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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1920
Page
3
Police arrest a man known as Lawyer Green for allegedly stealing two chickens from Dora Green worth $1 each. Officers Earl and Lenard took him into custody as Tarver noted the suspect previously deserted from the army.
A New Orleans freight analysis shows small rate increases for retailers. Using St. Louis as origin, costs rise only eight tenths of a cent for shoes and 0.28 cents for a suit. The official figures suggest negligible impact on consumer prices from freight-rate changes.
A letter from James Warner stationed at the Great Lakes Training School details his daily routine and weekly activities. He notes Company F target practice and provides averages of petty officers. The letter mentions students from across the United States in training.
Important meeting of the Haytes Lodge announced for Wednesday night August 11. All members urged to attend. Signed by 102. BEN LEPSER, Provident.
Various ads. FOR SALE wooden wheel reed baby burely crib and mattress cheap phone 893 10-31. WANTED second hand Underwood or Remington typewriter must be in good condition phone 257 Monroe La 10-21. WANTED man to take over Item agency Monroe cooing paying proposition call L H Henderson 530 DeSiard St 10-51. FOR SALE Ford Sedan A-1 condition electric starter lights bargain quick sale terms if desired Broese Motor Co West Monroe La phone 360 10-22. FOR RENT Private garage apply Mrs Isadore Sugar 10-bt. FOR SALE stone cooking stove cheap phone 1249 10-31. WANTED Position by experienced bookkeeper or clerical work phone TIO s 10-41-w. WANTED two furnished light housekeeping rooms references exchanged W H Fair Jr 10-3. WANTED Young professional man single desires room in private home with meals boarder care News-Star 10-1. LOST Lady ring torn touise set surrounded by diamonds 50 reward no questions return Monroe Hotel 10-31. FOR RENT Garage for four cars rent all or part P S Mulhern 10-8t. FOR RENT Five room dwelling modern convs phone 371 Kalisky 10-6t. FOR RENT Rooms quiet no children Mrs Stella Ross West Monroe 10-St.
Six months ago a man’s father faced a serious stomach illness with doctors split between cancer and gall stones. A friend recommended Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. After starting the remedy the father regained strength and appetite, with claimed relief from catarrhal mucus and inflammation. Available at Phoenix Pharmacy.
The August 10 1920 market summary notes quiet spots at 35.75 with 276 sales. Weather in the belt remains unfavorable with ongoing rains across the South Atlantic states and reports from Lloyd George hinting at potential peace, factors seen as bullish for crops yet hindered by flood and insect damage. Exports to Europe show a shift this week.
A Louisiana group visits Armour & Company at the Union Stock Yards in Chicago. They learn slaughter processes, quarantine cattle due to ticks, and tours include Beatrice Creamery and Lincoln Park. The trip ends with a late train to Waukesha Wisconsin as they continue their dairy interests and plant visits.
A mother describes endless domestic tasks and fatigue as she finds joy in her child. She recalls a night when her baby spoke “Sweet muvver, I do love you so.” The scene ends with her feeling like a princess and queen of love, holding her blue-eyed son.
The Countess de Cinchon, wife of the viceroy of Peru, first brought Peruvian bark to Europe in 1682. In recognition, the genus producing the bark was named Chincona.
Moleskin refers to a sturdy cotton fabric with a smooth finish resembling a mole’s skin, valued for durability and a refined touch. It is not the animal’s skin but a long lasting textile used in tailoring and upholstery.
A clipped diary style entry notes ordinary items including coffee and pie and quotes Private Meadowry in Chicago on Girls Wanted. Private Jacobs ponders train stops while Private Breard and Private Conniff discuss Louisiana, Cohen's Theatre, and Baton Rouge seeking information for traffic and security.
In Manitoba the land can be turned for many miles without finding a stone as large as a man’s fist, a testament to the soil characteristics and farming conditions described in the notice.
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