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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1936

Page

3

Du Pont and Mellon Family Backers Figure in Campaign Funds

A Senate committee report lists 144430 from J Don du Ponts to Republican causes and 61200 from Anne Archbold to GOP groups. J P Morgan gave 50000 to Republican organs. Mellon family members spent 40000. Other large gifts include Ernest T Weir 47300 and Andrew Mellon 20000 as evidence for proposed tightening of federal campaign laws.

Washington du Pont Roosevelt Senate Joseph E. Davies Russia J. P. Morgan Mellon J. Howard Pew Ardmore American Liberty League Ernest T. Weir Pittsburgh Michigan Ohio Indiana West Virginia Illinois Anne Archbold D. C National Republican Committee Maine New York Irenee du Pont Wilmington Delaware Henry P. du Pont Liberty League Pierre S. du Pont Ill Andrew W. Mellon Independent Coalition of American Women Richard K. Mellon Pennsylvania Protective Union Philadelphia A. Atwater Kent Crusaders Republican Committees Alleghany Counties Pennsylvania E. H. H. Simmons Republican State Central Committee

Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Cold Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine as the best early treatment for a cold. It claims the fourfold action opens bowels checks infection relieves headache and fever and fortifies against further attack. Two tablets every four hours reportedly break a cold in 24 hours with sugar coated and plain forms available.

Grove

The Social Security Act Explained For The Public

Washington report outlines the three main phases of the act old age benefits unemployment compensation and public assistance. It explains worker and employer tax rates up to 3 percent by 1938 ranges the monthly minimum and maximum benefits and the distribution of funds for states and dependent children.

Washington Congress Social Security Board SSB United States Supreme Court States District of Columbia Alabama California Idaho Indiana Louisiana Massachusetts Mississippi New Hampshire New York Oregon Rhode Island South Carolina Texas Utah Wisconsin

Week of prayer observed by West Monroe church

The First Baptist church Woman's Missionary Union in West Monroe holds daily 2:30 p.m. meetings for Lottie Moon week of prayer with varied programs. Missionary L L Hodnett will speak Wednesday at 7:30. An all day Friday meeting begins at 10. Special offerings support over 125 missionaries in the Southern Baptist convention.

Lottie Moon Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church West Monroe E. E. Huntsberry L. M. Hodnett New Mexico Huntsberry Southern Baptist Convention

Vast Siberian Evergreen Forest Stands as World Largest Conifer Mass

The evergreen forest of Siberia is identified as the world's largest single mass of conifers. It spans vast distances and sustains diverse ecosystems.

Siberia

Ex Policeman Seeks Throne in Royal Restoration Bid

Anthony Hall, 28, a former police inspector, claims descent from the Tudors and calls himself King Anthony the First. He warns the Duke of Norfolk to attend Edward's coronation at their peril and vows a restoration before the ceremony, vowing to inhabit Windsor Castle someday.

London Anthony Hall Anthony the Duke of Norfolk Edward Hall Shropshire Constabulary Windsor Castle

Little Patsy Alexander Eyes 4-H Honors Like Sister

A group at a railroad station said farewell to three Ouachita parish 4-H girls who earned trips to the national 4-H club congress in Chicago. Six year old Patsy Alexander vowed to join at 10 and win honors by 15, following sister Sydney’s example.

Ouachita Parish Chicago Patsy Alexander Sterlington Sydney Alexander Patsy Mary Ella Sims Alva Sims Mary Ella

Ouachita Girls Earn Chicago Trip For State Titles

L Marie Bayles of Drew, Mary Ella Sims of Drew, and Sydney Alexander of Sterlington win state 4-H honors and earn trips to Chicago. Mrs Jewel McQuiller, Ouachita home demonstration dean, organized tickets and prior details at the station as the three champions depart.

Ouachita Parish L. Marie Bayles J. W. Bayles Drew Mary Ella Sims J. S. Sims Sydney Alexander Quachita Parish C. R. Alexander Sterlington Jewel McQuiller Louisiana Home Demonstration Agents Chicago McQuiller

Louisiana Tech lays cornerstone for new administration building

Ruston Louisiana. ceremonies marked the cornerstone laying of Louisiana Techs new administration building replacing the old main Tech hall destroyed by fire.

Ruston Louisiana Tech Tech

Mighty aera For Itching Skin

Blue Star Ointment provides fast relief for itching and inflamed skin. It claims to soothe eczema rash tetter ringworm and related conditions with the correct amount and kind of medication.

Mighty Aera

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