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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1911
Page
4
A Louisiana political column argues Candidate Hall trails in North Louisiana, predicting only small majorities in a few parishes. It criticizes his support base, notes prior court battles, and questions potential courtroom tensions with Edgar Farrar as a prominent contributor.
Captain Gordon of the Monroe Salvation Army asks citizens to fund a Christmas dinner and Santa Claus for the deserv ing poor children. The News-Star runs a Doll Contest with ten cent votes to raise funds, closing December 23.
Roe Fulkerson argues that bargain sales succeed mainly in women’s departments while failing for men. He explains that men seek price prestige and boast less, whereas women buy eagerly for any cheap item and repurpose purchases later. Merchants should tailor ads and displays to women and skip male-focused discounts for lasting success.
Lake Providence correspondent recalls Associate Justice Hall and Edgar Farrar writing to the Picayune about a justice-elect traveling the state begging voters for support. The piece notes many lawyers observing the spectacle amid the election scene.
The News Star staff provides criticism for initial performances while theater management supplies other details. December 3 The White Sister starts, with December 6 Alias Jimmy Valentine, plus Wulman Stock Co performances December 7 to 10 and December 18 The Common Law, ending December 26 with Girl in the Taxi. December 19 features Gov. J Sanders.
The infamous Jimmy Valentine tale returns with Alias Jimmy Valentine at Sugar's Theatre, following two seasons at Wallace's Theatre, New York. The production promises a tale of criminal wit and redeemed romance as a safecracker seeks a straight path after love.
Do not neglect liver trouble take Dr King s New Life Pills at first sign of constipation biliousness or inactive bowels to prevent indigestion jaundice or gall stones They regulate liver stomach and bowels and build up health Only 25c at all druggists
Louis Bauer Jr announces votes for the Do Contest of the American Salvation Army Christmas dinner fund cast at The Fair on DeSiard Street with entries recorded for Saturday publication. He opens Gem Smoke House at the Lyceum Theatre building on DeSiard Street offering cigars tobaccos and Mullane Candies.
The Rexall Store promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets for stomach distress and indigestion. It claims quick relief by neutralizing gastric juices and boosting digestion. A 25¢ box covers 15 days, with money back if unsatisfied, and larger sizes priced 50¢ and $1.00. Open all night at Monroe Drug Co.
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