Braswell Quits Rage for State Treasurer
New Orleans reports say Baxter S. Braswell of Ruston withdraws from the state treasurership race as all three gubernatorial contenders resume campaigns. Pleasant gains ground with Avoyelles conferences and widespread sentiment building. Barret and Parker continue regional tours.
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New Orleans
Baxter S. Braswell
Ruston
Pleasant
Colonel Pleasant
Avoyelles
M. M. Swords
Kodaks Let Us Show You Our Line Before Christmas Gifts
Allen's Pharmacy in Tut invites shoppers to view a selection of Kodaks and other gifts before making Christmas purchases.
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Kodaks
Allen's Pharmacy
Tut
Conklin
Democratic National Committee Gathers in Washington
The Democratic National Committee meets in Washington to plan the 1916 convention and campaign funds. Chicago is favored to host, with Dallas and St Louis as rivals. The meeting discusses committee membership, Wilson's renomination, and whether suffragists will be heard. President Wilson to dine with committeemen. McCombs may not be re elected.
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Washington
Deco
Democratic National Committee
Todfey
Wilson
Bryan Bend
Oregon
Chicago
St. Leuis
Dallas
Congress
Withieam F. McCombs
National Committee
McCombs
William G. McAdoo
Ruston Deputy Kills Alleged Burglar in Self Defense
Deputy Sheriff J. C. Manning shot and killed a white man believed to be J. T. Dodson of Williamson County Texas after the man, charged with burglary, drew a pistol and fired at the deputy as they neared Ruston. The shot struck the man in the forehead and passed through his head. no inquest was held. The body rests at Mc Lure undertaking parlors while efforts to locate the man’s relatives continue.
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Ruston
J. C. Manning
J. T. Dodson
Williamson County
Texas
Mr. Manning
Atranger
McLure
Monroe City Council Proceedings December 1915
The Monroe Louisiana City Council met in regular session with the Mayor presiding. Minutes approved. A $3000 appropriation was voted for payrolls and so forth. Mayor authorized to buy four streetcar motors. The city accepted resignations of Sandel & Clarke as city attorneys and elected Stubbs & Theus. R. Cann elected bridge watchman. saloon license granted for 530 DeSiard Street. Adjourned.
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Monroe
Louisiana
General Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company
H. D. Apgar
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Tobacco Cure Ad
Internal throat and chest troubles may lead to serious trouble if not checked. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey loosens phlegm and destroys germs in the throat and nose. Pine tar is antiseptic and honey soothes. Insist on Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. 25c at all druggists.
Pain Fades With Sloan's Liniment Claims
A testimonial from Mervin H. Leister of Berkeley California praises Sloan's Liniment as a universal pain killer. He details stiff neck relief after Panama Exposition visits and wet feet, noting improvement after multiple applications. Available at druggists for 25 cents in March 1915.
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Sloan
Mervin H. Leister
Berkeley
Jcal
Shows 100000 Hen at New York Poultry Show
The Grand Central Palace hosts the poultry show with Lady Eglantine a leghorn valued at 100000 by owner D L Christian of Philadelphia. The hen is described as the busiest in the world, dwarfing Paderewski's 4000 Orpington by comparison.
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New York
Grand Central Palace
Lady Eglantine
D. Ll. Christian
Philadelphia
Paderewski
Democratic National Committee Hears Convention Site Vote
The Democratic National Committee met in Washington on December 7 to fix the time and place of the next convention. St Louis leads on the push, with Dallas and Chicago backing their own bids. delegates forecast a decision on the second or third ballot though no sure outcome is conceded.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
St. Louis
Dallas
Chicago
Kuhn brothers seek liquor permit in Monroe
Notice from Monroe Louisiana dated November 29 1915 states Abe and Gus Kuhn apply to the City Council for a permit and license to carry on an retail liquor business at 630 DeSiard Street Monroe Louisiana. Signed 30-101 Consults Relief Workers Toledo December 7. The second public function in honor of Brand Whitlock American minister to Belgium is a meeting and dinner today by the Ohio Commission for the Relief of European War Sufferers. Whitlock will address the relief workers on his observations of American relief work.
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Coma
Vincent
Calcasieu
Barret
James Wilkinson
Dock Board
St Tammany
Jim
E. Babbington
Folsom
Covington
Adess
Monroe Oil and Gas Co
Lis
Monroe
North Louisiana
Ouachita Parish
Jense
North
Louisiana
Qall An
D. Ur
Trousdale
Goo. G. Weaks
Travia Oliver
Abe
Gus Kuhn
DeSiard Street
Toledo
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Ohio Commission For the Relief
Whitlock
Dr King’s New Discovery Promoted For Lung Health
An old warning on coughs and colds stresses the danger of neglected infections. The ad claims dangerous bronchial and lung diseases follow a cold and touts Dr King’s New Discovery, used over 45 years, as the best aid to prevent serious lung ailments.
Little Fellow Was Hot at Sunday Service
Rev F H Parrington finished the sermon There is No Hell There is a Hell when a four year old boy cried Daddy Im hot during prayer. The minister concluded Hell begins on earth and the boy’s exclamation drew a half audible ripple of laughter from the congregation.
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F. H. Parrington
Danderine Promise for Lush Hair and No Dandruff
An advertisement touts Knowlton’s Dandeline as a quick and inexpensive way to achieve soft glossy hair free of dandruff. It claims the product thickens hair within weeks, stops shedding, and cleans itchy scalps with everyday use. It urges trial with a 25 cent bottle at drug stores.
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Knowlton
Why You Should Use Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Reasons to choose Chamberlains Cough Remedy include its established reputation from long use its effectiveness in loosening and relieving a cold and aiding recovery it contains no opium or narcotics and it is affordable at a quarter and widely available
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Vou
Frenkel & Wolf
DeSiard St
Jackson
Braswell
RAGE
Acadia
Church Point
Rayne
John M. Parker
Ouachita
Morehouse
Ford Levi Stationery Company, Ltd
Poke McBrayer
Bond
Kalelael
Kentucky
Cae
Nutrition
Covington & CO. General Distributors
P. O. Box
Good Fellows Club
the News-Star
The
Good
Fellows Club
City Council
City Hall
Monroe, la
D. W. Faulk
Hall
Be. J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
Erene
F. Collins
Erinary Infirmary
Pflarmacy
Little Rock
ATL
Lund
Yo. Drew
Medet
Punqohor
AL Vicksburg, Mississippi
Fickdan
Saaghehanna Ave
Phila
Umy Dent
March
Fickman
Howard L. Klotz
Eickman
Eckman Laboratory
Springfield
G. Surgenor
O'Donnell & Gray Physicians and Surgeons
New South Drug Store
Bert G. Williams
Chase & Collens Co
Drs. Adams & Graves
Thos. E. Wright
Sanitarium
Geo. Selman
C. E
Louisiana Engineering Society
Guachita Parish
J. E. Peters
Undertaker
Agent Globe
Weritche
Standard Sewing Machines
Er Eee
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