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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text from a local news section credits The Associated Press. It mentions releases and credited material but lacks coherent details or clear events.
The piece attacks John M Parker for opposing Governor Hall and argues Hall supports home rule for New Orleans. It cites Parker quitting Hall, accuses Parker of aiming to destroy Democratic organization in Orleans, and cites broader GOP shifts on world affairs and Treaty ratification versus business interests.
A Chicago era editor cites Charles M. Schwab warning that luxury spending fuels unrest as prosperity surges for some while others see no gains. The New York World notes half of Americans lacked wage or income gains, predicting escalating labor strains and social strain as the gap widens.
The passage describes widespread dissatisfaction among organized workers who have not received pay increases, contrasting them with higher earners. It warns that prolonged discontent amid extravagance could lead to severe, far-reaching consequences and a climate of protest without clear remedies.
Jersey milk product Hamp Moore's is advertised as on sale at Swayze's New Market with delivery to all city areas and a phone contact for orders.
A compact timeline lists notable events and figures: 1787 Ipswich settlers heading west. 1820 Baron Coleridge dies in London. 1830 Lord Leighton born in Scarborough and dies in London. 1879 steamship Borussia disaster with 140 lives lost. 1890 Irish Catholic priesthood opposes Parnell. 1914 Reichstag approves war funds. 1915 German forces prepare for Bulgarian invasion. 1916 bombardment of Bucharest begins. 1917 U S issues war savings stamps for the first time.
President Wilson began his journey to the Peace Conference and the United States Army of Occupation set up headquarters at Coblenz. German Crown France denied he had renounced succession to the throne.
Mrs. Pearl Patrick of Meadowsville attributes her improved digestion and bowel comfort to Thedford's Black Draught. She notes the laxative is easy to swallow, gentle, reliable, and lacks after effects, praising its effect on stomach liver and bowels.
Newton D. Baker born in Martinsburg West Virginia 48 years ago today. Maj. Gen. Sir William D. Otter born in Clinton Ontario 76 years ago today. W J Bowser born in Rexton New Brunswick 52 years ago today. Dr George H Denny born in Hanover County Virginia years ago today. John H Morehead born in Lucas County Iowa 58 years ago today.
Charles C McChord a Kentuckian educated at Centre College and Daftville celebrates his 60th birthday as he serves as chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission Since 1910 his career includes leading the Kentucky State Railway Commission twice and representing the state in major rail wage cases He lived in Louisville from bar admission to his Washington appointment and has acted as counsel in disputes over popular rights versus corporate claims He was named to a federal panel last year to study railroad wage and labor issues
Third day of the six day bicycle race unfolds at Madison Square Garden New York with riders aiming for stage wins and overall lead. Billiards continues in Philadelphia as the national pocket billiard championship tourney proceeds. Boxing features Kid Norfolk against Jamaica Kid in Columbus Tom Gibbons versus Frank Farmer in Seattle and Jack Perry versus Milburn Slee lor in Youngstown.
The ad promotes Wizard Oil as a safe headache and neuralgia remedy applied to the painful area, with antiseptic benefits for sprains bruises cuts burns bites and stings. Also touts Wizard Liver Whips pink pills 50 cents and a money back guarantee for unsatisfied customers.
Texas girl Miss Anna Mather Sessions, now Mrs Anna Sessions, rose from stenographer to manager of the World Film Corporation in New Orleans. After Byrne Shorthand training at Tyler Commercial College she now earns $6000 a year guiding twenty offices and eight traveling salesmen, inspiring other Tyler College girls to pursue business careers.
Fifty years of trust in a standard remedy claimed to cure colds for every family member. Advertises quick relief from coughing congestion and got rid of flu symptoms with a bottle priced at 1.20 dollars. Encourages using for both adults and children.
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