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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
7
Cotton futures in New Orleans closed steady with a net advance of 10 to 15 points after early losses. July and October fluctuated around 23.27 and 22.00 while December held near 22.10 as market activity remained quiet through the morning amid rains in Texas and skid in Delrio.
New York cotton futures closed steady with gains from 6 to 10 points. July and October futures opened at 22.97 and 22.35 as traders waited for the government report next week amid quiet trading and early selling pressure.
Liverpool notes steady demand for cotton with prices for varying grades, 8000 bales sold including 6700 American. Receipts total 1000 bales with 500 American. Futures closed steady with May 12.83 and subsequent months near 12.3 to 11.8.
Wheat turned early declines into a rally with May at 171 7-8 and July 168 8-4 as corn showed limited support while oats gained modestly. Provisions rose in step with higher hog prices.
In Chicago on May 28 prices show butter steady to higher with creamery extras at 41 1 2 to 42 and firsts 38 to 39. Eggs varied with receipts at 19 150 cases and storage packed extras at 31 3 4. Poultry prices moved lower for alive fowls 23 1 2, broilers 30 to 43, and other birds listed.
Chicago market figures show hogs 16 000 with packing sows 1080 to 1125 and slaughter pigs 11 25 to 12 25. cattle 8 000 with yearlings 10 75 to 11 35 and heavy sausage bulls at higher rates. sheep 8 000 with California springers at 16 50 and natives 16 00 to 16 25. Kansas City reports cattle receipts 2 000 and calves 300 with top mix yearlings 11 35 and prime heavies 10 50. hogs 17 000 at 1190 to 1225 for 180–240 lb and 1200 to 1225 for 140–160 lb. sheep 4 000 with top native spring lambs 16 25.
The weekly petroleum summary shows a U S daily average crude production rise of 8 800 barrels to 2 314 750 for May 23 while Smackover Arkansas heavy oil fell 17 250 barrels daily. Other regions report mixed gains and price quotes vary by district.
Work to install septic tanks for each building and siphon sewage to a remote corner is advancing at the Louisiana State Baptist Orphanage on DeSiard road. The facility plans to open June 9 for children from Lake Charles and a Shreveport donor has funded a model caretaker's bungalow.
J B Walker remains alive but in serious condition after being shot eight times by C H Brown at the Grayling lumber camp where they worked. The sheriff’s office continues the probe and Brown was questioned. Brown is Walker’s stepson and the clash followed a remark about Brown’s half sister.
Judge Chas Schulze discharged five traffic cases. W McCutcheon fined 7.50 or 7 1 2 days, Robert Murray 12.50 or 12 1 2 days. Discharged defendants: Mrs. Bessie Brown, Mrs. T. C. Rollins, Lee Young, E. M. Offett, Robert Murray. J D Dovan guilty of drunk and disorderly and Hood bill violation. fines 12.50 or 12 1 2 days and 15 plus costs 15 days. Sammie Lewis, colored, guilty of drunk and disorderly. fine 12.50 or 12 1 2 days.
Lafayette La May 28 Southwestern Institute celebrates the twenty fifth anniversary of Martin Hall the first college building. A campaign aims to raise $30 000 for a stadium with the climax set for Saturday afternoon.
Local classified ad urges readers to invest in opportunities linked to large dividends via the News-Star listings. Investors are advised to contact the advertiser for details and terms.
Mayor R M Browning said the town will strictly enforce the dog muzzle or vaccination ordinance after a mad dog bit three men on Tren ton street and Natchitoches road. E S Eby was bitten. two others were injured but not seriously. The dog, chased southeast of the city, was killed two miles west on the Ruston road. rabies suspected.
Special to the News-Star Columbia La May 28 the town election June 9 will be calm with one candidate for mayor one for marshal and one for each of three aldermen Robi M Irwin seeks reelection I A Hearn and Mrs J R Brown also seek reelection and R F Pruitt owner of the Columbia Drug Store is the third alderman candidate C C Bridger the current marshal has declined reelection
J Fernandez spoke at the Rotary noon luncheon at Hotel Monroe, describing testimony from the Jackson Inter state Commerce Commission hearing. Mrs. Louis Whitfield sang, Allen Shotwell read part of a legal paper on Louisiana Statutes, and Rev. E F Hayward announced Grace Church groundbreaking at 5 30 p m on North Third and Clemmora streets inviting Rotarians to attend.
C F Brumley sues Ouachita National Bank in district court seeking 1500 for injuries alleged from an elevator incident at the bank. A separate incident notes a trash fire near the bus station on South Grand street with no damage reported.
A brief classified ad can yield thousands in property value for a small advertising investment. Reading readers are urged to place small listings to attract high value buyers.
Clarence Saunders, founder of Piggly Wiggly fame, opens his 36th store in Monroe Louisiana at DeSiard Street. B. B. Martin to manage. Fletcher Scott of Memphis vice president to attend. Stores operate cash and carry with large carload purchases fueling weekly sales from $4,000 to $6,600.
Ouachita parish health unit in Ouachita City Hall will see staff shifts on June 1. Nurse Ora Bell Grandstaff resigns after her recent marriage. Catherine Belton will replace her. Laboratory assistant Bessie Le Blanc also resigns, to be replaced by Eva Fowler.
Urania May 27 report says the fourth operation for Zeigin and associates is ready to test the Urania No 1 unit in 19-10-2 E. Deliberate delays aside, hopes remain high for a producer as tests proceed toward midweek.
A city hall scene had three courts in session simultaneously. District court sat in the council chamber with Judge Percy Sandel, city court met on the floor above before Judge Chas Schulze, and juvenile court operated in E. L. Wright’s office. The shift came as federal court occupied the post office building during courthouse construction.
Formal transfer of the municipal electric light plant to Louisiana Power and Light Company will occur June 1. Mayor Browning announced the contract is prepared and to be signed this week following a town election in April approving the purchase. The ground floor south office in the town hall area is rented to the company with painters and decorators preparing for the opening on June 1.
Tokyo reports the Japanese navy confronting a fuel oil shortage after cuts in supplies from the United States and Borneo. Naval officers warn the main future source may be Saghalien, but producers doubt adequate output, amid a broader belief Saghalien oil fields underperform.
Boston May 28 Secretary of War John W Weeks was operated on at Massachusetts General Hospital for gall stones. The bulletin from surgeon Dr Daniel Fiske Jones reported Weeks condition as good and improving.
Banks to observe Decoration Day May 30 as a holiday with no full closure and post office operating a half day. General delivery to open 11 30 to 12 30 noon. city deliveries continue Saturday, but no rural free service. Postmaster urges stamp purchases Friday due to month end and Saturday workload.
The first active work on the new West Monroe post office began at the northwest corner of Cotton and Wood streets. Trees were cleared and Capt. H. M. Williams house will be moved. The brick two story building will face east on Cotton and be ready for July occupancy.
Paving work on the Sicard road advances with cement poured near the east property line of the Louisiana Baptist orphanage. Project aims to reach the city limits by late June or early July, improving a key Monroe outlet as traffic remains detoured via Texas avenue and Millhaven road. Gravel laying on the Winnsboro road to begin early next week.
Rev Father Sullivan preached on "The Heinousness of Sin" at St Matthews Church urging absolute obedience to God's law. He warned of divine punishment, Hell as real, and urged repentance and prayer to avoid sin and seek God's mercy and rewards for the just.
The Hotel Monroe is being refinished with a white stucco exterior replacing the red brick. Eighty rooms in the original section will be refinished and repainted, and the lobby will be overhauled. Owner J E Doughue aims to match any similar hostelry in the region.
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