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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1925
Page
8
Cotton futures in New Orleans opened steady with slight declines as buyers reacted to mixed weekly crop data and larger September consumption. Early gains faded into a quiet morning with December around 20.87 and March near 21.08 as hedge selling cooled prices.
Cotton futures in New York opened firm with October at 21 77 and December at 21 72 as the market showed renewed firmness. Prices drifted, with December slipping to 21 53 by late morning amid selling and hedging. weekly weather bureau data supported some selling while southern demand remained restrained.
Dr. Paul Neal announces a free clinic for babies and preschool children at the Calhoun fair from October 20 to 28. Nurses and doctors including Miss Katherine Felton Dr. Johnson and Miss Traber will conduct exams with Mr. Hefferman overseeing laboratory work. No charge for examination. Parents urged to bring children and attend.
Cotton demand remains moderate with steady prices for various grades. American fiber shows strong firmness with high good ordinary and middling rates cited. sales reach around 8,000 bales, receipts totaling about 8,000, including roughly 5,400 American. Futures close quiet with modest shifts across October through July contracts.
Poultry alive firmer with 12 car receipts. Fowls 1 to 281-2 cents, springs 211-2, roosters 16, turkeys 25, ducks 20, geese Roc.
Chicago open fell 8 to 18 cents on better Canadian weather and weak Liverpool response, then rallied as reports of Russia chartering autumn grain vessels sparked buying. Corn initially rose but faded while oats stayed steady. offerings varied with wheat, and provisions firmed with hog prices.
Miss Julia Wossman reports Barkdull Faulk School enrollment rose from 539 to 623 students since last year. A new three room frame building at the rear houses 125 pupils to relieve crowding. The auditorium cannot accommodate entertainments without disrupting classes and another rise is anticipated next year.
A Dallas tourist, C. L. Smith, was arrested in Monroe on charges of reckless driving and speeding after his car allegedly struck another vehicle on Calhoun Street, sending it into a ditch. The pursued motorists, J. B. Reton and E. J. Aubirsch of Calhoun, failed to stop him before Monroe police intervened. bond was set at $200.
Captain John Streckfus aged 69 died in St. Louis of heart disease. He led the Streckfus steamboat line famed on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers with boats operating to New Orleans, St. Paul, and Pittsburgh.
Kansas City and Chicago market notes show cattle receipts around 14 000 at Kansas City with steer averages near 1100 pounds and veal up to 1100. hogs around 8 000 at Kansas City and 14 000 at Chicago with good to choice meats 1150 to 1180 and packer pigs up to 1200. sheep around 8 000 at Kansas City and 26 000 at Chicago with fat native lambs noted.
Announcement at the Kiwanis noon meeting at Hotel Monroe said a 140 acre tract near Breard Springs is bought for a permanent Boy Scout camp for 4000 dollars. Committeemen Brown Bell and Breard arranged the purchase with plans to sell 100 acres to reimburse costs and raise funds from volunteers.
Special to the News-Star from Rayville October 14. The Richland fair for 1925 drew 19 702 paid admissions, up from 13 951 in 1924 and 10 054 in 1923. Rayville’s small population around 1 500 makes the rise notable. Manager E P Norman says he has led the effort for three years to boost the Richland annual exhibition.
Special to the News-Star Urania Oct 14 Love Bros begin derrick work for Gould Harper No 2 in section 23 10 1E an offset to Gould Harper No 1 near Bayou Castor Winn Parish road west of Tullos. No 1 produced oil and gas then failed after drilling into salt water and was abandoned. Ayers Bros reported to their location Urania No 1 1810 1E yesterday.
Revival services are in progress at the First Baptist Church with three daily sessions. The 10 a m morning service, a 20 minute noon service for business men, and the 7 80 evening service are led by Reverend L T Hastings with Professor Spearman from the Baptist Institute of New Orleans in charge of music. The preaching is practical and already showing excellent results. Professor Spearman is described as efficient, leading music and singing solos at all services.
A wild rumor claimed Peters Furnishing Company was robbed of about $400 during a circus parade. Eyewitnesses spread conflicting versions as police and family checked the scene, while authorities note the rumor traveled faster than light.
Police report states T. J. Brennan, Sr. was thrown from his car after Booker Jenkins, identified as a negro, rear ended him at Fourth street and Arkansas avenue. Brennan suffered cuts on the head and bruises. both cars damaged. No charges have been filed.
A Christian Science lecture will be held at the city high school auditorium Friday night October 16 at 8 p m. The speaker is Gavan Allan from Toronto Canada a member of the Christian Science board of lecturers Boston Mass. Allan is described as a first class speaker and a real treat is promised for attendees.
A fragmented timetable lists Westbound and Eastbound fast and local trains for the V., S. & P. Railway with arrival times at multiple stations. Missouri Pacific Main Line shows northbound and southbound arrivals. El Dorado Natchez and Farmerville branches include departure and arrival notes.
A Sunday game featured two key pitchers from the Series lineup, Aiodtr and Pesthensoin, delivering strong performances. The contest highlighted tactical pitching changes and early offensive runs by the home team, building tension into the late innings.
An East Side street car left its rails yesterday afternoon at North Third and Breard streets after colliding with a car occupied by Mrs. Charles Easterling of 810 North Third. The motorman suffered an electrical shock when opening the door but no injuries were reported.
An important meeting is set at the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Friday October 16 at 2 30 p m. Farm Demonstration Agent E R Strahan calls all interested in cooperative trucking to attend with John T Stinson agricultural agent for the Missouri Pacific railroad present to outline definite plans for growing truck crops.
A notice invites interested parties to attend a meeting about selling melons to northern markets in 1926. The call emphasizes strong attendance to discuss prospects and arrangements.
Rain halted play as tarpaulins covered the field and Commissioner Landis delayed decision. McKechnie and Herris urged immediate postponement while fans remained hopeful amid muddy grounds and protests.
Eva Bradford reports the Saenger Theatre opened the 1925-26 season with The Gorilla drawing praise for its strong dramatic plot and mystery. Don Beethoven on organ led a musical prelude with Student Prince and Race Marie. Comedians Muliga and Garrity provided clean humor, appealing to both regulars and first-time theatergoers. The piece is praised for its suspense and for engaging even non-theatre goers.
Dr Frank Kreager of Louisiana State University extension talks gave the third and fourth lectures on the Psychology of Personal Efficiency at the city high school auditorium today at 5 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. The course, open to educators, businesspeople and others, offers college credits toward an AB or Master's degree and marks LSU extension reaching individuals in Monroe for the first time.
Vice-President Dawes departed Newark for Atlanta where he will continue his campaign for reform of Senate rules. He travels amid calls for changes and ongoing political pressure from supporters.
Monroe lists numerous firms prepared to render first class service for any operation from houses to large office buildings and the many lines required in the oil field.
R E Williams building contractor advertises services from 112 Old Central Savings Bank Building and phone number 1574 for hometown construction and renovation work.
Real estate directory invites buyers sellers and renters to contact top local dealers. It highlights experienced firms ready to provide efficient service for commercial residential or suburban properties.
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