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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription terms for The Monroe News Star with annual, semi annual, and monthly carrier delivery options. It lists prices in dollars and emphasizes delivery by carrier in city limits.
A meditation on home as a center of family life. It notes that home is more than walls or luxury, binding wife mother husband father and children in daily toil, guidance, and support. The piece asserts home as the dearest place and lifelong memory for all.
The article argues allied powers should reject a German peace invitation as unreal and biased. It contends the Polish issue and missing Poland provisions expose conqueror terms, while the Roumanian campaign merely shifts balance. Neutral nations should not mediate based on this note.
An old advertisement extols GETS-IT a liquid corn cure by E. Lawrence & Co. It claims painless, fast action with a few drops drying quickly so wearers can resume normal shoes. Billed as the world’s best corn remedy at 25 cents, sold by druggists and via mail order.
The Vicksburg Herald notes German openness to peace talks and urges vigilance against any terms that would concede territory. It argues that Germany’s public mood leans toward peace while allied publics feel deeper wartime grievances. It cites efforts to lure Russia and Belgium into separate treaties and warns such moves could end the war on favorable terms for Germany.
The police jury passed the anti gambling ordinance on Tuesday marking a long battle for suppression of gambling in Baton Rouge and the parish. Enforcement will begin January 1 by Sheriff Day and deputies with strict action in wards as in the city under Mayor Grouchy. The town previously faced gambling devices in stores and pens run by professional card sharps.
Mrs J B Whittaker of McDuff Virginia recalls suffering from sick headache and stomach trouble for years until she tried Thedford s Black-Draught. She says it keeps their family well, children request a dose when feeling unwell, and it relieves indigestion and related symptoms. The product is described as purely vegetable, with a long history of use.
A collage of historical notes lists events from 1809 to 1915 including Spain Britain commerce treaty and Colenso battle. Also an ad notes last lines about Terminal Heights Addition property tracts selling fast with a contact number for appointments.
The police expect to curb crime as a new ordinance becomes effective in South Baton Rouge and Dixie Th, ending their illicit trade. The law’s passage by the police jury pleases residents and marks a long step toward better governance and conditions in East Baton Rouge.
A cough signals danger like a fire bell and should be treated, not suppressed. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised for stopping persistent coughs after colds or grip. Mrs. Beeching of Andrews Indiana reports it helps her husband’s repeated winter coughs and cold attacks. Obtainable everywhere.
Teretaro Mexico December 15 The constitutional convention adopted the first article of the new constitution guaranteeing every citizen the rights stated in the constitution and prohibiting rights suspension except as allowed. An amendment to prevent renunciation of rights failed. An article prohibiting slavery was also adopted.
A Monroe advertiser offers money to loan with good first mortgage terms and a reasonable commission. Contact R. B. Blanks at post office box 660, Monroe, to discuss lending possibilities. Also includes a note promoting Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation as pleasant to take.
Edwin H. Plashfield, famed American artist, is 63 today. His work decorates the Library of Congress and state capitols, he sits on the National Commission of the Fine Arts, and he trained in Paris before rising as a leading mural painter. Also listed are Fay Davis 44, Gen Sir William Mackinnon 64, Rep. William Gordon 54, May Wackley 11, Jonis Lombard 55, Dr. James A. Blaidsdell 49, Dr. Frederick E. Farrington 44, and William J. Price 42. stray real estate ad for Wood for sale by King R C Brown.
A Monroe resident Mrs R A Jackson testifies that Doans Kidney Pills brought permanent relief for a relative with kidney trouble and that no symptoms remained. The ad urges readers to buy the remedy 50 cents at dealers, noting previous suffering from weak kidneys and the dangers of delay.
Stop That Cough. A hacking cough weakens the body. Believe that cold at once with Dr. King’s New Discovery. The soothing pine balsamina heals irritated membranes and the antiseptic and laxative qualities kill germs and break up your cold. Get Dr King’s New Discovery today at your druggist for 50c.
Cattle steady to higher on mixed lots with yearlings up 25 cents and vealers 7 to 11 dollars. Choice to prime steers 6.75 to 7.50, fat cows 6.00 to 6.50, calves 5.25 to 6.50. Hogs trade about 15 cents lower week over week, with choice hogs 10.65 to 10.05 per hundredweight. Sheep and goats rally to year’s highs. Northern lambs 1.50 to 18.25, fat sheep 8.00 to 8.75, goats 6.00 to 7.50. National Live Stock Co. note ends.
Mrs Hugh Cook of Scottsville New York recounts using Chamberlains Cough Remedy five years ago in Garbutt New York to treat two sick children. She notes the medicine quickly checked their coughing and colds, claiming it worked better than anything she had tried and that it is obtainable everywhere.
The Wisconsin State Poultry Association launched its serial exhibition in Beloit on December 14, continuing for a week. The event highlights the association's annual display of prize birds and related exhibits.
When nervousness is caused by constipation, as is often the cage, you will get quick relief by taking Cham berlain's Tablets. These to also improve the digestion. Obtainable ev where.
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