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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1925
Page
4
New Orleans cotton futures opened steady but declined through the morning with May near 25.65 and July around 25.95 as selling grew amid expectations of larger Western plantings. Weather reports described mostly favorable conditions except severe drought in the southwest.
Mrs Anna Huston of Lake Charles elected president of the Louisiana Rebekah assembly. Officers include Mrs Birdie King DeQuincy vice president Mrs Bertha Bezan son Shreveport warden Mrs Pearl Wamsley Shreveport secretary Mrs Florence Burbank Hammond treasurer Mrs Bessie King Lake Charles representative Mrs Birdie King alternate and Mrs Eulalie Steidley Crowley member of the home board. The parade and degree ceremonies follow with officers from Minden Lodge No 95 and Ruth Rebekah Lodge No 12. A home for the aged funded by local Odd Fellows will be dedicated tomorrow.
New York March 11 Cotton futures ended steadier with losses ranging from eight to twenty one points. Near month liquidity pressure and selling by spot and commission houses weighed on May and October, though mid day bids showed some firmness before further liquidation spurred by Wall Street and local selling pressures.
Liverpool reports steady prices with strong demand for cotton. Bales traded near 8 000 with 4 300 American. receipts 17 000 with 16 700 American. Futures closed quiet with March 13.88 and May 18.95.
Chicago and nearby markets show varied livestock activity on March 11 with hens and roosters listed at multiple prices. Hogs receipts reach 8 500 with bulk at 12.15 to 13.55 per hundredweight and lambs and sheep trading around 16.60 to 17.10 with weight classes noted.
Marie Nolan infant daughter of Mr and Mrs E D Nolan of Fairbanks died at home last night Burial set for today at a local cemetery with Peters Co of this city in charge.
Chicago wheat futures slid up to five cents as Liverpool quotations weakened. Heavy arrivals and persistent dry areas pressured values with May futures dropping to lows while corn and oats followed the trend and provisions weakened amid broad market softness.
Lucius S Storrs of New Haven Conn has been appointed managing director of the electric railway industry by the American Electric Railway Association in Washington DC. He will office in New York and represents a $5,000,000 capitalization.
A marriage license was issued at the Clerk's office to Vaden Phillips and Mrs. Ora Anding of West Monroe. Other licenses were issued to Nelson of Monroe and Mollie Anderson of Millhaven Kink Buckley and Eliza Snowden of Monroe Marshal Monson and Sallie Eaton of Millhaven. The Rayville Baptist pastor and youths attend Monroe mid week meeting as revival interest grows.
A few cents in classified ads may move property worth thousands. Small listings often attract buyers quickly, turning inexpensive ads into significant sales outcomes.
The Roger L. Alston Company shuttle mill in Monroe resumes operation after a fire destroyed the first plant. It processes persimmon and dogwood into shuttle blocks for golf shafts, shipping mainly to New Orleans and then to Germany, France, and Europe. Output runs about 2500 blocks daily, with plans for a second building and possible heads of golf sticks.
One hundred nine American warships gathered off the coast of Lower California near San Diego as night fell. The fleet prepared for potential invasion, with scout cruisers, destroyers, and submarines in position while radio messages were monitored for dawn reconnaissance. The scenario tested new naval hardware amid heightened alert.
Chicago capitalist and explorer John Borden plans marriage in Washington to Mrs. Courtney Stilwell the prominent California society divorcee. Stilwell secured a divorce decree in Paris in December.
Near midnight Monday Sheriff A J Thigpen investigated a two car collision on Simsboro Road. L W Mills of Cotton Valley allegedly drove intoxicated into C G Valley of Pineville’s car. Mills jailed in Ruston, paid $50 damages, bonded for April court, released. Sheriff urges reports of highway law violators.
Used cars in good condition are in high demand. Price your vehicle competitively to realize a quick sale and consider placing a clear want ad highlighting condition, mileage, and features.
Kitchen Improvement Week runs March 22 to 28 sponsored by the Louisiana State University home demonstration department with U S Department of Agriculture cooperation. The local bureau prepares for participation. twenty is minimum this year with aim to reach triple last year’s count.
The Izaak Walton League, a week-old group, will hold its first organizational meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the city hall council rooms. J W Pope serves as president and 200 members have joined, 179 as charter members. State Organizer T O O Bannon may attend to outline upcoming work.
Two fires yesterday destroyed a one story frame house on Congo Street Mon roe owned by Boston Williams and partly destroyed a West Monroe residence on DeSiard Street owned by George Zagone. The Congo Street fire left the building a total loss. the West Monroe blaze started on a rear porch and damaged several rooms. No occupants were home. losses are insured.
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