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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
8
The listing details a variety of small items including a Sister silver mesh bag sets rings sewing sets manicure sets cut glass perfume bottles and decorative pieces. Prices start at around 25 cents and rise to several dollars depending on item type and quality.
The advertisement lists a variety of gift items with prices starting at low figures. Diamond scarf pins at 6 dollars or more, cuff buttons from 1.50, cigar cases and match safes around 1 dollar, fountain pens 1.50, pipes 2.50, and watch chains 2 dollars. Other items include diamond studs 5 dollars, pocket knives five cents, brooches 1.50, rings 2.50, silver thimbles 0.25, bedroom clocks 2 dollars, silver picture frames, head necklaces 0.25 and up, all marketed as Father’s Day presents.
An assorted sale lists Grandpa items including a shaving set from $2.50, a case for glasses $5.00 to $7.00, a silver match box $1.00+, cuff buttons $1.50+, a set scarf pin $1.00+, and a silver shoe horn 25c and up.
A store promotes a seasonal gift list for all ages from baby to grandparents. It stresses convenience and a guarantee of quality with their brand on every box and claims to offer desirable prices.
Price ranges for baby feeding spoon 1.00 to 2.50 dollars silver fork 1.50 to 2.00 dollars napkin ring set baby pins and brooch pin price ranges 1.00 to 4.00 dollars 1.25 to 200.00 dollars for a brooch pin silver cup 1.50 to 16.00 dollars baby ring tie and locket and chain 2.50 to 10.00 dollars
A vintage price list catalogs items for men’s accessories including scarf pins necktie holders watch chains and fob charms cuff buttons shirt sets and key rings with prices ranging from 50 cents to 75 dollars and a few items quoted to 200 dollars. The list covers rings chains clocks and pocket knives with both low and high end price points.
The ad lists price ranges for women jewelry including rings bracelets necklaces brooches and watches. Items feature diamonds gold and vanity cases with prices from $1.25 to $75.00 and more. Rosary beads locket chains and jewel cases are also offered at varying costs.
A catalog lists cuff links from 1.50 up and items such as a diamond scarf pin watch and chain set brushes and cases from 2.50 to 15.00 and 4.60 to 15.00. Also notes silver tea sets bowls trays and cutlery along with numerous other articles not fully enumerated.
An ad touts fresh roasted coffee for more flavor and strength. It advertises genuine fruit cake and Christine cakes from Iron Mountain Bakery with a crumb guarantee. Price hint shown as 2-6t and a contact phone 1652- 16d4.
A crowded page shows ads for SWAYZE LIVESTOCK CO and The Palace offering cash terms and credit notices. Local tradesmen announce coffee roasts, clothing, and home goods while funeral and property records appear under recent notices. Deadlines and business reminders fill the public notices.
Akaraszss and partners appear in K Parish and City Courts for multiple records filed this week. Case details include docket numbers and court dates for civil actions. Local observers note ongoing hearings and potential resolutions in the county.
James Rickey and Miss Minnie Colton are recorded for a marriage license in the latest civic notices. The notice lists the couple and confirms their intent to wed under local regulations.
All parties holding claims against J. G. Boutz, deceased, must present them to the undersigned Hudson Potts Bernstein Sholars 101 Attorneys. Mr Morris Haas assistant cashier of Union National Bank found the first five dollar bill from Federal Reserve Bank No 11 Dallas that reached Monroe. The mimey has just been placed in circulation. I have the finest lot of dolls ever shown in Monroe. All kinds all sizes all prices. Come see them at Warren Taylors where Hurler's candy is sold. Rev J R Edwards of Ruston was a registered guest at the Monroe hotel last night. Let us gin your cotton. Guarantee good sample and turnout. Highest market price paid for seed. Monroe Cotton Oil Company. & City Court Ida Jackson fighting fined 750 Jettie Wadker fighting discharge. Choice native meats 15 cents per wound. Extra select oysters 25 cents. All orders delivered city. Phone 60 Model Meat Market 338 DeStard Street. The marriage license market has been very dull for the past thirty days only twenty licenses issued during that period from the clerk's office. If you wish the convenience of our 30 day payment plan be sure your bills are paid by the 16th. Walker Bro Gro Co 7-3.
J E Morgan and Bro advertise as dealers in wood coal blacksmith and domestic, concrete lime cement sand and gravel. Monroe Louisiana location Cumberland phone 332.
Washington issues new postal prices as 60 cent quarterly boxes rise to 75 cents and 75 cent boxes move to 1.00, while 1.00 boxes jump to 2.00. The change takes effect after January 1st and aims to curb the high cost of living.
The annual convocation of Monroe Chapter No. 18 Royal Arch Masons will be held tonight at 7 30 o clock with officer elections to follow Please be on hand G SURGHNOR Sedy Dr R Ki Credille of Bonita was a visitor to Monroe yesterday City street work expands North Fifth from Louisville to Hudson Bres avenue to North Fifth Rev D C Barr of Winnsboro visiting daughter Mrs J M Brothers left today for Shreveport to attend the annual conference
Miss Mary August Armour daughter of the late Kirkland Armour and niece of P D Armour will wed James Clement Dunn of Kansas City this afternoon at St Pauls Church. A reception will follow at Mrs Charles Littlefields home. The couple will honeymoon in the South and reside in New York.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce through four briefs asks the Louisiana Railroad Commission in New Orleans to deny the U S and P railroad request to discontinue passenger trains Nos 5 and 6 before January first. It cites holiday trade and heavy express shipments to Texas via Shreveport as reasons to extend service until after Christmas. Mrs C B Wolfson of New Orleans visits friends in Monroe.
The Oklahoma Hardware and Implement Dealers Association opened its annual meeting in Oklahoma City with sessions continuing tomorrow and Thursday. Officials reported solid business across the state and noted the gathering combines social and business activities for visiting members.
Carlisle Kentucky sees a brisk start as tobacco loose leaf sales begin with strong orders. Warehouses report heavy stocking in recent days and good prices, while returns to sellers are expected satisfactory after the market opens.
Notice to creditors and interested parties in the Meyer estate to show cause within ten days why the final accounting of Annie R Meyer and Sol Meyer Jr as executors should not be approved and homologated and the executors discharged. By order of the Sixth District Court dated December 30, 1914. (Seal) Pat S Hamilton, Deputy Clerk.
The Markets column notes middling cotton at 73 to 16 cents, steady. Sales total $625 bales with prices ranging around 7.20 to 7.94 and tone described as steady for the period. Several figures appear garbled but indicate a stable market with modest activity.
Liverpool spots middling at 4.37 with quiet sales of 8000 bales. Ust'y May June and July August periods noted with 4.123 and 4.19 rates. Information available by calling Monroe Board of Trade, number 1171.
In the Western District of Louisiana Monroe Division Fox Renaud Grocery Co Limited bankrupt No 1940 in Bankruptcy No 1049 in Bankruptcy to creditors of above named bankrupt of Monroe Louisiana notice is given that on November 26 1914 the said company was adjudicated bankrupt and the first meeting of its creditors will be held at the office of the Referee in Monroe Louisiana on December 8 1914 at 10 o'clock in the fore noon creditors may attend prove their claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business Monroe La November 25 1914 R H Oliver Referee in Bankruptcy Christian name initials included as shown in source.
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