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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1923

Page

6

Harding urges all to help movement and economy

President Harding calls for nationwide thrift as he cites budget reforms reducing federal costs while state and local spending rises. He urges citizens to pay debts, save yearly, and scrutinize government managers, insisting thrift and efficiency are essential for public finance amid rising state and city expenditures. The message stresses personal responsibility and prudent governance.

Budget Bureau Harding Treasury Census Bureau

Woman slain with axe shocks Wisconsin town

In Quincy Wisconsin Mrs Ella Wells 46 of Barry Illinois was killed with an axe by her husband Harry Wells. He was said to be nervous or affected by heat. The couple was in a shed when attacked. Wells was arrested and held for an inquest by the coroner's jury. He later attempted suicide by slashing his throat.

Quincy Wis Ella Wells Barry Pike County Ilinois Harry Wells Wells

Disobedience and Sins Labeled in Revival Sermon

In a Nau Church of Christ revival, Mr. Ferguson preached on Numbers 32 or 33 ending with Be sure your sin will find you out. He defined disobedience and transgression, traced Israelite punishment, and noted Moses survival by faith. The sermon contrasted ancient embalming wisdom with modern science and urged that sin is seen by God in all nations.

Church of Christ Revival Barkdull Faulk Auditorial Mr. Ferguson Isreal Egypt Abraham Isaac Jacob Caleb Joshua Jehovah Moses Wharoah Fharoah Ferguson Mozes Reuben God Pharoah Mr Ferguson

Monroe Kiwanis speaker urges strong building program

Frank Masling a Monroe builder spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon detailing Monroe construction growth since World War I. He praised the Peoples Homestead and Buildings Association formed 1904 and noted 200 loans totaling 553100 by 1922.

Frank Masling Monroe Kiwanis Masling B. Morton Monroe Ralph Schulze Mary Hannah Louise Endom Ruth Rord Massing Kiwanis Club Tam Wwever Sam Louisiana Theo West Monroe Peoples Homestead and Bailnngs Association West Mongo Father Enault

Foreign Exchange Rates Reported In New York

Foreign exchanges closed irregular quotations in cents on June 27 with numerous currencies cited. Notable levels include Britain 4.60 5-8, France 6.14 1-2, Italy 448 1-2, Belgium 6.22 1-2, Germany 0007 1-4, Spain 14.738, Argentina 35.62, Brazil 10.87, Montreal 97 9-16.

Foreign Exchange New York Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Greece Poland Brazil Montreal

Call Money Market Report From New York

Call money firms in New York on June 27 show high 6, low 51 2, ruling rate 51 2 with closing bids and an offered rate of 61 4. Last loan 6. Call loans against acceptances 41 2. Time loans firm with mixed collateral 60 to 99 days 5, 4 to 6 months 5 to 51 4. Prime Commercial Paper 5.

Call Money New York

Oklahoma Guard Demobilizes After Martial Law Proclamation

All units except a small force sent to Okmulgee county to enforce martial law have been ordered home and demobilized. Brig. Gen. Alva Niles announced the return in a statement issued at Okmulgee.

Associated Press Okmulgee Okla Oklahoma National Guard Okmulgee County J. C. Walton Alva Niles

Cotton Market Sways on Weather and Reports

Moderate selling in New Orleans as poor cables and favorable weather weigh. July futures slip to around 27.00 while October nears 23.58. weekly government crop reports seen better than expected, with private notes still noting deterioration concerns. Liverpool futures and spot prices steady amid mixed domestic trading signals.

New Orleans New York Weather Bureau Hovse Liverpool

Wheat and corn prices rise after mixed harvest mood in Chicago

Harvest weather turns less favorable as rains spread across the winter crop belt. Wheat futures edge higher after an initial dip while corn and oats mirror the mood, trading within narrow ranges as hedging remains moderate. Provisions lag with hog values, keeping overall tones weak.

Chicago Liverpool Wales

Grain Prices in St Louis Market Report

St Louis June 27 cash grain prices listed in the market report. Wheat No 2 red ranges from 1.12 to 1.18 per bushel and No 8 at 1.10 to 1.101 2. Corn No 2 white SR to &R1 2, No 2 yellow around . Oats No 2 white 441 2 and No 3 433 4.

Chicago St. Louis Grain St. Louis

Wall Street Closes with Rail Shares Slump After Brief Strength

In New York on June 27 the principal railroad stocks fell to new yearly lows, dragging the market down after a brief lift in equipment, motor and chemical sections. Call money opened at 5.12 percent as prices for many stocks hit new lows.

New York Call

Martial law declared in Okmulgee County Oklahoma insurrection feared

Governor Wal ton declared Okmulgee County in a state of lawlessness and disorder amounting to insurrection. National guard units from Tulsa Oklahoma City Muskogee and Wetumka totaling about 200 arrived or were to arrive while local officers are unable to suppress breaches of the peace. Sheriff John Russell disputed the charges and said the martial law action grew from arrests of men with governor signed commissions.

Okmulgee Oki J. C. Walton Oklahoma Tulsa Oklahoma City Muskogee Wetumka Okmulgee County John Russell Okmukee County

Classified Ads Offerings and Requests in Town Listings

A dense set of local classified notices including WANTED three furnished rooms with bath, FOR SALE two seven passenger Cadill ers, FOR RENT two modern housekeeping rooms, FOR SALE furniture for three rooms, FOR SALE two residence lots on Louisville avenue, FOR SALE Nice residence lot on Ives avenue, LOST brown leather case with keys, FOR SALE 350 acre dairy farm in Georgetown LA, FOR SALE store and stock of purchased merchandise, FOR SALE 100 town lots in Georgetown, FOR SALE choice of homes in West Monror, FOR RENT large front room, FOR SALE attractive house on St John street, FOR RENT three furnished rooms, FOR SALE OR RENT modern six room bungalow, FOR RENT furnished room with bath, FOR RENT new bungalow at Sixth and Arkansas.

Wanted salesman for New Orleans wholesale house

Classified brief listing for a fruit and produce salesman sought in the New Orleans area. Mentions Box 1557 New Orleans La. 27-11. Includes miscellaneous ads: a Dodge roadster for sale or trade, a personal quip from J F Otwell, five window awnings for sale, and light housekeeping rooms for rent at 614 Layton or phone 477. 27-8.

New Orleans Dodge Ford Mr. Hart Endom

Ouachita News Pick-Ups For Busy Readers

James A. Wright of the Arkansas Louisiana Navigation Company planned to meet Monroe Chamber of Commerce directors to discuss selling up to 50 000 dollars of stock in the river transport venture. The first Ouachita barge is expected to carry Arkansas oil to New Orleans then merchandise north, with September as a target arrival in Monroe.

James A. Wright Arkansas-Louisiana Navigation Company Ouachita River Chamber of Commerce Monroe Wright Arkansas New Orleans

Danna and Tichell Unite in Wedding Ceremony

Mr James E Danna and Mrs Mary Tichell were united in marriage Monday afternoon at 3 30 o clock Rev John Sholare officiated. Witnesses were the bridals parents. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs T P Ticheli of this city.

James E. Danna Mis Mary Tichell John Sholare T. P. Ticheli

Ice Cream Factory Item at U S Candy Co

A note lists a one quart brick ice cream offering two and three flavor varieties at the United States Candy and Ice Cream Company factory located at 109 South Grand Street. The date code 27-61 appears with the item.

Tc. U. S. Candy & Ice Cream Co S. Grand St U.S. Candy & Ice Cream Co

Car Collision at Third and Washington Ends with No Injuries

A Ford coupe driven by Percy Sandman and a Ford sedan from Knowles garage driven by Pete Young overturned at the Third and Washington streets corner at noon today. Bystanders say the northbound coupe swerved to avoid the westbound sedan, struck it, and rolled over, but Sandman escaped injury. The sedan suffered heavy damage including splintered wheels and broken axles. Young was uninjured.

Percy Sandman Knowles Pete Young Third Washington Standers Sandman

U. S. Candy & Ice Cream Co. Ad at 1098 Grand St

Classified notice for a sale or listing at 1098 Grand Street by U. S. Candy and Ice Cream Company. The fragment mentions a price ten cents and a factory location, with a 27-6t tag.

U. S. Candy & Ice Cream Co Grand St

Monroe Fans Enjoy Packed Week of Baseball Action

Monroe fans face a crowded schedule beginning Thursday with twelve games in eleven days. The series opens with three at Homer, who recently strengthened its squad and will host on their home diamond. If Monroe repeats recent strong play, they expect to fare well. Subsequent games include five at home vs Farmerville across four days and a June 4 doubleheader, then a road one at Farmerville and home clashes with Haynesville. The pitching staff gains McFarland from the Pecos Valley League, likely to debut soon.

Homer Crump Monroe Farmerville Parmerville Toonroe Tewr Haynesville McFarland Pecos Valley League

Twilight League Results and Standings

Monroe Hardware defeated Bank 4 to 2 with L. T. winning 3 to 1. Missouri Pacific tallied 1 as part of the league standings. Price listed 40 cents for U.S. Candy and Ice Cream.

Monroe Hardware Bank L. T Missouri Pacific

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE News-Star Fablish J. W. Smith C. B. Faulk Monro Dail Daily’ Re Ouachita National Bank Henley Oxford Cambridge Mr. Masling Monroe Kiwanis Club Jon Lente Ossre Mose Daly WMD Chicago Grain Market Wall Street Wheone G. Bennett C. G. Bennett North Second Street North Fifth Street South First Street Louisville Avenue Ives Avenue Fifth Street News-Star J. L. Holmes Georgetown Mutual Mercantile Co West Monror L. N. Larche Miss Leh Fifth Avenue Corset Co Allentown Pun Jackson Street PFOR St. John Street Mia Joe Kern North Third Street Sixth and Otwell J. F. Otwell de Laval You Dry Cleaning Department Monroe Steam Laundry Ouachita News Danna-Tichell Ouachita Bank American Legion Taylor Nash Pacific Monroe Grocery National Guard Munroe Hardware Bond Omni H. H. Boyd CO
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