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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1916
Page
3
A long OCR like catalog of toy names and variants including rubber balls tops dolls bears and other playthings mixed with misspellings and stray terms. It reads like a partial inventory of wooden metal and pressed toy items with numerous duplications and errors without a coherent narrative.
A catalog style display lists 10c to 1.25 dollar items including celluloid and china dolls, rag dolls, doll sets, character dolls, unbreakable soldier dolls, paper dolls, building blocks, checker boards, toy books, and toy vehicles. Also offered are decorations, red letter Bibles, and life size dolls with accessories.
Sotons in Washington report that both victors and vanquished from the recent tattle of the smilors are in the capital for the final session of the a4l-fourth Congress. At twelve next Monday the House will be called to order by Speaker Clark, and the Senate will begin as Vice President Marshall taps the gavel. Both houses will adjourn soon after convening to honor deceased members.
The text notes that after recess, the Senate and House will reconvene to address the core business of the session. It emphasizes a return to the principal legislative work following a pause. No other details are provided in the excerpt.
An advertisement from Washington extols Chamberlain's Tablets as excellent for constipation, pleasant to take, and mild in effect, claimed to be obtainable everywhere. A separate item notes military praise for blue uniforms, citing Major General Bell and Marine officers advocating smart dress to boost troop efficiency.
The City of Monroe invites bids to construct a concrete drainage box along the north side of DeSiard street from Sixth to Seventh streets and under the V. R. & P. switch at Ninth street. Bids due December 4 at noon in the Mayor's office. Specifications are at the City Engineer's. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Mayor H D Apgar. 22-101.
Congregational churches plan tomorrow observance marking the 100th anniversary of the Congregational Education Society. In its century the society has disbursed over 6 500 000 dollars to maintain and aid schools academies colleges training schools and religion programs across the country.
The article notes how two dozen colleges in twenty-one states draw inspiration from the Congregational body and have helped over 10,000 young men pursue Christian ministry. Mrs. Hugh Cook of Scottsville N Y endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as effective for children’s colds. Obtainable everywhere. Ad.
Providence Dec 2 A score or more of Brown University alumni who were instrumental in establishing the Brown Daily Herald or who have served as editors at one time or another are highlighted in this notice.
An advertisement promises a 10 cent Cascaret box will cleanse congested bowels and relieve symptoms from torpid liver to foul breath. It claims digestion improves by morning and that daily use keeps stomach liver and bowels regulated. It urges all ages including children to try the laxative.
Returned to their alma mater for a reunion and dinner celebrating the twenty‑fifth anniversary of the Herald. The paper boasts a long record as the world’s smartest college daily dedicated to college news. An advertisement promotes Po-Do-Lax as a liver regulator and mild laxative.
Bordeaux officials decided to accept a group of American bankers offer for a 25 million dollar loan to finance city projects. The Dec 2 decision by the City Council follows a long bargaining process with the lenders and aims to fund infrastructure improvements.
A vintage advertisement urges relief from a hacking cough with Dr King's New Discovery. It claims soothing pine balsams heal irritated membranes and antiseptic and laxative properties kill germs and break up the cold. The ad urges immediate use at the local druggist.
From Oyster Bay New York to London and back relatives and friends sent greetings to former President Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt on their thirtieth wedding anniversary. Mrs Roosevelt formerly Edith Kermit Carew of Oyster Bay. They wed December 2 1888 at St George's Church London.
A vintage advertisement promises relief for cold symptoms via Dr. Fell's Pine Tar Honey. It claims pain when breathing chills, sneezes and sniffles abate, pine balsam loosens phlegm, honey soothes sore throat, and antiseptic action kills germs. Available at druggists for 25¢.
London Dec 2 The Manchester Guardian reports current rumors of changes in the British cabinet including the possible resignation of Premier Asquith in its feature on Current Rumors Regarding Changes.
Chicago on December 2 reports the first annual exhibition of the Chicago Retail Druggists Association at the Coliseum. The venue is transformed into the largest drug store in the world with major manufacturers and specialty houses showcasing exhibits. A contest to choose the Chicago girl with the most beautiful complexion teeth and hair is inaugurated as part of the opening events.
A cough is described as a danger signal comparable to a fire bell and should be cured by addressing the underlying illness. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted as highly beneficial, especially for persistent post cold or grip coughs, with testimonials from Mrs. Thomas Beeching of Andrews, Ind.
Time and merit declare Bond's Liver Pills the unequaled ready made remedy for simple ailments of the liver and bowels. The advertisement touts quick relief and dependable efficacy for stomach and digestive discomfort with a focus on a trusted, preformed solution.
For 20 years Bond's Liver Pills have been relied on by thousands in the State and Southwest for relief of headaches biliousness constipation dizziness sour stomach pimples and similar liver and bowel conditions. Small mild safe inexpensive one pill at bedtime wakes you up well. 25e at all druggists.
Sloan Liniment is recommended by mothers for bumps bruises and sprains that children frequently suffer. It quickly penetrates and soothes without rubbing offering relief for rheumatic pains neuralgia and post cold soreness. Keep a bottle for outdoor work and external pain. Drugstores advertise.
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