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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1912
Page
8
A jumble of local classifieds and notices from Ruston Louisiana shops including Phoenix Drug Store promoting corn remedy and vanila extract, Gordon's Harness and Saddle Shop inviting patronage, McGuire hog buyers, and a notice about W. B. & I. Smith selling the Famous. Also mentions real estate for sale on Model road, a sprained ankle treatment with Chamberlain's Liniment, and various small ads for groceries and carpentry services.
Stray notice: two spotted heifers and one spotted bull taken up about a week ago. owner to prove property and pay costs to recover. Rentals include four rooms at Jackson and Calypso. four rooms with board. five room cottage at Fourth and Pine. six room cottage near business district. household goods for sale at 107 Arkansas avenue. Listings show contact details and dates.
In city baseball, Athletics beat Princess 7–5 and Regulars defeated Railroad 7–5. Next Sunday Athletics face Railroad while Regulars play Princess. Umpire was McClendon. The page also notes a schedule of film showings starring Mme Bernhardt and Mme Rejane, with prices and times, plus local notices on sales and business updates.
Wall Street welcomes Taft renominated as Big Bill and Mayor Forsythe returns in triumph. The page notes celebration and broad support from local and financial circles.
A promotional note from Monroville announces ongoing savings for men and women with hundreds of dollars saved last week and promises more deals this week aimed at attracting budget conscious shoppers.
New York on Monday June 24 1912 shows spot prices with minor movement. Quotes include 11.55 high 11.69 range and various tick values around 11.40 to 12.68, indicating a quiet trading day with slight fluctuations and small gains across several entries.
Liverpool listing shows 8000 bales sold with price ranges 6.40 to 6.41 for Reis and Supere quality notes. Prices around 6.40.
Chicago marks a holiday today in honor of the funeral of the secretary of the Board of Trade. City offices and many businesses close as mourners attend services. The ceremony draws figures from finance and commerce across the region.
The Monroe, Louisiana, issue reports easier cotton demand in Liverpool with prices around middling 6.60 and a general favorable weekly crop outlook across Oklahoma Texas Arkansas and Louisiana. It also details weather favorable to crops, and urges local business leaders to support the Chamber of Commerce to promote Monroe’s growth and civic development.
Windes notes good state crop prospects though not as large as last year. With average remaining conditions, yield may reach at least 1,500,000. Acreage likely steady or slightly up due to new lands brought under cultivation.
Chairman T. KE Flournoy announced soliciting committees for five classes. Members include T. G. Easterling G. W. Phillips S. M. McReynolds H. L. Gregg Jonas Meyer Sig Masur Emile Kaliski R. L. McHenry W. L. Jennings Chas Titeche Theo Mark J. B. Foster J. S. Handy H. D. Apgar T E Flournoy.
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