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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
4
A California board of agriculture report outlines Japanese ownership and leasing of land in the state. It states 12 726 acres owned 17 596 leased, plus 215 town lots and 2 548 places of business, totaling about one acre in every 4 000.
War impact boosts domestic travel and saves $50.66 million in foregone European travel while forecasting a $200.66 million year end domestic spend. Readers learn how travel shifts may strengthen the U.S. economy and regional draw from Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. The piece also notes suffragist protests over liquor laws and honors a devoted domestic worker who left $11,500 from her wages.
Gray hair users can apply Q-Ran Hair Color Re Storer after retiring from work. It acts on roots to darken hair without being a dye and claims to stop itching and dandruff while leaving hair lustrous and thick. Available for 50 cents in Monroe Louisiana at local stores.
A digest of historical milestones with birthdays and notable figures. Mary Stuart born in 1542 and Washington’s last address in 1796 are noted alongside Missouri’s 1812 assembly and other events. The piece also mentions Rev Edwin Holt Hughes born in 1866 and contemporary birthday acknowledgments for Horace Boies, P S Henson, Cale Young Rice, and Hannnes Kolehmainen.
A reflective piece extols true friendship as noble and enduring. It praises a warm, open manner and cautions against counterfeit friendships, asserting loyalty and trust as essential and unreturnable commitments.
In Ouachita Parish Sixth Judicial District Court, George M. Snellings vs T G Ersterling et al a writ of fieri facias leads to seizure and sale of 40 acres in Section 17 Township 18 North Range 5 East Monroe Louisiana on Saturday January 9 1915 at the courthouse front door. Described land includes the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter with improvements. Sale cash with appraisal. Sheriff John P Parker Jr Monroe La December 7 1914.
Mrs. John Bishon of Roseville Ohio reports a year of indigestion and frequent sick headaches. She found relief after using Chamberlains Tablets, noting the remedy helped during a spell. For sale by all dealers.
Notice urges union men and sympathizers to eat and drink at a union bar or restaurant while warning to watch for union lashes. Identifies Bartenders and Waiters Local in Monroe Louisiana. Also advertises five pound bucket of pure lard at Swayze's Market.
In the Caldwell Parish 30th Judicial District Court the Grand Temple and Tabernacle of the International Order of Twelve of the Knight and Daughters of Tabor sue Richmond D Burton case No 1393. A writ of seizure directs sale at the west front door of Monroe courthouse on Saturday January 1995 to satisfy the writ and costs. Property described as Lot Fifty in Layton's Second Addition Monroe fronting Ouachita Avenue and Eleventh Street with improvements and appurtenances. Sale terms on sheriff John Parker Jr Monroe Louisiana July 7 1914. Also notices for liver complaint and other remedies appear in the issue.
Louisiana Ouachita Parish Sixth Judicial District Court will offer for sale at the Monroe courthouse front door on Saturday January 16 1915 the lot described in Square 26 Layton’s Second Addition Monroe with improvements and household items including an ice box and dining chairs. Also another sale for George M Snellings v Easterling at the same front door on January 9 1915 covering Lots 17 18 19 20 Block 44 Filhiol’s First Addition Monroe with improvements. Both notices signed by Sheriff John P Parker Jr and dated December 7 1914.
A notice from the Siath Judicial District Court in Ouachita Parish Louisiana lists Armand Baer Jr versus Leon L Marx in case No 619 for a sheriffs sale proceeding.
An testimonial advert declares catarrh a constitutional disease and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It claims internal dosing, a direct effect on blood and mucous surfaces, a $100 reward if it fails to cure, and requests orders via mail or druggists at 75 cents. It also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The International League held its annual gathering in New York with owners reviewing team placements for the next season. Newark is expected to be sold or moved to New Jersey capital for the upcoming campaigns.
The News Star announces L. L. Lirber as a candidate for Monroe City Council from the Fourth Ward to fill a vacancy.
Announcement states Charles Schulz runs for a city council seat. The note cites his name and candidacy but provides few details on district or platform.
Alfred Walker proprietor at 111 Vicksburg street Cumberland offers Vine Grove wood 12 and 16 inches Oak stove wood 12 and 16 inches fire wood oak and pine 2 feet long Charcoal and fat bundles of pine for kindling delivered to any part of the city Loads priced at 2.90 1.00 and 50 cents Customer orders appreciated 6 3 tf
An early 20th century remedy ad touts Dr. Dell's Pine-Ter-Loney for colds and coughs. It promises to loosen mucus stop coughing and soothe lungs with a guaranteed effect. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
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