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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1929

Page

2

Forest Fires in Canada: Ongoing Serious Threat Across Fronts

Forest fires persist across Canada with rainfall modestly easing some fronts. New fires erupt in Kenora district Ontario while Kahagi Lake fire remains out of control. British Columbia faces many fires and heavy potential timber losses amid continuing dry weather.

Associated Press Toronto Acc Canada Kenora Ontario Kahagi Lake Redditt MacIntosh British Columbia Officinis

Ice house collapse leaves firefighter missing after blaze

In Buffalo on August 6 a fire that destroyed three ice storage and manufacturing buildings left one firefighter missing and six others injured. Fifteen firemen worked the nearly three hour blaze before walls collapsed. Edwin Hoffman was near the three story building when it toppled. 20 tons of sawdust were thought to have trapped him. Damages around 25 600.

Buffalo N. Y Edwin Hoffman

Ludlow protests alleged partisan census appointments

Representative Louis Ludlow charged to Secretary Lamont that politicians are forming a nationwide plan to place Republicans in census field jobs. He urged an order barring discrimination against veterans in filling census positions, warning that about 25,000 Democratic veterans and dependents could be shut out.

Associated Press Washington Louis Ludlow Indiana Lamont

Lot Sold on Park Ave Plans for Business Building

Realtor L W Mobley reports the sale of a jet on Park Avenue at the corner of Poplar Street to Henry Bernstein. The former owner was Jon Varine. Bernstein aims to erect a business building on the site. price not disclosed. London admiralty said Cornwall collided with the Hamburg American steamer Scheer near Woosung China with no casualties.

L. W. Mobley Park Avenue Poplar Street Henry Bernstein Jon Varine London Admiralty Today Cornwall Scheer Hamburg-American Line Hwang-Pu River Woosung Kiangsi Province China

Opportunity Week Opens With Contestants Active

A dramatic push in the Newe-Star and Morning Post campaign unfolds as Opportunity Week begins. Voters are urged to act, with new subscriptions adding extra votes and a final rush for top speed. District prize details and list of entrants across Monroe districts are outlined, highlighting active campaigns and forthcoming results.

Newe-Star Morning Post News-Star Aix Louisiana City of Monroe DeSiard Street O. M. Arnette J. Wi Cokes Joe Gossett Walter W. Hays F. C. Holden Catherine McStravick Sidney Moore Elizabeth Parker Nona Louise Smith John Strehan A. D. Tisdale Edward Tusembs DS & Warne Elwood Williams Doris Cassidy Mabel Fisher Gertrude Gregory Mildred Hudnall Walter G. Mangham Mere T. J. Mulhearn Ruth G. Rasbury F. X. Shaughnessy Katherine Strong Ouachita River Vicksburg Misa Myrtle Butler Epps J. D. Campbell Mer Rouge Arthur Cobb Bastrop J. Y. East T. O. Files Oak Ridge H. Goodwin W. M. Green Fairbanks D. R. Hinton Start Lula Inabnet Vera Jackson Cate Grove Sallie Stewart Bonita Lula Townsend Pioneer Georgia B. Turner Lake Providence J. M. Ursey Sterlington A. E. Watts Lucretia Wallace Swartz Alexandria Mre Emmett B. Beil Baskin Dorothy Bynum Magelle W. DeMoss, Jr Mangham Ci W Dodgen Olamonk Mabel Godfrey Irania G. Raynes, Jr M. R.A SPEO W. G. Halbert Delhi W. B. Jackson Winnsbord H. G. Jarnagin Rayville Lester E. Brown Selma Addie L. Rushing Duty RB. BB. Taylor Kelly Anna B. Winkler Standard Shreveport J. W. Averett West Monroe Lurline Blume Quitman W. I. Brumfield Jonesboro L. V. Butler Choudrant Tullos F. L. Cottingham Puistro Te J. Stewart Calhoun Summerlin Adele Thurman Ruston F. M. Walsworth Clay Chas. Womack Chatham M. Bennett Bernice Lucille Calhoun CROWT Atusbahase TV R. C. Camp Veedee Charlie C. Eby D. Hollingaworth Nate J. R. Lockwood Wallace McDowell West Beatrice Mobey Arbonne Thelma B. Moss

Pepso Ginger Ad Promises Quick Relief and Refund

An advertising notice from the Pepso Ginger Company of Columbus Georgia claims indigestion relief within two minutes. It promises a money refund if relief is not achieved and offers a free sample by mailing the notice.

Pepso- Ginger Company Columbus Ady

Chicago broker sought for embezzlement in Detroit

J B Breen field a Chicago stock broker is sought in Detroit on a warrant for embezzlement. The arrest warrant followed seizure of J B Greenfield and company records after complaints that customers lost more than 500000. Victim Anna Horner niece of Judge Henry Horner said she was defrauded.

Associated Press Chicago J. B. Breenfield Detroit J. B. Greenfield and Company Arthur Carlsten Anna Horner Henry Horner

Hoover plans to relieve crowded federal prisons

President Hoover outlines a program to ease overcrowded federal jails by asking Congress for 5 million dollars. The plan adds capacity at Atlanta and Leavenworth and funds a new prison in the northeast, citing Atlanta at 120 percent and Leavenworth at 87 percent of capacity.

Hoover Washington Congress Atlanta Leavenworth Mitchell Sanford Bates

Marion Turpie Loses Trans-Mississippi Title

Marion Turpie forfeits the trans-Mississippi crown after a ball hits a garden hose and lands on the edge of a trap, ending the contest with an unusual mishap.

Marion Turpie

Five Men Hurt In Auto Crash Held By Police

Five men injured in a late yesterday crash were in custody in Huntingdon awaiting word from an Alabama prison farm connected to an escape last week. William Cooper 39 may be fatally injured and is guarded in a Huntingdon hotel while four others are jailed in Carroll County.

Alabama Huntingdon Tenn William Cooper Carroll County

Japanese Save 15 Percent of Income Says Doctor

In Tokyo on August 6 Dr Yesumaro Shimojo reports Japanese households allocate 70 percent to consumption 15 percent to state duties and 15 percent to savings. Annual expenditure totals about 9 billion yen with potential wealth gains if savings rise to 25 percent.

Tokyo Yesumaro Shimojo

Fruit and fruit juices urged for children diet

A baby specialist urges more fruits and fruit juices in children and adults diets. Fruits supply calcium phosphate and vitamins aiding bone development and vital body processes. Home canning tips include a paraffin seal to ensure germ and mould proof jars. Standard Parawax from Standard Oil Co. of Louisiana advertised for canning.

Standard Oil Company of Louisiana

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