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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
7
Charles Edward Russell writes a series on prison reform praised as a major contribution. The articles explore abolition of cruel punishments, evolving prison systems, and methods to create morality among prisoners and officials, aiding reintegration into civil life.
A preview lists features in the issue including Lifting the Curse from Kansas by G. W. Ogden Coburn the man who made Kansas The Birds Tribute to Vanity Reginald Wright Kaufman on Dame Fashion's farmer cost The Crocks O Goold Herminie Templeton Irish folklore Policing our Lawless Cities General Bingham speaks out Why Japan Won't Fight Us by Dr. Thomas E Green An array of pieces promised to attract readers with cultural and social topics.
The Monroe Steam Laundry explains a cash only policy and offers a 5 percent discount coupon book to provide ready change for COD deliveries. New drivers have caused this policy, and coupons are issued with numbers dates and amounts for quick reuse.
Advertisement for Foley's Kidney Remedy by D. H. Key claims it strengthens kidneys to purify the blood, ease exhaustion backache rheumatism and urinary irregularities, and urges immediate use without delay.
Public notices announce sales by writs of seizure and sale in Monroe and Ouachita parish. Properties include Slack place improvements in West Monroe, a Lot No 70 fronting DeSiard road, and the Cheniere Brake tract totaling 2 200.86 acres plus 5 488.75 acres with historic chain of title involving Filhon Benoit Burnham LaBaum and Cheney Lumber Company. Sale dates span September 4 1909 and related auctions at the Monroe courthouse with cash terms and appraisement.
Sheriff John P Parker Jr of Ouachita Parish Louisiana announces a sale of property to satisfy a mortgage held by Security Trust Company of Detroit for 5000 dollars with six percent interest from April 7 1909. Sale terms cover all notes of the same series with credit options to match maturity as described in the mortgage deed dated October 7 1908.
J D Baughman sues Jim Brantley and others in No. 5413 filed in the Sixth District Court of Ouachita Parish Louisiana.
In Monroe Louisiana on September 18 1909 at legal hours Sheriff Parker will sell a lot of ground on South Grand Street fronting 55 feet running to the Ouachita River. Bounded north by J E Peters west by the river south by Ed Mounger. Cash with appraisement.
A Dempsey Alabama parent recalls a year old child falling severely ill with cholera infantum. After failing to find a doctor, the remedy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy given at home relieved the baby in fifteen minutes and cured her. Sold by Allen's Pharmacy and New South Drug Store.
Persons with corns growing nails and tender sweaty feet should call H. R. Rayner Cumberland 632 for quick relief in one to five minutes.
Dr H F Ashford reports attending Mrs Daltom Costello aged 27 in Pocahontas Mississippi for an acute Brights disease about August 1908. She was in danger with air laden urine. After failed remedies he treated with Robinson Spring water and within three weeks she fully recovered becoming a well woman.
Dr John B Elliott professor at Tulane University in New Orleans endorses Robinson Spring water for kidney troubles after ten years of use. He states the beneficial results and grants permission to be cited.
D. H. Key endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for chronic bronchitis asthma and lung trouble urging immediate use to avoid suffering offered as a comforting relief.
The Keller Grocer Co Limited markets Crazy Water consistently, noting daily sales and providing reasons for steady availability across its 184 distributors. The message emphasizes reliable access through its distribution network.
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