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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
3
Congressman William P Borland argues for a broad, nonpartisan plan to improve U S waterways. He cites the Mississippi system and Missouri river as core to national production and exports, urges bond financing and phased federal action rather than annual appropriations.
Monroe Drug Company advertises a weekly Monday giveaway of gold bond certificates with details available at the store. The notice promotes free distribution and directs readers to inquire at the Monroe location.
In San Francisco Aug 20 the 20 round main event at Mission Athletic Club draws keen local interest. Dick Hyland and Johnny Frayne, evenly matched and fast, train hard for the grind, aware that much rests on the result of their bout. Hyland recently revived his standing with a win over Leach Cross.
Office upstairs in Ouachita National Bank Building. Louisiana address line shows Cumberland and residence numbers. Listing notes hours for a drug store and contact points for office and home.
The text notes Frayne aims to be in peak condition for tonight's bout and could earn a clash with Nelson, McFarland, or other top contenders if he defeats Hyland, while skepticism surrounds Frayne's chances if he is disposed of.
All persons are advised to take Foley's Kidney remedy for backache rheumatism and kidney and bladder trouble. It will quickly correct urinary irregularities which if neglected may develop into serious illness. It will restore health and strength. Do not neglect signs of kidney trouble risking Brights disease or diabetes. D. H. Key.
With only four precincts reporting Heney the graft prosecutor is virtually the Democratic nominee. He is expected to defeat Republican and union labor candidate Charles Fickert by about 150 votes when final results come in. Early tallies show Fickert leading on the Republican line with Heney as a write in on both parties.
A Beaver Dam Kentucky man reports years of intense colicky pains ended after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says relief came after a few doses and has not returned in four years. The remedy is sold by Allen's Pharmacy and New South Drug Store.
The balance of this week features a sale on select white asparagus in 2% pound cans. Regular 50 cent cans are offered at 30 cents with a guarantee. FOX GROCER CO. Ltd. The Leaders.
The wedding of Miss Brewer of San Francisco and Edward J. Cudahy is postponed due to Mr. Cudahy’s grip illness. The date now depends on his recovery, with a likely early winter reschedule.
An old advertisement promotes Crazy Water as a home substitute for Mineral Wells cures. It touts Foley's Kidney Remedy with a testimonial from Mrs. H. L. Bowen of Wayne West Virginia claiming a one dollar bottle cured her kidney disease and improved her mobility.
An advertisement touts Capudine for headaches and nervous ailments with quick relief and druggist fold offers. The piece also notes the Jubilee of Indiana Labor Federation in South Bend with a three day program, banquet, and remarks by civic leaders.
The annual meeting opens in Marshfield Oregon August 20 with delegates from Oregon Idaho California and other states. President KE Hofer of Salem presides as officials discuss Pacific Northwest commercial and industrial development and the Coos Bay to Boise railroad project among key topics over two days.
Advertises Hicks Capucline as a remedy for fever and aching from malarial conditions colds or overheating. Claims liquid forms priced 10 25 and 56 cents at drug stores.
Creole onions priced at 75 cents per bushel for sound and dry fruit. Green tomatoes for pickling at 75 cents per bushel, delivered. Cumberland phone 59. 14-23%
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