Five Billion Crop Sets New Record
Washington reports final estimates show fourteen principal farm crops valued at $4,940,301,000 up $182,958,000 from last year and $250,772,000 from 1911. Corn dominates acreage, oats second. rice yield and value noted. detailed per-bushel and per-pound values given. An unrelated advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure follows, with claims of a constitutional remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Monroe Furniture Co Sells Seized Household Goods
The Monroe Furniture Co. will sell at public auction on December 20, 1913, at the Monroe Furniture Co. store in Monroe, Louisiana, under a writ of fie issued by City Judge Joe Mangham. The item is a lot of household goods seized as the property of R B Hogue. Cash payment must be at least two thirds of the appraisal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Furniture Co
R. G B. Hogue
Joe Mangham
City of
Monroe
R. K. Hogue
Roosevelt's Brazilian Hunting Expedition Underway
Col. Theodore Roosevelt arrives at Porto Martinho near the Paraguayan border aboard a Paraguayan gunboat. The party proceeds to Oruma and plans a two‑section interior expedition lasting about a month. One team will descend the Maslera, the other a smaller river to Madeira, then reunite at Manaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Porto Martinho
Oruma
Roosevelt
Masler‘a
Madeira
Manaos
Administratrix Sale in Re Secession of Louis H Goldman
Public auction for the succession of Louis H Goldman to pay debts. Sale at Monroe Louisiana front courthouse steps Saturday December 18 1913 between legal hours. Personal property includes stock goods merchandise accounts fixtures and more. Terms cash with appraisal. administratrix Cora Sugar Goldman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis H. Goldmin
Sixth District Court
Quachita Parish
State of Louisiana
Ouachita
Monroe
Louisiana
Louis H. Goldman
Peoples Homestead and Savings Association
DeSiard Street
Cora Sugar Goldman
Fruit Cakes and Cal Cal Issue Aded Quack Cough Remedy Claim
A brief advertorial item notes fruit cakes priced 30 40 50 cents a pound from a KAKE SHOP in California. A testimonial from Misa Marie Gerber of Sawtelle Cal claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy relieved her cold and lung soreness after one night and a week of use. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Misa Marie -Gerber
Sawtelle
Cal
Gold Football Souvenirs To Be Presented At Dinner
At tomorrow evening's club event the Yale game football will be on display in the dining room. Little gold footballs will be given as souvenirs to members of the winning team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Sheriff's Sale In Monroe Louisiana Heirs of F P Stubbs V Parker
By writ of seizure and sale in the case Heirs of F P Stubbs versus John Blanks Parker et al No 8243 the sheriff will offer for sale at the western front door of the courthouse Monroe Louisiana on Saturday January 10 1914 between legal hours a lot in Square 28 Filiol’s Addition fronting 60 feet on DeSiard street and 135 feet deep with improvements. Seized as the property of the defendant to satisfy the writ and costs. Sale to highest bidder for cash. John P Parker Jr Sheriff Monroe La December 5th 1913 News-Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Sixth Judicial District Court
F. P. Stubbs
John Blanks Parker
Monroe
Louisi
Louisiana
DeSiard Street
Seventh Street
T. M. Parker
Sarah Campbell
John P. Parker, JR
News-Star
Thomas H. McMillan
D. A. Johnston, Jr
Art Exhibit Showcases Premier Works and Luxurious Quality
A notable gallery presents a selection of refined artworks highlighted by masterful technique. Renowned artists contribute pieces praised for richness in color texture and detail, drawing collectors to view and acquire striking canvases.
Calendar of Sports for Week
Weekly sports calendar lists events and fixtures across multiple venues. Officials schedule matches in football basketball and track with dates times and locations for teams and spectators.
Boxing match listings from Thursday to Saturday across cities
The schedule lists bouts including Petroskey versus Benz a 10 rounder in Butte Mont Grifffiths a 10 rounder in Akron and DeLucca a 12 rounder in Lawrence Mass Ketchel versus Mandot in Racine Delaney versus Brock in Akron QC and Langford versus Peannette a 20 round fight in Paris Willard versus Rodel in New Haven and Britton versus Mohr a 106 round bout in Brooklyn.
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Sailor Petroskey
Leo Benz
Butte
Mont
Matty Baldwin
Johnny Griffiths
Akron
Noah Brusso
Patsy DeLucca
Lawrence
Mass
Steve Ketchel
Joe Mandot
Racine
Wis
Cal Delaney
Matt Brock
Sam Langford
Joe Peannette
Paris
George Rodel
Jess Willard
New Haven
Conn
Jack Britton
Walter Mohr
Brooklyn
Regional Clerical Group Expands Across Four States
A regional organization extends its reach through Oklahoma Texas Arkansas and Louisiana with new chapters. Leaders pledge coordinated efforts in community service education and advocacy across the four states.
Constipation remedies promoted by Dr. King's pills
An ad claims that constipation poisons the system and promises relief from headaches and other troubles. It promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills for 25 cents, available at druggists or by mail from K. EB. Bueslen & Co., Philadelphia and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
K. EB. Bueslen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Partition Sale Ordered in McMillan v Johnston Jr in Louisiana
In Onacu lta Parish Sixth Judicial District Court case No. 8083, Thomas H. McMillan sues D A Johnston Jr. An order of sale authorizes bidding on two parcels near Trenton La in Monroe at the courthouse front door on December 20 1913 to settle partition. The tracts total about 30 acres with descriptions tied to surveyor J G Richardson and deeds in Book 57 pages 175 and 487. The sale is for cash with no appraisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
J. G. Richardson
Cypress Brake
Arden Kel
CH. Morrison
Houston
John T. Howard
International Wedding in Washington D C
An international wedding was held in Washington today. The bride is Miss Edine Frances Tisdel daughter of Mrs Willard Parker Tisdel and the groom Captain Octave Hdouard Mecussot of the French artillery corps. The ceremony took place at the bride’s mother's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Washington
Edine Frances Tisdel
Willard Parker Tisdel
Octave Hdouard Mecussot
Artillery Corps
Dr. King’s New Discovery for Croup and Cough
An Ohio father promotes Dr. King’s New Discovery for croup and coughs noting it saved his children during severe attacks. The ad cites illness fear eased after use and urges families to keep a bottle at home. Sold by H and Bucklen in Philadelphia and St Louis for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
H. &. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Sale of Five Cows and One Mare Under Writ in Monroe
A writ of fi fa issued by City Judge Joe Mangham directs a public sale at Monroe City Hall east door on December 27 1913. Five head of traded cows and one day mare seized as Josiah Jones property with Meyer Bros Ltd as plaintiff. Cash terms no less than two thirds of the appraisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
City of
Monroe
Meyer Bros. Ltd
Josiah Jones
Joe Mangham
Auction Notice Seizure In Monroe For Real Estate Lot
Writ of fi fa issued in Sixth Judicial District Court Monroe Building and Loan Association vs Haynes Lumber Company, Lot in Breard Addition Monroe. Property seized December 20 1913 includes Pine Street frontage 60 feet and depth 143 feet plus seven Series S shares certificate 162. Cash sale with appraisal. Sheriff John P Parker Jr announces.
Succession Petition In Ouachita Parish Sixth District Court
P J Key files to be appointed administrator of the estate of D H Key deceased in Succession No 1339. Oppose within ten days or appointment will be made and confirmed. Deputy Clerk R A Young signs, Sandel Clarke attorneys referenced.
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State of Louisiana
Parish
Ouachita
Sixth District Court
D. H. Key
P. J. Key
R. A. Young
Sandel & Clarke
Atty's
Archeological Institute of America Annual Meeting Details
The Archeological Institute of America holds its annual meeting here with headquarters at the Windsor Hotel and sessions at McGill University. A Canadian branch gathering is planned with the royal Duke of Connaught expected to attend.
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Ering of Savants
Archeological Institute of America
Windsor Hotel
McGill University
Institute
Duke of Cennaught
Strayed Bull Report by Green Haynes
Strayed: a red and white spotted bull, two years old, marked swallow fork, missing from Green Haynes vicinity. Authorities seek owner identification and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Haynes
Archeologists to Meet in Montreal
Montreal officials announce an upcoming international archaeology conference to be held in the city. Organizers expect scholars from several countries to participate, with sessions on excavation methods and artifact preservation scheduled across multiple venues in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Southwestern Immigration Meeting in Shreveport
The Southwestern Immigration Association held a gathering in Shreveport Louisiana on December 17 to attract capital and a desirable class of migrants to aid in developing the Southwestern States. Railroad immigration agents and commercial development representatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Immigration Meeting
Shreveport
Southwestern Immigration Association
Monroe Folks Astonish Druggist with Adler-i-ka
Monroe residents praise Adler-i-ka for quick relief of sour stomach gas and constipation. A single dose reportedly ends discomfort almost immediately, as W H Faulk, local druggist, notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Adler-i Ka
W. H. Faulk
Fit His Case Exactly
Miss Margaret Campbell of Fort Smith Arkansas relates how her father read an advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets during illness six years ago and bought a box. He has not been sick since and her sister also benefited from the remedy. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Margaret Campbell
Ift. Smith, Ark
Brick repair and pressed mantel work offered
Advertisement notes brick and repair services with pressed brick mantles as a specialty. Includes contact by phone 1074 and a 12 1mo notice.
Harvard Victors to Be Feted by Boston Club
The Harvard football team will be guests of honor at a dinner to be given by the Harvard Club of Boston in its new quarters. The event follows Harvard’s undefeated season and honors the players and coaching staff for their victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Harvard
Harvard Clue
Heifer Descriptions Note Ownership by Local Justice of Peace
A fragment notes livestock tagging by R. W. McClendon Justice Peace 5th Ward. It mentions a red and white spotted heifer with a crop and split left ear and a left and under bit in the right ears. Identifier 10-41-11w appears.
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R. W. McClendon
Justice Peace
Pittman Indigestion Tablets Ad From Pittmon Drug Co
Christmas reminder to visit Monroe or Phoenix drug stores for Dr Pittman’s Indigestion Tablets claiming quick relief and permanent cure for dyspepsia and stomach trouble from Pittmon Drug Co Winnsboro La with 13 tf notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Phoenix Drug Store
Dr. Pittman
Pittmon Drug CO
Winnsboro
Dr Porter Antiseptic Healing Oil Advertisement
An old reliable surgical dressing promises to relieve pain and heal at once. Dr Porter’s Ant- septic Healing Oil is offered in sizes 25c 50c and 1.00.
Northwest Deciduous Protective League to be formed
In Walla Walla Washington tomorrow leading fruit growers from Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana plan to organize the Northwest Deciduous Protective League. The group will focus on uniform laws for apple containers grading and boxes pest control and freight demurrage issues, excluding marketing and price setting.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Northwest Deciduous Protective League
Fire Safety Warning on Chimneys and Labor Force
Fire Marshall condemns many chimneys and flues built by unskilled labor claiming higher fire risk. Promotes union labor and offers repair estimates on tile brick mantels with guarantee to meet fire ordinances. Phone Monroe Messenger Service 183 for details addressed to W A Hatch secretary Box 634.
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Monroe Messenger Service No
W. A. Hatch
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Marshals Sale
State of
Leon Sugar
Adolph Wolff
Mexico City
Bee
Central Bank
California
Robert Burns
Optimo
Ruy Lopez
Webster
Portina
Sanchey Heya
el Commercio
Thor
el Toro
el Sidelo
Martinez
el Valloft
el Cubo
Tlanche Walsh
Mul Jane’s
Allegretti’s
Gem
Louis Baur, JR
Progressive Cigar Store
Ana
Sig Hans & Sons
Phriday
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansa
Onaculta
Sheriff's
D. A
Williams
New South Drug Store
Doc. Bird
Chase & Collens Co., Limited
DeSiard St
Monroe la
Northwest Fruit Growers
Ganize
the News-Star
Job Printing Department
HE News-Star Publishing CO
the News-Star Pub. Co
North 2Nd St
Monroe, la
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