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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1925
Page
5
In New Orleans on May 25, cotton futures finished steady with small gains and losses across contracts. July opened at 23.67 and closed around 28.46 to 23.49. October 22.40 to 22.30. December 22.53 to 22.40. January 23.40 to 22.35. March 23.50 to 22.45.
The Illinois Central proposes a seven million dollar public aid lease to supply cheap power and attract industries to northeast Louisiana including Monroe. The plan argues the merger with the U S and P will improve railroad service and spur growth, matching Mississippi gains and serving public interests.
Cotton futures closed roughly steady with a slight spread as July and October contracts fluctuated after a firm start. Liverpool cables buoyed prices early, rains in northwest Texas and forecasts of showers in the belt tempered gains. Worth Street sales last week estimated at 400,000 to 500,000 pieces of cloth.
Cotton spot market shows firm demand with prices for grades from strictly good middling to good ordinary. Sales reach 8 000 bales, 7 800 of which are American, while receipts total 3 000 bales with no American pickups. Futures end barely steady across May to Marchcontracts.
In Chicago on May 25 poultry markets show higher alive values with fowls at 25 cents, broilers 28 42, roosters 141-2, turkeys 20, ducks 22 and geese 13, indicating modest gains across categories.
Freak weather across the Midwest boosts grain futures with wheat rising to the day’s highs near 172 for May and 159 for July. Corn climbs as frost damages belt crops, oats follow, while hogs decline dragging down provisions. Several futures show gains despite Liverpool quotes and plentiful arrivals.
John R. Brown aged 73 a longtime Columbia resident died in Monroe Friday morning after a year of poor health. He was buried Sunday at Hillside Cemetery after funeral services at the Methodist church led by Rev S S Bogan. He taught the men’s Bible class and remained active in church life until shortly before his illness. A memorial service for the deceased is planned for next Sunday.
A year ago today London completed extensive preparations for the visit of the King and Queen of Italy. The capital hosted ceremonies and security measures as part of royal arrangements.
Hearing resumed for H M Richardson and W B Warren charged with defrauding Anderson-Tully company of Memphis by mail fraud. They allegedly manipulated log prices with S A Thompson to split proceeds, with possible arrest and extradition to Memphis, then a habeas corpus writ sought.
Major John M. Crowley of New Orleans, a famed Confederate veteran, visited Monroe today returning from a reunion in Dallas. He praised Dallas as a hospitable host and noted he bore the banner of the Louisiana Tigers in the Confederate parade. Crowley recounts 36 Union captures as a Civil War courier, once sentenced to death before the sentence was suspended.
Cincinnati game postponed as St. Louis squad delayed en route after freight wreck near Harrisburg Pennsylvania.
Department of the Interior announces a public sale at Baton Rouge on June 8 at 10:00 a.m. for Lot 2, Section 1, T16N R3E, Louisiana Meridian, containing 19.28 acres at a minimum price of 3.70 per acre. Highest bidder pays immediately. claims must be filed by sale time with Receiver. George J. Reiley, Register. May 4 11 18 25 June 1.
The Izaak Walton league Monroe chapter holds a special meeting at Monroe City Hall Tuesday May 26 at 7 45 p m to discuss damming Cheniere for a North Louisiana fishing preserve State President K E Merren of Shreveport will attend to aid the program Captain T W O Bannon state organizer also plans to be present The chapter aims to double its 200 members this year with invites extended to nearby chapters.
City detectives say three boys aged eleven to fifteen helped form a petty robbery ring in Springfield. They were released to a probation officer on their word while another youth at the Louisiana Training Institute remains in custody. A fourth boy implicated in the ring is at the training institute. A April 21 break in at Hotel Monroe saw leather purses valued at 150 dollars stolen from Springfield Leather Products. Previously, petty robberies occurred in grocery stores and the natatorium with purses later found on a suspect during questioning.
Garland Frazier an employee of Huber Carbon at Swartz was charged with reckless driving speeding and failure to stop at a railroad crossing after a crash at Millhaven this morning. He allegedly sped on Millhaven road brake failure caused loss of control and swerved into a Nash sedan. both cars damaged. District Attorney David Garrett witnessed the event and filed affidavits. bond set at $100.
In city court this morning J Lindsay paid a $50 fine and 50 days in jail costs for speeding on a parish highway. William Mott faced $7.50 fine or 7½ days for drunken disorderly behavior. W A Stripling was fined $12.50 or 12½ days for the same offense.
A bicycle owned by Douglas McEnery of 2800 Lee Avenue was stolen Saturday night from the corner of Jackson and McEnery streets. It is an Antonia green-painted bike. Duncan Cook from the local department of conservation left Saturday for Erie Pennsylvania for a month course in gas well meters, accompanied by his wife and baby.
Rev Freeman delivered a graduation sermon at the First Methodist church for about forty City High School seniors. He urged graduates to seize their educational privilege and work for others, stressing service, obedience, and the fight to live fully for humanity. He warned against selfish ease and noted many face temptations as they begin life beyond the garden of privilege.
Attendance counts are listed for several churches including First Methodist 520, West Monroe Baptist 456, West Monroe Methodist 288, Louisiana Training Institute 674, First Presbyterian 240, First Christian 224, Grace Episcopal 86, Methodist Protestant 99, Peniel Baptist 66, Terminal Heights Baptist 85, and Gordon Ave Presbyterian 31.
Pictorial Review Dress No. 2589 in gray kasha features a V neck with braid trimmed collar. Front is slashed from the hem with plaited inserts and patch pockets. requires 3 yards 54 inch material and 244 yards of braid for medium size. Sizes 14 to 20 years and 34 to 48 inches bust. Price 45 cents.
Secretary Donald F. Walker of the local Chamber of Commerce returned last night from Washington D C where he attended the National Convention. His mother’s death in Troy Ohio forced a two day stay. He found the sessions helpful hearing the Federal Trade Council address and President Richard Grant’s remarks. He noted talks on cooperative marketing and corporation farming with insights from Judge Bingham of the Louisville Courier Journal and a New York farm bureau expert. A stop at Arlington National Cemetery included a view of General Nelson A Miles funeral procession.
Rev Cahill of the O P delivered the opening sermon of the men’s mission at St Matthew’s church last night urging spiritual stock taking. He warned of the evils of impurity and urged men to bring others, attend evening sermons, and join morning Holy Sacrifice while stressing fidelity and the sanctity of marriage.
A brief notice lists a bus waiting room at 208 So Grand Street with telephone contact 772. The fragment indicates location details likely for passenger information or facilities.
Miss Armandine Renaud presented a dance recital at the Saenger theatre at 8:30 pm featuring her pupils in a program of ballets and fantasies. Performers included Roberta O Donnell Beatrice Rhymes Ruth Easterling Virginia Allen Jennie Hanna Johnnie Cox and many others with accompanist Miss Kate Boyce.
Advertisement promotes Velvet Ice Cream as pure delicious and popular made by Monroe Ice Cream and Candy Co Inc. with date 11 25.
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