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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1925
Page
9
New Orleans cotton futures ended the day easier with net losses around one point. The session saw January near 24.12, March 24.26, May 24.88, October 24.01, December 24.12 as prices finished lower versus the prior close. Openings held steady for January at 24.28 and March at 24.48.
Cotton futures closed barely steady with minor gains and losses across contracts. October settled near 24.40 to 24.65, December around 24.76 to 24.77, and January near 24.05 to 24.08, while opening values for several months showed firm activity and continued trading.
Liverpool on September 17 reports firm cotton prices across grades with steady futures. American grades show strong values. sales reach 12,000 bales including 3,000 American while receipts total 3,000 bales, no American deliveries. Futures closed steady with key months listed.
Chicago market notes show hog receipts around 19 000 with 160 to 225 pound hogs at 13 20 to 13 45. top 13 50 and larger hogs 12 60 to 18 85. Cattle receipts about 12 000 with fed steers 9 50 to 12 50 and weighters 8 50 to 10 00. Sheep receipts 18 000 natives 15 90 to 16 00 per head.
Batter prices rise with receipts at 6 248 tubs and creamery firsts at 441 2 to 465 2 reduced. Eggs advance with receipts 5 776 cases and firsts at 32 84 to ordinary firsts 24 31.
Chicago September reports show wheat prices rising on Anglo Turkish tensions and looming European demand as Liverpool quotes edge higher. Corn and oats follow wheat with a modest uptick while the absence of strong buying keeps the provision market weak.
The Young People of the churches will assemble to worship and receive a lesson titled Counsels For the New Life in Christ led by Miss Elizabeth Langford. A large crowd is expected as services continue nightly at 7 30 in the Methodist Annex with Rev Joiner delivering sermons.
Fragmentary timetable shows No. 105 No. 115 No. 836 departing 7:15 a m and No. 835 arriving 7:00 p m. Natchez Branch departs 7:15 a m and arrives 1:00 p m. Other entries include Parmerville arrivals 12:15 p m and lines 842 842 departs with unclear times.
R Kalil of Columbia Miss and F Kalil of Monroe have bought twenty lots on Sterlington Gravel Highway in Cole Addition. Kalil plans to move his cement block plant to Monroe to supply the new homes to be built on a monthly payment plan, offering blocks in colors and substantial savings over brick or lumber. The development features ornamental street lights gas water and electric service with 70 by 60 foot lots and donated sidewalks and alleys.
F A Coon leaves for Colorado Springs to attend the New York Life Insurance annual meet. Everett Dix William Taylor and Katherine Hook arrive from Washington to join the regional Red Cross gathering in Monroe next week. Rev Frank Tripp returns from a southern evangelistic tour and stays two weeks. The Teflis Grotto band performs tonight in Mangham with recent covents in Columbus Ruston Bastrop and Rayville cited as venues.
Seven recruits joined Company G of the local national guard after the summer encampment at Camp Beauregard. Enlistees include J. A. Smith Jr, J. W. Blanchard Jr, John Hopson, Harry W. Page, Claude C. Jones Jr, Harry Bordeaux, and Thomas W. Cheeks. Most are college students or high school graduates, per officers.
Rosalie Brown and Mary Edwards, both described as negro women, were arrested yesterday by police and jailed for alleged theft of $30 from John Hogan who was dining with them when the money was taken from his clothes.
At a Calhoun tent meeting last night the pastor announced that 75 members, including many adults and youths, would be received into full fellowship Friday night. Children will join Sunday morning with the Lord's Supper to follow for new child members and their families.
Mrs J Goodwin entertained a Wednesday bridge party in Bastrop in honor of her guest Mrs G H Beekman of Hollywood California. High score winner was Mrs R J Cullen and consolation went to Mrs J M Morris. An ice course followed the games with many local attendees noted including Miss Tina Collins and Mrs Leon Davenport of Metropolis Rouge.
On September 16, 1925, Miss Pearl Hinton and Mr. Harold Lingust were married in Bastrop at 7 30 p m. The ceremony used a double ring rite with Rev Morgan officiating in the absence of Rev Bennette. Witnesses were Miss Vera Butler Mrs Bennette and Rev Morgan. The couple planned a trip to Monroe then New Orleans and the coast.
The text notes Miss Hinton daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Hinton of Collington and Mr Linguist son of a prominent Kann Pennsylvania family. They plan a journey north then east with several stops and expect to return in about three weeks. On return they will reside at Carson near Collinston where Linguist is superintendent of the Carson Carbon Co. Friends extend wishes for a long happy life.
The Vicksburg based V. S. and P. railroad offers reduced fares for cotton field labor from Sept 17 to Oct 31 1925. Parties of 25 or more adults may travel together at two thirds of the regular one way rate between Louisiana stations to move pickers to where needed.
Sealed bids due by 11 a m on October 14 for all labor and materials to landscape Ouachita Parish Court House grounds in Monroe Louisiana. Bid to include plans plant list guarantees and itemized costs with a $500 certified check and bond. Jury may reject any bid and project cost not to exceed $3000. Plot plan available from J W Smith Architect Monroe. Signed W A OKelly Clerk. Sept 17 19 22 25 28 30 Oct 25 8 12
Partial timetable shows trains arrivals and departures with times like 7:00 a m 10:10 1:20 a m 11:30 m and 6:40 p m 7:55 p m 8:10 p m plus fast and local services around 10:57 a m 11:02 a m 6:25 p m 6:85 p m and 8:16 am 9:25 am.
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