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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1925
Page
9
The Arcturus scientific expedition reports two new volcanoes active in the Pacific. Whales and porpoises throng foam created by the collision of two powerful currents in a tide race. A British economist compares employee productivity in America and Britain.
Social column from Eva Bradford covers church events and visits in West Monroe. Highlights include the Wet Monroe Baptist Missionary Society meeting at 3:30 pm, a bridge party with boudoir pillows as prizes, a list of attendees, and notes on piano diplomas and teaching assignments. Also mentions Effie Hundley Jr. resting after surgery and a West Monroe Epworth League meeting planning Vesper services.
Special to the News Star Lake Providence August 28 Missouri Pacific president L W Baldwin plans an agricultural truck farm in East Carroll parish Louisiana The first year would plant ten acres tomatoes one acre cabbage and one acre peppers Local growers already expanding and Chamber of Commerce aiding with land The railroad will assist marketing and provide refrigerator cars for shipments Baldwin noted experts from Missouri Pacific will survey operations next week for plans and site details
The Young People’s League of Grace Episcopal church presents The Half Way Girl at the Saenger next Wednesday. The First National release follows Poppy La Rue's high adventures as she meets Phil Douglas in Singapore and a thrilling plot unfolds including a shipwreck involving a leopard. Lio. Hughes and Doris Kenyon lead.
The report lists attendees at the Tuesday session including Miss Lula Johnson Miss Eva Fowler and Messrs N B Crawford Marshal Downs and Myatt McClendon as likely present. The discussion centers on beneficial programs for the league and its members.
Describes various window curtain ideas after a home is cleaned and repainted. Highlights glass curtains in white marquisette, heavy square silk net overdrapes, mulberry silk rep, rattail fringe valances, and bold chintz overdrapes with black borders. Mentions casement windows and tassel accents for hall or dining rooms.
The Methodist Protestant church approved Rev Stephen Williams leave to conduct a revival in Tentuck for three weeks. A committee led by J D McKeithen was formed to plan Sunday school room additions, with Naomi MacKenzie as treasurer. Williams will resume duties at Stone Avenue Church on September 20 as funds are gathered.
Miss Louise Smeller promotes an improved method for beginners at her piano studio located on Piano Street with contact number 1833.
Lace Trimmed Crepe de Chine teddies and gowns offered at reduced rates. Economy vests in bloomers and step-ins priced low. Lace trimmed pieces looked to attract buyers with marked down values from regular prices.
Local shop promotes a Saturday Special offering dresses for 1.98 dollars each. The ad highlights cute styles and enticing affordability to attract shoppers.
Saturday sale offers broadcloth and striped voile dresses in sought colors and crisp patterns. Neatly trimmed, attractive designs advertised as exceptional value for the event.
Limited number of Soisette dresses striped and figured to be closed out at 98c. Cool for present wear with dark patterns and good style. Early shoppers secure preferred pattern and color. Special 1.98 for select items. Hand embroidered apron dresses also reduced to 98c to clear remaining stock.
Bleached sheeting 81 inch at 39c with good quality and even weave. Hemmed diapers dozen 1.79. Dotted voiles 19c yard 10 inch widths in multiple colors. Rompers and creepers 49c in gingham dimity. Japanese parasols 49c. Burson fashioned hose 69c or three for 1.98. Includes several yardage and clearance notes.
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