 each, with authority to raise to 500000. The firm is building a sawmill to supply lumber for its oak floors.
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OAK Floor Company
Benoit Oak Flooring Company
Oak Flooring Company
Ouachita
State of Louisiana
State of
Louisiana
Benoit Oak Flooring Company, Incorporated
Frank P. Stubbs
Dorothy N. Minard
H. H. Benoit
R. L. Kellogg
Monroe adopts painting machine for street signs
The City of Monroe sunup project tests a painting machine to mark safety zones stop and parking signs on pavement with expected purchase. Concrete laying on Wood Street began and should finish within fifteen days. Asphalt work on Rochelle Avenue Wood and Eighth streets to start soon after West Monroe plant overhaul.
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City of
Monroe
Wood Street
Rochelle Avenue
Wood and
Eighth Streets
West Monroe
Dodson Youth Accepted for U S Navy Enlistment
Glen Brewton of Dodson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Brewton, was accepted for enlistment at the local recruiting station. A Jonesboro high school graduate who attended Louisiana Polytechnic Institute at Ruston for a year, he aims to study electricity in Uncle Sam's service. Recruiting Officer Williamson notes the navy offers opportunity for good character youths and mentions a June 20 deadline for naval academy appointments next year.
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J. L. Brewton
Dodson
U. S. Navy
Jonesboro
Louisiana Polytechnic Institute At
Ruston
Sam
Williamson
Brewton
Navy
Pip Bende Bennita
United States Naval Academy
Horses and Wagon Go Into River Near Rochelle
Special to the News Star Rochelle June 11 a four horse team loaded with logs crossed Bridge No 3 on the Star Highway despite repairs. Two leading horses plunged into Little River and were badly injured while a pair of rear animals and the wagon were also hurled into the water. The surviving horses were rescued as water was low and may be condemned.
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News-Star
Rochelle
Little River
Lend
Pega
Smith Bros linens and tropical suits ad teaser
Men's tropical and Mo hair suits offered in light and dark shades with varying fits. Large shipment of white and natural color linens priced from 11.50 to 15.00. Call Smith Bros. for immediate availability.
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Smith Bros
Await Barton Decision on Baptist Work Post
Southern Baptists awaited Dr. A J Barton of Kansas City to decide on accepting the post as general director of the cooperative program for the Southern Baptist Convention. If he accepts, Barton will move to Nashville, and the commission will oversee a $9 000 000 budget for missionary educational and benevolent work. Frank F Burkhalter was reelected to handle public relations.
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Southern Baptists
A. J. Barton
Kansas City
Comon
Southern Baptist Convention
Barton
C. E. Burts
Nashville
Tenn
First Baptist Church of
Newberry
Cooperative Commission
Frank F. Burkhalter
San Antonio
Texas
Junior board backs program and city street naming plan
The junior board backs a city planning campaign with Will Atkinson and others named to lead efforts. They discuss renaming streets such as South Grand and Sixth and urge signs and numbering to aid strangers. A committee will press Monroe officials to start work at once.
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South River Front
Will Atkinson
A. Marx
W. H. Anders
TR. Q. Sole
Frank Roddy
D. F. Walker
Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Paul R. Neal
R. Major
J. E. Walsworth
T. C. Drew
J. T. Thompson
M. Bicdenhar
P. A. Poag
Sam Humphries
Drunk and Dressed Up and a Notarial Charter Note
A fragmentary OCR passage shows an automotive repair ad mentioning Bell Sheet Metal Works and a charter acknowledgment for Benoit Oak Flooring Company in Monroe Louisiana dated May 1926. It references stockholders meeting and notary M C Thompson with incorporators H H Benoit and R L Kellogg.
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Charleston
Walnut St. Bell Sheet Metal Works
United States of America
State of Louisiana
Ouachita
A. D
M. C. Thompson
H. H. Benoit
R. L. Kellogg
Monroe
Louisiana
Benoit Oak Flooring Company
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