Agricultural Experts Rally on Farm Organization and Education
Agricultural experts refer to a largely checked epidemic among cows and horses and urge farmer organization for benefit. Commissioner Harry D Wilson notes output decline from unorganized tillers. Ouachita agents promote poultry campaign and home demonstration work. Col Boyd details LSU enrollment growth, funding, severance tax plans, and a proposed agricultural college at Williams plantation near Baton Rouge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry D. Wilson
Wilson
Fannie Buie
Ouachita
State University
Dl. Boyd
Greater Agricultural College
Williams
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Boyd
Cuba
Dalrymple
I. T
Servate Experiment Station
Rev Holcomb Preaches at Monroe First Baptist
Rev H R Holcomb of Mansfield La preached to the First Baptist church in Monroe last night. The address was forceful and the congregation was pleased. Holcomb has been called to the local pastorate but has not yet accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Holcomb
Mansfield
First Baptist Church
Monroe
Holcomb
Classified Advertisements Listing Rentals and Goods
Neatly furnished front room for gentlemen with all conveniences available at 405 Arkansas avenue. Unfurnished four room apartment with private bath at 817 St. John street. Room and board requests, two or three rooms for rent, and several sale items including a six room bungalow, Underwood typewriter, Burroughs adding machine, and a Ford Coupelet. Also notices for lost items, goats with ear injuries, six room cottage near West Monroe, four pigs for sale, and job inquiries for clerks and postal service positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Avenue
St. John Street
Market Summary for Commodities and Prices
Markets report dull activity with mixed futures in August 1920. Coffee and sugar futures show slight gains or declines with key dates and settlement ranges noted, while spot prices and sales volumes are listed across multiple contracts for October December and January deliveries.
Wheat and corn futures dip as market trends downward
Chicago markets report futures at low levels with wheat corn and oats closing weaker. New Orleans cotton letter notes liquidation hedge selling amid large crop expectations and rising Texas yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Marshall to be hanged in Tupelo Miss
Charles Marshall arrives from Aberdeen and is moved to Lee county jail for execution for the murder of William Miller and four members of the Miller family at Amory Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tupelo, Miss
Charles Marshall
William Miller
Miller
Amory
Miss
Aberdeen
Lee County
Fire destroys Pickle Hotel and adjoining home in Aberdeen
A blaze in Aberdeen Mississippi destroyed the Pickle Hotel and an adjoining residence early today with estimated losses of 55000 dollars. Antwerp Allen Woodring of Meadows Club Philadelphia won the Olympic 200 meter dash in 22 seconds flat nearly tying records. The Interstate Commerce Commission set August 27 as hearing date on a railway express wage dispute while Illinois coal operators plan a new miner agreement to replace the 1881 central district pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Miss. Pickle
Antwerp
Allen Woodring
Meadows Club
Philadelphia
Washington
American Railway Express
Railroad Labor Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Illinois
Cobb Lumber case in Ouachita Parish sheriff sale
The Sixth District Court in Ouachita Parish Louisiana authorizes a sheriff sale of property under a writ of seizure and sale issued in the Cobb Lumber versus Randolph and Shaun et al case numbered 10 345. The notice directs proceeds to creditors following judicial action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Sixth District Court
Cobb Lumber Company
Randolph & Shaun
Public sale of seized property in Monroe Louisiana
Sheriff T A Grant announces a sale at the Monroe court house on Saturday September 4 1920 during legal hours. Property includes five mares and mules named Bell Ida Nig Red Tom Slim Tom and 83 harness sets. Seized under a writ of seizure to satisfy costs and will be sold to highest bidder without appraisement. Aug 18 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Louisiana
Bell
Ida
Red
Tom
Slim Tom
Sheriff Sale in Monroe Louisiana on West Monroe property
By writ of fieri facias Sheriff T A Grant will offer for sale at the Monroe court house front steps on September 4 1920 cash to highest bidder the usufruct and occupancy rights for five years of lots 11 12 and 25 1 2 feet off the west side of lot 10 block 11 in Austin Eby s southern addition Monroe with improvements to satisfy the writ and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin & Eby
West Monroe
Austin Arena
Grocery Advertises Wide Selection and Bargains
A bustling classified listing details prices for butter, lard, sugar, canned goods, meats, vegetables, beverages, and household items. The ad notes two McCasky Registers for sale and lists numerous brands and items with sale prices and bulk offers.
Sheriff Sale In Monroe Louisiana On September 18 1920
The State of Louisiana Ouachita Parish Sixth District Court announces a sheriff sale of the Monroe Automobile Supply Company property. Maryland Casualty Company T. L. Hood are involved in the suit. The sale occurs at legal hours at the Monroe City property with cash payment to the highest bidder and rights of appeal. Sheriff T A Grant schedules the sale for August 12 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Sixth District Court
Maryland Casualty Company
T. L. Hood
Monroe
Louisiana
Tersa
T. L. Head
Monroe Automobile Supply Company
Notice of Timber and Stone Land Purchase in Louisiana
Notice from the Department of the Interior U S Land Office Baton Rouge dated August 17 1920 states Jessie Fay Owen of Fort Worth Texas filed October 1919 sworn statement and application to purchase ne quarter of no quarter section 29 township 16 north range 4 east Louisiana meridian and timber thereon valued at 275 dollars with timber estimated at 60000 board feet at 350 per M and land at 190 dollars final proof set for November 10 before U S Commissioner J Slattery in Shreveport Louisiana protest or contest allowed by filing corroborated affidavits before patent issues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Baton Rouge
Jessie Fay Owen
Fort Worth
Texas
Louisiana Meridian
U.S
J. . Slattery
Shreveport
Louisiana
Classified Ad Notes Persist in use of Neva Sta Lavered
Fragmentary text notes that classified advertisements continue to employ a Neva Sta laundering or cleaning service. It references ongoing use by local readers and hints at routine listings in the public notices section.
Auto top repairs at Ouachita Saddle and Harness Co
Advertisement urges repair or rebuilding of auto tops at Ouachita Saddle and Harness Company located at No 114 Walnut Street. The notice is a brief classified style invitation for vehicle top services with location and offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Saddle and Harness Company
Walnut Street
A L Campbell Offers Auto Electric Services
A L Campbell electrical specialist provides auto starting lighting and ignition service for Maxwell and Chalmers. Keith Motor Co advertises 6 1 month shorthand and touch typing lessons. Phone 696. 18 June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Campbell
Maxwell & Chalmers
Keith Motor Co
West Monroe Produce Co advertises Farm Eclipse
Local ad offers rice chickens country eggs and fresh butter with a phone contact 175 for orders and pickup at the West Monroe Produce Co.ll-Im location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phone 175
West Monroe Produce Co
ll-Im
Notice of removal of business marked by address change
The Ouachita Saddle End Harness Company has moved from 208 South Grand to 114 Walnut next to Star Hotel, 301m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita
Harness Company
South Grand
Walnut
Star Hotel
You Can't Overlook This Chance Car Bargains
A 1920 Ford Roadster new at 754.40. Ford Roadster runs good but looks bad at 225.00. Chevrolet Sedan lightly used. Overland 90 in first class condition 650.00. Ford light delivery truck 325.00. All offer half down with monthly balance. Rayner's Auto Co at 412 Walnut St. Phone 79. A classified admin offers renter service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayner’s Auto CO
Walnut St
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Arm & Hammer
Fleischman’s Yeast
Virginia Care
Baker
Thousand Island
Cafe du Monde
Armour
Pratt
Pratt's Poultry Food
Waukesha
Wis
Clara Jorgenson
Racine
Scenety Asylum
Vera Cruz
Rev. Holcomb
Underwood
Burroughs
Care News-Star
Emma Hopkins
Washington Street
Bridge
E. P. Hartshorn
Amman Bldg
L. F. Krogmire
P. J. LeBlanc
Mary Price
Tullos
J. Leonard
Civil Service
Equitable Bldst
E. W. Murray
North Fourth Street
Joseph Lemle
Wood Street
H. B
John Wynn
Holly Ridge
Old Trenton
Arkansas Road
News-Star
New York
Jose Yesty
Liverpool
L. L. Smith Daily Cotton Letter
Houston
Valley
South Atlantic
Texas Bankers Association
Europe
America
Marshall
Tupelo
Associated Press
T. A, Grant, Sheriff
T. A. Grant
McCasky
van Camp
Campbell’s
Libby
California
Colgate
Simmons
Simmons Cough Syrup
Witch Hazel
Ee Benoit
Eeeet Seemeteeees
Renee
Rothen
Smith Bros., Ltd
Marx
Grand St
Star Tailors
E. G. Touchstone
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