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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
9
Cotton futures in New Orleans closed steady to up 10 to 11 points led by May and July contracts. Prices opened steady and quiet with Liverpool showing limited gains while late market activity lifted values 12 to 14 points on reports of generally fair west market conditions and light frost in some areas.
Harry Williamson, three, of West Monroe, was injured at the Brown Paper mill when his right arm was caught in a machine. He freed himself but was knocked by another part of the mechanism. his nose fractured and his arm fractured. He was taken to Riverside Hospital for X rays and treatment.
New York cotton futures closed steady to firm with a net advance of 6 to 11 points. May opened at 24.03 and traded to 24.22 for July while October rose to 23.83 before the first hour, as Liverpool cables remained easy and the market absorbed showers and soft goods signals.
Market reports steady prices for notations like strictly middling 12.98 and good middling 13.83. Sales reached 10,000 bales with 8,800 American. Receipts 1,500 bales including 700 American. futures shown May 12.80 and July 12.93 among listed contracts.
Wheat futures gained as estimates of record U S winter and spring wheat acreage curb supplies. May prices jumped to 1583-4 while July moved higher, corn and oats followed the uptrend, and provisions also rose amid broader grain strength.
Hogs receipts 16 000 weighing 160 to 325 pounds quoted 11.30 to 11.50 for 160 to 225 pounds and 11.25 to 11.40 for 240 to 325 pounds packing sows 10.00 to 10.25 and majority strong weight slaughter pigs 10.75 to 11.00. Cattle receipts 4 000 best steers 10.66 with bulk 9.00 to 10.00 dealers 8.00 to 9.00, stockers 6.50 to 7.50. Sheep receipts 8 000 84 to 88 pound wooled lambs 15.00 to 15.50, California springers 16.75, culls 14.50.
Chicago May 1 poultry market report shows prices for fowls 271 2 per dozen, roosters 14 1 2, turkeys 25, ducks 24 to 26, geese 15, bidders 45 to 55. High variability noted across categories.
C. T. Baird Sr died in New Orleans on April 16 after a brief illness. He was 60, a resident of Oak Ridge, survived by his widow and two sons C. T. Baird Jr of Lansing Michigan and T. W. Baird of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Burial was in Oak Ridge.
Dr. W. E. Hinds of Baton Rouge addressed the North Louisiana Agricultural Society in Calhoun urging vigilance for boll weevils. He noted light emergence this year but warned of potential damage with dry weather and urged calcium arsenate dusting at ten percent infestation and repeat applications as needed. He will assist in a regional airplane dusting program in Tullulah.
Three men Sam Warren A Gardner and Leo Fretimer were convicted of larceny for stealing a pocketbook from Celie Nelson at the Missouri Pacific depot on April 13. The money totaling 158 was recovered on their persons after arrests in Monroe Dermott and the train arrival. A separate continuance was granted to D F Hammond on a bogus check charge due to missing defense witnesses.
Mrs. D A Schumaker widow of a Pentecostal missionary killed at Swartz last August begins a Pineville revival series and will travel to many parts of Louisiana in Church of God work. She leaves Monroe May 7 with her aged mother who will join her sister in Chicago. They reside at 308 Quachita avenue until May 7.
In Caldwell Louisiana rain is desperately needed as a cool spell ends. The parish relies on timely rainfall for tomatoes and early corn, with truck growers warning crops will suffer without showers by mid month.
American lyric soprano Agnes Neudorff, a Missouri native praised for her artistry, will perform at the Saenger Theatre for three days beginning May 8. She cites music as a universal language and recalls a moving concert for the Louisiana Commission for the Blind. Monroe audiences anticipate a genuine treat.
Charles M. Hatfield of Los Angeles, known as a rain maker, faced rejection from a committee of sugar and cotton planters in New Orleans after proposing to produce two inches of rain in 30 days for about 8 000. Weather forecaster I M Cline cautioned against hasty acceptance fearing May’s usual heavy rainfall. Rain fell as the decision was announced, with forecasts calling for fair and warmer weather.
The local national guard unit Company G, a three time winner of the efficiency cup at summer encampments, still lacks five men to reach peace time strength. Capt. L. F. Ralleigh announced two new recruits A. E. Culpepper and Glynn R. Maderies, plus re-enlisted First Sergeant Prentiss Clark. Recommendations for non commissioned officers have been sent to the adjutant general.
A local attorney notes that in the Risco case the plea for a new trial was withdrawn and the defendant pled guilty. The petition argues Act 135 and its amendment do not authorize drawing jurors or venue outside Orleans parish and that Ouachita parish jury actions for the April 1925 term were void and a due process violation. The notice ends with an advertisement for News-Star classified ads offering dividends.
Ouachita parish considers airplane dusting to combat boll weevil with a $5.50 per acre plan offering three applications. A firm can dust 400 acres per hour, with a 4000 acre minimum pledge to secure a contract. Delta area near Newelon has 2500 acres under contract and 1500 more expected this week.
Columbia Virginia May 1 report says land owners in northeast ward four and southeast ward five Caldwell parish near ten miles northwest of Columbia formed a block and plan drilling for oil though a drilling firm is not named. J W King and other locals consider a block near Vixen ward five. Leasing heats up at Kelly Urania area with geologists noting oil indications.
Monroe attorney Hugh T. Layne is much improved after accidentally shooting himself last Saturday night and expects to return home in two or three days. Riverside sanitarium marks its second month with eighty six patients and sixty seven operations in its first month. Mrs. L. O. Fox of West Monroe was admitted for appendicitis surgery. Lucretia Carvey Bennett died soon after birth at St Francis sanitarium and was buried in Monroe cemetery. Robert Lewis Jr infant son of Mr and Mrs Lewis died and was buried in Monroe.
The schedule for the district meet lists events such as State and District Work with Calvin Blue of NC at 8:65, the Convention in Song at 8:15, and a Union Testimonial meeting at Presbyterian Church in charge of State President Miss Pirie of Baton Rouge at 8:45. Sunday activities include Regular Sunday School at 9:30, a sermon by Rev. W. F. O'Kelly on The Relation of C. S. to the Church Today and Tomorrow at 11:00, a Song service at 2:30, and International Convention coverage from Portland at 2:50.
In Oregon from July 4 to July 10 a district wide gathering lists sessions at 3 00 4 90 6 30 and 7 50 with events including a state junior superintendent visit a ceremonial installation by State President Joes Pirie and a closing address titled Must Measure Up by Rev Youth TM of Alexandria. The program includes prayers offerings and a sunset convention closing.
Advance ticket sales indicate a good sized audience will greet the Players Club cast at the City School tonight. Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls sold tickets and will have credit toward their camp expenses this year. The production, seen in Ruston and Bastrop, benefits from a new scenery upgrade and a Symphony orchestra set to perform tonight.
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