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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1918
Page
8
Mixed notices show blacksmith work by day or contract, auto trimming services, typrewriters repaired, osteopath moved to 204 Breard, and a public notice fencing Black Bayon Lake and Eagles Nest Brake with trespass warnings posted. Also mentions Hemstitching services by J J Austin lessee and a visit by H C Baker, former editor.
Notice states hours 8 am to 5 pm with two pricing blocks from 8 to 12 and 1 to 4. Clients are urged to phone for an appointment at telephone number 6.
Local shops promote durable boy and men's corduroy suits and extra pants. The Lover's Lane Meat Market announces opening on Nov 28 with cheap beef pork ham bacon eggs butter and sausage and city delivery. Sam Rizzo manages Your Meat Market offering fresh meat produce and groceries with Saturday Sunday delivery rules. Griffin Studio advertises the largest line of ready made stand frames in the city.
Jack Battaglia announces a new meat market at the corner of Washington and Fourteenth Street offering a full line of choice meats. Phone 1025. Francis Auxiliary announces its annual fancy work sale on Tuesday December 3 at the New South Drug Store. Your patronage is solicited.
Get your dishes cups and all kinds of crockery at The Racket Store. They can sell you 1 piece or 1000 pieces and make up sets any way you want. Big stock to choose from and going fast. Send or call at once. Smith Bros. Ltd. Props.
Successors to Allen's Pharmacy present a promotional note for razor blades at Collens' Pharmacy located in Successors to Allen's Pharmacy. The message emphasizes sharpening and urges customers to visit for the upcoming sale.
Dr Dowling called for a filtration plant and modern sewer system as essential first steps, with garbage incineration and street improvements following. He linked health to these projects, noted insurers leaving town, and urged attendance at tonight's city council meeting. He also condemned prostitution and urged comprehensive public health actions to combat disease.
Atlanta paper reports Charles J. Brand head of the cotton distribution committee will push immediate action to tighten short selling rules on the New York and New Orleans exchanges. J. J. Brown of the Cotton States advisory marketing board says delivery requirements will be strengthened and warns exchanges may be closed if no corrective action is taken.
Public health advocates urge immediate arrest and examination of prostitutes and clients in restricted districts. Proposes fines for landlords who rent to prostitutes and calls for treatment, noting new acts and regulations since war era health controls. Also mentions seasonal sale at The Racket Store and coats at Smith Bros. Ltd. props.
The Times argues that if a single culprit must be punished Wilhelm II is the chief offender and that others will be tried too. It rejects the claim that immunity for the Kaiser excuses action and says prosecuting him would not grant him dignity, but would bolster respect for international law.
London watchers were surprised by the German emperor's abdication claim. Antwerp reports had suggested William Hohenzollern abdicated before leaving Germany, while the crown prince's abdication was accepted earlier but Frederick William's claim may remain alive. The ex-emperor's declaration speaks for itself.
The page shows mixed commodity quotes and closing values for oats and other items on Monday December 2, 1918. Listings include bid and ask figures with highs and lows and dated month notes, reflecting a processed market snapshot from a historic Chicago exchange.
Paris dispatch reports Jean Herbette of the Temps argues Germany may be plotting a final move as Emperor William abdicates. He urges France to keep close ties with allies and the United States, emphasizing unity before Wilson’s arrival and noting Foch accompanies Clemenceau in current talks.
The War Department reports the steamers Ascanius and Canopie sailing from Liverpool on November 24 with 47 officers and 1,197 men on the Ascanius and 54 officers and 1,067 men on the Canopie. Aero units dominate both crews with several named aero squadrons and detachments, bringing total returning U S troops to 13,590 as most are en route home from England after the armistice. The Canopie heads for Boston, the Ascanius and another five ships head to New York.
Lost overcoat in waiting room at I M depot about three weeks ago. Reward of $10 offered for return to 308 North Third Street. Also a black female bulldog with white breast named Jane missing from 518 Jackson Street. Return to 308 North Third Street or 518 Jackson Street for reward. Rental notice for a front room at 308 North Third Street. References exchanged.
Judge Schulze presided over a money docket including four carrying concealed weapons six drunk and disorderly two drunk and down an anti-vice case and a whiskey theft. Fines totaled for individuals such as A B Philps Oliver Kelley Herman Madison S W Harris John Patton Gertrude Alexander Ernest Johnson Peter Burns J W Holomen J T Holloman E J Little Mose Duncan Will Alexander Fred Shaw with penalties ranging from 7.50 to 2750 and jail for the larceny.
Railroad Clerks announce a regular meeting on Friday December 6 at 7 30 p m in Surar's Theatre hall. Annual election of officers and other important business to be conducted. Members urged to attend.
Readers who used News Star classifieds persist with the service, showing steady engagement and ongoing reliance on the listings for ads and notices.
Classified notice seeks a cook at 815 South 2nd with good wages and a contact phone 566. Also advertises for rent of a Matthesuck piano in good condition offered cheap, address P O Box 539.
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