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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1910
Page
7
A rural district faces depopulation as towns vanish from maps and fields barren after farms shrink. The plow reshapes the landscape, erasing once-lively centers where hopes of growth faded and communities drifted apart.
More than sixty Nebraska towns have vanished in twenty years as droughts and railroad changes reshaped the map. Omaha grew from an Indian village to a 150000 population city while rivals faltered. Barneys and Benton disappeared after Missouri and Platte river pressures and railroads redirected growth.
The narrative traces how drought and scarce rainfall forced western Nebraska settlers to abandon grain farming. Towns rose then faded as desertion emptied many hamlets, brick structures repurposed as cattle stables, and promoters’ lists erased. Over twenty years, more than 600 towns vanished from official rolls, leaving barely 1,000 post offices.
Advertises Paro Ointment guaranteed to cure itching with relief from blind, bleeding, or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or a full refund. Priced at 50 cents.
J E Larkin announces a special cash buyer offer this week to accelerate sales. He urges buyers not to wait until the last day, stressing urgency and limited time terms.
The Welkom Warmer is a metal insulated device using a paper fuel tube to generate dry heat within one minute and last over two hours for under a cent. It markets as a safe substitute for hot water bags with belt and bag for handsfree wear, suitable for rheumatism lumbago neuralgia sciatica and similar pains. Complete outfit mailed prepaid in the U S for $1 with free booklet from Welkom Warmer Mfg Co Dept 35 108 Fulton St New York.
Tokio Nippon article urged Japan to prepare for war with the United States. The paper questions U S aims in the Pacific, noting plans for a large fleet, a Pacific army, a big coal depot, a naval station in Hawaii, and fortifications in the Philippines, Hawaii and Panama. The Nippon text was received by the steamer Namba Maru.
An old advertisement urges choosing Genuine Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. It warns substitutes are dangerous for medicine and notes the product comes in a yellow package. Sold by Phoenix Drug Store.
New York report shows missing books witnesses and hazy memories amid Metropolitan Turf Association probes. Assistant counsel Isaacore Kresel pressed treasurer John J Evans over the origin of a $20,000 bank deposit with Mutual Bank but met limited cooperation.
New York on December 9 reports eight teams still racing as the six day event enters near its end. Five teams tied for first place while two others trailed by a lap and another far behind. At 8 pm the leaders sat eighty three miles off the current record.
A compact item notes whipped cream for hot drinks and references brick ice cream in a local dairy or shop listing. The brief highlights product offerings and serving suggestions tied to warm beverages. Includes no specific dates or locations.
A household note warns that croup sounds worse than a fire alarm at night and advises mothers to have Foley's Honey and Tar ready for immediate use. It emphasizes that the remedy contains no opiates and should be given at the first sign of danger.
Dr. C. B. Johnston, dentist, announces new office in the Central Savings Bank and Trust building suite 113 on the second floor serving Monroe and vicinity. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. All are welcome for professional dental services.
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