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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1925
Page
7
Cotton futures opened steady in New Orleans with July at 23.95 and October at 22.77. Prices moved to finishes with July down one point and October up eight as traders digested Texas dry-weather data and a 74.7 vs 77.1 line, sparking a 17 to 22 point rally from yesterday's close.
New York cotton markets opened steady and rose through the session. July, October, and December contracts posted gains as weather signals and a weaker crop outlook trimmed last month's lows.
Liverpool reports moderate cotton activity with prices steady. Prices for various grades range from strictly good middling 14.44 to good ordinary 11.79. Total sales 6,000 bales, 4,900 American. receipts 14,000 bales, 2,100 American. Futures close steady with June 12.96 and March 12.30.
Potatoes receipts in Chicago on June 16 show new cars at 74 and old at 19 with weak demand. Wisconsin Michigan sacked round whites range 100 to 125 with new stock weak. Alabama Oklahoma and Arkansas sacked bliss mostly 226 to 250 with weak demand.
Butter prices fall with 28 706 tubs received from creamery ex tras 43 to 45 for standards and firsts. Eggs hold steady at 39 427 cases. Poultry market in Chicago with alive fowls at 25 to 24, broilers 30 to 41, roosters 13 1 2, turkeys 20, geese 13 to 24.
Chicago opens with wheat down 1 4 to 1 8 cent as European crop prospects improve and Canada holds a fine outlook. Early trading shows a dip, then some advance, with corn easing on rain prospects and oats holding firm after a slight early decline.
Chicago stock reports show hog receipts around 22 000 with weights from light to heavy and prices between 11.25 and 12.90. Cattle receipts about 6 000 with heavies near 11.00 and vealers at 10.25. Sheep receipts 8 000 with Idaho lambs 16.00 and natives 15.50 15.75, ewes 5.00 6.25. also notes on local Sunday school attendance and church listings.
Congressman Asner criticizes limited import policies and urges a people-centered university. He envisions a state institution guiding agriculture with cotton emphasis, diverse specialties, and strong ties to citizens, stressing service and leadership for state and nation.
Baton Rouge reports the final commencement of the old Louisiana State University campus with 202 graduates receiving degrees from Governor Fuqua. The 1925-26 session opens September 21 on the new campus as Professor Aswell cites the university’s future. Board approves degree awards and staff changes, and summer school registration begins Wednesday for the first of two six week terms.
Dr J A Mitchell a 46 year old veterinarian a Monroe native was killed when his car was struck broadside by a three ton truck on the highway between El Dorado and Smackover Sunday night The truck owned by Hallyburton Oil Well Cementing Co was driven by J G Bryant Bryant was slightly injured and arrested The body was taken to El Dorado funeral plans pending his family resides in California Survived by widow six children mother and three brothers and one sister with ties to Monroe and El Dorado past residents remembered Mitchell brothers classmates and neighbors.
A self confessed US Navy deserter R C Brady alias A C Adams is held on forgery charges after attempting to cash a seventeen dollar check at Fasers Drug Store on DeSiard Street. Brady confessed the bogus check bore the J M Huber Carbon Co name and admitted desertion in December. He is a Monroe, Louisiana native from 807 South Grand Street.
The state department of conservation announced regauging of gas wells in the Monroe field will be completed in several days. The Lions Club noon meeting at Hotel Monroe discussed their convention plans in Cedar Point Ohio with J R Burns named as delegate and dues set to fund travel. Dr Paul Myers of New Orleans joins St Francis Sanitarium as summer house physician while still a Tulane student.
Crowley Louisiana June 16 Mayor P S Pugh Jr H M Reynolds waterworks head and ex police officer F R Gibson were jailed on liquor for beverage charges each with 500 bond after a restaurant report by M D Herpin. A bottle was seized as evidence.
A few cents invested in classified ads may yield thousands of dollars in property sales, turning small listing costs into large returns. The message urges readers to consider placing ads to reach buyers and maximize proceeds from surplus items.
Monroe and West Monroe parents are urged to register their boys for Camp D Arbonne starting Friday. Over one hundred boys from Ruston Dubach Bastrop Bonita and other north Louisiana towns are already there with more registrations needed for Monroe and West Monroe youths. J A Smith will accept registrations through Thursday night and details are provided. the camp offers safe supervision and low cost around 5 60 plus fees with improved access via recent rains and a visitors day planned for Twins area residents.
Lynn Miller aged 12 fell from a hay stack at the new Louisiana state Baptist orphanage in Monroe. He fractured his neck and was moved to Riverside sanitarium where doctors cast his head and expect a long recovery. Hawthorne, 30, of Sterlington, an employe of the new power company, fractured his shoulder and sustained facial injuries after a fall. He is resting comfortably.
James M. Foster of Shreveport, former Caddo parish DA, will head the defense of George Wray Gill, Loyola law student jailed for the murder of Robert H. Read. Read and Gill fought over Read's alleged attentions to Gill’s former sweetheart. Gill’s wife Adelle Parsons Gill, also charged, remains in custody with separate legal representation.
Articles filed in the clerk's office show Bell Whitfield Motor company capitalized at 15000 dollars. It will operate general automobile business wholesale and retail and trade in automobiles parts and accessories. Directors are C C Bell Louis Whitfield John M Munholland and E O Smith with Bell as president Munholland as vice president Whitfield as secretary treasurer.
A Clinton Louisiana based college seeks to move Silliman College to Monroe as a junior college with aims to expand to an A Gracy level. A letter from Rev Robert M McGehee urges the Monroe Chamber of Commerce to consider terms and potential benefits. The proposal prompted referral to President J H Trousdale for discussion at an upcoming meeting.
Dr John Schrieber director of the parish health unit and Miss Katherine Felton parish health nurse will accompany the group to the Ouachita Morehouse and Richland parish workers outing near Rayville. They will lecture on health topics and a hospital tent with first aid and medicines will be available.
Ruston Kiwanis Club plans a luncheon and conference on June 18 at Camp D Arbonne in response to an invitation from Executive Scoutmaster J. J. Keith. Members will gather at the Chamber of Commerce at 11 am for transport to the camp site.
Classified notices in News-Stam highlight opportunities for investors and readers. Vendors and brokers advertise services, stock tips, and potential dividends tied to local ventures. The page reflects 1920s era market optimism and community business interest.
Public urged to sign up to buy Stone Mountain coins in Ouachita Parish and Monroe. Quota set at 3000 dollars with banks and Pat Hamilton empowered to disburse. Coins available July 3 but signups welcome now to avoid disappointment. fifty cents per dollar goes to Stone Mountain fund for the memorial to General Lee.
Census Bureau reports May cotton consumption totals across lint and lint er s and stock on hand by consuming establishments public storage and imports and exports for May. Articles of Incorporation reveal Be ll Whitfield Motor Co Inc organized May 18 1925 in Ouachita parish Louisiana with power to engage in a general automobile business and related actions.
Milton Coverdale Sheriff announces sale under writ of fieri facias from Fourth Judicial District Court Ouachita Parish Louisiana. On Saturday June 27 1925 at Monroe courthouse front door between legal hours the estate of Ouachita Flour & Feed Company Inc. will be sold for cash with appraisal to highest bidder. Seized property includes one lot of groceries fixtures goods wares per inventory. Sale to satisfy writ and costs.
By writ of FiFa from the Fourth District Court in Ouachita Parish Monroe Louisiana on June 27 1925 at the court house front door sale will be held for a lot of groceries fixtures goods wares per inventory. Cash with appraisal benefits to bidder at the Monroe Louisiana sale conducted by Milton Coverdale. June 16 1925.
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