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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1909
Page
4
The piece urges a broad outreach to attract northern and eastern capital to the South. It calls for a nationwide campaign to prove the region's resources and profitability, inviting investors and home-seekers beyond local circles and urging open doors and a welcoming attitude.
General Carr of North Carolina urged at the Southern Commercial Congress in Washington that Southern manufacturing has barely begun. He cited a rise in factory output from 457 million to 2.6 billion dollars in thirty years and argued the South possesses raw materials, water power, timber, and rail access to unleash unprecedented growth. He called for policies to mobilize capital and regulate railroads to unlock regional prosperity. A separate editorial note reflects on Christmas gifts and charity.
The Times-Democrat notes debate over removing the constitutional ban on a governor's second term. The Signal of Crowley suggests no current alarm, saying voters would decide, and that Sanders’ potential reelection poses no immediate disaster.
Judge T F Bell tells the Caddo parish grand jury that those who lynched Simmie Rochelle are guilty of murder and obstructing an officer. He urges a thorough inquiry into the affair and warns that trials may still be possible despite public doubt. The move aims to rebuke leaders by bringing some to trial.
The News-Star praises reformers for frequent school book changes and questions the current speller. It urges readers to pay their 1909 poll tax to vote in elections held in 1910 and 1911.
Mrs Pankhurst the suffragette will receive 300 dollars for a lecture titled Why We Go to Jail A warrant is expected to be sworn out charging her with obtaining money under false pretenses
The Home Mission Society gathered at the church with Mrs. R. H. Wynn leading devotion. A Nashville secretary’s letter and blanks were discussed to secure a deaconess. Mrs. Herring, Clark, Walker, and Handy spoke on deaconess duties and city missions. A committee planned January talks with West Monroe Society and February meeting with Monroe. William Jennings Bryan will visit J. P. Parker Jr. for informal luncheon. Judge Edwards and Mrs. Edwards of Oklahoma arrive for holidays with the Handy family.
14th T C Brown Parish Superintendent announces an examination for Teacher's Certificates to be held on December 22 23 and 24 1909 under his supervision. The notice lists dates and the supervising official.
Cornelius Vanderbilt announced that the Vanderbilt family is financially interested in the Missouri Pacific and that he has been named a director. He had recently inspected Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain property in Wichita Kansas.
An ad from The Monroe Drug Co promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It extols digestion benefits, offers a 15 day treatment for 25 cents, and promises money back if unsatisfied, with larger sizes for chronic cases. The copy emphasizes Rexall branding and Monroe store exclusivity.
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