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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1925
Page
7
Cotton futures in New Orleans closed steady with gains of 16 to 19 points from the prior session. May, July, and October contracts rose, led by a late morning rally as drought concerns persist in the west and stock gains support demand.
New York cotton futures ended with net gains of 7 to 14 points. March to December contracts opened firm with March around 25.40 and December near 25.33, later easing but holding steady around mid day values as May and October traded near 25.63 and 25.43 respectively.
Liverpool reports fair demand for cotton with prices steady across grades. Sales reached 8 000 bales, including 4 900 American, with receipts of 18 000 bales, including 9 700 American. Futures closed steady with contracts for March May July September October December and January listed.
Chicago market notes show butter prices steady with extras near 49 to 48 cents per pound for creamery extra firsts and firsts 44 to 46 cents. Poultry alive values rise for fowls springs roosters and turkeys with prices listed from 10 to 30 cents. Receipts total 378 cases.
Immense buying led by foreigners pushed the wheat market up about 10 cents at the open with export demand aiding a rise. Liverpool market strength seeded earlier gains as Chicago prices shifted from May 160 to 163 and July 145 to 147 before late reversals and rallies. Corn and oats moved with wheat, while provisions were mixed with lard lower and meats higher. NAMED
Geo N Neff of Kansas City told Monroe listeners that north Louisiana has rich lands and climate ideal for truck farming. Missouri Pacific officials praised the region and planned a future Rotary Club talk. they argued Louisiana’s proximity to eastern markets makes large scale winter vegetable farming profitable.
Judge Percy Sandel spoke at the Kiwanis noon gathering in Hotel Monroe about Monroe’s Fort Miro origins and Ouachita parish records. He noted the Filhiol and French family histories in the hall of records and that Don Juan Filhiol’s Masonic apron will be worn by the Grand Master at the cornerstone ceremony next Monday.
In New York on March 18 a federal court equity suit was filed on behalf of a creditor against the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway. Judge Knox appointed H. E. Byram and Mark W. Otter as receivers with a $50,000 bond.
Milton Coverdale sheriff lists a property seized under a writ of fi fa in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. The 20 acre North half of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter section 9 township 16 north range 4 east will be sold at public auction at the Monroe courthouse on April 4 1925 between legal hours. Cash with appraisement to bidder.
Plans are underway at the Louisiana Training Institute for the Rotary Club annual dinner to be hosted by students. Rotarians and boys will gather at noon from Hotel Monroe for a one hour event aimed at surpassing last year’s success. President Albert Horuff hopes for 100 percent attendance.
H J Fernandez of the Monroe traffic bureau attended an all day state traffic managers meeting in Shreveport with about twenty cities represented. A dinner at the Washington hotel hosted 500 people where L W Baldwin of Missouri Pacific spoke, stressing railroad shipper cooperation to solve transportation problems.
The home of Miss May Smythe at 808 Grammont Street hosted a casual dancing party last night in honor of St. Joseph baseball players in winter training. Miss Lillian Armstrong acted as chaperone. About fourteen attendees included Misses Lillian Armstrong May Moyer Zelam Bonds Vivian Barretts Thelma MecQuiller Daisy Raspberry and Ethel Hart. Refreshments were served and a good time enjoyed.
The government today rested its case against George L. Tex Rickard and five others charged with conspiring to violate the Interstate Commerce Act in fight films. The conclusion came at the end of the morning session in Judge Bodine's court in Trenton New Jersey.
Preparations are complete for a two day boy leadership training at Chautauqua Springs March 21 and 22 under the Ruston Boy Scouts Council. The program includes Sunday classes, a hike, supper, and a picture show at the Chamber of Commerce. Instructors hail from Monroe Shreveport Minden and Little Rock with registration led by Townsend Reese and Barnes.
The Fourth District Court of Ouachita Parish Louisiana orders an administrator sale of personal property to pay the succession debts. Items include camping outfit oil stove dishes electric hair copper gas engine duck boat house boat and related equipment. Sale set for March 21 1925 at Monroe front door during legal hours with cash terms and appraisement benefit. Hudson Potts Bernstein & Scholars represent the attorney P S Mulhearn administrator.
Desirable residence emphasizes homelike comforts and practical appeal for personal living. Advertisers are invited to place in our columns to attract a ready xx buyer seeking a comfortable family home with inviting rooms, a welcoming layout, and practical amenities.
U S Bureau of Labor data for Monroe highlights a carbon black surplus due to reduced gas use, all plants operating, and several construction projects under way including the Virginia Hotel McGuire apartments Ouachita parish courthouse and the Louisiana Power Co power plant at Sterlington. About 500 workers are expected on these sites with ample farm labor available.
Police deny rumors of mad dogs at large and report no widespread outbreak. Several claimed cases were dogs infected with worms or disease, not mad, and only one or two truly mad dogs have been killed in the last month.
The Flower Shoppe Inc announces arrival of all kinds of flower plants for hanging baskets boxes and window boxes. Customers are urged to call 497 and 565 for details and orders from 18-21.
A burglar entered 500 Calypso Street last night and escaped with a Waltham watch two dollars in money a Hamilton watch with gold chain and small change from residents Oren Parker and Jimmy Gandy who were rooming there police reported this morning.
The Clerk's office recorded transfers including Railroad Land Company selling land to J H Watkins for 80 70 and Ouachita Home Site Realty Co selling a Cole addition lot to J B Mangham for 300 plus H L Sikes selling Brownsville lots to A T Sikes for 750 in yesterday's filings.
Used cars in good condition are sought after and priced to reflect value. Advertisers are urged to describe the vehicle accurately to attract buyers and realize a fair sale.
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