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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
4
An editorial urges Monroe residents to embrace a boosting spirit under Mayor Forsythe. It argues progress comes from collective effort across political lines, compares civic effort to two horses pulling a wagon, and stresses unity to advance development and prosperity of the city.
The writer argues no need for resignations and that the governor should appoint successors. Some board members, as stockholders in the land company, seek to profit as both plaintiff and defendant in the suit. The State should have pursued peculation charges against the board at the outset, not rely on them to recover what they sold.
The News-Star review recounts Rev. H. R. Carson’s Thanksgiving address urging a municipal clean-up and reforms to end perceived city misgovernance. It questions Carson’s stance on saloons while criticizing political patronage and urging mayoral enforcement of laws. Also noted are requests to Governor Sanders for a January farm land congress in Shreveport and a lithographer’s blotter quip on money and printing.
The Alexandria exhibition at Chi emize Land Exposition draws growing crowds, highlighting soils and land investment potential. The Alexandria Town Talk lauds southern displays, noting large sums spent and strong outside interest. Local promoters urge support to expand the effort and promote the state’s resources to visitors and residents.
The Monroe News-Star notes pressure on the Tensas Basin Levee Board to resign to ease the governor's position. Reports indicate the men may claim their terms have expired, signaling a possible path to resolution amid political tensions.
Bank of Monroe Ouachita Parish La reports assets totaling 411 318 71 with demand loans 24 642 48 mortgage loans 19 995 49 and other items. Union Bank & Trust Co shows assets 324 999 81 including cash 73 243 69 and loans 160 005 55. both note capital stock 100 000 and deposits around 190 202 62 and 151 163 60 respectively, sworn December 6 and 7 1909 by bank presidents and cashiers.
Multiple Louisiana newspapers report public pressure to remove the Tensas Levee District commissioners while contrasting governor Sanders actions. Other editorials defend state institutions from alleged financial distress.
A public notice urges residents to pay poll taxes promptly to preserve voting rights with emphasis on timely compliance and deadlines.
Seed ad notes sweet peas ready for planting with price 26 cents per pound. Latham Seed Company advertised the offer, urging customers to purchase for garden planting.
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