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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1909

Page

3

Waterways as freight routes urged by Senator Scott

Senator Nathan Bay Scott of West Virginia champions comprehensive inland waterway development to ease rail congestion. He cites Holland as a model and calls for harnessing the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and creating a Lake Erie to Gulf water route to boost national commerce. He warns against piecemeal projects and pushes for bonds if current revenues fall short. The piece links waterways with road networks and notes bipartisan support for a broad program.

Europe Far East Holland Scott United States National Rivers and Harbors Congress Ohio Mississippi Lake Erie Gulf Ohio River Peninsula

United American Mechanics Opens 63rd Grand Council Session

Delegates from nearly every state attended the opening day in Providence Rhode Island at Odd Fellows Hall. National Councillor John M Hornbaker of Scranton Pennsylvania presided as the initial session focused on organizational work.

Providence R. J Odd Fellows Grand Council of the Order of United American Mechanics John M. Hornbaker Scranton

Office Hours and Phone Contacts Listed for New South Drug

The notice lists the New South Drug Store office hours from 10 to 12:30 a m and 2:30 to 6 p m. It provides phone contacts: Office Cumberland 196 and Home 79, and residence line Cumberland 215 with Home 310.

New South Drug Store Cumberland

Detroit Hosts American Bar Association Meeting

The American Bar Association begins its annual meeting in Detroit with hundreds of national legal professionals. Opening sessions include executive council talks and the president’s address by Frank W. Lehmann, with Governor Augustus E. Willson delivering the annual address. Lehmann’s topic is Changes in State and Federal Laws During the Year.

Detroit Mich American Bar Association General Council Frank W. Lehmann St. Louis Augustus E. Willson Kentucky Lehmann

Cholera Infantum Cure Told By Alabama Mother

A Dempsey Alabama mother recalls a two year ago infant illness cholera infantum with vomiting and purging. She bought Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Elder Bros Carter's store and Elder recommended it. The dose relieved the baby in fifteen minutes and cured her. Sold by Allen's Pharmacy and New South Drug Store.

J. F. Dempsey Dempsey Ala Elder Bros Carter

Asparagus Sale Ad by Fox Grocer Co Ltd

Local ad announces a sale on asparagus including large extra select white asparagus with regular 50 cent cans now 30 cents. Emphasizes a 2% pound can and a general guarantee on every item. Fox Grocer Co Ltd portrays itself as The Leaders.

FOX Grocer Coo., Ltd

Chamberlain's Cohe Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed

A testimonial from H. S. Nichols of Oakland Indiana praises Chamberlain's Cohe Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy proven since 1872. It notes the product promptly cures and is carried by Allen's Pharmacy and New South Drug Store for sale.

H. 8. Nichols Oakland Ind Allen’s Pharmacy New South Drug Store

Pacific Coast Handicap Shoot Opens at West Seattle

Nearly 100 amateur and professional trap shooters from the United States and Canada gathered at the West Seattle Gun Club for the opening of the Pacific Coast Handicap tournament. The three day program promises trophies and added prize money, with noted pros Fred Gilbert and Tom Marshall among entrants.

Seattle Wash United States Canada West Seattle

Exclusive Votan coffee agency and guaranteed quality

FOX GROCER CO offers exclusive agency for Votan coffee with a money back guarantee if not pleased. The ad promises grinding to order and invites inquiries for particulars. Also promoted is Foley's Kidney Remedy by D. H. Key claiming kidney support to restore vitality and address urinary irregularities.

News - Star Monroe Foley D. H. Key

Armory Club Opens Season With Mellody Rolfe Bout

Boston on August 24 features the Armory Athletic Club opening show with a 12 round main event between Honey Mellody and Billy Rolfe. Matty Baldwin faces Johnny Lynch in the preliminaries.

Boston Mass The Armory Athletic Club Honey” Mellody Billy Rolfe Matty Baldwin Johnny Lynch

Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold by Foley’s Honey and Tar

Batesville Indiana resident A S Nusbaum relates a three month summer cold relief after medical prescriptions failed and Foley’s Honey and Tar quickly cured him. His wife later used the remedy with similar success.

A. S. Nusbaum Batesville Ind Tor Foley D. H. Key

Also Mentioned on This Page

Washington Senate of the United Senator Nathan Bay Scott West Virginia Senator Scott Order of United American Mechanics Philadelphia United American Mechanics DR. Oc, P. Gray W. E. Atkinson Louisiana St. John and Wood Streets W. L. Jones L. M. Jones DRS. Jones & Jones Dentists Office McFee Grand and DeBiard &Jo C. Dawkins B. T. Dawkins Dawkins & Dawkins Attorneys Ouachita National Bank John M. Munholland Ben C Chamberlain Emedy FOX Grocer Co., Ltd the Leaders Acupurgs Rade Pade Mars Cricus Wirr Witt Model Shoe Store Hays & CO Props Monroe, la GEO. D. Witt Shoe Co., Manufacturers Lynchburg, Va Ballard Snow Liniment CO Second Street Allen's Pharmacy EBY Company T. M. Parker & Co., L’td Copeland's Cash Gro CO. L. Gunby West Monroe W.L. Morris & CO W. Monroe, la Moon Grocer CO W. A. Bozone S. J. Meek CO D. L. R. Powers Faulk Bros J. B. Gordon Waters Pierce Oil Co H. H. Gardner
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