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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1920

Page

2

Thursday and Monday Auxiliary and Eastern Star Meetings

Thutsday St Francis Auxiliary hosts a 4 PM benefit card party with Mrs Albert Horuff as hostess. Monday the Eastern Star Chapter holds a social and quiz at the Masonic Temple at 8 PM with all members urged to attend and visiting State members invited. sandwiches to be brought by each member. Several local residents report returns from travels including Mrs R W O'Donnell from Alexandria and Mrs Simon Goldman from Fayetteville Arkansas. others include Miss Lilah Webb from Delta Louisiana and families of the Coates and Tate households. Mrs C L Thompson and daughter Alice Boyd visit, joined by Miss Mary Lewis Boyd. Helen Donnelly recuperating from illness at home.

St. Francis Albert Horuff Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Loyal Stars of America Meet with Mrs Neil Jenkins

The Loyal Stars of America held a Tuesday evening gathering with Mrs. Neil Jenkins. After routine business a social hour followed, and a confectionary course was served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Gossett on Washington Street at the usual hour.

Stars of America Neil Jenkins Gossett Washington Street

Thompson Marries Eugenia Stroud Quietly in Fair Place

The groom is former Shreveport resident Frank L. Thompson and the bride Eugenia Stroud. they wed Saturday evening at 6:30 in the Methodist parsonage in Fair Place with Rev. F. R. Power officiating.

Shreveport Times Frank L. Thompson Eugenia Stroud Fair Place F. R. Power

Bride Brings Atlanta Arrival to Louisiana Oil Union

The bride recently moved to the city from Atlanta Ga and Mr Thompson of Louisiana Oil and Refining Company receives best wishes from friends.

Atlanta Thompson Louisiana Oil and Refining Company

Return of Gabe Brown and Bragg family guests

Mr Gabe Brown came home to Greenville yesterday afternoon after weeks as guests of his children Mrs J Kuhn and Miss Mimi Brown He was accompanied by his daughter Miss Brown who will visit her sister Mrs Charles Loeb Mr H Briggs returned to Oak Grove after several days with his sister Mrs S S Johnson.

Gabe Brown Greenville J. Kuhn Mimi Brown Miss Brown Charles Loeb Mr. H. Briggs Oak Grove Mrs. S.S. Johnson

Montgomery and Solomon Paths Highlight City News

Mr. Henry Montgomery spends several days in New Orleans for business. Mr. Seymour Solomon returns to Greenville after visiting relatives.

Mr. Henry Montgomery New Orleans

Mr P M Endom Visits Sister in New Orleans

Mr P M Endom of New Orleans arrived today for a visit with his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Eugene Courtney.

P. M. Endom New Orleans Eugene Courtney

Louis Cohn Returns Home After Overnight Stay

Louis Cohn returned to Rastrep this morning after spending the night with his parents Mr and Mrs Leon Cohn.

Louis Cohn Rastrep Mrs Leon Cohn

Local Births and Visits Highlight Weekend Notes

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs M Jones on Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs F Dew Leseur and baby son from Meup are visiting in the city with relatives Mr and Mrs Lesner en route home after visiting Mr and Mrs J M Keller of Alexandria. Mr Frank Flewellen and daughter Miss Faronie of Bastrop spent the day here with Mr and Mrs Mose Flewellen and were joined by Master Robert Arders who will stay several days.

John Coates John Coates, Jr L. E. Tate Janestine Coates Bastrop City Mr. and Mes M. Jones Frank Flewellen Faronie of Mose Flewellen Robert Arders

Residents visit and family travels noted in city

Mr. C. C. Kavanauch of Mewpis stays several days in the city. Mr. James Keller of Alexandria arrived yesterday to visit relatives. Mr. Percy Sandman returned yesterday from a trip to New Orleans Woodville and Greenville. His brother-in-law Mr. Milton Solomon travels with him and will stay for days. Mrs. Sandman remains in Greenville to finish convalescence from a minor operation. Her condition improves rapidly and Mr. Sandman returns home.

Percy Sandman New Orleans Woodville Greenville Milton Solomon

Social Notes From Louisville Wedding and Local Visits

Misses Frances and Jane Holden returned from Louisville where they were flower girls at the McLain Lowman wedding. They traveled with relatives in Kentucky and Indiana this summer. Miss Beryl Buford of Bastrop visited Mrs. Mowe Flewellen. Mr. W. T. Haunt recovered from malaria. Guy Stubbs and son Guy Jr. returned from New Orleans. Mr. and Mrs. J. Ree of the West Side will board with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Suteliff after giving up housekeeping.

Frances Jane Holden Louisville McLain- Lowman Holden Kentucky Indiana Guy Stubbs Guy Jr New Orleans J. Ree West Side W. J. Suteliff

This Date In History Highlights Key Births and Events

The column lists notable moments from 1812 to 1918, including births of Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher and Annie Wittenmyer, German French Metz clash, Sir John Rose's death, Niagara Falls hydroelectric power debut, Portsmouth treaty talks, Donald McMillan Arctic trek, and Theodore Roosevelt speech urging postwar social reform.

Henry Ward Beecher West Sutton Mess Annie T. Wittenmyer The National Adams County Ohio Sanatoga Metz John Rose Scotland Niagara Falls Portsmouth N. H Donald McMillan North Sydney N. S Theodore Roosevelt Springfield

Baptists of West Side Convene Mass Meeting Tonight

The Baptists of the West Side plan a prayer meeting and choir practice at the West Monroe school house. They will finalize plans for a Baptist Evangelistic campaign to begin Sunday at 11 o clock. Evangelist Drishall's tent arrives today and will be pitched on a convenient lot. The public is invited to attend and participate.

The Baptists of West Side West Monroe Evangelist Drishall

Jefferson Coolidge at Ninety. Boston financier and diplomat

Jefferson Coolidge marks his 90th birthday as a prominent Boston financier and philanthropist. A native of Boston he began as an East India merchant, led major railroads, served as United States Minister to France, and sat on the Joint High Commission with England. He has long supported Harvard University and other institutions.

T. Jefferson Coolidge Boston Mr. Coolidge Atchison Railroad Oregon Railroad and Navigation Lines Boston and Lowell Railroad Benjamin Harrison United States France Joint High Commission England Coolidge Harvard University

Nationwide drive to curb meat losses announced in Chicago

A national committee drawn from railroads producers' groups meat packers stock yards and shipping associations will direct a campaign to prevent losses in livestock handling. An expert report says careless handling last year cut the U S meat supply by millions of pounds and caused about 15 million dollars in losses.

Chicago Institute of American Meat Packers United States

Odd Facts From Ancient Times and Natural Wonders

A collection of curious notes describes crow letter-bearers, the Hindi term for friend, night vision in birds, milk as a satisfying food, cobra venom effects in frogs, air weight versus food, ancient Japanese rice wine, Bank of England note thickness, brain growth in early years, Balm of Gilead from towedrug, royal punishment rights for British peers, a freshwater-saltwater lake on Kildin Island, and tides with underground saltwater channels.

Japan Bank of England Gilead Kildin Island Lapland

Young French champion Mile Lenglen Keeps Fit At Rest

Mile Lenglen, the British tennis champion, credits her fitness to early bedtimes, careful eating, and fifteen minutes of Swedish exercises twice daily. The rising star emphasizes discipline and consistent routine as keys to her success.

Mile, Lenglen

Beauty Baths From Ancient Times To Modern Quick Remedies

A column suggests beauty baths and skin care routines including hot showers with needle spray and cold rinses. It describes milk bath mixtures with marshmallow flowers hyssop bran flour and cheese cloth bags, camphor baths with benzoin camphor cologne, and sea salt baths as cheap tonics. It warns about pimples and digestive concerns and advises medical consultation for run-down conditions.

Advice on growing and dye colors for Valencia type

The author notes five to ten pounds more would bring Valencia to average but growth continues. Colors suggested include yellow, burnt orange and brown suitable for the type. Sunburn can be bleached with cucumber juice. If a friend sends a stamped envelope, formulas can be sent.

Valencia

Lemon Juice As Applied Like Lotion Guidance

The text instructs applying lemon juice like lotion and suggests using a small piece of lemon to rub over the skin. It reads as practical skin care advice.

Eby to auction entire Jersey herd due to crop failure

West Monroe farmer E S Eby says that failed corn, labor issues, and rapid town growth force him to disperse and sell his large Jersey herd at public auction on October 16, with private sales possible before catalog completion.

E. S. Eby West Monroe Jersey

Racket Store Ad Teases Sewing Machine Savings

A brief ad from Racket Store urges shoppers to delay purchases elsewhere and view their sewing machines first, claiming significant savings. The notice hints at a time window 2h-3t without providing further details.

Toronto University Honors Prince of Wales with Degree

One year mark notes Toronto University awarding an Li Dh degree to Prince of Wales. Senate Foreign Relations Committee discusses a peace treaty as part of the context around the honor and international relations.

Toronto University Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Helpful Letters From Readers Highlight Everyday Ingenuity

A reader shares a constructive habit to turn missteps into growth by starting new projects. Examples include volunteering weekly, a bed table for a grandmother, a homemade pastry bag from rubber cloth, and a linen shower centerpiece with china dolls to spark conversation.

Bargain trunks offered by Racket Store

The Racket Store advertises a sale on trunks with price quotes and the claim they can furnish trunks in any size.

Repair or Rebuild Your Cuto Top at Ouachita Saddle and Harness

Advertisement notes repair or rebuilding services for a cuto top offered by Ouachita Saddle and Harness Company located at No 114 Walnuts Street. Emphasizes durable workmanship and prompt service for harness equipment and related gear.

Ouachita Saddle and Harners Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ats Deseres the Style Shop, Inc Simon Goldman Fayetteville, Ark Lilah Webb Delta, la C. L. Thompson Alice Boyd Shreveport R. P. Webb Mary Lewis Boyd Mrs. Thompson Helen Donnelly Fairbanks Seymour Solomon C. C. Kavanauch Mewpis James Keller Alexandria Beryl Buford Mowe Flewellen Palm Beach the Millsaps Company, Inc Odd Daily Reader Eby Great Jersey X. Y Ellen H Miss Richmond Ideal Beauty Shop DeSiard & Grand Sts Vienna Dian Packing Corporation Condumers Ill Council Meats Indian Packing Corporation Open Bay Wis Comsin
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