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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1910
Page
3
Two women at a tea talk about heirloom jewelry and the urge to show status. One recalls losing a valuable bracelet and a diamond locket, pondering whether pawnshops might reveal traces, and the other mentions placing pieces in safe deposits after losses.
An ad touts Rexall Orderlies as a gentle, safe bowel regulator and tonic with a money back guarantee. It claims they restore natural function without griping or nausea, fit for all ages, with two sizes 10c and 25c, sold only at The Rexall Store. The surrounding text shifts to a southern family anecdote about wealth, heritage, and postwar poverty.
A fragmentary excerpt discusses how people are judged today not by grandmothers' roles but by who they are now. It contrasts perceptions of deception and identity with a wary, reflective tone. The passage emphasizes evolving social judgments and personal presentation.
Western Star Lodge No 24 F and A M meets on Walnut street first and third Tuesdays Worshipful Master C E Faunt Le Roy and Secretary J D Oakley Monroe Chapter No 18 Royal Arch Masons meets at Masonic hall Walnut street second and fourth Tuesdays High Priest Washburn and Secretary Dr G Surghnor
Monroe Council No 8 meets at the Masonic hall on Walnut Street on the second Monday night each month. Officers listed include H D B Apgar T I M, and Dr G Surghnor as Recorder.
Monroe Commandery No 7 Knights Templar meets at the Masonic hall on Walnut street on the second and fourth Thursday nights. D W Faulk Eminent Commander, Dr G Surgh nor Recorder.
Louise L McGuire Chapter No 11 Order of the Eastern Star meets at the Masonic hall on Walnut street on the first and third Monday nights. Mrs R Downes Jr is Worthy Matron and Mrs Susie Johnson is Secretary.
Stonewall Lodge No. 8 meets at Knights of Pythias Castle Hall on St John street beside the post office. R W Germany serves as Chancellor Commander and N L Boyd as Keeper of Records and Seals with meetings every Thursday night.
Ouachita Tribe No 19 Improved Order of Red Men meets at Lodge hall on third floor Sugars Theatre with weekly Friday night gatherings. Officers include J T Tadlock Sachem and E B Ward Chief of Records.
Quachit2 Valley Camp No 10 Woodmen of the World holds meetings in Red Men’s hall and opera house on the first and third Wednesdays. Joe Adams serves as Consul Commander and C Geismar as Clerk.
The peculiar properties of Cham berlain's Cough Remedy have been thoroughly tested during an influenza epidemic, and when taken in time there has not been a single case of pneumonia. Sold by all druggists. 1-tf.
Prosperity Lodge No 19 Daughters of Rebecue meet on the first and third Tuesdays in the lodge hall in the opera house with Mrs Walter Cornet as Noble Grand and Miss Fannie Lewis serving as Secretary.
Attention W. O. W. All members are requested to attend the regular meeting on Wednesday the 7th for important business Including initiations and election of officers for next year Visiting sovereigns invited. For sale by Phoenix Drug Store Foley's Honey and Tar is suggested for croup relief without opiates.
Julia Stonewall Temple No 10 Pythian Sisters meets at Knights of Pythias hall on St John street. Sessions held second Monday at 2 30 p m and fourth Monday at 7 30 p m. Officers listed include Mrs J J Brown Most Excellent Chief and Mrs Eugene S Shows Mistress of Records and Correspondence.
West Monroe Lodge No. 180 meets at Wood men hall on the first and third Friday nights. C. E. Faulk, Chancellor Commander, J. D. Herron, Keeper of Records and Seals, preside as officers.
Monroe Lodge No. 454 of the B P O Elks, meets at Ellis Lodge hall on South Grand street every Thursday night. Exalted Ruler W H DeGraffenried and Secretary F B Surgaine are listed contact points for the lodge.
A Waterman Conklin or Moore fountain pen suitable for his Christmas present is advertised by Monroe Stationery Ltd in Ohio. The note highlights available brands and the gift quality from the shop.
Ouachita Lodge No 2 Independent Order of Odd Fellows meets in Red Men hall at the Opera House each Thursday night. Noble Grand C C Hart zage with R A Young secretary.
Foley Kidney Pills are described as a tonic that acts quickly to restore natural kidney and bladder function. The claim states they correct irregularities and improve urinary health.
Monroe Aerie No 343 Fraternal Order of Eagles meets weekly at the Lodge hall on De Siard Street opposite Sugar's Theatre. J W Keith serves as President and John J Mullin as Secretary.
Ouachita Lodge No. 2528 meets in the opera house Red Men’s hall on the second and fourth Wednesday nights. Officers listed include Will Atkinson as Dictator and R. W. Winberry as Reporter.
Independence Lodge meets in Annex hall of the opera house on the second and fourth Tuesday nights. Theresa Bauer serves as Protector and Carl Walker as Secretary.
George L. Wood Camp No. 157 will hold meetings in their lodge hall in West Monroe on the second and fourth Monday nights. Officers listed are A. W. Carroll, Consul Commander, and T. M. Simonton, Clerk.
Ouachita Tent No 54 Knights of the Maccabees holds meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday each month in the Red Men's hall opera house. Commander J J Wolverton and Recorder T J Naughton in charge of arrangements.
Henry W. Allen Camp No 182 U C V meets on call by the Commander at the courthouse. W P Renwick Commander W A O'Kelly Adjutant.
Monroe Council No. 1337 meets at Catholic Hall on the first and third Tuesday nights. Grand Knight T. J. Naughton and Recorder Adolph Renaud are listed as officers.
The Catholic Knights of America meet at Catholic Hall on the first and third Tuesdays. J. E. Larkin serves as President and W. A. O'Kelly as Secretary.
St Matthew’s Benevolent Society holds monthly meetings at Catholic Hall on the second Monday. T H McMillan serves as President and Adolph Renaud as Secretary.
The Newsboy’s Club No 1 advertises regular Sunday meetings at 2 29 p m in the O and O B hall on St John street with Isaac Cowden named in the notice. The ad emphasizes the youngest member as capable as any.
A Christmas present offer from Monroe Stationery Ltd promising subscriptions at advertised prices for any magazine. The notice claims to meet all listed subscription costs and invites readers to take advantage of the deal.
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