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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1911

Page

2

Social notes from Monroe area visitors and events

Social column records numerous visits and trips by residents including Mr. B. L. Moody in Dothan Alabama and Miss Dot Marx among upcoming winter brides. It notes Christmas preparations at City School, Thanksgiving-like church events, and hospital news as Prof. Byrd undergoes throat surgery with uncertain outlook.

Hipp Marx Dot Marx A. A. Gunby New Orleans Sam Standifer Sarah Gunby Miss Olive Sophie Newcombe College Pauline McFee Shreveport Prof C. E. Byrd Prof. Byrd

Five Hundred Card Club Hosts and Dixie Girls Meet

Mrs. Barney J. Sugar hosted a Five Hundred session with a two course luncheon and prizes won by Mrs. I. Kuhn and Miss Madeline Marx. The Dixie Girls held an officer election and donated to Camp Nichols after paying uniforms and hosting a theater outing. Mrs. R. L. Morris entertained a second Five Hundred group with prizes awarded and a lavish two course luncheon.

Barney J. Sugar I. Kuhn Madeline Marx Gussie Wolff Mesdimes H. Haas H. Marx H. R. Speed Maud Flowers Alexandria Miss Flowers Lila Moore Margaret Tissington Edith Hudson Mary Reiser Sarah Robinette Mabel Gregg Mesdames Phil Chauvin R. L. Morris J. T. Austin G. P. Stubbs Dixie Girls W. H. de Graffenreid Lady Bird Ruffin Camp Nichols Sperling Grand Street Theatre Neilie Bynum Claire DeGraffenreid Stella Courtney Pearl Roscoe Ruth Webb Ruth Atkinson Financial Secetary Liaine DeGraffenreid Mrs. Morris Misses Burnie Handy Edith Gunby Sarah Gunby Helen Chauvin Olivette Broadway Alice Nelson Mesdame Frank Farmer Foster B. W. Sperry H. D. Briggs F. G. Hudson, Jr J. Clayton Johnson P. HB. Chauvin J.T. Austis Millsaps P. Atkins B. Dawkins Byrnie Handy

Middle Man Interesting Comments Cold Storage Goods

Secretary Wilson comments on middleman roles in cold storage goods. Policy may affect distribution and pricing. Officials discuss impact on farmers, shippers, and consumers amid trade and storage concerns.

Wilson

Consumer pays one dollar for food who gets the rest

Secretary Wilson reports on a Department of Agriculture study of cold storage effects on food costs and wholesomeness. He urges monthly disclosures of storage receipts and deliveries, notes long storage as rare, and highlights rising prices for butter and eggs while warning of speculative trends. He previews broader reforms and farm practices, including soil conservation and plant trials.

Washington Wilson Department of Agriculture United States Florida Kentucky Tennessee Idaho California Sahars Forestry Bureau

Smile a Few and Boost a Bit in War-Time Cheer

A hopeful exhortation urges readers to stop gloom and join in with upbeat songs and marching. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a nightly cold ward and includes a quip about warming feet in hot water before bed, noting it is sold by druggists.

B. W. L. Hall Waverly Chamberlain

Arizona's First Election Set for State Officials

Arizona voters will decide next Tuesday on a full slate of state officials including two U.S. senators subject to legislative ratification, a congressional representative, supreme court members, district judges, state lawmakers, county and precinct officers, and a ballot measure to remove the judicial recall from the state constitution. The outcome will determine whether Arizona can join the Union, with three major party tickets Democratic Republican and Socialist fielding candidates such as Governor contenders George W. Hunt for the Democrats and Edward W. Wells for the Republicans.

Phoenix Ariz Arizona United States Congress Supreme Court Arizona Shell George W. Hunt Globe Edward W. Wells Prescot

Arizona Senate and House Candidates Face Off in Eclipse of Races

The Republicans push to gain control of the legislature with Ralph Cameron and Hoval A. Smith as senate hopefuls while Democrats back Henry F. Ashurst and Marcus Smith for the two senate seats. In the House, Mulford Winsor, John Williams, and John Halberg contest. Socialists nominate E Johnson and E Simonton. Results likely delayed due to crowded field. A local ad promotes Chamberlain's liniment for sprains and rheumatic pains.

Socta Isit Guetine Grove Rep Blicans United States Ralph Cameron Territorial Hoval A. Smith Bisbee Henry F. Ashurst Prescott Marcus Smith Tucson E. Johnson E. B. Simonton Globe Congress

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. B. L. Moody Dothan, Ala J. N. Hicks Moseley's Bluff Monroe C. W. Parnell Calhoun John Keller Collinston J. M. Bennett Blankston Mr. Belknap Greenville J. Arthur Smith J. S. Stevens Sterlington Wiley Mangham Frank McCormick J. R. Myrick Girard Rirs J. M. Munholland West Side J. B. Hays Parish Baton Rouge Clem Jackson Sibney Mr. Jackson J. C. Montgomery Jackson T. Craighton Minden Monroe Sand and Gravel Company Hopkinsville Craighton Methodist Church Curiey Myrtle Young Calypso THE Lyceum Orchestra Curt Wiehe Musical Director St. John St Cumberland Phone Just Rexall Monroe Drug Company American Salvation Army Grammont Street A. L. Gordon I, Adil Seminaay Sour Penick & Foro. Lr Mulford Winsor Yuma John Wiliams John Halberg Jerome Chamberlain's Famous Co.Ltd Peibi Fy Hinpard OF the Old Spring Distilling CO Cincinnati Ohio
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