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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1933

Page

5

Cotton futures slip then rebound as New Orleans market closes steady

The New Orleans cotton market opened with losses on Liverpool cables and realized declines, then rallied with higher stocks and wheat, finishing with gains from the early lows. July, October, and December futures moved from lows to higher closes, but overall day losses were 17 to 19 points. Spot cotton closed steady with 29 points down amid 1,795 sales.

New Orleans Liverpool Orleans

Cotton futures drift with mixed day in New York

An early drop of 12 to 19 points gave way to rallies on renewed trade buying and liquidations. July futures rose to 8.64 from 8.47, then eased amid profit taking as May through January contracts posted losses. spot middling remained at 8.40.

New York Commission House

Liverpool Cotton Prices and Market Notes

Liverpool spot cotton in lively demand with gains of two to seven points. Quotations for American grades rise as good middling 16 and other grades move higher. futures for May to March listed at varied values. Market activity described as steady with prices closing quiet.

Liverpool

Foreign exchange rates listed for major currencies

New York May 4. Foreign exchange irregular and listed in dollars or cents with demand and cable rates for Great Britain France Italy and other currencies. Quotes include Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland and several national currencies with Nominal notation.

New York Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Portugal Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Jugoslavia Austria Rumania Argentine

Chicago livestock pricesMay 8

In Chicago market today Hog supply about 25 000 with direct 11 000 and bids mixed Hogs traded higher with gains up to 25 cents and lighter weights 10 to 130 pounds priced around 3 10 to 6 0 per cwt Cattle receipts about 13 000 general market steady to firm with buyers active Vealers softening to 5 50 to 6 50 per hundredweight Sheep about 10 000 active mainly 15 to 25 higher with spring lambs 6 25 to 7 75 and lighter lambs around 5 50 to 6 10 per cwt

Chicago USDA

Poultry Prices Reported in Chicago Market

Chicago May 8 live poultry prices steady with 14 trucks recorded. Hens 12 leg horn hens 10 1 2 roosters 8 1 2 No 2 6 turkeys 11 14 spring ducks 11 12 old ducks 9 11 geese 7 leghorn broilers 16 Rock broilers 20 23 colored browess le-él.

Chicago

Market Summary Lacks Momentum Across Sectors

New York stocks firm but with reduced volume and irregular bonds. Foreign exchanges uneven as sterling cases appear. Cotton, sugar, coffee steady. cotton and Wall Street trading lower. Chicago wheat soft with slack speculative buying. corn irregular amid planting delays. Cattle steady to firm. hogs up 15 to 25 cents, top price $4.20.

New York Wall Street Chicago

Chicago Grain Markets Drift Lower on Inflation Push Remarks

General selling pushed grain prices down in Chicago trading Monday despite President Roosevelt signaling inflation goals. Wheat dropped about a cent from Saturday, corn wavered with a 3-4 cent swing before settling 1-4 up, oats slipped 1-8 to 1-4 up, and provisions rose 22 to 40 cents.

Chicago Roosevelt

New Orleans Fruit and Veg Prices Mixed Across Regions

May reports show steady to unchanged prices for many fruits and vegetables in New Orleans markets. Florida and Texas tomatoes hit 1.75 to 2.00 for best. Texas corn 1.60 to 2.10 per bushel basket. cantaloupes 4.00 to 4.50 per basket. Louisiana strawberries 0.70 to 0.85 per 24 pint crate. cucumbers 1.50 to 1.65. beans 0.85 to 1.00. peas 0.90 to 1.00. lettuce and endive prices vary. creole lettuce 0.15 to 0.30 per dozen. tropicals from Cuba and Jamaica appear, with pineapples 2.25 to 2.30 per crate and limes 1.00 per hundred. Additional notes list shipments: 52 potato cars, 29 strawberry cars, 10 snap bean cars, 9 cabbage cars, 2 mixed vegetable cars, 2 sweet potato cars in Louisiana. Mississippi shipments include cabbage and strawberries.

New Orleans Florida Texas Louisiana Mississippi California Arizona Jamaica Georgia Washington Bliss Triumph

Sugar futures dip then rally on cover bids

New York sugar markets eased early Monday as the market followed a softer si trend. July jumped from 1.35 to 1.38 and December, after slipping to 1.46, recovered to around 1.48 with the day ending 2 to 3 points lower. overall, futures closed 3 to 4 points down as 20,350 tons were sold.

New York

Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady in New Orleans Market

In New Orleans on May 8 Cot tonseed oil held steady with prime summer yellow at 4.50 to 4.60 and prime crude at 3.62 to 4.00. Futures quoted May 4.60 July 4.63 August 4.68 September 4.75 October 4.80 November 4.85.

New Orleans

Bleachable cottonseed oil futures close irregular

New York on May 8 reports irregular closing in cottonseed oil futures with spot at 4.70B and forwards from May 4.75B to Dec 5.20B. Trading included 10 contracts with 2 switches and B-bid activity.

New York

Potatoes Move With Mixed Prices Across Regions

Chicago reports a slow Saturday and Sunday with total U S shipments at 684 and 46, old stock steady and trading moderate. Wisconsin round whites bring 67.5 to 72.5, Minnesota round whites 65 to 70, Idaho Russets 1.45 to 1.65, Minnesota Russet Burbanks 95. New stock steady with moderate trading. Texas Bliss Triumphs and Eagle River areas show 2.20 to 2.30, Brownsville 2.40, Louisiana Bliss Triumphs 2.15 to 2.25, partly graded 2.00 to 2.10, Alabama mostly 2.25.

Chicago USDA U. S Wisconsin Minnesota Idaho Louisiana Bliss Alabama

Red Squirrels Favor Mushrooms in Forest Nooks

Report notes red squirrels show fondness for mushrooms and gather dry quantities in the forest husks and brackened areas.

New York Stocks Rally After Roosevelt Address and Gold Rumors

U.S. stock and grain markets edged higher on Monday amid favorable reactions to President Roosevelt’s anti trust stance and denial of France leaving the gold standard. Trading was steadier, with many issues up 1 to 3 points while some leaders fell slightly in late session.

New York Roosevelt France American Can American Telephone DuPont Case United Fruit U.S. Steel National Steel Goodyear General Motors National Biscuit Proctor and Gamble Union Pacific Santa Fe New York Central Public Service of N. J Consolidated Ges Owens Illinois Dome Kennecott Holland England London

Classified Advertising Rates and Categories Overview

The notice lists classifications and pricing for Want Ads in Monroe News-Star and Morning World. It details per line charges, minimums, telephone order options, and alphabetically arranged group headings with numeric references for legal notices, employment, real estate, autos, and services. It also notes accommodations, billing practices, and closing times.

Morning World News-Star Sunday News-Star— World JSG

Public Auction of Monroe Estate Parcels Sets June Bid

Public notice announces sale of three parcels in Monroe Ouachita Parish Louisiana by testamentary executors to pay debts of the deceased. Auction to be held at the courthouse west door within legal hours on Saturday June 3 1933. Parcels include Riverside and Stubbs Place blocks with described deeds and conveyance dates.

State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Fourth District Court Parish of Ouachita Monroe Louisiana Quachita Riverside Street Brubbs Avenue Stubbs Avenue Stubbs Place Second Street FBI Stubbs Front Street Oine Stubbs Meee Addition Maude

Monroe LA May Dates 1933 Almanac Style Notice

Local notice lists dates May 1 8 15 22 and 29 in Monroe Louisiana for 1933 events. Names and details are unreadable but the sequence shows a monthly pattern of gatherings or deadlines.

Monroe

Public auction sale and creditors notice in Ouachita Parish

Writ of fieri facias from City Court of West Monroe, W C Williams, Jack Estep, and Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, announce sale of household goods at front door of West Monroe City Hall on May 13, 1933. Items include living room furniture, carpets, sewing machine, refrigerator, gas heaters, and more. Cash terms with Serene to the highest bidder. Also notice to Slagie Johnson Lumber Co creditors to show cause by May 17, 1933 why private sale may proceed for property in Hudsons Riverside addition Monroe including mortgage to Prudential for 2,864 dollars.

People’s Homestead & Savings Association John F. Kelly State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Fourth District Court Fourth Judicial District Court Parish of Ouachita Monroe Louisiana Mcbenery Lee Avenue Dixie Avenue Ouachita Parish W. C. Williams Jack Estep West Monroe OTICE Slagie-Johnson Lumber Co., Inc Hudson's Riverside L Street North Fifth Street Prudential Insurance Company of America

Batter and Eggs Market Report From Chicago

In Chicago on May 8 the batter and eggs market shows mixed figures with batter totals at 10 031 and 93 score creamery specials at 22-22 1-2. Eggs section notes 45 635 steady receipts and graded firsts around 14 1-4 to 15 1-2 with storage packed items at 15 3-4.

Chicago

Call Money and Market Rates Report May 8 New York

Call money and time loan rates hold steady with short terms near 1 percent. Dancer Madame Adeline Genee returns from retirement for charity performances and gives world farewell via a London studio television.

Adeline Genee America London

Lost and Found Ads Featured in News Star World

Notice invites readers to call the Classified Department to report found items and advertise in the Losers Service Bureau for free listings. It notes recovery help and includes a small ad for produce including oranges, grapefruit, and strawberries at West Monroe.

Morbing World Maex News-Star Morning Ware

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