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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
4
The piece argues small farms benefit communities more than large estates. It warns against buying up vast tracts, urges Louisianans to acquire small parcels, and compares land ownership to a steady, profitable investment in a nation facing westward land price pressures. It emphasizes near markets and schools raising rural land values.
President Taft urges reform of judicial procedure to cut costs for civil cases and speed trials and executions. He links court delays to lawless violence and lynching, noting the issue affects both federal and state courts and calls for broad improvements.
The author argues English courts move swiftly and criticizes US delays in criminal trials. Prompt justice, he says, builds trust, reduces costs, and prevents mob action. Louisiana figures show daily prisoner board costs. freeing funds could aid roads or education. Calls for legislative action.
West Monroe Louisiana Ouachita Parish reports December 3 1909 bank statement listing loans secured by mortgage 18735 12 and other loans 11916 98. Totals show deposits 60895 01 and capital figures 60973 51 to 60 895 01 with officers I N Larche president and I Q A Hester cashier swearing to accuracy December 8 1909.
The National Printer-Journalist quote elevates newspaper work as a path to knowledge, broad government understanding, and social awareness. It urges readers to seek advancement through the discipline, promising growth beyond wages and profit and noting opportunities across city to nation.
Recapitulation shows resources and discounts totaling 30 652 10 plus furniture and fixtures 1 981 51 real estate 17 314 16 and suspense 95 50. Capital stock paid in 22 300 00 individual deposits 35 973 51 and a small item 1 165 00 appears.
A humorous note from the Dallas News mocks Editor Harris over rail passes and travel. It praises Henderson for local growth with rail, banks, and printing, while implying Harris would stay put and ignore passes or distant trips.
A financial report from Central Savings Bank & Trust Company of Monroe Louisiana filed with the State Bank Examiner on December 3 1909 lists demand loans 150 923 90 overdrafts 0 other real estate owned loans secured by mortgage 180 535 17 other loans and discounts 286 758 78 due from banks 142 237 23 checks for clearing house 58 916 43 cashiers checks outstanding 106 00 bills payable 100 000 00 capital stock 250 000 00 deposits including individual savings 165 692 68 time certificates 87 920 81 and other items totaling 944 425 20 with officers Uriah Millsaps president and Travis Oliver cashier attesting December 7 1909 notary Herbert U Millsaps.
The Richland Democrat urges Governor Sanders to appoint successors to the Levee Board, arguing the current members’ terms have expired and the press should address the governor directly rather than pressing to replace the holdovers. The paper questions the board’s persistence and hints higher authorities influence.
Extract from an address in Den ver by a renowned orator features the line Sixteen to One. The mock chant is linked to the era though not a direct echo of the 1896 campaign and suggests even Billy Bryan would be perplexed by the phrase.
The document reports totals for Real Estate, Furniture and ECCT at 760 455.08, with a Suspense Account balance of 90 981.29 and Cash and Exchange of 145.59. It lists a 944 425.20 capital stock figure with Surplus and Profits and Undivided Dividends also noted.
An old Boreas breeze swept through last night, contrasting with last August’s heat. The remark implies a wish for hotter days and mocks reliance on wishful thinking, urging resolve and backbone over weak prediction.
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