This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
2
Northern readers fail to grasp the dark French Market coffee tale described as a rich blend. The article hints at a beloved secret mix, coveted by visitors, with late night intrigue surrounding its reach and appeal.
Monroe social events section lists items for the department, noting the page designation No 454. The brief entry appears to catalog upcoming society items and notices for Monroe residents.
A busy schedule lists a Monday joint meeting of Temple Aid and Jewish Cemetery Association at the Y M H A Club. Guests include Miss Bessie Hall of Bastrop, Miss Francis Davenport of Met Rouge, and many Monroe residents visiting friends and family across Bastrop, Jackson, Huttig, Alexandria, Winnfield, Waco, Houston, and more. The column notes engagements, weddings, relocations, and a high school basketball win over Columbia, with social events and bridge club hosting afternoon gatherings and a Methodist church service schedule for the incoming pastor Rev. E K Means.
The City High School football team defeated Bolton High School 26 to 0, the best game of the season. Bolton had edged City 26 to 0 in Alexandria on October 27, leaving the series tied. Key players Doc Moore and Harres Gibbs boosted the lineup, with Captain Lemle Bernstein Jefferson Hodges Carter and Vaughn delivering standout performances.
Christian Science Society announces Sunday School for children up to 20 and services at 11. First Sunday in Advent includes Holy Communion sermons and readings at St. Matthew's Catholic Church with various Mass times. Riverside Club Thanksgiving event features a grand cotillion, duck luncheon, and banquet catering by G W Zeigan with judge Dawkins giving thanks.
S. W. Ramsey, a special subscription agent for all American publications, provides phone contact at 216 for readers seeking subscription services.
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, thorough laxative for children and adults. It claims to quickly relieve constipation, restore energy, and improve appetite, urging parents to ask their druggist for a 58 cent bottle and warning against counterfeits.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets as excellent for constipation. It emphasizes their pleasant taste and mild gentle effect and notes availability everywhere.
In a spirited high school clash at Bolton, Lemie outplayed all-State center Harper and dominated both offense and defense. Peters starred for Bolton until a hip dislocation ended his run, while Hodges Vaughn and Dawkins led the City High defense, with Luther Lemlie and Wetzel anchoring key drives and line play.
Givins and Flowers spearhead the drive with Roberts backing. Rush for Peters features Lt Donfilhu, Carter and Brooks scoring touchdowns. Jefferson finds the net with two goals, plus two misses noted.
Expressions of sympathy are requested for Mrs M E K Frenkel and Mr and Mrs 816 Marx and family in the recent bereavement.
A historical ad warns calomel harms many users and salivation from the toxic drug. It promotes a new remedy named Lem now sold at Phoenix Co and Nyal's Drug Store, claiming a safer alternative for liver treatment.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.