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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1909
Page
4
The article reports lethal typhoid deaths in Monroe linked to germ infected milk from a named dairy. It urges city or state health authorities to investigate, prosecute sellers of impure or adulterated milk, and shut down any source until sanitation and safety are assured. It stresses protecting infants and keeping dairies sanitary.
The Monroe News-Star defends Ouachita Parish for embracing Governor Sanders offer to build a model highway. Officials say Ouachita was among the first to accept and start work from West Monroe to Calhoun, with steady progress and plans to extend once the stretch proves its merit.
The New Orleans Daily States lauds Ouachita Parish and Monroe for forward civic action in road improvement. It notes Gov. Sanders suggested convict labor to accelerate 16 miles of road, with plans to expand further roads after completion.
A mournful card with the word died arrives as a messenger of sorrow, recalling a child who passed away after a brief life. The piece laments parental grief, the burden of losing a little one, and the hope of a joyful reunion in a heavenly Sabbath.
The Windjammer is portrayed as a chronic nuisance and dangerous blamer who claims cures and advice for every issue. The piece urges avoidance and even extermination of the Windjammer, describing him as overcharged with vapors and unable to listen.
Chicago physicians report Dr. Kellogg of Battle Creek shares view that tight clothing hats and fast food harm health. They warn casual sun exposure and bareheaded living could prevent illnesses, even claim civilization risks degeneration within generations.
From the New Orleans Item August 14 report shows Hattiesburg Home Telephone total receipts 3 668 70 up 430 95 while expenses rose 440 45 to 2092 29 net earnings 1567 41 down 9 50 after taxes net revenue 160 15 up 79 72 Meridian Home Telephone receipts 7321 82 down 321 03 expenses 4437 29 up 630 37 net earnings 2884 68 down 951 40 after deductions there was a net deficit
A compiled list records John Blair a former Supreme Court justice dying in Williamsburg Virginia born 1832. Also listed are Stephen Elliott first Protestant Episcopal bishop of Georgia born Beaufort South Carolina died December 21 1866. Other items note Illinois constitutional approval Monte Rey convention martial law in Missouri Abdul Hamid II ascension Han dahar relief march Stephen Parker Grant’s secretary death Fairfield Connecticut and Samuel Merrill ex governor of Iowa death Los Angeles 1908 coal miners strike in Alabama concluded.
A special committee of the Massachusetts State branch of the American Federation of Labor met in Boston to discuss labor opposition to Governor Draper in the fall campaign. They oppose his stance on the eight hour bill defeated at the last legislative session.
Atlanta expected to host the National Car Men's association convention where plans for uniting with the National Car Workers are to be refined. The merged group could exceed 60 000 members and align with the American Federation of Labor.
Several hundred delegates representing a 30000 member body attended the State convention in Rochester New York for a three day session. Before the formal opening delegates marched to the Cathedral for high mass celebrated by Bishop Hickey. Mayor Edgerton welcomed visitors and Thos F McAvoy of New York city grand president replied.
California prunes ready to serve in one and two pound cans at Walk er's Progressive Grocery. Aimed at tempting shoppers with a choice line of pickles and olives.
A World dispatch reports workmen near Potenza, southeast of Naples, uncovering the foundations of a large villa from an ancient site. The discovery includes extensive pavements and a substantial villa complex believed to be the largest and richest yet found in the area.
Excavations uncover terra cotta pavements in Pompeii style rooms with coins, vases, candelabra, rings, and hinges. in St Peter's chapel, imported marbles predate the sack of Rome by the Bourbons and a possible altar fragment. Pantheon fresco shifts from Antoniazzo Romano to Melozzo da Forli, depicting the Annunciation under a grand portico.
Capudine for headache and nerves advertised as clearing the head and bracing the nerves for business. Sold at drug stores.
Creole onions, sound and dry at 75 cents per bushel, and green tomatoes for pickling, 75 cents per bushel, delivered. Cumberland phone 59.
A full line of Dr Prices extracts junket tablets ice cream powders fruit coloring ice cream salt and related items are advertised for sale at Walker's Progressive Grocery.
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