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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
4
The Shreveport Times reports Michel held a Rayville rally with a few over one hundred attendees while Hall’s recent meeting there drew about seventy five attendees. The reference to frost and blizzard suggests stark contrasts in turnout.
The piece ridicules campaign claims by rival groups calling themselves goo goos and their “claims” to sweep the state. It notes Times-Democrat’s stance, with Michel favored in six parishes north of Louisiana and Aswell carrying four, while two parishes go to goo goos and thirteen parities offer equal odds. It argues fantasy claims won’t win votes.
The opposition reacts as Parker son withdraws negative backing of John T. Michel. The question remains who Parkerson will back now, Hall or Aswell, though his influence may be limited if he withholds final endorsement. His move undermines the prior Orleans endorsement and leaves no firm pledge.
The News-Star predicts Michel will win a substantial primary majority across multiple districts, with specific regional gains. It argues Judge Hall cannot carry Ouachita Parish or North Louisiana and notes Parkerson’s mixed record and controversial past actions in New Orleans.
An old editorial notes that a long standing remedy praised by doctors and hospitals faces inevitable imitators and warns readers about inferior substitutes. It emphasizes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a highly regarded product with broad family use.
Advertises Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as beneficial for throat lung and stomach ailments with claims of use for over fifty years. States the genuine product comes in sealed bottles, bears the Old Chemist's Head label seal, and is sold by druggists grocers and doors nationwide at $1.00 a large bottle from The Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. in Rochester New York.
The notice urges timely payment of the poll tax to ensure proper registration. It states the last day to pay is December 30 since December 31 falls on a Sunday, highlighting the approaching deadline.
Report of the condition of Ouachita National Bank at Monare Louisiana as of December 5 1911 shows total assets of 1 515 960 08 with loans 1 041 316 50 securities 55 722 89 and cash items including reserves 372 900 69. Liabilities include capital stock 100 000 00 surplus undivided profits 90 084 82 and deposits 1 246 071 16 part due to other banks and trust companies with notes rediscounted and certificates of deposit. Notary public attestation dated December 1911.
The ledger lists assets including loans and discounts 1 126 766 86 and cash sums of 219 415 33 and 144 079 51 total 1 515 960 08. Liabilities show capital stock 200 000 00 undivided profits 99 084 82 deposits 917 646 69 and certificates 34 091 18 with notes and cashiers checks outstanding. A German official figure notes five in dusty workplaces die of consumption per thousand versus two in dust-free occupations.
An old promotional notice explains hair health by testing root bulbs for color and offers Rexall 93 Hair Tonic with a money back guarantee. It claims to treat dandruff scalp irritation and baldness, selling two sizes 50c and 1.00 at The Monroe Drug Co The Rexall Store Open all night.
Cleveland discussions on challenging the piecework system. Switzerland workers endure long hours with nine and a half to ten daily and one hour less on Saturdays. Minneapolis hosts fifteen international organizers. New York totals 1,400,000 wage earners with 600,000 in factories, 290,000 clerks. Unions paid over 5 million for unemployment relief last year plus strike benefits. Oakland and Richmond carmen unions seek one charter after referendum. New York labor law reform targets bakery sanitation, factory status, and State Labor Commission oversight.
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