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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
4
A column urges mercy for exploited women called flotsam and jetsam of society. It argues for humane aid to redeem those not wholly beyond saving and recalls Christ's rebuking of the mob as a call to action and compassion.
The text argues that establishing a retreat would provide the moral relief and consideration needed by those seeking to improve their lives. It frames retreats as a remedy to aid individuals in bettering their moral condition.
A Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Co bulletin defends lawful Monroe rates and exposes promoters as stock jobbers. It cites Meridian and Hattiesburg plants with high per phone capital, argues depreciation costs exceed subscriber payments, and invites public discussion.
The Prussian statement credits America with leading the world in railway construction both in mileage and growth. It notes North America has far more railways than Europe, driven by urban streetcar systems, suburban lines, and widespread city connections from Washington to California. The piece predicts continued expansion of continuous trolley systems.
The young Wisconsin woman told her sweetheart he lacked nerve to hug her and is now recovering well. Two ribs are knitting satisfactorily and her collarbone has been removed from plaster, per the Huttig News.
The town notes a revival of prosperity as crops like corn, cotton, peas, potatoes, oats, ribbon cane and peanuts are produced at low costs. Building expands with new residences and concrete sidewalks. The Southern Gas and Oil Co plant progresses toward profit, a Minden to Shreveport railroad is under construction, and the timber sector grows with a new plant planned at Minden Lumber Co. A brick jail and a college building are underway.
The inquiry into Lieutenant Suttons death shows some young naval officers may be unfitted to command. The Bastrop Enterprise calls for weeding out bullies and blackguards from the service. Dr Jones orders water samples from all towns to test public health impact and future analysis will take weeks. Arthur Erwin Brown, noted naturalist, born August 14 1850 in Bucks County, PA, rises to prominence as a lecturer and scientist with roles at the Academy of Natural Science and Wistar Institute. Pennsylvanias honorary Doctor of Science bestowed in 1907.
Financial report from Monroe Louisiana shows assets totaling 540 403 52 including mortgage loans 504 600 00 stocks and bonds 6 600 00 office building 19 094 72 cash 2 141 28 and other assets 947 20. Auditing Committee T E Flournoy C E Bynum and Secretary R L Prophet certify accuracy sworn August 18 before Notary Isaac Cowden.
Pittsburg reports daily payroll near 900000 with 250000 workers in mills and capacity for 250000 more. By Aug end payroll may reach 1 million. Coke laborers are scarce and banks seek advance notice of funds needed for paydays.
New York August 14 The International Wearing Apparel Style and Fabric Show opens at Madison Square Garden to position New York City as the nation’s buying center. The exhibition runs through August 21 with participation from the Merchants' Association.
Special rates to the city from all over the United States mark the annual fall buying season. Potatoes onions cabbage and home-made kraut featured at Walker's Progressive Grocery.
Advertisements announce $25 in gold bond certificates every Monday at Monroe Drug Company and stock remains of Swiss, full cream, pineapple cheese and Edam. Fox Grocer Co. promotes Frost Proof Cabbage for cold weather and Sugar Bros. Co. advertises winter cabbage seed availability.
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