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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1920

Page

5

Cardinals Aim for March Exhibition in Monroe

St Louis Cardinals seek an exhibition game in Monroe as they train in Orange Texas before returning to St Louis. Monroe officials discuss a March matchup with Kansas City Blace if feasible. Also Billy Monroe group plans a regional East Texas Southern Arkansas Northern Louisiana league meeting in January with Alexandria Monroe Natchitoches Hope Texarkana Marshall Tyler Longview Palestine Carthage among likely attendees.

Monroe Marshall Aubrey Haas Elks St. Louis Cardinals Orange Tex St. Louie Kansas City Texas Arkansas Louisiana Alexandria Natchitoches Hope Texarkana Ark Tyler Longview Palestine Carthage

Dempsey to Battle Brennan in New York Tonight

New York December 14. Jack Dempsey meets Bill Brennan at Madison Square Garden for the heavyweight title defense in the first major bout since boxing revival under Walker law. Brennan asserts confidence while Dempsey appears robust and fully prepared after years of rising to the sport’s pinnacle.

Dempsey Bill” Brennan New York Jack Dempsey Madison Square Garden Bill Brennan Chicago Milwaukee Willard Brennan Jock Brennen Tex Rickard Bronx

Plans to revive War Finance Corp pushed by House

Washington December 14 plans for action by the House before the holiday recess on legislation reviving the War Finance Corporation were put off by supporters of the farmers relief measure after Senate passage. The House agriculture committee, to which the measure would be referred, planned to report it out promptly.

HOUSE WAR Finance Corporation Washington Finance Corporation Farmers’ Relief Senate House Committee On Agriculture

Rhymes No 1 Well Nears Oil Show Along Ouachita Parish

Oil showings at Rhymes No 1 well in section 22 17 4 east Ouachita parish near Monroe attract national attention. Parker Jr directs drilling at Harrison Rhymes farm six miles from Monroe as tests reach about 2485 feet with favorable signs. A new Monroe Sterlington mail route to Pairbanks is announced with John M Stockton as carrier and detailed box and address procedures.

Ouachita Parish Parker, Humble, Et Als Harrison Rhymes Monroe Monroe- Winnaboro Jack Parker, Jr Louisiana Sterlington A. L. Smith Pairbanks John M. Stockton Shreveport Bryant Eliza J. Smith John B. Smith John John Smith Eliza Jane Smith Monroe Pee 7Acu Phillips Bridge C. W Phillip Fairban Fairbanks Phillips Corner Ann. Smith

Classified Advertisements Update

A set of short notices lists items and help wanted in the Monroe area. Entries include a milch cow for sale, two sales ladies needed at Krex Co. Dept. Store, two light housekeeping rooms for rent with a garage, a young man seeking a clerk position through Christmas rush, a piano for rent, a house for rent or sale with conveniences, and mem stitching and picoting services offered by Mrs Grace E. at one 206.

Krex Co. Dept Monroe

Lumber Advance Next Spring Is Indication Now

New York reports A R Kriechbaum Eastern editor of Lumber says building should not delay for lower costs. He notes many mills idle, prices rising, and the need for construction now. He adds five factors for builders and calls for a gradual resumption of building amid normal conditions. Geneva Assembly opens disarmament debate with talks on an international court.

New York A. R. Kriechbaum Lumber Kriechbaum South Southeast Southwest Pacific Coast West Coast New York City United States

Miner’s House Dynamited. Wife Killed in Alabama Blast

County officers investigate a dynamite blast that demolished Amnard Lawler’s home in Birmingham killing his wife. Ten sticks of dynamite were used in the explosion. Prices reduced on all dolls toys and Xmas merchandise at the Krex Co big sale. 14 I1t.

Birmingham Ala Amnard Lawler Krex Co

Home Made Toys Replace Others For U S Youth

Washington reports that U S toy makers used nearly 20 million feet of lumber this year as foreign toys are replaced by home made articles. The American Forestry Association notes the shift may curb waste and urges buyers to look for the label.

Washington America American Forestry Association Forestry Association

Cable Injunction for Secretaries From Western Union Suit

The Western Union Telegraph Co sues in the District of Columbia Supreme Court for an injunction to stop the secretaries of state war and navy from hindering a cable connection with a new Barbadoes line linked to a British cable to South America. British delegation leaves international conference after an indefinite US Japan France Italy recess. Harding canvasses with Sproul and Atterbury on League of Nations and European economic conditions. A dark sea otter fur coat offered for sale at $25,000. Women admitted as associates in Royal Victorian Institute of Architects and Synegy Institute of Architect signaling a shift in Sydney Sie architecture studies.

Associated Press Washington Western Union Telegraph Co District of Columbia Supreme Court Secretaries of State, War and Navy Barbadoes South America Washington——i International Communications Conference United States Japan France Italy Marion Europe Royal Victorian Institute of Architect Synegy Institute of Architect Deparment of Architecture Sydney Sie

Krex Co Department Store Ad Notice

Read today’s News-Star advertisement for Krex Co Department Store located at 14 It. Details outline sales and offerings exclusive to this edition.

Krex Co. Department Store

Gambling raids net twenty six whites and seventeen Negroes

Police conducted early Sunday raids in New Orleans led by Special Officer Ray and Sergeant Cripps. They seized a pool table, two decks of cards, and money as evidence, arresting twenty six white men and seventeen Black men for gambling with cards and dice. Proprietors faced Higgins act charges.

New Orleans Molony Ray Cripps Dauphine Street Charles Palker Palker Rufus Farmer Perdido Street Joseph Meyers Farmer Erato Street

Election Day in Louisiana Noted in New Orleans Dispatch

New Orleans report marks Tuesday December 14 1920 as Election Day in Louisiana with no market activity noted. The brief item records civic voting observance in the state capital and surrounding regions.

Louisiana

New York Markets Show Mixed Readings In Brief Session

Trading in New York yields small moves with quotes around 15.80 for quiet activity and 14.95 for a midsize instrument. Prices fluctuate with 16.57 and 16.28 noted for other items as the day provides modest variation.

Chicago Wheat and Corn Prices Report Closes Mixed

Market wrap notes Chicago wheat and corn futures with December and May contracts showing varying highs and lows. Prices drifted as traders assessed demand and weather impacts while oats futures posted modest gains.

War Risk Insurance Reinstatement Reminder

A persuasive ad argues life events show the need for insurance. It urges reinstating War Risk Insurance today, comparing coverage to essential needs like doctors, food, and taxes while challenging readers to be consistent in protecting loved ones. It appeals to family impact if the insured dies and the hardship on survivors.

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