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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
5
Dr. Kelly notes widespread neglect in parish vital statistics reporting. Births go unrecorded due to absent laws and noncompliant physicians and midwives. deaths lack proper cause detail. Incomplete data inflate insurance risks and hinder public health education and policy.
Gil bert O'Neal, a young employee at the Louisiana Railway & Navigation depot in Montgomery La, was found dead yesterday noon in the back room of W O Harrison's store. A .38 special revolver lay nearby with one empty cartridge. The death is treated as a mystery awaiting investigation.
Eastern Oklahoma endures the season’s coldest weather after a thirty degree drop overnight. North Texas reports similar bitter conditions as Tulsa records plummeting temperatures. Local merchants promote holiday candies from Monroe, Huyler’s, Dolly Varden, Gunther’s and Jacobs’ made last night.
President Zelaya cabled President Taft saying he resigned to restore friendly relations with the United States and that he would leave Nicaragua while remaining ready to account for his acts as president.
Tallulah La Dec 16 Cad do parish responds generously to a Police Jury fund drive for memorial tablets at the Vicksburg Military Park honoring Louisiana troops. Judge Slack reports Cad do pledged 250 dollars and recounts regiments and actions of the Twenty seventh Louisiana at Vicksburg, noting many officers and men were killed or wounded.
A letter from A L Slack, chairman of the Louisiana Division Vicksburg Military Park, urges erecting markers and a granite monument to Lieut Col McLaur en and Maj Norwood and extending park space to honor Louisiana troops. He cites parishes Ouachita and Caddo and calls for county boards to approve park commemorations and appropriations.
The season’s largest and most expensive company led by Etta Morris visits Monroe for one night only. Manager Greenblatt reports strong advance sales and urges patrons to secure seats to avoid standing.
The Beggar Prince remains a favorite across fifteen theatrical seasons with audiences loyal to its performance. The show’s book has changed little since its initial tour while public taste evolves.
Last night the Grand drew Monroe amusement lovers to two of the best vaudeville acts seen here with more shows tonight and tomorrow. Also on offer are two fine pictures including Two Women and a Man and Three Thanksgivings, praised as fresh rural cinema.
The feature showcases a fascinating contrasted woman with a faithful counterpart in a two part program. Three Thanksgivings by Hoi son offers comedy and pathos set in rural life with atmospheric humor.
John D. Ormand and Agnes Fuller star in the comedy sketch The Wreck of the Auto with Gardner Lowell performing a novelty acrobatic routine featuring his pet dog.
The notice states that adults are charged to attend and children under ten pay 10c. All children over three years old must have a ticket.
A reflective piece reveals how people cling to humor and sorrow to endure life. It blends wit with poignant scenes, illustrating resilience amid hardship and the humor that sustains individuals through tough times.
In Blytheville Arkansas on December 16 William Bell and Ellie Bell, once divorced, reunited in remarriage. Living in the same town they met daily and chose to rekindle their love. The groom declared the separation was a necessary hatchet burial and the couple now tours the streets amid congratulations.
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