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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1925
Page
7
May cotton closes down 10 to 15 points as futures open steady then ease amid lighter Liverpool cables and rain reports in the eastern belt. July and October futures dip while overall cattle and hog markets show mixed quotes and light receipts.
New York cotton futures eased with May at 23.62, July 23.60, October 23.38, December 23.60, January 28.23. Openings were easy with declines to 3 18 points, as favorable southern weather and mixed Liverpool cables influenced early trading. Trade buying appeared at new lows while sellers and nearby positions showed net losses into the first hour.
Cotton spot demand steady in Liverpool with prices for grades ranging from strictly good middling to good ordinary. Sales reached 8,000 bales, mainly American, while receipts totaled 20,000 bales with a large American share. Futures remained steady with July to March prices noted.
Chicago May market notes show batter higher and eggs prices rising. Poultry alive unchanged while creamery extras move to 40 with various standard and first grade ranges. Receipts reach 43 216 cases with firsts and storage pack extras also listed.
Grain markets in Chicago fell after Liverpool prices weakened and a US crop report due Friday was anticipated. Wheat slipped while corn rose on expectations of delivery difficulties. oats and rye moved modestly with varied bids. Provisions followed the corn trend upward as futures posted mixed early declines and later gains.
Chicago stock prices report hog receipts at 21 000 with bulk good and choice hogs weighing 160 to 425 pounds bringing 11.30 to 11.45 per hundredweight. Top 11.45. Packages 250 to 340 pounds range 11.25 to 11.40. 140 to 150 pounds 11.10 to 11.25. Packing sows 10.10 to 10.95. Strong weight slaughter pigs mostly 10.75 to 11.10. heavy weights 11.25 to 11.45. Light weight hogs incomplete.
The Senior Epworth League of Monroe District held a district convention in Rayville at the Methodist church with 225 registrants from Monroe West Monroe Bastrop Oak Grove Start and Rayville plus others. The program included songs scripture prayer a debate favoring medical missions and a Mansfield discussion. A luncheon followed and a 275 attendance goal was set for Yenroe.
Mrs. Robert Murray of 513 Cat alpa street was bitten on the ankle by a moccasin while berry picking with Leon Murray and others on the Winnsboro road. A local physician dressed the wound. she is improving and was taken to a doctor for further care.
The Ouachita National Bank of Monroe sues 8S Midotta State of Louisiana Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court seizes property and will sell at the courthouse front door Monroe Louisiana between legal hours on May 23 1925. Seized items include Lots 21 and 22 square 98 McEnerys part of Lee Avenue addition fronting 100 feet on Dick Taylor Street and a Ford touring car motor number 7036374. Sale cash with appraisement to highest bidder. Monroe La April 21 1925. Milton Coverdale dates April 21 May 5 12 19
In Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court Nellie R Bennett and others face a sheriff sale of Lot One Swensons Subdivision Killeden Plantation. The sale is at the Monroe courthouse front steps on May 9 1925 between legal hours. cash terms.
The recently elected President of the German Republic contemplates wearing his field marshal uniform or discarding it. A new photo shows him reviewing troops in his Hanover home as he faces the upcoming election.
Olla beat Longleaf 7 to 3 at Olla in a lively game led by Shelton's hitting and Hensley's fielding. E Jones of Longleaf achieved a perfect day at the plate with four at bats and four hits.
By writ of attachment the Fourth Judicial District Court in Monroe Louisiana orders sale of described real estate lots and a Buick touring car Motor Number 581595 at the courthouse front door on May 23 1925. Cash terms with appraisal benefit to high bidder. Sale date sequence listed April 21 to May 19, 1925.
Monroe celebrates the opening of the Palace with roses and orchids in lavish decor. Mrs Evelyn Reims presides over the Baby Realm while Mr Masur receives praise for vision and planning. Interior design by W Flett blends harmony, color, and luxury across all floors.
Winners announced at the Palace store drawing include Mrs J C Steel who took a fine suitcase with ticket 5002 Mrs J C French who won Miller shoes with ticket 6142 and Mrs Clyde Henderson who claimed a women's purse with ticket 5929.
Rev Ulmer Ridgway of Duncan Oklahoma spent the weekend in town and returned home. Frank Thomas of the Peters Co continues a several day stay in New Orleans. Mrs Dave Trousdale former natatorium matron has joined Peters Co as attendant. B B Hay of Ouachita Parish Health unit, after a two week New Orleans trip, returns to Monroe to serve at Riverside laboratory starting May 15.
The Kelly High School and Grayson High School held closing exercises to crown the class of graduates. Forty pupils in total will receive diplomas with many from farming families nearby. sermons emphasized duty to God and Caesar and obedience to authorities as keys to civilization.
Agnes Neudorff lyric soloist appeared at the Lions Club luncheon at Hotel Monroe with Don Breitmoser on piano. Paul Sparks offered jazz and joined Breitmoser for a piano duet. Mrs. C H Purcell of Specialty Service Co Des Moines presented sample signs to welcome tourists, with the issue sent to the sign committee for road sign plans into Monroe.
A small classified ad investment can yield large proceeds by attracting buyers for valuable property. Even modest spendings in ads can trigger substantial sales of items with high worth.
The Monroe News Star announces that every paid classified ad in the Household Goods for Sale section for the next three weeks will be automatically entered into a prize contest. Advertisers may win and also receive results from their listings.
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