Louisiana Baptists to hold 76th convention in Shreveport
The Associated Press reports Shreveport will host the 1924 Louisiana Baptists convention as the diamond jubilee session closes. Rev. Frank Tripp of Monroe to preach the sermon with Rev. W. H. Knight of Baton Rouge as alternate. Delegates may visit Louisiana College in Pineville and a Baptist hospital after adjournment.
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Associated Press
Baptist Hospital
E. D. Solomon
Baptists of the
South
Centenary College May Seek Southwestern Conference Admission
Shreveport officials report Centenary College of Shreveport may join the Southwestern Conference if a vacancy occurs. The Dallas meeting kept membership at eight, citing schedule difficulties for added teams. If Oklahoma A and M leaves for Missouri Valley, a new conference meeting could consider Centenary’s application.
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Centenary College of
Shreveport
Southwestern Territory
Southwestern Conference
Dallas
George M. Ronalds
Bo” McMillin
Centenary
Sexton
Oklahoma A
Southwestern
Missouri Valley Conference
Xet
Baldwin to be in balance balance of power in Commons
The article notes Conservatives would hold a majority over other parties but not an overall majority, leaving Prime Minister Baldwin effectively defeated. It also reports Lloyd George's re-election from Carnarvon, Margaret Wintringham's Liberal win in Lincolnshire, and the Duchess of Athol's Conservative victory in Kinross and western Perth and Kinross.
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House of Commons
Baldwin
Lloyd George
Carnavon
Wales
Mae
Margaret Wintringham
Lincolnshire
Duchess of Athol
Kinrons
Perth and Kinross
Stonewall Lodge Knights Elect Officers for Year
Stonewall Lodge No. 8 Knights of Pythias elected J. J. Burroughs as chancellor commander at their annual meeting. Other officers named include W. J. Mills as vice-commander and A. S. Mallory as prelate with several assistants and trustees listed.
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Stonewall Lodge
Knights of Pythias
J.J. Burroughs
W. J. Mills
A. 8. Mallory
E. Richards, Jr
W. Mith
A. H. Green
P. A. Poug
J. H. Johnson
C. W. Moffett
G W. Saunders
R. W. Germany
Frank Masling
J. G. Williamson
Cahriel Garvey
C. Amney
RK. W. Hazel
W. T. Baker
5. M. McReynolds
Festival of Light Program At Temple B'nai Israel
In accordance with the Festival of Lights observed this week by the Jewish people the service tonight at Temple B nai Israel at 7 30 will be as follows Sabbath service Sermon Rabbi L Freund Kindle the Lights Choir quartet Chanukkah Light Kindled Lee Lieber Fannie Weiler Rock of Ages Congregation
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Temple B'nai Ierael
Rabbittr L. Freund
Chanukkan
Lee Lieber
Fannie Wealer
Rock of Ages
Monroe Seeks Permanent Aviation Field for South Routes
Monroe residents urged establishing a permanent airfield as a main station for aviators on the east to west airway. They appealed to Lt. Russell C. MacDonald of the Tallulah La aviation station to approach Major Roy S. Brown at Maxwell Field Montgomery Ala and send investigators to Monroe to assess local facilities.
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Monroe
Russell .C. MacDonald
Tallulan
Aairway
Hiready
Lieut
MacDonald
Roy 5S
Brown
Maxwell Field
Montgomery
Ala
Baldwin Ready to Face Difficulties Says Premier Statement
BEWDLY England Dec 7 After Baldwin's poll win over Liberal rival by more than 6000 he told constituents he expected a difficult time but would face it with their confidence and support carrying a calm resolve and pledge to meet challenges ahead.
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Baldwin
Bewdly
England
House, of Commons
Stanley Baldwin
Poultry Exhibition Shows Strong Interest and Variety
The Monroe Seed Company on North Grand Street hosts a Poultry Exhibition with 28 entrants and 4155 birds across 14 pure breeds. Exhibitors include Myatt McClendon, Fred Fudickar, J. H. Schrader, Mrs. Thos. Jones, Roscoe R. Allen, Grayson Guthrie, and many others, plus several Poultry Club children.
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Monroe Seed Company
North Grand Street
Myatt McClendon
Plymouth Rock
Fred Fudickar
U. R. IL
J. F. Black
J. H. Schrader
Mrs. Thos. Jones
Julius Irving
Poultry Club
J. D. Lindsey
Odie Lindsey
Dixie Stewart
Russia Expands Rigor Against Speculators and Dissent
Moscow reports a government move to exile hundreds of citizens deemed unproductive amid a broader crackdown. Officials say the drive targets gamblers, speculators, and others questioned in the upbuilt country, with families to follow in days. Exiles head toward Narinsky district, Siberia, or the White Sea region.
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Moscow
Russia
Petrograd
Fox
Narinsky
Siberia
White Sea
Aviator's Plane Wreck Near Monroe Narrowly Escapes
G B Post of Ogdensburg New York attempted a field landing behind the old Monroe Cotton Mill yesterday. The Huff Daland Petrel Three Seater overturned after striking a ditch. Post jumped to safety with slight injuries. The plane, wrecked beyond repair, will be shipped to its base and a landing field may be prepared in Monroe for future commercial use.
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Monroe
G. B. Post
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Mr. Post
St. Louis
Union Oil and Gas Company to Drill at Farmerville Location
The Now Union Oil & Gas Company formed by Monroe and Farmerville businessmen with a 100000 capitalization will drill six miles east of Farmerville in Union parish for oil and possibly gas. James A Noe of Farmerville helps lead the venture with directors Edward Everett J S Dykes L H Barnes J D Faulkner and Dr P A Tatum. Clark and Metat Drilling Company of El Dorado won the contract to drill to 2500 feet as machinery moves to the site.
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Now
Union Oil & Gas Company
Monroe
Farmerville
Union Parish
Enterprise
James A. Noe
Edward Everett
J. S. Dykes
L. H. Barnes
J. D. Faulkner
P. A. Tatum
North Louisiana
Clark and Metat Drilling Company
el Dorado
Revolt Leader Claims Thousands of Men and Guns
A rebel figure proclaims a large force and heavy armament against the government while denying real strength. little is known about De La Huerta, other than his location in Vera Cruz.
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de la Huerta
Vera Cruz
Obregon vows iron hand to quell rebellion in Mexico
President Obregon arrived from Celaya and said the country would be pacified with an iron hand. Reports said General Sanchez had moved against the government while federal troops mobilized. Three columns under General Amaro moved from Tampico as other forces converged at Esperanza and Tlaxcala under General Topeto to support the crackdown.
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Mexico City
Obregon
Celaya
Amaro
Tampico
Sanchez
Esperanza
Tlaxcala
Fausto Topeto
Miss Julia Wossman Seeks State Seat at Ouachita Conference
A Ouachita parish conference discussed Miss Julia Wossman of Monroe running for state representative. Under Mrs J D McCranie’s chairmanship a campaign letter is being prepared for voters, with points clarified but not disclosed. The committee praised progress and predicted victory in January.
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Julia Wossman
Monroe
Miss Wossman
J. D McCranie
Ouachita Parish
Too Much of a Good Thing Remedy Claim
A six year stomach trouble narrator claims M y n Remedy cured severe digestion pains. They describe drastic weight loss, a starvation diet, and quick relief after one dose. The adpromises symptom relief and money back guarantee from Phoenix store and other druggists.
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Phoenix Oe
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Next Baptist Convention
Frank Tripp
R. P. Mahon
Southern Baptists
Mahon
Bible Institute
New Orleans
Contisted Prom
Stonewall Lodge of Knights of Pythias
South Air Routes
Dr. Bell
Ouachita
Ouachita Flour and Feed CO. Distributors
Wauer
Union Oil and Gas Company
Iron Hand
Conference of Women
Newe-Star
Armour’s
Copeland-Taylor Grocery Co
Desiard ST
Mr. .B. J. Powers
Man’s Store
Mrs. Hen
Purina
Quality Feed & Commission CO
Foster
Debchard St
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