Congress Revisits Cotton Bagging Versus Jute
Washington debate centers on substituting cotton bagging for jute in covering cotton. Representative Fulmer urged a tariff to promote cotton use, arguing it could lift demand by 2 million bales annually and save freight costs. He backs buying 100000 bales of cotton bagging to stabilize markets in 1938.
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Washington
America
Congress
India
United States
Fulmer
South Carolina
Agriculture Secretary
Thompson Wood Lee Camp Elects R W Germany As Commander
R W Germany is reelected commander of Thompson Wood Lee Post No 9 United Spanish War Veterans at a year end election held at the post headquarters on South Grand street. New officers named include J Frank Farmer senior vice commander Kip s Moore junior vice commander Walter B Mangham adjutant M M Munholland quartermaster Judge J T Shell trustee J A Taylor patriotic instructor James N Hudnall historian Elisha B King chaplain Ray Hood officer of the day Frank N Boykin officer of the guard Charles Eastman sergeant major John L McCollum quartermaster sergeant C A Hunt senior color sergeant R D Brooks junior color sergeant Sergeant P Ogden chief musician and Dr P M Gayle and W B Mangham as representatives to the veterans council.
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Thompson Wood Lee
United Spanish War Veterans
R. W. Germany
South Grand Street
J. Frank Farmer
Kip S. Moore
Walter B. Mangham
M. M. Munholland
J. T. Shell
J. A. Taylor
James N. Hudnall
Elisha B. King
Ray Hood
Frank N. Boykin
Charles Eastman
John L. McCollum
C. A. Hunt
R. D. Brooks
P. Ogden
P. M. Gayle
W. B. Mangham
Farm Home Agents Return From Baton Rouge Meeting
E. R. Strahan and Mrs. Jewel McQuiller returned to Monroe after a week in Baton Rouge attending a Louisiana farm and home demonstration agents meeting. They discussed the 1938 agricultural conservation program and next year’s agricultural possibilities but took no action pending Congress session and final passage of the farm bill.
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E. R. Strahan
Parish
Jewel McQuiller
Monroe
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Farm and Home Demonstration Agents
Congress
Strahan
Getting Up Nights Caused By Kidney Germs
An ad claims kidney or bladder germs cause nocturnal awakening and related symptoms. It promotes Doctor's formula Cystex as a remedy, promising relief in hours and full satisfaction guaranteed within a week with a money back offer. It urges contacting a druggist today.
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The
Knox Co
Louisiana Officials Warn on 1938 Auto License Applications
Louisiana motorists should prepare answers on driving distance 1937 mileage and present speedometer readings for 1938 automobile and truck license applications. Delinquency after Feb 6 1938 incurs a 5 percent penalty. licenses may be purchased at New Orleans Alexandria Shreveport Monroe or by mail with certified payment.
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H.P
Europe
Gale
RE. A. Conway
Secretary of State
Louisiana Highway Commis
Sion
U. S
Triton
Jones
Saue
Canal Street
New Orleans
Alexandraa
Market Street
Shreveport
North Second
Monroe
Louisiana Highway Commission
Ike Charles
Northeast Louisiana Log Rollers Hold All Day Assembly
The Northeast Louisiana Log Rolling association Woodmen of the World held an all day program at Drew school with a noon basket lunch. Forester elections were Rae Ferguson C Baylock J R McKnight G R Hogan W A Kirkpatrick F F Eason Clive Carroll. Speakers included Judge J T Sheil M A Har grove Kee Ferguson Clyde Baylock John Bayles W A Kirkpatrick Joe Atroldi Clyde Pot Harvey Todd Parker McComb and G R Hogan. G A Strozier chaired, with over 75 members in attendance.
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Northeast Louisiana Log Rolling Association
Woodmen of the World
Drew
Rae Ferguson
Winnsboro
C. Baylock
Jonesboro
J. R. McKnight
G. R. Hogan
Chatham
A. Kirkpatrick
Monroe
F. F. Eason
Clarks
Class in Civics to Meet Tuesday at Central Grammar
The Louisiana Tech extension class in community civics will meet Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Central Grammar school. T. A. Green of the Tech faculty will conduct the session, and enrollment is still possible. Three hours of university credit will be awarded upon satisfactory completion.
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Louisiana Tech
Central Grammar School
A. Green
Tech
Non support charged man jailed after transfer
Jack C. Carroll of West Monroe was jailed in Ouachita Parish after a Sunday arrest in Jena on a warrant charging non support. His bond was set at $50.
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Jack C. Carroll
West Monroe
Quachita Parish
Jena
Feather importer shoots woman and himself in Brooklyn
Mariano Fanti, a well to do Brooklyn feather importer, lay near death after a self inflicted wound. Assistant District Attorney McCarthy said Fanti admitted killing his secretary Bertha Nolan, 35, found dead in his car with him slumped beside her. His wife said Mrs Nolan had asked for a divorce months earlier and Fanti had proposed divorce. Mrs Nolan, mother of two daughters, left behind an 18 year old.
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New York
Mariano Fanti
Brooklyn
Bertha Nolan
Fanti
William E. McCarthy
Entire Village Offered for Sale in New Lebanon Illinois
New Lebanon Illinois reports an elderly owner T B Gray advertised the village of four houses a store and four living rooms for sale at eight dollars. He says only the 16 residents show interest and plans to incorporate failed due to population. The village once had about 30 houses on one square mile with a school and depot.
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New Lebanon
T. B. Gray
Genoa
Gray
Geneva
Prominent Gilbert Citizen Charles Gill Dies at 87
Charles Henry Gill, 87, longtime mayor of Gilbert and father of W J Gill of Monroe, died at home Sunday afternoon. He served as justice of the peace for years and led Gilbert Baptist Church Sunday school. Survived by son Dr D D Gill of Gilbert, daughter Mrs G C Thompson of Lexington Kentucky, and another son. Funeral Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Gilbert Baptist Church with burial in nearby cemetery.
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Charles Henry Gill
Gilbert
WJ. Gill
Monroe
Louisiana Training Institute
Baptist Church
Gill
Franklin Parish
Gilbert Baptist Church
D. D. Gill
G. C. Thompson
Lexington
Actors Replace Ice Meet Speakers at Delta States Convent
Hot Springs Ark December 6 Actors replaced speakers at the annual convents of the Delta States Ice Association opening here for a three day session. Plays given aim to evoke the effect of speeches with Hurley Hurst Charles H Free and Mount Taylor the only featured speakers. The convention closes Wednesday with officers to be elected.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Delta States
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Walter F.coxe
New Orleans
Hurley Hurst
Chicago
Charles H. Free
Mount Taylor
Los Angeles Overrun With Medical Quacks Says Doctor
Dr. Morris Fishbein, editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association, told about 1,000 physicians in Los Angeles that the city is full of quacks and charlatans. He said he has visited every major city multiple times and found Los Angeles has more quacks than any other place in the United States.
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Los Angeles
Morris Fishbein
Journal of the
American “Medical Association
Fishbeine
United States
Bicycle Stolen From Monroe Candy Co. Owner
Mike Nastasi owner of the Monroe Candy Company reports the theft of a bicycle from in front of his business at 712 Wood Street Monday night. The black and green bicycle bears serial number 202222.
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Mike Nastasi
Monroe Candy Company
Wood Street
Lincoln
Fire damages Illinois Central boxcar near Monroe
An Illinois Central boxcar on a siding three miles east of Monroe was damaged by fire shortly after 7 am Monday. The blaze was extinguished by a Central Fire Station crew and is believed caused by hoboes who occupied the car the prior night.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Monroe
Central Fire Station
Pine Balms Vapor Therapy Promoted For Colds
A local ad touts Pine Balms piney vapors for cold relief and nasal clearance. Mrs Brilke of Yates Center endorses its milder yet penetrating formula claiming fast soothing effects. The message urges readers to ask their druggist for the pine balm product.
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Paul Brilke
Yates Center
Kanens
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