Cotton futures close steady with gains on strong open
New Orleans June 27 cotton futures closed steady with gains after a firmer opening spurred by Liverpool cables and dry Texas weather. July and October led the gains early, then eased on rain rumors. spot prices showed low middling around 23 to 24 cents and weekly receipts stood at 185 bales with stock at 94,151.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Hele
Teaas
Texas
Beau
Prev. Oy Tigh Low
New York Cotton futures close steady with modest gains
Cotton futures ended steady with gains of 8 to 14 points as markets opened firmer on Beher Liverpool cables and dry Texas weather. Prices for July and December futures moved within narrow ranges, while cotton seed prices and spot middling held around 24.60.
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Futures Steady in Quiet Market
Cotton spot quiet in Liverpool with steady prices for American and other grades. Sales 3,000 bales, including 1,600 American. receipts 2,000 bales. Futures closed very steady with June at 13.29 and March at 12.61 among listed contracts.
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Liverpool
Wheat market firmer on upturn and production hints
Chicago June 27 Wheat prices opened higher as Liverpool quotes boosted sentiment with reports of reduced winter wheat output. Corn and oats followed wheat strength, opening 13 8 cents higher, while hog values and overall grain markets also showed firmer tone.
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Chicago
Ill
A. P
Liverpool
Poultry Prices Steady as Eggs and Butter Edges Reported
Chicago reports butter prices steady with receipts at 20 708 tubs. Egg and poultry quotes show slight gains in standard and firsts with storage pack firsts at 21 4. Poultry alive remains unchanged into year June 27.
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Chicago
Yrs
Hog and cattle futures and weights in Chicago market
Chicago market report lists hogs at 4 000 head with heavy weights 12.75 to 13.65, medium 12.60 to 13.80, light 12.40 to 13.70, slaughter pigs 11.75 to 13.00. Cattle receipts 500. fat lambs 15.75 to 17.10, natives and ewes priced 10.50 to 11.50 for cull, yearlings 12.56 to 13.50, fat ewes to 2pr 650, lambs 16.50 to 17.10 in various lots.
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Val Chicago
Utah Senator Plans Battle Over Estate Taxes
President Coolidge endorses unified tax plan amid estate tax concerns raised by King. He argues states and the federal government should levy a single tax via one agency and allocate funds accordingly. King opposes repealing income tax publicity and favors keeping or extending current provisions.
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Coolidge
King
Walker to Attend Lone Star Meeting at Little Rock
Secretary Donald Falker of the Chamber of Commerce heads to Little Rock Sunday night to attend the Lone Star highway meeting called by President Henry E. Hardtner. He attends in place of S. M. Collins with proxy to vote as plans discuss routing via El Dorado and Ruston and a Monroe loop joining at Alexandria. meeting set for 2 p.m. Monday.
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Donald Falker
Chamber of Commrce
Little Rock
Lone Star Highway
Henry E. Hardtner
Walker
S. M. Collins
Mr. Walker
el Dorado
Ruston
Monroe
Alexandria
Lide Rock
Public Generous In Loan Of Cars To D Arbonne
J A Smith thanks the public for its kindness in loans of autos for the Boy Scouts return from Camp D Arbonne. A large number volunteered, and the boys were brought back to the city late yesterday afternoon. Smith praised the response as the best possible support for the transportation effort.
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D’arbonne
J. A. Smith
Camp D'Arbonne
Mr. Smith
Embezzlement Charge Filed Against Recently Released Man
A charge of embezzlement was preferred yesterday against Joe Arnold alias Joe Williams, a negro who had just finished serving a jail term for speeding. He allegedly promised to repair a watch for another negro for 25 cents, then pawned the watch for 2 dollars and kept the money.
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Joe Arnold
Joe Williams
Arnold
Sheffield Camouflage Oil Truck Sells at Public Auction
The oil truck used to smuggle whiskey by Clyde Sheffield, arrested January 1 in West Monroe, sold today to Abe Arent for 167 dollars two thirds of appraisement. The seized truck reportedly hid cases of imported liquor in the tank and was loaded through the tank front after removing the driver’s seat. A Ford touring car seized at Tallulah from John W Bodie sold for 67 dollars.
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Clyde Sheffield
Sheriff's Department
West Monroe
U. S
S. B. Brooks
Abe Arent
Mississippi
Sheffield
Tallulah
John W. Bodie
Negro Pleads Guilty in Mail Fraud Case
Robert Moore a black man pleaded guilty before U S Commissioner O Kelly to using the mails to defraud. His bond was set at 300 dollars and he was jailed pending further action. Moore bought a watch from a mail order house paying 10 dollars and defaulted on the remaining installments.
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Robert Moore
United States
O'Kelly
Moore
W E Wilson Visits Rayville Festival Representing Ag Dept
W E Wilson of Monroe headquarters visited Rayville today to attend the festival representing the Louisiana Department of Agriculture. He traveled with E W Trussell of the Veterans' Bureau office in Monroe.
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W. E. Wilson
Monroe
Rayville
Louisiana Department of Agriculture
Richland Paris
E. W. Trussell
Veterans’ Bureau
Bowdoin Sets Sail With Arctic Expedition
The schooner Bowdoin commanded by Donald MacMillan departed Sydney for the North on June 27, carrying the Arctic expedition.
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MacMillan
North
Sydney
N. S
A. P
Bowdoin
Donald MacMillan
Meeting mixups and church notices in Winnsboro area
The local meeting of four parish roads groups was misreported as being in St Joseph. it actually met in Winnsboro. Firefighters quelled a trash blaze on Lovers Lane around 9:30 pm. Various church activities include First Christian services with Bible school at 9:45 am and evening sermons, plus a towel drive for the Louisiana State Baptist orphanage and an educational program for Southern Baptist seminary supporters.
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Organizations For Good Roads
Tensas
Franklin, Richland
Ouachita
Winnsboro
St. Joseph
First Christian Church
E. R. Clarkson
Southern Theological Seminary
Louisville
First Baptist Church
Louisiana State Baptist Orphanage
Ouachita Parish looks to grow truck crops statewide
At the Ouachita parish development committee meeting in Monroe the group explored a cooperative drive to expand truck farming. Dr. A. C. Cole chaired with John J. T. Stinson and W. J. Gill among others as leaders and strategists for tomatoes cabbage cantaloupe and watermelon crops. A special committee of Cole Gill Strahan and Robi Harmon was formed to survey crops and plan marketing.
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Ouachita Parish
Chamber of Commerce
H. C. Cole
P. M. Atkins
A. J. Huffman
Chas. W. Phillips
R. G. Harmon
E. R. Strahan
L. V. Tarver
Peyton Parker
John P. Parker
Barron
W. J. Gill
R. J. Stozier
W. W. Wilhite
W. W. Tuberville
J. T. Stinson
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Cole
Louisiana
Dr. Cole
John JT. Stinson
Stinson
Monroe
Mr. Strahan
Strahan
J. H. Trousdale
Mamber of Commerce
California
Texas
Maryland
A. C. Cole
Robi. Harmon
Dr. Williams Returns to Monroe as State Veterinarian
Dr. E A Williams, state veterinarian long based in Monroe, recently returned from DeRidder and will reside here indefinitely. He notes he preferred Monroe to DeRidder and warns cattle in north Louisiana require careful inspection to prevent possible anthrax outbreaks, justifying the move.
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E. A. Williams
Monroe
Burea of
Animal Industry
DeRidder
Dr. Williams
Louisiana
Willims
Shepherd Freed by Murder Jury in Chicago
In Chicago on June 27 William D. Shepherd was acquitted of murdering his foster son, Billy McClintock. The prosecutor stated the charge over Mrs McClintock would not be pressed due to lack of evidence. Shepherd and his wife planned to return to Kenilworth after a celebratory dinner in a city apartment.
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Chicago
William D. Shepherd
Foser
Wm. N. McClintock
McClintock
Crowe
Emma Nelson McClintock
Oscar Olson
Olson
Shepherd
Mr. Crowe
Charles C. Faiman
National University of Sciences
Big Legged Trousers Downfall Shakes Des Moines Boy
Jackson Mississippi June 27 A 16 year old boy Joe Dawe attempted to cash a 1100 check for two pairs of big legged trousers. He confessed stealing a letter with the check from the D Lo post office and said he wanted to keep in style. He is held awaiting a government inspector as the check originated from a local insurance agency settling a fire loss.
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Jackson
Miss
Joe Dawe
Dawe
D'Lo
D’lo
Kay Heong Opens as Monroe Oriental Cafe
The Kay Heong opens as Monroe's first elaborate Oriental cafe at the former Leon's Cafe site. It will offer American and Chinese dishes with chop suey highlighted and reserve special tables for lady patrons.
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Monroe
Leon
Capital Stock Tax Due Throughout July 1925
Corporations liable to Capital Stock Tax must file returns for the period ending June 30 1925 during July 1925. Payment is accepted at filing and a penalty applies for late returns. Taxpayers not receiving forms should contact the New Orleans Internal Revenue office to avoid delays.
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New Orleans
Situation Improves in Shanghai Strike Areas
Shanghai reports an improving strike situation with 80 percent of previously closed stores reopened. Remaining closures appear bankrupt. Shipping strikes hurt Chinese customs revenue and disrupt British and Japanese trade.
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Shanghai
A. P
Rayville Crowned With First Agricultural Festival
Rayville drew 8000 to 10000 people for the first annual Agricultural Club Festival. Crowning of king George Purvis and queen Carrie Ruth Williamson opened the day, followed by a parade, speeches by Riley J. Wilson, a noon barbecue, and a 2:30 pageant with 6500 trained participants on a special stage. The event runs until midnight.
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News-Star
Rayville
Agricultural Club
Richland Capital
Court House Square
George ©. Purvis
Carrie Ruth Williamson
Fair Grounds
Riley J. Wilson
Louisiana
City Court Fines For Speeding and Disorderly Conduct
Police court reports show Mr W Carrow fined 60 dollars plus costs for speeding on a parish highway. Three trespassers J W Ates R E Beardin E H Kenney fined 10 dollars plus costs and 10 days in jail each. G W Dent fined 12 50 or 12 days in jail for drunken and disorderly conduct.
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W. Carrow
J. W. Ates
R. E. Beardin
E. H. Kenney
G. W. Dent
Bids Sought for Ouachita Parish Monroe Farmerville Highway
Sealed proposals due 11:00 a m July 2 1925 at Louisiana Highway Commission Reymond Building Baton Rouge for constructing State Project 449 seven point seven five miles from Monroe Ruston Highway to Union parish line and for washed gravel surfacing. Plans and specs available for $5.00. inspected in Baton Rouge with state officials W B Robert and W E Atkinson leading the commission.
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Louisiana Highway Commission
Reymond
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Ouachita Parish
Monroe-Farmerville
Monroe-Ruston
Monroe
Union Parish
Commisssion
W. B. Robert
W. E. Atkinson
Lincoln Ice and Cold Storage plant nears full production
Lincoln Ice and Cold Storage in Ruston La reports a burned plant rebuilt at about 50 000 dollars and now making 20 tons of ice daily. Output will more than double after machinery is installed under manager E E Baugh and owners Tooke and Reynolds who run six Louisiana plants.
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News-Star
Ruston
Lincoln Ice and Cold Storage Company
E. E. Baugh
Tooke and Reynolds
Louisiana
Classified ads can sell valuable property for little cost
A small investment in classified advertising can result in the sale of property worth thousands of dollars. The ad space price is a fraction of the sale proceeds, making it an economical channel for moving valuable items.
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New York
Utah
Lone Star Meeting
J. L. Adams
J. Q. Graves
C. H. Mosely
James Edwin Wallworth
Ouachita National Bank
Leo Vandegaer
Jas
Collens Pharmacy
F. C. Bennett
P. L. Perot
Res
DRS. Bennett & Perot
J. B. Vaughan
J. P. Brown
Chase-Amman Drug Co
DeSiard Street
DR. A. L. Peters
DR. C
J. H. Pankey
James M. Russell
Palmer
DR. L. Wood Boba
Philip M. Gayle
National Dental
L. Poole Portis
P. O
DeSiard St
Rivoire
Monroe Abstract CO
Lane Tidea Old Central Savings
Louisiana Optical Company
Roy L. Carns
Ouachita Natl
Lovers Lane
Gordon Avenue Union
George Lowery
Tampa, Fla
C. B. Morton
The
Jackson Street
J. Mays
Kelly
Riverside Sanitarium
Millhaven
Vincent D’amico
E. L. Murray
Murray
Carl A. Naumann
Merciful
Isabelle Pope
Lad
Kay Heong
Ruston Notes
Eleanor Cargill
Warren Taylor
U. S. Navy
South Sea Islands
Lieut
Warren
Helen Davis
Abe Harris
Mary Wilson
Sam Kendall
Evelyn Ponder
Ardis Lewis
Queen Baskerville
Abe Dreyer
Lee Cargill
E. E. Cochran
Fay
Ruby
Mary
Lufkin
Tex
Cochran
A. H. Henderson
J. L. Ball
James
Rio Grande Valley
O. G. Barker
John Rutledge
Demopolis, Ala
W. S. Rutledge
Contractor’s Directory
R. E. Williams
Old Central Savings Bank
M. L. Wooten
the Arent Investment Corporation, Inc
Jackson St
Ouachita Abstract & Title Guarantee CO. Ltd
Grand St
McCaleb & Reed Real Estate & Gen’l Insurance
Old Central Savings
Ford
Studebaker
BUICK
Hudson
DODGE
New Thru
St. Louis
Chicago & Alton
New Ly
Missouri Pacific
B.S. Betts T
Missouri Sari Warwhckb Co
Monroe, la
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