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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1909
Page
5
Shreveport Houston 1 Shreveport 0. Bert Worth Fort Worth 4 Waco City 8 Antonio 6. City Oklahoma Dallas Galveston 5 Dallas 3.
Delhi star Monroe defeats rival Delhi girls team in four straight games including a shutout, proving herself a tougher hurdle for Delhi’s fast semi pro ball squad. notes mention several city matchups with inconsistent scores across Louisville Little Rock Indianapolis and Toledo-Milwaukee games.
National League action shows Cincinnati 2 3 at Brooklyn 3 1 in a Cincinnati setback. Chicago 2 7 beat Philadelphia 0 6. St Louis routed by Boston 10 0, with St Louis also hosting another result.
Weeklong sports calendar lists events in Saratoga Springs Kalaska Michigan Nirragan Pier Cleveland Des Moines Detroit Brooklyn Seattle Chicago and more. Includes Grand Circuit horse racing and national polo tennis championships with various preliminaries and club cruises.
The notice lists events including Webigago Motor Club hill climb at Algonquin and the Races of the New York Yacht Club for the Astor cups. It also mentions the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen regattas in Detroit, the Western division canoeing meet at Sugar Island St Lawrence, Wisconsin State tennis in Milwaukee, Central A A U track in Chicago, and the Winnipeg Automobile Club 1500 mile tour. It notes the opening of the Sulphur Springs horse show and Richfield Springs hill climb as well.
The New Orleans market shows 95 bales traded with prices around 12.20 to 12.78 per unit and a steady closing near 12.56. New York figures list a quiet session with bid prices around 12.30 to 12.64 and a close near 12.38.
July 2 1905 listing notes grain markets and provisions in Liverpool with a holiday in effect. Local prices and trading details are briefly recorded for the day.
City clerical staff and departments move from the old city hall to new quarters at St John and Wood streets while the city court relocates to the old library and the fire department to the Potts building. Demolition of the old hall begins and a new car barn and jail changes are planned as contractors prepare to start.
Notice to water consumers on DeSiard Street from Grand to Eighth. Water will be shut off tomorrow morning for about three hours to perform necessary repairs. Fred Meyer, Superintendent.
The piece notes dismissals from office of offending dispensary clerks and describes county unit voting in elections. It lists Richland and Charleston as counties likely to participate, with Columbia in Richland as the location. The context centers on disapproval of liquor sale within county borders.
The July government cotton crop report issued today showed 71 as the annual reading. An active market followed the release with January delivery rising to 35 points about $2 per bale above Saturday's close. Monroe analysts guessed 72.4 with Tobe Ross among the closest.
Jack and Nellie Ripple present a comedy sketch and dancing at the Grand tonight after a delay. Former Matinee Girl Opera Company stars, they deliver humor and song for Monroe audiences. Two films, Ten Nights in a Bar-room and Beware of Evil Companions, carry strong temperance morals. Miss Davis performs the song Never Was a Girl Like You.
Windes reports a large regional attendance at the cotton exchange with bullish sentiment despite poor prospects for the belt. The bureau's July 25 crop condition of 71.9, the lowest July reading on record, pushed October prices up about three dollars per bale while state comparisons show widespread deterioration and a predicted yield near 11.5 million bales.
A Monroe audience roared with laughter as manager Clark Grambling delivered a top tier bill. Reggy Mee, famous for dancing, drew loud applause. the Van Dean Sisters offered catchy songs and dance. Boss and Claire charmed with bright dialogue and a novel number. The show promised strong weekly support with a Thursday program change.
The agricultural department reported the cotton crop condition at 71.9 percent on July 25, down from 74.6 a month earlier and 83 a year ago. The report from Washington notes the decline reflects varying weather and growing conditions across regions.
The advertisement urges people with kidney or bladder troubles to begin Foley's Kidney Remedy to stop pain and irregularities. It claims the product strengthens the organs and prevents serious disease, warning not to ignore early symptoms.
L P Alexanders kraut is offered for sale only at Walkers Progressive Grocery. Purchase requests are directed to the store for purchase details and availability.
In New Orleans on August 2 brokers report a sensational advance of 2.50 per bale driven by a bureau report. Traders note lingering volatility as cotton prices push higher amid strong demand. Officials and merchants monitor the market closely for further shifts.
Store building occupied by Ouachita Furniture Co on DeSiard street for rent with possession given at once. Apply to I Bear Co Ltd. 2 106. s 4ck of bk.
Governor Sanders will open the Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport on November 1, with women and children admitted free. Each day features distinct events including stock, agricultural exhibits, parades, and meetings. Shreveport Day and special observances highlight Fraternal orders, Mothers' Congress, and Drummers Day through November 11.
The Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport November 1 to 6 will showcase a corn contest with premiums funded by the agriculture department. Colonel Charles Schuler, state agriculture commissioner, supports the push to make Louisiana a leading corn producer. Professor Dodson and the State Fair association plan organizing the State Corn Growers' Association to aid growers and improve marketing. Professor W. L. Roy of Marksville oversees the boys contest with many state youngsters entering.
W A Walker of Progressive Grocer touts the city’s best hams described as the most juicy and delicious in town posing as a bold sales pitch for holiday feasts.
Advertises Capudine as a cure for headaches and nervousness, claiming it clears the head and braces the nerves. Encourages readers to try it for readying one for business and notes availability at drug stores.
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