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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
2
The Saenger Enterprises spent about 400 dollars to present Monroe production at Lyceum and Princess theatres next Tuesday and Wednesday. They paid 50 cents per foot of film totaling around 800 feet to boost the photo play art and popularity, with no expected profit.
Meridian guests include Miss Dorothy Barr staying with Miss Roberta Ferguson and Mrs. L. G. Johnston visiting Ruston relatives. Numerous arrivals and departures feature residents from White Arkansas to New Orleans visiting families in Monroe and Bastrop. Prominent locals such as Mr. Cosgrove of Cudahy Packing and Prof. Keeney travel through North Louisiana, with gatherings in Cadeville and Farmerville as families host visitors across towns.
Misses Bessie and Katie Bryent and Mr J T Bryant entertained over thirty five friends at a refined games and music party last night. The rooms glowed with crepe myrtle decor while watermelon clusters and white imantely sprays filled sardinieres. Hosts Mrs Bryant and the young hostesses served sherbet and cake during the confectionary course.
Mr. and Mrs. G A Petrie hosted a Thursday reception and dance for their daughters Miss Letetia Petrie and Miss Dorothy Petrie with visiting young ladies. The Monroe Sanitorium lower floor served as the venue decorated with pink myrtle and lanterns. Over thirty couples attended as Miss Letetia Petrie and Mr Wilken Williams led the opening dance.
On Wednesday afternoon petite Miss Pauline Allen emerged as the standout in a local pageant contest. Her poised presence and charm drew attention from attendees and judges alike.
A newspaper blurb promises Freckle-Face readers a freckles remedy at no cost if it fails to remove freckles. Buy ethinedouble strength from a druggist and apply a few times to achieve a clear complexion. The seller guarantees money back if it does not remove freckles.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Alten hosted friends for croquet on a sunny lawn to honor the Mises Renaud of New Orleans visiting sister Mrs. PL Chauvin. An afternoon luncheon followed as guests enjoyed the gathering. Mr. and Mrs. R. Hece and two children of Ruston were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Doyle. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Cooper of Doss visited Monroe and stayed at the Monroe hotel. Lucile Godwin returned from a week with Miss Carry Perry and Miss May Perry in Perryville.
Newport society flocked to the Rhode Island Isennes Club annual dog show opening as part of the summer social calendar. The display of toy dogs met the high standard set by prior exhibitions and drew notable local interest.
Stoughton Cooley writes in the Record-Herald from Chicago about a tongue in cheek plan to tweak noses of officials named Dogoberrys amid local fun and city lore.
A satirical critique targets narrow minded censors who police morals and dress. The author contrasts polite urban debates with rural gossip and political zeal, lamenting censorship by officials and villagers while urging bold, measured resistance to moral policing.
The text argues that oppression relies on victims' willingness to submit. It notes a pattern where the meek meet the strong, with not all outcomes caused by luck. The central question remains who would choose freedom over subordination and self-rule.
A local bakery advertises cake deliveries to Monroe with a focus on the Ring RAKE SHOP as the service point. The note emphasizes broad delivery reach and convenient pickup.
In 2915 the Washington DC Typographical Union will complete a hundred years. To mark the centennial it plans to host the annual convention of the International Typographical Union. The current convention of the International will convene in Nashville this year and Calgary is eyed for next year.
An advertisement touts Mother's Friend by Bradfield Regulator Co to ease pains during pregnancy. It claims the remedy softens tissues, reduces morning sickness, and allows easier labor, selling for $1 a bottle and available everywhere.
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