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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1925
Page
7
New Orleans March 4 cotton futures closed steady with a net decline of 5 to 16 points. First trades rose 14 to 19 points amid firm open from stronger cables and dry western belt weather. May and July hit intraday highs before closing near the prior levels as market absorbed large Liverpool spot sales and drought forecasts.
York market reports a steady to mixed session as futures finish with a net decline of about 12 points. Early gains from firming demand and bullish outlook for cotton goods fade by midmorning, with May and July contracts around 26 cents.
Poultry alive higher with fowls 27 to 28 cents, springs and roosters 19 cents, turkeys 25 cents, ducks 27, geese 14. Butter higher with creamery extras 45, standards 44 1 2, extra firsts 42 1 2 to 48 1 2, firsts 38 1 2 to 41, seconds 34 to 36. Eggs higher with receipts 16 276 cases. firsts 27 1 4 to 27 1 2, ordinary firsts 25 to 25 1 2.
Chicago buyers faced a sharp price reversal as pool wheat fell after reports India offered new crop grains far below rival exporters. Analysts cited expected US demand under last year's four month total and weak corn and oats with hogs supporting slight gains in provisions.
Liverpool March 4 report shows sluggish demand with steady prices across grades. Sales reached 12,000 bales with 87,000 receipts including 81,700 American. futures steady with mixed month and year dates around 13.54 to 14.06 per unit.
City market report shows cattle categories with price ranges for yearlings heifers and bulls. Top figures reach 13.20 for packers while bulk sales run around 12.65 with weight classes from 150 to 800 pounds.
The Dawes inauguration unfolds with General Dawes and Mrs. Dawes arriving at the White House and proceeding to the Capitol. Police cordons, a cavalry escort, and a transformed Senate chamber preside as Chief Justice Taft administers the oath at noon while President Coolidge observes and greets officials.
Congress closed with the senate rejecting the McNary Haugen farm aid plan and a 150 million public buildings bill as part of last minute actions. Inaugural ceremonies followed in the senate chamber with the new vice president taking oath and the incoming president delivering the inaugural address.
The Kiwanis at Hotel Monroe voted at a noon dinner to act as foster father for a 15 year old boy cared for by a club member in recent weeks. The organization will share financial responsibility for the boy's care while continuing the current arrangement. Brown's Mules wore dance caps to the dinner hour as attendance lagged. Mrs. W. B. Moore and Mrs. Frances Holden provided songs with piano accompaniment.
Miss Bessie Le Blanc of the parish health unit has been ill and confined at home. Rev. F. M. Freeman assists in the funeral of Mrs. D. C. Barr in Oak Ridge. Joe Hanna the tax assessor left on a business trip to Baton Rouge. Fire department tackled a trash fire behind the old Central Savings bank yesterday afternoon and put out the flames with no damage.
Lions club noon luncheon at Hotel Monroe discusses a Buy in Monroe campaign. Members urge residents to shop locally with a citywide advertising push and require businesses to append the slogan to all ads. The group passes a resolution backing the home market initiative.
Mill ing Bernstein of Monroe was arrested after a disturbance at a Rayville dance. He allegedly resisted an officer, caused trouble in the hall, and was jailed overnight. He was released today with no further action expected.
The death of Mrs. Barr at age 72 occurred at her Oak Ridge home after a period of illness. Her husband Rev. J. G. Barr, longtime Oak Ridge pastor, led services and relatives in Monroe attended the funeral. Burial followed at the Oak Ridge cemetery with clergy from nearby towns presiding.
Ruston notes report poultry raising expanding in Lincoln parish with eggs shipped across Louisiana and to nearby states. A fancier plans a 3000 egg incubator to ship chicks. Local visitors and residents are listed with brief travels and family updates.
M A Fridge of New Orleans takes over the Monroe Singer Sewing Machine Co. office succeeding W W Cook who leaves for Shreveport. Fridge, a sixteen year veteran, plans to move his family to Monroe and works to strengthen local business ties. Cook’s family remains in Monroe until school year ends.
Lin nie Crosby, a black resident, found her Nineteenth and Breard street home ransacked yesterday afternoon. A heavyset man wearing a light cap robbed her of $27 and various articles before fleeing. Police, alerted by Crosby, suspect the same suspect behind several recent robberies in Monroe's negro quarter.
The 1925 U S agricultural census in Monroe district ends at noon today after starting in November. W H Holz Law director reports twelve parishes enumerated and fifty seven enumerators across forty seven districts. Data focus on farming conditions and country life, with details withheld under rigid rules. The compiled results will be released to the public when ready.
A benefit shower is planned to aid Riverside sanitarium opening on March 16. Monroe Hardware has a special counter displaying kitchen equipment, cooking utensils, and dishes for hospital kitchen setup as donations or purchases are encouraged.
Ouachita National Bank transfers land to J. E. Manning for $4453 and Miller transfers property to W. C. Feazel for $598 as recorded yesterday.
C M Burkett age 21 a Missouri Pacific brakeman slipped from the top of an engine cab at Wilmot Arkansas and fell to the ground. He was brought to the sanitarium in this city and is resting well today. He resides in McGhee Arkansas.
The President outlines a two part address stressing American exceptionalism and prudent armament. He endorses arbitration and World Court participation and suggests conferences as a tool under his administration. He calls for openness and scrupulous American conduct in foreign affairs.
The President argues for detachment in foreign policy, stressing peace and aid over oppression. He urges tax reform to ease burden, warns against high rates, and calls for enforcement of laws while reducing tax levels. He frames America’s role as assisting, not imposing, and emphasizes self-reliance.
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