Local notices and ads span seed, seeds, repairs, events
Local notices announce best flour products and seed oats from Faulk and Clark, Pearl Rice Pop Corn for eating and decorating, and wagon and repair work by Kern. Visitors from Terre Haute and Monroe lanes, a stenographer wanted, and musical events at Rolleigh Music House. The Ruston church minister joins Ruston, music and bazaar details, and a large irrigation project contract in Klickitat area with water delivery terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qlatham Seed Company
Market snapshot of cotton futures across cities
The report records December 10 1909 price moves in New Orleans New York and Liverpool spots with sales totals. It notes highs lows closings and weekly activity including 10 000 bale Liverpool volume and multiple bid price ranges across markets.
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New Orleans
Washington Irrigation Project Aims at 500000 Acres
Spokane reports that five hundred thousand acres of arable land in Washington's South Central region will gain irrigation with a reclamation system costing about 5 million dollars upon completion.
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Spokane
Wash
Washington
Suffered Health Crisis Recovered After Treatment
Dr H F Ashford reports seeing Mrs Dalton Costello aged 27 in August 1908 for an acute Brights disease with urine loaded with a humen. After Robinson Spring water she improved in three weeks and is described as a well woman today. Pocahontas, Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Costello
Usua
Robinson
H. F. Ashford
M. D. Pocahontas
Mias
Doctor Endorses Robinson Spring Water For Kidney Troubles
Dr John B Elliott professor at Tulane University New Orleans writes that after ten years of using Robinson Spring water he highly recommends it for kidney troubles and grants permission to refer to him.
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John B. Elliott
Tulane University
New Orleans
Robbery at Monroe Hotel Cook Targeted by Two Men
Paul Jackson a colored cook at the Monroe Hotel was held up and robbed of over $11 by two white men around 11:20 p.m. on the A L and G tracks in the city eastern limits. Several other attempted hold-ups have been reported recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jackson
Monroe Hotel
A Policeman’s Testimony Exposes Cough Medicine Claim
Nashua Iowa night officer J N Paterson says a severe winter cough left him with lung issues until he tried Foley’s Honey and Tar. He reports two thirds of a bottle cured him and calls it the greatest cough and lung medicine. Sold by D H Key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Paterson
Nashua
Iowa
Foley
D. H. Key
Babbitt Announces Forever Run For Congress
Fontaine Fox Babbitt of Danville Kentucky declares his candidacy for Congress and vows to run every two years until elected. He cites a long political career and compares himself to Antaeus, rising stronger each time he falls.
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Danville
Fontaine Fox Babbitt
Cicero of
Congress
Antaeus
Ouachita Furniture Co to Sell Stock at Cost
Following the death of the president and manager the Ouachita Furniture Co Ltd at 117 121 South Grand Street will sell all stock at actual cost. The inventory covers new up to date house furnishings offering a rare chance to furnish a home at substantial savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Furniture Co. Ltd
South Grand Street
Female Embezzler Reported At DAR National Headquarters
A Washington clerk at the National Headquarters of the Daughters of the American Revolution admitted defalcations totaling several thousand dollars over at least three years. Society officers chose not to prosecute and dismissed the employee.
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Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promoted As Urine Remedy
An advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy containing hexamethylenetetramine as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic. It urges taking the product at first signs of irregularities to avoid a serious malady and notes it is for sale by D. H. Key.
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D. H. Key
Holiday gift sale at Monroe Drug Co and Larkin Jeweler
Premium certificates come with every purchase and a free elegant Christmas gift offer. Mr James E Larkin the jeweler presents a complete line of holiday goods ready for viewing before buying elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Drug CO
James E. Larkin
Spain and Provisions. City Magistrates Meet in Albany
A conference of magistrates from criminal and children's courts in cities outside New York City began in Albany under the State Probation Commission. Their first opportunity to compare experiences covers drunkards, non-supporting husbands, and juvenile delinquents. Topics include penalties, probation, and institutional commitments. A fingerprint and pertillon identification demonstration by the State Department of Prisons highlighted the session.
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Albany
N. Y
New York City
State Probation Commission
New York State
State Department of Prisons
Timeline events from early American and colonial history
A compact chronology lists key moments including New France population figures for 1768, the Royal Academy of London founding in 1778, John Jay leading Congress, Daniel Appleton’s birth in 1785, Etruria’s dissolution in 1807, James Sullivan’s death in 1898, Georgia tariff protests in 1827, Monroe Railroad opening in 1838, Fort George events in 1818, Mississippi statehood in 1817, William O. Bradley’s 1895 gubernatorial inauguration, and Warren Grey becoming Canada’s governor general.
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John Jay
New York
Congress
Daniel Appleton
Kingdom of
Etruria
France
James Sullivan
Massachusetts
Georgia
Monroe
Macon
Forsyth
McClune
Fort George
Neward
Mississippi
William Oo. Bradley
Kentucky
Wbarl Grey
Canada
Monroe Moves to Clear Five Points Hobos
Police rounded up bums and hobos in Five Points after a warning night. At 1 o clock Officers Butler Flewellyn and Tatum detained ten men. Judge Schulze sentenced seven to ten days on the streets. Street Commissioner Miller ordered work and no jail lodging.
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Monroe
Butler
Flewellyn
Tatum
Schulze
Miller
Hoboes Targeted in City Campaign to Curb Disorder
The report describes a surge in hoboes committing petty crimes and abusing residents amid a drunkard and theft problem. Officers launch a vigorous campaign to drive hoboes from the town and restore order in streets and residences.
Walker Bros. Ltd Promises Quick Sourcing for Groceries
Mrs Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire writes Foley's Kidney Remedy cured years of kidney trouble. The note praises the medicine and endorses its effectiveness. Consumers are assured Walker Bros. will source hard to obtain items in the city.
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Ring Walker Bros., Ltd
S. Joyce
Claremont, N. H
Foley
D. H. Key
Parlor City Tailoring House to Open on South Grand Street
The Parlor City Tailoring House will open Thursday on South Grand Street with all work done in first class style and promptness. All clothing from before yesterday's fire was saved and will be sorted cleaned pressed and delivered to owners once ready. E. S Blackmon proprietor. 8-11 Istray Notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parlor City Tailoring House
South Grand Street
E. S| Blackmon
Foley’s Urine Laxative Best for Women and Children
Urine laxative promoted for women and children praised for mild action and pleasant taste. Claims to cure constipation and avoids harsher purgatives like pills and tablets.
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Foley
D. H. Key
Public Auction Seizure of Cheniere Brake Lands in Ouachita Parish
Security Trust Company sues Cheney Lumber Company Limited in Sixth Judicial District Court and seizes property in Ouachita Parish. The sale, set for January 15, 1910, at Monroe courthouse, covers the Cheniere Brake tract totaling about 7,689 acres, with two parcels described by sections and townships, to satisfy a $5,000 mortgage and related notes. Sheriff John P. Parker Jr. announces cash bid at not less than two thirds of appraised value.
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Sixth Judicial District Court
Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Louisiana
Ouachita
I. T. Burnam
H. LaBaum
Cheniere Land and Lumber Company
H. T. Benoit
J. ©. Theus
Banking Trust Company
Cheney Lumber Company, Limited
Security Trust Company
Detroit
Michigan
John P. Parker, JR
Ohio GOP seeks strongest man against Harmon in next fall
The piece notes the Ohio Republican organization lacking a state chairman since Henry A. Williams became a national bank examiner. It mentions White House conference topics and the upcoming legislature to elect Harmon’s successor, with Dick a declared incumbent favoring primaries and Charles P. Taft's prior senatorial bid.
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Harmon
Henry A. Williams
Ohio
White House
United States
Charles P. Taft
Election phase closes as Burton ally withdraws from race
In a late shift a key ally withdrew, clearing the field for Mr Burton’s election. The participant hinted at leaving politics for now, but did not commit to future candidacy. A local notice recommends consulting James E Larkin, jeweler, for a typewriter purchase.
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Tion
Burton
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Latham Seed Company
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Robinson Springs
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Spain
Chicago
New France
Acadia
Royal Academy of London
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Peter Ford
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