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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
4
The piece notes profiteering by unscrupulous dealers across states, with sixteen found guilty in a single day. It cites price disparities such as eggs at 75-80 cents in Monroe vs 40-45 cents in Ruston, and butter and poultry prices, while shoes and clothing remain comparatively affordable for some buyers.
The write up argues for reasonable advances in eggs chickens turkeys and fruit and notes freight rate increases and higher worker wages do not justify current prices. It calls on the public to refuse to be imposed upon and to avoid purchases until prices become more reasonable.
The piece urges discreet aid for quiet families struggling with misfortune amid plenty. It notes public generosity mostly goes to the well known needy while many who work hard still face hunger and pride prevents begging. The Goodfellows will aid local children for Santa Claus.
The total expenditure on the war over four years reached 145,000,000,000,079 dollars, roughly equal to the combined wealth of the United Kingdom and France.
Today's sports calendar highlights a Winter meeting at Jefferson Parish New Orleans and the Cuba American Jockey Club event in Havana. Boxing features Joe Welling against Chick Brown in 12 rounds and Brennan versus Ryan in 16 rounds in Syracuse. Donahue meets Donley in Newark New Jersey.
A dated chronicle lists key events from 1798 to 1916. It notes the first Porte ambassador arriving in London in 1798, anti Corn Law agitation in Manchester in 1838, Louis Napoleon becoming French president in 1848, births and deaths of notable figures, Roosevelt arbitration in 1902, Russian and French wartime actions in 1914 1915, and Wilson’s 1916 peace term note.
One year ago today in the war era Washington released thirty eight more Luxbury dispatches. The Bolshevist Government began publishing a series of secret treaties between the late Imperial Government and its allies.
Prince George a royal infant born 16 years ago today pursues a navy path. David B. Hanna head of Canadian Northern Railway born in Scotland 60 years back. Samuel McRoberts Malta Bend Mo banker and wartime dollar-a-year worker aged 49. John Livingston Lowes ex dean of Washington University now Harvard faculty born Decatur Ind 51. Robert Lee Williams Oklahoma governor born Brundidge Ala 50. Theodore E. Burton former Ohio senator born Jefferson Ohio 67.
In a December 20 1918 letter to the News Star the writer urges Monroe Louisiana residents to select three competent and honest men for the upcoming Commission Government. He lists Ike Davis H R Speed B J Sugar W H W DeGraffenreid J H Trousdale and T J Shetlon as potential candidates and invites public suggestions to ensure prudent leadership and fiscal responsibility for essential city reforms.
Dr Harry Pratt Judson marks his 70th birthday as president of the University of Chicago a notable educator and traveler. His career includes a 1914 China mission and a Persian relief commission leadership reflecting a wider influence in international affairs.
A 1907 appointment formalized by the University of Chicago placed a political science professor in charge, guiding rapid development and earning broad respect. Pain Kept Him Awake Nights. J W Peck of Coraopolis Pa reports suffering severe nocturnal pain before Foley Kidney Pills brought marked relief after three weeks of use. Chase & Collens Co. FAG.
Every six minutes a merchant vessel arrives and another departs from American ports. The brief note highlights constant maritime traffic, signaling a busy commercial gateway and ongoing exchange of goods and ships.
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