Open Letter Distinguishes Joseph Smith and Brigham Young
A reader from Salt Lake City argues that Joseph Smith founded a true church while Brigham Young led followers to polygamy in Utah. The letter defends the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and cites Bible verses to distinguish beliefs and practices.
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Monroe News-Star
Joseph Smith
Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Christ
Paul
Lebanon
Palestine
American
Mormon
Malachi
Jacob
Brigham Young
Salt Land
Jeremiah
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints
Book of Mormon
Brighamite Church
Salt Lake City
Utah
Independence
God
Blue Star Remedy Ad Sells Skin Cure in Monroe
An advertisement offers Blue Star Remedy for itching eczema ringworm and related skin conditions with a guarantee that it won’t stain clothing. Sold in Monroe by Collins Pharmacy.
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Monroe
Collin
City Chamber considers Burns agency to curb fake investments
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce vigilance committee weighs authorizing Burns detective service to vet schemes and protect the public from fraud. Secretary Donald F. Walker cites an estimated $75,000 wasted yearly and says the plan offers rapid, nationwide checks to approve or reject inquiries. Members include Travis Oliver, F. F. Millsaps, and Alden Shotwell.
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Monroe Chamber of Commerce
W. J. Burns Detective Agency
Monroe
Burns Agency
Chamber of Commerce
Bureau of Information
Chambers of Commerce
Donald F. Walker
The
Travis Oliver
F. F. Millsaps
Alden Shotwell
Ouachita Board of Equalization Opens 1924 Sessions
The Ouachita Parish Board of Equalization begins its annual thirty day session on Monday May 4. Public complaints about 1924 assessments will be heard daily in the assessor's office on South Grand Street, under Act 231 of the 1920 legislature.
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Ouachita Parish
Parish Board of Equalization
Ouachita Board
South Grand Street
General Insurance Call McCaleb & Reed Ad
General insurance contact for McCaleb and Reed located at 112 Central Bank. phone 1574. Tagline Come to see us. Listed as 29 21.
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General Insurance
McCaleb & Reed
Central Bank
McCaleb & Reed Real Estate & Gen's Insurance
Old Central Savings
Miss Willis Ends Inspection for Prize Contest
Miss Mina Wills, state nutrition specialist of Baton Rouge, completes parish inspections in Ouachita to select finalists for a Southern Pacific health contest offering a free Chicago trip. Cypress Lapine Okaloosa Eureka Bluff Springs Calhoun visited. top physiques advance to parish and state judging.
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Mina Wills
Baton Rouge
Ouachita Parish
Southern Pacific Railroad
Chicago
Willis
Cypress
Lapine
Okaloosa
Eureka
Bluff Springs
Calhoun
Ouachita
Mississippi
Bastrop Notes Bright Bridge Party And Local Visits
In Bastrop Louisiana on April 29 Rev Father Menard of Alexandria and Father Mansle of Monroe visited. Mrs S N McMullen hosted a bridge afternoon with prizes won by Mrs Jas A George and Mrs Henry Badeaux. Guests enjoyed cream and cake served to a long guest list including Miss Tina Collins Florence Robinson and many more. Ratcliffe party from Little Rock stayed with Mrs Ratcliffe’s parents Mr and Mrs R E Fullenwider. Tom Naff of Tallulah visited local folks and Mr and Mrs R J Cullen traveled to New Orleans this week.
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News-Star
Bastrop
Father Menard
Alexandria
Father Mansle
Monroe
S. N. McMullen
Bridge
Dorothy Perkins
Jas. A. George
Henry Badeaux
Tina Collins
Florence Robinson
J. A. Gerge
G. C Tisdale
J. L. White
A. W. Skardon
J. M. Morris
P. M. Biddison
H. A. S. Swan
L. W. Burrow
H. E. Bamgarten
W. W. Henderson
Ratcliffe
Little Rock, Ark
Metzger Case to Go Over to Next Court Term
The manslaughter case against Mrs. W F Metzger in the Douthit automobile crash near Calhoun is continued to the next district court term due to other high profile trials occupying the calendar. Two jury cases are set this term including a bogus check charge and a group for larceny involving a recent wallet theft at Missouri Pacific depot.
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W. F. Metzger
L. E. Douthit
Eros
Calhoun
David Garrett
D. M. Hammond
Frank Gardner
Lee Fretimer
Sam Warren
Celie Nelson
Negress
Missouri Pacific
H. A. Adams
Frank Norman
Social visitors and residents seen in Monroe and Marshall
Miss Helen Sype and a party visited Monroe on Monday. Mrs. A D Buford and Misses Dery Buford and Eunice Eldridge with Messrs W T Turner and J W McFadden stayed with Mr and Mrs W H Higginbotham in Met Rouge Tuesday evening. Joe Burrow and Tommy Crouch were guests in Marshall this week. Mrs G A Morgan and son Creighton returned from LaFayette where her father was ill.
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Helen Sype
Monroe
A. D. Buford
Dery] Buford
Eunice Eldridge
W. T. Turner
J. W. McFadden
W. H. Higginbotham
Met Rouge
Joe Burrow
Tommy Crouch
Marshall
Texas
G. A. Morgan
Creighton
LaFayette
Police Court Convictions and Fines From City Court
Five traffic cases were heard in city court. Martin Sheaves received 7 50 fine or 7 12 days in jail, T M King 5 fine or 5 days. N Thomas Joe Smith Florence Willis discharged. Walter Perry heavily fined for drawing and carrying a concealed weapon 200 or 200 days plus 100 or 150 days on state charge. 4 gambling defendants fined 25 or 25 days. Nine others fined for anti-vice and trespassing.
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Martin Sheaves
T. M. King
N. Thomas
Joe Smith
Florence Willis
Walter Perry
Schulze
Perry
George Tolliver
C. Irving
Hubert Pittman
Elnora Davis
Tom Bell
E. O. Whetstone
Nolan Bates
May Baby Contest Opens At Midnight For First Birth
The News-Star announces the May Baby Contest starts at 12 midnight. The first baby born after midnight tonight will win the month’s top gifts from nine Monroe businesses. Parents should call 224 with the baby’s name weight and home address.
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News-Star
Monroe
Bus Waiting Room 202 So Grand Telephone
Brief item notes a bus waiting room on 202 South Grand Street and a telephone listing 772. The fragment references date 4 25 but lacks full context or event details.
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Grand Telephone
Real Estate Directory Teases Local Dealers for Buyers and Sellers
Real estate directory invites readers to contact leading dealers for buying selling or renting commercial residential or suburban property. The notice emphasizes experienced agents and efficient service to save time and money for clients.
Velvet Ice Cream Ad Feature by Monroe Ice Cream Co
An advertisement promotes Velvet Ice Cream as pure delicious and popular made by the Monroe Ice Cream and Candy Co Inc. The copy highlights quality and appeal for customers.
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The
Monroe Ice Cream and Candy Co., Inc
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C. A. Moses
James Edwin Wallworth
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C. G. Gill
J. H. Pankey
James M. Russell
Palmer
R. LL. Wood
Chase-Amman Drug Co
Philip M Gayle
Ouachita National Bank Building
S. A. Collins
Ouachita Nat’l
National Dental
L. Poole Portis
P. O
DeSiard St
Rivoire
Monroe Abstract CO
Lane
John R. Humble
B. F. Edington Electric and
Rayville, la Frigidaire
Delco Light
Louisiana Optical Company
Roy L. Carns Optometrist
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