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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1925

Page

3

Park Improvements Highlight City Zoo Area Yardwide

Artesian well sits before the zoo with a driveway around the grounds granting views to the public. Water lilies float on the lake as about 1000 sun perch inhabit its waters. The pool is drained for sand replacement and bath houses, tennis courts, and ball park receive upkeep ahead of summer and league opening. Commissioner Atkinson starts a park nursery with thousands of plants costing about 2.50 per thousand for next year.

Atkinson

Social Realm notices and community events in Monroe

Eva Bradford column lists social greetings church programs concerts club meetings and personal notices from Monroe Louisiana. Includes visits illness updates travel for residents like Mrs. Slater Miss Beidenham and Mrs. Marsh plus upcoming gatherings at the West Monroe Baptist and Federated Clubs with a note on a secret Ruston marriage Forman Sisson.

Louis Slater Monroe Hotel David Garrett Armenia Alden Shotwell Mohamedan Mesdames Ahom Beidenham Nelson Ableames Drew Louis Ullum Carl McHenry Neal Meenry Elmer Richards Alden Shotl James Walsworth Clousisses Carrie Dee Drew Frances Griesmer Annie Houston Monroe Fifth District of Federated Clubs Rayville 3. C. Salmon

Forsythe Park Zoo Grows From Six to Sixty Animals

The Forsythe Park zoo, started last July with six animals, has expanded to more than 60. Commissioner Will Atkinson notes the low cost and widespread donations, with Sundays drawing large crowds as visitors from many towns arrive. Oak trees, poplars, and thousands of shrubs were planted under his direction, four new driveways cut, and a decorative lake created.

Forsythe Park Will Atkinson Atkinson Louisiana Foraythe Park

West Monroe figure noted for broad circle of friends and business ties

A West Monroe resident described as having a wide circle of friends and business acquaintances. The notice highlights personal ties and local connections in the community.

West Monroe

Mrs. Tucker's Shortening Promises Superior Baking Results

A vintage ad extols Mrs. Tucker's Shortening as pure cottonseed oil based. It claims muffins cakes and fried foods become lighter and less greasy with butterlike richness. The copy notes a new airtight container and urges购买 from grocers. Interstate Cotton Oil Refining Co. Sherman Texas.

Mrs. Tucker

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