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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
4
Publication notice lists publication terms for daily and weekly editions, including subscription prices, delivery and office contact details, and classification as second class matter at Monroe Louisiana post office. It includes dates and rate amounts for various periods.
A local appeal invites donations to a Christmas fund for the needy. Subscriptions will be given to the King’s Daughters for distribution, with amounts listed from several donors including modest payments to aid the season.
A Shreveport Journal audit of Louisiana bond policy critiques Luther Hall for expanding debt liability and selling serial bonds at a $424 000 discount. It traces opposition to Rain Bonds, tax commission plans, and a constitutional convention pathway that culminated in a discounted sale and added taxpayer burden.
The article critiques Governor and allies over a roughly half million dollar tax add and delays in bond sale. It accuses authorities of blundering prior attempts, forcing a sale to meet eleven million in hand by July 1, aiding bankers syndicates to profit. Posterity’s judgment predicted as to blame and gain.
The Parish School Board faces a suit from Second Ward taxpayers over paying a special attorney. The law requires the District Attorney to advise the board and mandates formal resolutions and publication in the ParishOfficial Journal for any such hire. The board has allegedly refused official publication and formal resolutions, prompting critique of selective legal adherence.
Household goods seized as the property of R. B. Hogue under writ of fi fe. Terms of sale cash for not less than two thirds of the appraisement. Dated December 9, 18.
An appeal praises the Home of the Good Samaritan housing 45 to 50 residents including orphans and a superintendent's family. Most are repentant young women seeking to reform, aided by Rev A Watlery and his wife. Monthly costs total about 00, with a call for support to sustain ongoing work and future expansion.
The notice announces a public auction at the Monroe courthouse front door on December 14 1973 to pay debts of the succession of Louis H Goldman deceased. Personal property including stock wares accounts and fixtures in a two story building will be sold for cash with appraisement value.
Formation of The United States Land Credit Company Incorporated in Monroe Louisiana by shares holders led by F A Rock J R Watkins Kroell BE W Walker and T J Davin. Charter outlines corporate power to own mortgage bonds and issue debt, five member board, stock rights, and dissolution rules with a 59 year charter term.
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