Forksville Correspondence Highlights Local Visits
Mrs. Carr of Gainesville Texas returned home after weeks with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lawler and twins spent Saturday in Monroe. Pat Hamilton agricultural agent stays in West Monroe. Mayo and Gray, once Texas residents, returned home. Drought caused crop delays and shortages in the region. A new truck growers association formed in the area with plans for better produce disposal. Drew organized similarly last season and sent several shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
Gainesville
Texas
Robert Lawler
Monroe
Pat Hamilton
West Monroe
Messrs
Pleze Mayo
James Gray
Drew
Learned How to Pack Trunk
A woman recalls the moment a trunk packing dilemma was solved. She asked the station man to sit on the trunk, but he simply lifted the lid and re inserted the top tray, allowing the cover to close easily. She shares the trick as a simple, effective solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines
Bud
Carolina
Randolph
Senator
Georgia
Langdon
Dick Cullen
Senate
Whistling Tree of Nubia and Weeping Canary Island Flora
Readable note describes Nubia's Solar or Whistling tree whose winds produce melodic sounds explained by insect-bored holes in leaf spines. Also mentions Canary Islands Weeping tree that sheds water from its leaves during drought, enabling natives to collect clean rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nubia
Canary Islands
Telephone Deafness
A person explains that their voice sounds gruff over the telephone due to being deaf, a condition described as telephone deafness. The speaker notes deafness alters voice perception and says others misinterpret their speech when using the telephone.
A Gentleman From Mississippi Designed as Washington Comedy
Harrison Rhodes and Thomas Wise present a national political comedy about Senator William H Langdon of Mississippi and his family amid Washington scheming. A New York paper writer, a private secretary, and a gangSeeking land for a Gulf Coast naval base drive intrigue and a costly misreading. Langdon and his ally Bud expose the plot, reclaim honor, and restore family integrity amid society’s pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Rhodes
Thomas. Wise
Mississippi
Monroe
William A. Brady
Joseph R. Grismer
Robert A. Fischer
Robert
Daily Press
William H. Langdon
South
Federal
Senate
Haines
Bill’ Langdon
Washington
Randolph
Langdon
United States
Bud” Haines
New York City
Carolina
Hope Georgia
Naval Base
Gulf Coast
Bud
Poison Blood Balm claim for curing blood poisoning
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for blood poisoning and related skin diseases. It claims to purify and enrich the blood, heal sores, stop pain and itching, with a free sample offer and $1 bottle via retailer West Monroe Drug Store in Monroe La.
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Atlanta
Express
Monroe la
West Monroe
Premium certificates with every purchase offered
Monroe Drug Co advertises premium certificates with every purchase and promises an elegant Christmas gift free for savers.
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Monroe Drug CO
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Capes
Childrens’ Coats
DeSiard Street
Quachita-Wenroe Gun & Bicycle Co
Monrceve
Grayiing Lumber Company
Forksville
Mrs. Spangler
Walker Bros., Ltd
Phoenix Drug Store
Berlin
Gibson
Dennison
Hutts and Fishers
Monroe Stationery Co., Ltd
South Grand St
Bank of Monroe
Vet
T. M. Parker Co. Ltd
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