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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1911
Page
3
The Twentieth Century Collar Shaper and Gravity Seam Dampener work together in our plant to edge and fold collars without fabric damage. The new machines promise reliable, scientific edging results and quick service, and we invite your business.
A satirical tale about a “Serious Young Creature” who believes in a sacred mission to reform her husband. Her suitor dismisses worries about domestic life, joking that a wife should lift her spouse to her level, while her plans to curb his past pleasures unfold in sharp, ironic dialogue.
An advertisement claims indigestion and dyspepsia are common modern ailments and promotes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a pre meal aid. It asserts the whiskey digests food, stimulates gastric juice, and aids saliva flow to prevent fermentation, claiming it restores stomach health and is government approved for medicinal use.
A lengthy humorous tale shows a husband complying with his wife's strict controls over money and social conduct. He hides his true behavior behind a calm, dutiful act, explaining that harmony at home comes from a discreet approach to temptations and finances. The piece closes with moral notes about the henpecked husband and gender dynamics.
Marshal Joseph Mangham will sell at the Eastern front door of Monroe City Hall on December 9 1911 under a writ of fieri facias the property of A B Tissington including town possessions furniture and utensils many items with cash terms and appraisal benefit as per notice dated November 28 1911 in Monroe Louisiana.
Monroe Wood Yard advertises oak and pine stove wood and charcoal for sale at 25c to 50c per load with a big load for $1.00, delivered anywhere in the city. Comb. phone 573. Alfred Walker, Prop. 9-1-3mo.
The piece notes 1906 lightning fatalities total 169 nationwide and argues one man in West Burlington Indiana recovered after four doctors gave up. It touts Electric Bitters as the best remedy for liver stomach nerves and kidneys and a blood purifier at 50 cents.
The article records Queen Alexandra born December 1 in Copenhagen as widow of King Edward VII and mother of the present ruler. It lists her royal connections including Denmark Russia Greece and the United Kingdom, notes her six children with two deceased, and mentions marriages of Princess Louise Victoria Maud and the Danish prince who became King of Norway.
Muscadine Alabama resident O H Brown credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his wife from a severe bronchial illness and cough. The ad promises a remedy for coughs colds lung trouble hemorrhages lagrippe asthma hay fever croup and whooping cough with 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles and a free trial.
Writ of seizure leads to sale at the Monroe courthouse on December 30 1911 at public sale. Description covers lots in Square 51 and Square 55 John M Breard addition fronting Walnut Sixth streets with the parcels totaling 165 and 155 feet respectively and bounded by Arkansas avenue and an alley. Terms cash with appraisement. sale proceeds to satisfy the writ and costs.
The $125,000 cinema building Hitchcock Hall opens at St Elizabeths Insane Asylum in Washington. The moving pictures are touted by alienists as a potent aid in treating insanity, honoring Ethan Allen Hitchcock, Secretary of the Interior when the appropriation was approved.
Mr B W L Wall of Waverly Virginia says he believes Chamberlains Cough Remedy to be the best preparation on the market for relief from cold ailments and to reduce the danger of pneumonia and serious diseases.
The piece argues that lasting health comes from internal care, especially digestive health. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, effective remedy for constipation and indigestion, with testimonials and an offer for free sample sent to homes upon request.
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