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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
11
A fragmented note describes greeting a partner and mentions an unusual term red sob ast. No clear event or names are readable, leaving the exact context uncertain but indicating a social exchange between two parties.
Cotton trading in New Orleans shows a softer tone with gains limited. July options trend lower while December and October feature scattered selling and some buying by a large spot house as prices hover near recent highs. Spot cotton sales and futures drift amid mixed demand.
Fragmentary data from Liverpool markets cites multiple figures such as 4,000 and 7.14 with mentions of points, binaries, and figures around 6.64 and 5.97. The readable text suggests trading or price entries but lacks clear context or complete items.
The item notes a new per prime credit 8.40b J with reference to Ty W York and related financial terms. Specifics are sparse in the fragments. The source centers on a credit rate discussion affecting a named entity and currency context.
New York reports sugar futures slipping from 2.90 to 2.87 for September and 2.34 to 2.83 for November as hedger selling appears. Late market quiet with No. 3 futures barely steady. UWA drops three points while sales include July at 2.858, September 2.885, November 2.82.
New York markets show firm stocks and steady bonds with rails leading a light up turn. Foreign exchange mixed with sterling up and francs down. Cotton and coffee rise on trade buying while oils and industrials gain modestly. Chicago wheat falls. corn rises on dry weather. Cattle advance 10 to 15 points and hogs climb 5 to 10 with top at 10.35.
Chicago grain markets opened unsettled as drought worries persisted. Wheat moved higher after a weak start with July at 87 3-4, September at 88 7-8, while corn firmed to around 60 1-2 for September and oats rose about 3-8 to 1-2. Provisions varied, with prices fluctuating across the board as trading continued.
Hogs 12 490 head with 4 000 direct. tops at 10 35 with most 150 250 lb. cattle 4 000 head calves 2 000 head general market fairly active. steers and yearlings up to 23 higher than Monday. heavyweights scarce. Sheep 7 000 head, spring lambs slow but mostly steady. prices varied across classes with feed yearlings higher in spots.
In New York on June 15 foreign exchange remained steady with Britain at 5.93 dollars, 5.03 cables, and 60 day bills at 5.02. France and Italy rates shown, plus numerous demands across European currencies and several dollar equivalents for global centers.
Chicago telegraph reports U S potato shipments total 916 with new stock and moderate supplies. Prices vary by variety and state including Arkansas Bliss Triumphs 3.85 and 2.85 for No 1 and No 2, Oklahoma and Alabama offerings around 3.70 to 3.75, Louisiana 3.90 to 0.50, California 3.65, Idaho 3.85, Wisconsin 2.00 to 2.25.
Live poultry prices listed for two carloads and truck lots in Chicago on June 18 show hens 5 pounds and under at 20 cents, heavier birds varying up to 28 cents for springs and fryers. Leghorn, Plymouth Rock, White Rock, and colored varieties priced by weight with roosters, turkeys, ducks, and geese also itemized.
Butter in Chicago shows 13 038 firm creamery specials 93 score with various grade readings and 291 4 extras while eggs run 21 990 steady with no price change. Quebec mineral production rises notably over the past year driven by gold silver asbestos and copper.
New York stocks gain on improving business news as investors resist profit taking. Rail shares lead with Santa Fe up 3 points while issues like New York Central Southern Pacific Northern Pacific Schenley U S Industrial Alcohol Westinghouse Westinghouse United Aircraft and General Motors advance. Coca cola
New York call money held at 1 percent for the day with prime commercial paper at 3 to 4 percent. Time loans steady at 69 days to 6 months 11 4 percent. Bankers acceptances unchanged. Rediscount rate set by the New York Reserve Bank at 11 2 percent.
Multiple wedding notices from Eros Bernice Tallulah Winnsboro and nearby areas detail marriages of Virginia Bates Prentice Flannigan Ruth Green Jack Lovelady Enid Phillips A R Cheshire Kate Redfield Homer Alexandria Gertrude Harper and Mike Bell with ceremonies performed by local ministers. Couples plan residences in Farmerville Shreveport Belzoni Mangham Kelzoni and Winnsboro.
The Salvation Army divisional fresh air camp is in progress at the United Gas clubhouse 25 miles up the Ouachita river from Monroe with six attendees. Participants include youth from Monroe Baton Rouge Vicksburg and other areas. Lessons cover Bible study Boy Scout and life guard work plus home and community activities. Adjutant Ernest Pickering leads with officers Adjutant R C Hill Mrs Captain A A Walker and Brigadier and Mrs Albert E Bayton present. The encampment is sponsored by the gas company and Monroe West Monroe merchants.
The News and Sun offices detected a fire telegraph alarm and Barr Moses, editor, was alerted that the blaze was near his home. Damage was reported at $10. The text adds that two eclipses can occur in a year, both solar.
Legal notices from the Western District of Louisiana No. 6667 outline Doughtie Hotel Co. Ltd. bankruptcy proceedings with a June 29 meeting in Monroe. Sheriff sales list properties in Ouachita Parish with dates June 27 1934 and June 20 1936 for H. M. Williams Addition and the partition of co owners, with terms cash.
York says his $700 plus adjusted pay bonus is all spoken for as he pays off notes. He describes his World War I actions as the greatest civilian deed, noting he killed 25 Germans and took 132 prisoners in the Argonne.
At Walnut street Louisiana a complete line of used cars across makes is offered with thorough reconditioning guarantees and flexible terms. A similar selection is available in West Monroe at Trenton and Pine streets with dealer Ford Dealer Phone 1000.
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