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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
2
The piece argues housing scarcity drives rent hikes nationwide. It notes landlords in Monroe and Shreveport raising rents, some citing a new tax, while old buildings show minimal cost increases beyond taxes. The writer questions whether owners will also raise assessed values.
The piece accuses John M. Parker of trying to dismantle the Regular Democratic organization in New Orleans while praising Colonel Frank P. Stubbs. It argues Parker’s motive is to ruin the party and questions his consistency on honesty and the party’s strength in Crescent City politics.
The piece questions whether Consecrated John will endorse a diverse group backing Parker, including Raffin Pleasant Emmett Thomas John Sullivan and Hewitt Bouanchaud, amid attacks and political reversals. It questions transparency of backers and public knowledge of their names and motives.
The copy promotes a corn or callus remover named Gete-It with a humorous banana peel analogy. It claims the product peels away corns smoothly and reliably using a secret principle, presenting a light advertising tone with playful wording.
An advertisement for Gets-It by E. Lawrence & Co. of Chicago touts a fast, painless corn removal method. It claims instant drying, no fuss, and immediate rewear of stockings. Sold in Monroe and endorsed by multiple local drug stores as the world’s best corn remedy.
The department of justice pledges vigor and intelligence in its campaign to reveal those who pretend loyalty while harboring deep disloyalty. The article asserts that exposing Bolshevik and German sympathizers will aid the nation's security at the proper time.
The text suggests an entity believes it will be in a vastly better position to deal with others. No names, dates, or places are provided to specify who, when, or where this negotiation occurs.
The government intensifies deportation actions against Red leaders nabbed in raids as Emms Goldman and allies resist. Officials say decisive steps will remove conspirators who threaten US government stability, though propagandists may seize on deportations as a fresh grievance.
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