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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
5
Cotton futures in New Orleans closed with a net advance of 14 to 21 points. March at 25.66, May 25.93, July 26.10, October 25.05, December 25.06. Openings steadied with Liverpool firm and weather map showing fair beltwide. later trades drifted but found some support.
Cotton futures closed steady with modest gains of 6 to 16 points. March prices rose to around 25.63, May 25.90, July 26.03, October 25.30, and December 25.30, while Liverpool noted steady demand yet pressure from selling orders as rumors of weaker spot demand spread.
Cotton market in Liverpool reports steady prices with good demand and moderate business. Sales reach 10 000 bales including 6 300 American while receipts total 18 000 bales, 15 400 of which are American. futures close steady with March at 13.91 and January at 13.43.
Stock KANSAS CITY MO March 5 cattle $000 calves 800 long yearlings 1100 1400 lb steers 1110 yearlings 850 1050 butcher cows 475 650. Heifers 600 825 canners and cutters 260 390 veal top 1100 stockers and feeders 625 800 top stockers 855. Hogs 4000 bulk 1310 1850 180 300 lb 1320 1355 140 150 lb 1225 1275 packing sows 1250 1265 stock pigs 1900 1075. Sheep 4000 lambs top 1725 others 650 1700 clippers 1415 top ewes 1000.
Chicago March 5 Wheat and corn futures show limited moves with May and July contracts trading near unchanged to slightly lower. Separate report notes a late sale period and price setbacks in wheat along with unchanged or mixed moves in oats rye and fats. A court sale notice announces execution of a writ of sale for a Monroe court house property on a Saturday with poultry prices up for the day.
Eva Bradford reports the Homer Stephens Flower Shoppe debut inside the New South Drug Store. Guests enjoyed a spring garden display with rainbow roses and ferns, corsages for ladies, boutonnieres for gentlemen, and artistic arrangements that impressed the public. The piece notes Monroe's growing floral businesses and expectations for the Shoppe to meet established standards.
The steamer America carrying Camden businessmen en route to New Orleans is delayed after 2:20 p m. It has not passed Sterlington and needs about three hours to reach Monroe. Arrival in the city is expected late this evening.
A tie vote in the Kansas House defeats the Johnson bill admitting the Ku Klux Klan into Kansas without a charter after a prolonged heated debate.
In a correction the News-Star clarifies that Sidney Moore, not Douglas Moore, helped in the Lake Beulah rescue last Sunday. Sidney Moore of this city went into the water to aid the boys while Douglas was at home during the incident.
Clarence Fisher and William Cornet report bicycles stolen yesterday after a shop raid by City Detective Tarver uncovered the thefts. Fisher lost a green Arrow bicycle, Cornet a blue and striped Dubbora wheel.
The Louisiana Mississippi district of Civitan Clubs organized in Shreveport with officers elected Dr. R H Blackman president Judge J Morgan Stevenson vice president Ray M Anderson secretary treasurer and directors T H McGregor Gordon Torrence Horace H Mangham and Dr Sidney J Harper. A field representative from the International headquarters may soon be placed in Louisiana and Mississippi to organize clubs.
Hog prices rose again in Kansas City with best grades at 18.55, marking another four year high as market activity stayed strong today.
Cleveland Gresham 13, son of Mr and Mrs H E Gresham West Monroe found a pistol with a loaded magazine. He and friend George LaVille cleaned it and pretended to shoot at targets. The gun fired wounding Cleveland in the left leg. he was taken to St Francis Sanitarium and reported not seriously hurt.
The Columbia Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America organized Tuesday night with officers R F Pruitt as president and R M Irwin as vice president M L Mecom as secretary and C W Traylor as treasurer Other initial members include C W Taylor FE B Cottingham Jr W H Waggoner J J Humble J W Swift and others The gathering marks a local conservation group initiation in Caldwell Parish Louisiana. A separate obituary notes Mrs Celia Cruse 76 died at her home near Kelly Louisiana from pneumonia She was born June 10 1849 and survived by two sons and several grandchildren Burial was at Lowe cemetery near Little Star church.
Rotary members meet at noon to shift focus from entertainment to securing the 1926 district convention location. Monroe and Shreveport compete, with Monroe withdrawing to support Shreveport. Albert Horuff and William Rodriguez named as local delegates to the Jackson Mississippi convention.
Miss Laura C Marr of Dallas arrives to assume duties as nurse superintendent at Riverside sanitarium. A carload of furniture for the facility is being unloaded from a freight car in Monroe. Police log reports two auto thefts: a 1925 Tennessee Ford touring 8547 stolen from J R Williams Lake Village Arkansas and a 1923 Arkansas Ford touring 1247 stolen from Joe James Dumas Arkansas.
Smith Bros Ltd advertises 300 pairs of canvas gloves valued at 15e per pair sold at 10c each in a clean sweep sale. The listing highlights low price and bulk quantity.
Dairymen from North Louisiana plan to attend the Louisiana Jersey Cattle Club meeting in Alexandria on Monday March 9. Noted authorities on dairying from Washington D C and renowned breeder High Van Pelt are slated to speak. The program includes the trial of a scrub bull and demonstrations on milk and cream handling with discussions on legislative matters. Citizens of Alexandria anticipate one of the largest conventions in the city.
The Senate, with Vice President Dawes presiding, prepares to receive presidential nominations and tackle Isle of Pines treaty matters in a brief special session. Republican leaders seek committee control and a pro tem choice while debate mounts over removing LaFollette and allies from committee ranks. Charles B. Warren poised for attorney general as cabinet posts fill. Dawes’ combative address sparks mixed reactions among members.
Final plans for the Camp Fire Girls drive week starting March 16 are announced by J R Petagna. Aiming to raise about $3000 to hire a paid executive, eight groups will canvass plus a Saenger Theatre pledge. Scout Executive J J Keith supports the drive with strong organizer interest. Committees cover Grand and DeSiard streets, automobile row, Iron Mountain station area, Southside and West Monroe regions, with many volunteers listed.
In Urania Louisiana a new public school building receives a gift of a large all wool American flag. The letter dated March 2 1925 from Russo KlKlud uses Patriotism rhetoric and proposes flag raising as daily opening ritual. The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan claim authorship and pledge support.
Five negroes arraigned on anti vice charges were found guilty and fined by Judge Schulzer. Cassie Reno and Eliza Dawkins paid 5 or 5 days in jail while Etherline Williams Roberta Gibson and Olivia Smith paid 25 or 25 days in jail. G Benton bond forfeited. Alex Ford and Mr. Mallett discharged for Stop Law and traffic charges.
Adele Garrison portrays a tense scene as Mrs Ticer and Katherine arrange care for a gravely ill patient. Lilian Underwood shoulders burdens while Marion aids her mother, highlighting family devotion and quiet strength amid crisis.
The Ruston Chamber of Commerce annual membership meeting is set for Monday March 9 at 8 PM in the high school auditorium with music by Crusaders Orchestra speeches by D K Brown Senator Henry Hardtner Major O L Badenhamer and three minute talks. The evening also includes refreshments and the death of Alphonzo Cook in Choudrant earlier this week. Also announced are illness updates and social visits from local residents and a Ruston Boy Scouts Court of Honor giving D F McLaurin a Eagle Badge.
Rev. W. R. Warren editor of the World’s Call from St Louis visited Monroe in recent days. He is brother of J. W. Warren, local Cumberland Telephone manager, and his trip to Monroe was connected to his church duties.
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