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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
4
A Southern Commercial Congress session in Washington urged immigration to develop vast but undeveloped Southern lands especially in Louisiana. Hugh McRae argued colonization could raise land values, create farms, and supply white labor for future industries, despite race concerns and the need to shift away from neglected channels of migration.
A government plan aims to develop agricultural wealth to the fullest, establishing a sound basis for commensurate growth and commercial development across regions. The proposal emphasizes expanding farming output and related industries to boost the economy.
Alexandria leaders M L Alexander John Gray and Sheran Cook with Nick O Shee return from Chicago where they promoted Central Louisiana and the state to thousands. A public meeting at the Elks Hall is planned to present their report with Mayor Turregano presiding and Progress League officials invited.
Citizens aged twenty-three to sixty must pay a poll tax to vote, with receipts required for voting in 1910 and 1911. Pay now to support schools and avoid losing voting rights. The News-Star endorses capable officials and discusses constitutional amendments and elected leaders, noting North Louisiana's several “favorite sons” candidates.
Governor Sanders enjoys Washington life while six holdover members of the Tensas Levee Board cling to their posts amid taxpayer efforts to liquidate liens on properties due to levee taxes. The piece laments muddy sidewalks and advocates paving all town sidewalks on wet days.
A call to energy and hustle invites residents to rally for a stronger Greater Monroe. The message urges action to break dull routines and enjoy a more vibrant community life through renewed effort and participation.
The article discusses Governor Sanders and the Ten sas Levee Board. It notes public calls for seven capable men from seven parishes to serve, cites concerns about pay for one day of work and costly junkets, and urges accountability while stating no charge of dishonesty.
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company of Monroe Ouachita Parish Louisiana filed a December 3 1909 report with the State Bank Examiner listing demand loans 150 923 90 mortgage loans 180 535 17 other loans 286 758 78 overdrafts 60 6 real estate owned 8 981 29 due from banks 58 916 48 and other assets 142 237 23 liabilities show capital stock 250 000 00 undivided profits 17 347 88 dividends unpaid 16 00 deposits total 514 561 37 and a recap of resources 944 425 20 with officers Uriah Millsaps president and Travis Oliver cashier sworn December 1909.
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