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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1925
Page
7
New Orleans cotton futures closed steady with a net decline of 22 to 24 points. July 28.46 and October 22.15 opened. market fell early then rallied back to prior close as traders waited for the weekly weather report and the June 2 government release.
New York cotton futures closed narrowly lower by about 18 to 22 points with July at 22.92 and December around 22.55 after an initially quiet trading day. Early opened values were barely steady with July at 23.10 and October at 22.50 before prices held near the prior close as weather in the south and Liverpool trends influenced trade.
Liverpool spot cotton prices stay steady with good middling at 13.58 to strictly good ordinary 11.81. Sales reach 5,000 bales including 600 American. receipts 300 bales all American. Futures close quiet with May 12.51 and July 12.46 amid a subdued tone.
Chicago May 27 poultry prices show declines with alive birds lower. Fowls include 24 1 2 cents per pound for live poultry while broilers at 45, roosters 14, turkeys 29, ducks 22, and cheese 13.
Chicago traders react to a Liverpool wheat decline tied to estimates of a larger European crop. May wheat touches 170 with earlier declines. corn and oats ease while hog values support provisions. Prices shown include May, July and Sept contracts for wheat corn oats rye lard ribs and bellies.
Lester Renner of Lincoln Nebraska told a public audience that the Modern Woodmen of America ranks among the ten largest old line life insurers with fourteen thousand camps and a forestry focus. He cited a career total of one and a half billion dollars in life insurance and praised the group for Army like drill and disciplined forestry teams.
Dr Jno Schrieder urges continued anti mosquito effort in Monroe. He recalls floods of 1922 1923 and notes marked drop in malarial slides due to local program. Citizens urged to remove standing water in homes yards and garages and to call 1713 for health unit help.
Eleven aliens were admitted as citizens after passing an examination before Judge Percy Sande in a federal building room. Italians led with four new citizens, followed by Ireland with three, Syria with two, and one each from Russia and Austria. Names, former countries, and present addresses listed.
The order operates a tubercular hospital near Colorado Springs with an claimed 80 percent cure rate. It notes that the institution is funded by a five cent monthly assessment on each Modern Woodman member and urges expanding the order by enlisting new recruits.
Rev. Father Cahill at St. Matthew's church denounces divorce as the root evil undermining home and nation. He urges Catholic men to uphold sacred marriage, praise woman’s rights within matrimony, and warn of societal decay from easy remarriage and licentious trends. He calls for patient, prayerful marriage choices and respect for family duties.
City High School plans June 3 commencement at 8 p m with Congressman Riley J Wilson as orator for forty graduates. Parish High will hold baccalaureate on Sunday and its 1925 class ends June 5 with 48 graduates at Saenger theatre. First honors go to Harriet Fuller and George Snellings, with Corinne Guerriero close behind. Plays by Georgia Tucker and Barkdull Faulk schools showcase student talent this week.
In Sofia Bulgaria three leaders linked to the Sveti Kral cathedral bombing that killed 160 were executed in a public square. Zadgeorski Friedman and Koeff were hanged before thousands as troops guarded the area near a Jewish cemetery.
Sterling exchange surged in London on May 27 as renewed demand pushed the New York cable rate to 4.867 16 dollars, the loftiest mark since the war. Parity stood at 4.87 dollars, while the French franc weakened to 97.55 per pound before firming to 97.17 1/2.
The Reform Temple will host a confirmation ceremony for eight youths on Friday evening May 29. The service features Torah readings, a badge of faith, and certificates presented by Dr. I Heinberg. Confirmants listed with addresses, followed by a reception at the Temple Annex.
A bath or lounging robe pattern Pictorial Review Bath-Robe No. 2491 offers fabrics in flannel cotton rep figured crepe de Chine or silk crepe. Collar and cuffs use plain material with a braid trim. Medium size needs 4 1/2 yards 36 inch material.
Firefighters battled a roof blaze at 100 Short Oak Street caused by chimney sparks with slight damage. The home owned by John Potts and occupied by Lillie Pully. In city court two men, Johnnie Albert and Sam Barjak, were fined 25 or 25 days for gambling with cards. Fire Company No. 1 responded to a restaurant fire at 626 De Siard Street from hot grease with no damage. the eatery was occupied by Yuen Lee and owned by M. Sugar.
J P Chamberlain is held in city jail on a forgery charge after attempting to cash a bogus 37.24 check signed by a Central Construction superintendent at Munholland Danwitz Furniture yesterday. Police arrested him after notification by staff.
Foreign Minister Chamberlain told the house of commons that Britain has no plan to resume talks with Soviet Russia. He would consider proposals if offered but would not initiate negotiations.
Sam Gospel a 29 year old Black man was injured when a crane in the U S and P shops broke and fell on his foot at 3 p m yesterday. He was taken to the colored ward at St Francis sanitarium and is resting well today. He resides at 1008 Oak Street and is married.
Augusta Britten White died May 18 at the city. Daughter of Albert Britten she was deeply liked in the colored community. Survived by husband Calvin White and by her parents and three sisters. Rev. H. Daniels led funeral services with burial at Jerusalem Cemetery near Calhoun, birthplace of the deceased. It was among the largest funerals for the essored people there.
A reader notes that buyers scour the paper to find the exact type of farm offered here, visiting the want columns daily for full information on the land they desire.
At a Pierian Club meeting in Ruston Mrs. W. K. Duncan hosted as officers for 1925-26 were installed including President Mrs. W. R. Pratt and others. The United Daughters of the Confederacy met with 18 members to hear a program on Southern Orators. Members planned to reconvene in September while other local events included a fishing-preserve meeting and various travels and visits by area residents.
Graduation exercises for the St Francis sanitarium senior nursing class will be held Friday night in the clinic building. Dr J Q Graves and Dr George Wright will give addresses, with music, a banquet, and a full program of readings and diploma awards. The graduating group includes Elaine Herbert Iris Brown Ruth Benson Irene Crouch Bessie Armant Gladys Stallings and Gladys McGee. Father Marsh will preside with prayers and benediction.
Notice is given that Martha Berthe Leclere Sweeny petitions for letters of administration on the estate of Hugh Wilson Sweeny deceased. Show cause within ten days why the prayer should not be granted. The Honorable Percy Santel presiding May 22, 1925. Seal and signatures.
The senior Chamber of Commerce board meeting is set for June 2 at 4 p m to honor retiring directors and install new members. the junior board of thirty men will also meet with the secretary the same night. A joint Rotary Kiwanis Lions and Chamber event is planned at Hotel Monroe with a speaker. The Louisiana act details a new corporation Gregg and McKenzie Inc with a 250 share capital, three directors C E McKenzie Roy Q Cole and W E Leigh, and a 25 000 capital stock to be paid in.
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