Monroe Louisiana Carbon plans colony housing at Hancock Mills
The Monroe Louisiana Carbon Company announces a new colony near Hancock Mills featuring white and Negro housing lots, a club for workers, an office building, a large employer garage, modern drainage, a 1000 foot well, and an in-house electric light plant. Major Chauncey Mattock assists as consulting engineer with Edmund Beckman as president and J. C. Carr as secretary treasurer.
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Wilbur Ellie
Monroel Louisiana Carbon Company
Harvey Railroad
Monroe-Louisiana Carbon Company
Chauncey Mattock
New York
Ongineer
Mattock
Edmund C. Beckman
St. Louis
J. C. Carr
Mr. Carr
Chippewa Bank of
Friends of Mr Morgan Drew Ill at Parents West Side Home
Friends report Mr Morgan Drew is seriously ill at his parents home on the West Side. Mia Annie Heekin and Irene Green have returned from a trip to California and other Western States. Mr and Mrs Mace Eneel of Cleveland left after a visit to their brother Henry Ensel. Mrs J Brignae of Hattie Ark is visiting several days. Miss Oneida Clampitt returned from Haynesville. Mrs T B Christopher and Kaby depart for Pittsburg to join Mr Christopher. the Christophers will reside in Pennsylvania.
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Morgan Drew
West Side
Mia
Annie Heekin
Irene Green
California
Mrs. Mace Eneel
Cleveland
Henry Ensel
Mrs. J. Brignae
Hattie, Ark
City
T. B. Christopher
Kaby
Pittsburg
Mr. Christopher
Christophers
Pennsylvania City
Virgin of Stamboul on the Lyceum stage with Pris cilla Dean
Pris cilla Dean stars in The Virgin of Stamboul at the Lyceum Theatre. The photodrama set in Stam boul follows Sari a beggar girl entangled in crime, a Moslem mosque scene, and courtship with the Black Horse Troop commander amid daring desert rides and harem escape.
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Lyceum Theatre
Priscilla Dean
Universal Jewel
van Loan
Sari
Sami
Black Horse
Asia
Tennessee House Debates Motion on Federal Woman Suffrage
Nashville Aug 18 The Tennessee house of representatives continued debate on a motion to concur with the senate in ratifying the federal woman suffrage amendment. Settlement was expected soon with both sides claiming victory.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee House of Representatives
Senate
New Classified Advertisements Update in West Monroe
Classified items include FOR SALE tractors and accessories from J F Keller Collinston LA, FOR RENT furnished apartment and piano, FOR SALE Buick 6 car with terms, LOST comb set and cow with ear brands, FOUND Blue Jay bicycle, WANTED hem stitching and sewing, and house swap offer along with local contact details and phone numbers.
Poultry Campaign Under Way in Ouachita Parish
Miss Fannie Buie announces the standard bred poultry campaign for September 20 to 25 across 32 Louisiana parishes. The هدف aims to establish purebred flocks so Ouachita can supply eggs and poultry for home consumption, with Ouachita already hosting twenty pens and plans to grow further.
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Ouachita Parish
Fannie Buie
Louisiana
Department of Agriculture
Buie
Ouachita
National Dental Association Convention Heads to Boston
Boston hosts the twenty fourth annual National Dental Association convention drawing 6000 to 8000 visiting dentists from across the United States. The event features the National Board of Dental Examiners and a large exhibit of dental, surgical and medical supplies plus clinics showcasing new dental appliances. Meanwhile St Joseph and Pete Herman are set for an eight round boxing match in St Louis on Labor Day.
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Boston
Mass
National Dental Association
National Board of Dental Examiners
National Board of Dental Faculties
Dental Educational Council of America
American Dental Library and Museum Association
Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity
Joe Lynch
Pete Herman
St. Louis
Markets See Shifts in Late Year Futures
Markets show fluctuating prices across months from October to January with values for Close High Low and Spot levels. Data lists October December and January figures including 35.00 spot, 2970 then 2845 on January, reflecting volatility and changes in futures or commodity pricing.
Prosperity Responsibilities Prompt Calls for Steady Leadership
The article argues prosperity brings duties and perils as global trade shifts during wartime. It notes record U S exports in 1915 including fabrics and footwear, rising food shipments, and warns that leaders must guide economic relations and public behavior amid unprecedented opportunity and risk. It mentions a planned heavyweight boxing match stimulating local interest.
Sporting Notes on Baseball Boxing and Rail Battles
Sporting notes survey pennant races in Grand Rapids and minor leagues. Ten rounds fix for Ontario boxing. Charlie White faces Pat Moran in East Chicago on Aug 21. Pacific league backs old drafting with majors. San Antonio and Fort Worth offer 5000 to win Texas league second half. Dempsey Miske potential Labor Day Benton Harbor clash eyed. Joe Cosgrove dominates Waterbury Eastern League. Pat Regan released by Oakland after failing return from NL. Al Bridwell quits Rocky Mount over sale rights. Frank Brower sold to Washington after trials with St Louis and Philadelphia. strong hitter with limited field.
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Grand Rapids
Ontario
New
Provincial Athletic Commission
Charlie White
Chicago
Pat Moran
New Orleans
East Chicago
Ind
Pacific International League
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Harry Greb
Pittsburgh
Tony Melchoir
Benton Harbor
Mich
Joe Cosgrove
Waterbury
Pat Regan
Oakland
al Bridwell
Rocky Mount
Frank Bowers
Reading
Washington Senators
Brower
St. Louis Cardinals
Phillies
Recovery Seen For Fred Fulton After Wills Beating
Fred Fulton is on the road to recovery after the beating by Harry Wills and may need a month or two before resuming work in the ring.
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Fred Fulton
Harry Wills
Ohio State Opens Season With Ohio Wesleyan Clash
Ohio State will start its football season on October 2 in Columbus facing Ohio Wesleyan. The game marks the debut of the Buckeyes for the new campaign at home.
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Ohio State
Ohio Wesleyan
Columbus
Minnesota Elks Convention Opens With Notable Program
Virginia Minn Aug 18 Elaborate entertainment is planned for the army of Elks guests at the annual Minnesota State Association of Elks convention and reunion with sessions set to begin tomorrow A large attendance and an attractive program promise one of the most successful conventions in Minnesota Elks history.
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Virginia
Minn
Army of Elks
Minnesota State Association of Elks
Order
Minnesota
Burk to Meet Tunney in Jersey City Bout
Martin Burk the New Orleans light heavyweight will face Gene Tunny in a 12 round metropolitan debut billed for tomorrow night at the Armory A.A. in Jersey City. Burk is touted as a leading figure in the class and the bout is expected to feature strong exchanges.
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Burk
Tunney
New York
Martin Burk
New
Brick Tea As Currency In Western China And Mongolia
Brick tea serves as a regular exchange medium in western China and Mongolia. Bricks carry an official stamp of value and can be broken into pieces for small payments.
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China
Mongolia
Fair-haired people and their country habitat
A short observational note states fair-haired individuals need more oxygen and nourishment than the speaker and are thus more common in rural areas. The fragment contrasts hair color with environmental distribution.
Cloves as Money and Almonds in India History
In the Molucca Islands cloves were once used as money. Much later in some parts of India bitter almonds served as a medium of exchange.
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Molucca Islands
India
Spain Bans Monday Work in Newspaper Plants
Government prohibits Sunday work in newspaper plants, stating there is no Monday morning press. The policy affects production schedules and staffing in Spain's print media industry.
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Spain
Sheriff's Sale in Ouachita Parish Louisiana 1920
In Monroe Louisiana the Sixth District Court seized several animals and harnesses under a writ of seizure and sale against Randolph and Shagun. The sale on September 4 1920 will be at the courthouse front steps with cash payment no appraisal. T A Grant Sheriff August 18 1920.
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State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Sixth District Court
Cobb Lumber Company
Randolph & Shagun
Monroe
Louisiana
Bell
Ida
Red
Tom
Stim
Cotton market outlook as rains ease in Texas and Oklahoma
L. L. Smith's Daily Cotton Letter from New Orleans reports improved conditions in Texas and Oklahoma with satisfactory to excellent yields, while the interior faces wet weather and insect damage. US and European markets anticipate larger yields than last month, risking lower prices as government forecasts point to a rising national crop and higher world consumption. Liverpool notes bleak trade conditions with little near term improvement.
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United States
L. L. Smith
New Orleans
Europe
Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
North
Caroling
Tennessee
South Carolina
Arkansas
Florida
Mississippi
Mississippi Valley
South Atlantic
National
Ginners’ Association
Bureau
Liverpool
Board of State Affairs Reviews Ouachita Parish Valuation
The Board of State Affairs will review Ouachita Parish assessment on Tuesday August 24 at its Baton Rouge office. Taxpayers with complaints or suggestions are invited to attend or write referencing the board. The meeting will determine values for assessment purposes.
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Board of State Affairs
Parish of
Ouachita
City of
Baton Rouge
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Prince
Pathe
Daredevil Jack
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Hancock Mills
Oneida Clampitt
Haynesville
Joe's Electric Shoe Shop
DeSiard Street
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Stamboul
Priscilla Dean Universal
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Stambom
J. F. Keller
Collinston
Louisville Avenue
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Jno. G. Keller
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Jno
G. Keller, Jr
Gramment Street
News-Star
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Bridge
G. B. Logan
Care News-Star
Maryland Brooks
R. G
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Blue Jay
J. BE
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Whitfield Motor Co
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Miss Buie
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Gertrude Atherton
Directed By
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Lew Clos Yesty
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