Local notices blend ads and obit in small town paper
The page blends business pitches and personal notices. Parker Co advertises groceries and canned produce while Kern’s horseshoe shop promises wagons built to order. A real estate sale notes Mr G LeBeuf buying a 160 acre Monroe farm. Mrs Ella Adkins dies. burial set at Hasley cemetery. A promissory note for 400 dollars is warned against trading for. Dr Couch relocates to Central Savings Bank building. Ladies Aid earns 510 dollars for church, aiming for a thousand for a new edifice. Engineer Van Dyke injures eye in an explosion. John Crawford sells his country home as he plans to start a saw mill business.
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Ella L. Adkins
Hasley
J. A. H. Wharton
J. L. Fisher
North Eighth
Washington Streets
The
Baptist Church
W. G. Smith
N. E. Bolton
G. B. Couch
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
Cumberland
R. B. Blanks
Washington Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
the First Baptist Church
van Dyke
Iron Mountain
L. C. George
S. P. Ogden
John R. Crawford
Fire survivor and neighbor killed by work engine
George Johnson, an eighty year old man saved from a fire the previous night, was struck and killed by a work engine in the Iron Mountain yards. The accident occurred shortly after engineer Van Dyke was hurt, near the engine where the injury happened. Coroner is noted.
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George Johnson
Iron Mountain
van Dyke
New V. & P. Depot Opened Last Night
The new passenger station on the V. S. & P. line in Monroe cost a little over ten thousand dollars to complete. Officials led by Mr EB Ford and Mr H H Hearn inspected the facility with Mayor Forsythe and praised the warm comfortable interior, new decorations, rest room for ladies, and convenient toilet rooms. A colored woman is employed to maintain cleanliness in the ladies areas and assist passengers. Ticket agent J. W. Black and baggage agent Larry Henry welcomed travelers to the restored quarters, enjoying the improved, larger facilities and cheerful service.
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EB. Ford
Curran
H. H. Hearn
Monroe
Forsythe
Tran
J. W. Black
Larry Henry
Special agent for Santa Claus opens Monroe holiday goods
Special agent for Santa Claus announces the greatest assortment of holiday goods ever opened in Monroe. Shoppers are invited to browse seasonal toys, decorations and gifts at the store, promising wide selection and festive cheer.
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Santa Claus
Monroe
Surghnor Certifies Remains Facts In Case
Surghnor viewed the remains this morning and certified the factual details of the case, confirming identified evidence and the sequence leading to the current status.
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Surghnor
Unionists Encouraged by Balfour Referendum Note
London December 1. The tariff reform issue dominates early campaign chatter. Unionists gain hope from Mr Balfour's unexpected openness to submitting the question to a referendum. Liberals remain unshaken, arguing the opposition shifts policy to win votes while accusing opponents of desperation.
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London
Lower Berth Rates by Pullman Co. Concession Affects Travel
Chicago December 1. General reductions in rates for upper Pullman berths and in some cases for lower berths were announced before Interstate Commerce Commission Commissioner Franklin K. Lane. G S Fernald of the Pullman Co. presented the plan with no testimony taken.
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Chicago
Lowe
Franklin K. Lane
Interstate Commerce Commission
G. 8
Fernald
Pullman Co
Fairy Land Christmas Goods At The Racket Store
The Racket Store advertises a large assortment of Christmas goods for holiday shoppers. The note lists Fairy Land themed items and invites customers to visit the store at the 30-21 location.
Dr Cook’s Pole Journey Confession In 1909 Memoir
Dr Frederick A Cook, now uncertain he discovered the North Pole, reportedly struggled to publish The Story of Cook's Trip to the North Pole. He is said to reside in Bloomsbury near London, wrote the piece after London magazines balked at $1000 to his agents, and then arranged with Hampton's Magazine in Troy, New York, after returning to the United States in November.
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New York
Frederick A. Cook
Pole
Cook
North Pole
United States
Hampton's Magazine
Canada
Troy
Dulaney to Testify First for Defense in Bribery Trial
Yazoo City December 1 The Dulaney bribery trial resumed with continued character witness testimony. It is expected to conclude today with L C Dulaney remaining as the final defense witness before the State begins rebuttal testimony.
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Yazoo City
Dulaney
L. C. Dulaney
Population of Pennsylvania in 1910 Census
Washington reports Pennsylvania’s population at 7,665,111 in 1910, up from 6,302,115 in 1900, reflecting a significant rise over the decade.
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Pennsylvania
Washington
Markets Today Cotton, Wheat and Provisions Report
New Orleans term cotton held steady with 9 to 10 point gains and a firm tone. Chicago markets showed wheat quiet with changes of unchanged to 8-8 down, while provisions advanced from 2 1 2 to 10 cents.
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New Orleans
Chicago
Express Strike Settled After Wage Increase Agreement
New York December 1 final settlement of the express strike was reached as drivers and helpers voted to accept the employers terms. The deal includes a wage rise of five to eight percent across the big trans continental companies.
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New York
Express
Consul to Mexico Resigns in Ciudad Porfirio Diaz
Luther T. Elsworth United States consul at Ciudad Porfirio Diaz Mexico has sent his resignation to the State department effective as soon as possible. No reason is assigned for the action.
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Eagle Pees
Tex
Luther T. Elsworth
United States
Ciudad Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
State Department
Secretary position notice for People's Homestead Association
Application will be received by the People’s Homestead Association for the situation of secretary. Applicants must give reference and state salary wanted. Address application to L. Banut, president, Monroe, La. Applications received up to December 5, 1910.
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People’s Homestead Association
L. Banut
People’s Homestead and Savings Association
Monroe
New Orleans and New York Spot Prices and Sales
New Orleans markets show 14 3 4 steady with 2550 sales and mixed close values around 14.80 to 15.38 in varied listings. New York spots report 15.15 quiet with multiple close readings around 14.70 to 15.10, including March futures near 15.04.
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New Orleans
Higo
Low
Close Vary Feas
New York
Pign
Louw Close Ysto Witilaes
Unclear 1919 Trade Figures Pass Through Liverpool Market
Fragmentary data from the Liverpool market shows sales of 8000 bales and price ranges around 7.84 to 7.88 in late 1919, with March to April delivery notes and December 1 1919 reference. Names and precise items are unreadable.
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Liverpool
Growth in cotton ginning divides trade on December 1
In a discussion on the 1910 cotton crop observers debate whether 81.5 percent to December 1 is accurate or if 77.2 percent fits the year. Historical figures for ginnings to November 14 and to December 1 are cited, with comparisons to 1906 1907 and 1908. The note notes an expected rise in idle American cotton stocks and predicts a possible total gain to December. E. D. Windeg communicates.
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E. D. Windeg
Dentist Dr Johnston Opens Office in Centml Bank Building
Dr. C. B. Johnston a dentist opened an office on the second floor of the Centml Bank and Trust building at 113 offering professional services to residents of Monroe and nearby areas. Hours are 8 a m to 6 p m. Read the Classified for details.
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C. B. Johnston
Dentis
Centmlings Bank and Trust
Monroe and
Cotton market buoyant amid bullish crop hopes
Windes reports New Orleans wires show a bullish undertone in American cotton as heavy receipts and rising stocks press but lack of offers for future delivery supports prices. Rumors of National Ginners Association crop estimates hover around 11.2 million, with officials delaying final figures until early December and week’s end.
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Monroe
New Orleans
America
National Ginners’ Association
Bureau
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One Horse Cash
Parker Co
Hal
Fou
Kern’s Horseshoes
Joe Kern
T. M. Parker CO
the City
G. LeBeuf
Monroe Realty
A. J. Fleming
McMillan
Beshore’s
Dandruff
NEW South Drug Store, Ltd
South Grand Street
Monroe, la
Furn
Knapp
Crawford
Ramie Underwear
Royal Plush Underwear
Our
Father
SIG Haas & Sons
DR. Cook
Ouachita Valley Bottling Works
Libbey
Libbey’s
S. J. Rivoire
Yougblood-Foster Jewelry Company, Limited
J. Lowe & Co
Grain and Provisions
Tae
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
First National Bank
Shreveport
New York Cotton Exchange
Union Bank & Trust C Chicago Board of Trade
Ouachita National Ban Central Savings Bank & Trust Co
S. J. Harman & CO
H. R. Speed
Hayward & Clar
J. 3. Bache & Co
Carpenter, Baggett & Co
New Yor Bartlett & Patter
ST. Louis
Windes’ Daily
U.S. Pat
Osama
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