Amusements and political views collide in era notes
The article surveys Boy Scouts growth in Louisiana with Monroe origins and Silver Bay outings, plus multiple film previews at Lyceum Theatre. It quotes Governor Stubbs advocating anti monopoly measures, river development, and tax enforcement to curb unfair corporate power.
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Boy Scouts of America
United States
Louisiana
Monroe
S. Cowden
Silver Bay
Lake George
New York
Edison Company
Lyceum Theatre
Gov Stubbs Attacks Railroads With Sharp Critique
Gov Stubbs delivers a caustic rebuke on freight rates and railroad profits. He cites 1909 and 1910 revenue gains, argues rates are too high, and condemns railroad consolidation. He defends judicial integrity while criticizing corrupt judges and calls for accountability.
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United States
Republic
Mexican cotton seed deal sparks planting push in Mexico
Senor Gonzales Travano, representing a major Mexican firm, closed a deal in Raleigh on December 12 for seven carloads of cotton seed for planting in Mexico. He reported progress in cultivating cotton there as part of his talks.
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Raleigh N. C
Senor Gonzales Travano
Mexico
Sheriff’s Sale in Ouachita Parish Louisiana 1910
A sheriff sale notice for case No 7044 cites C L Gunby versus W G Smith. The property is 60 acres in Ouachita Parish described by section township and range. Sale at Monroe courthouse on January 14 1911 in cash with appraisement. Sheriff John P Parker Jr. Monroe Louisiana December 13 1910.
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State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Sixth District Court
C. L. Gunby
W. G. Smith
Parish of
Ouachita
State of
Louisiana
John P. Parker, JR
Monroe
News-Star
Free sample promises cure for constipation claim
An advertisement extols Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a permanent cure for constipation and promises a free sample bottle to skeptical readers. It cites testimonials from J. Petty of Unionville and George W. Zimmerman of Harrisburg and notes the remedy trains stomach and bowels to work naturally. Dr Caldwell offers free medical advice and contact details in Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
J. Petty
Unionville
George W. Zimmerman
Harrisburg
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Building
Monticello
Markets Report From New Orleans And New York 1910
New Orleans spot cotton prices for December 13 1910 show 14 7 8 steady with 2285 bales sold. Futures quotes for March and May feature notable values around 14.90 to 18.29 and 16.27 to 15.48. New York spot and futures data for December 18 1910 show quiet trading with close near 14.82 and March around 15.10. Weather and commodity figures are presented for the period.
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New Orleans
Yato Srs Ann
Weaaco
Liverpool Trade Signals Mixed Cotton Prices
Market notes indicate Liverpool activity with 8.08 sales totaling 8000 bales. Trading ranges show prices around 7.87 7.88 and 7.89 7.90 in the current session, reflecting cautious demand and fluctuating bids.
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Liverpool
Megpoor
Bullish Cotton Ginning Figures Buzz in 1910 Market
Windes reports New Orleans wires bullish outlooks on cotton ginning through December 1 to 13, with estimates under 500000 ginned in that period and doubts about the government’s 11.426 million crop figure. Oklahoma ginner notes 95 percent ginned by December 1. Rock River Alabama and Gainesville Texas reports show similar early ginning momentum amid shorter work periods and weight debates.
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Monroe
New Orleans
National
Bureau
Hester
Oklahoma
Rock River
Ala
Gainesville
Texas
Lyceum program includes multiple films and acts
Lyceum manager M. K. Sperling presents a program with Simple Charity pie Biograph drama Captain Bomach's Chaperon and Boy Scouts of America Edison descriptive Rulers of the Plains Edison dramatic and descriptive The Vampire Selig drama Hudnal's Orchestra performs nightly from 7 30 to 10 30 oclock
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Barnacle
Admission Entrances for Matinee and Night Shows
Admission prices listed for adults and children with matinee at 3 30 and night at 7 30. Doors open thirty minutes before. The document also repeats matinee prices of 6 and 10 cents for adults and children.
Oath Administered Senate Seat Thornton Joins Congress
Senator Thornton, succeeding S D McEnery, took his seat in the Senate with Fos ter present. The oath was given by President Pro Tempore Irve and Thornton was named to the census fisheries Mississippi River naval affairs private land claims public health and public lands committees. The report notes rising cotton market activity and weather in Texas.
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S. D. McEnery
Louisiana
Senate
Thornton
Naval Affairs
Public Health
Public Lands
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