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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1923

Page

5

Miss Wossman Urges Klan Unmasking and Girls Training

Ouachita parish voters are urged to elect Julia C. Wossman as the first woman representative. She endorses a state girls training school and favors bills demanding public mask bans and filing of secret-organization membership lists with the secretary of state. She says penalties for crimes while masked should be felonies.

Louisiana Julia C. Wossman Ouachita Parish Miss. Wossman Ku Klux Klan Miss Wossman

We Will Be Open Nights Till 9 O'clock

The notice states extended evening hours to 9 PM on Friday Saturday and Monday. It lists Mrs Johnnie Smith Elbert and a date range 20 31, suggesting a local notice or personal matter.

Johnnie Smith Elbert Santa Claus Santa

Six Year Old Beaten Over Church Quiet Rule

In Covina near Los Angeles a teacher investigated after a six year old girl Thelma Kane showed welts from beatings. Her father Lloyd Kane pleaded guilty to assault for striking with a doubled strap to force quiet during church services. He was fined 25 dollars and sentenced to thirty days in jail for the good of her soul.

Los Angeles Thelma Kane Justice Court Covina Here Lloyd Kane Kane Thomas B. Reed

New European Oil Promises Relief from Rheumatic Pain

An advertisement touts Buhler Oil as a guaranteed remedy for rheumatism gout and muscle pains. It claims rapid relief harmless to skin and fabric with a money back promise and a druggist sales guarantee. The copy urges customers to buy and try it with a Depavit priced offer.

Tkuffer Europe Buhler

Santa Claus debate prompts kinder approach to gifts

Chicago experts from the National Kindergarten and Elementary College urge keeping Santa in children’s imagination and avoiding acts that paint him as real. They warn such tricks may derail the spirit of giving and turn Santa into a symbol of greed rather than joy. A separate note mentions a Christmas ad pitch for Griffon and Kirschbaum goods.

Chicago Santa Claus National Kindergarten and Elementary College Santa

Indicted in Oil Fraud Scheme in Southern Arkansas

In Texarkana Arkansas federal court thirty three indictments were returned charging defendants in oil promotion frauds. Five new names added Harry N Morris Otto L Morris Harold Lyvers B L Guice and John Barrett Bonds set at 1000 each for the Morris brothers 5000 for Lyvers Guice and Barrett to stand trial after serving terms in Leavenworth for previous fraud by use of the mails.

Arkansa Texar A Ark Arkansas Federal Harry N. Morris Otto L. Morris Harold Mike) Lyvers B. L. Guice John Barrett Morris Brothers Lyvers Guice Barrett Leavenworth Chicago

Smith Bros Cutter Glass Ad Travels Great Prices

Local ad promotes finely cut glass at Smith Bros Ltd with attractive pricing and bargain offers.

Smith Bros., Ltd

Stockholders Meeting for Monroe Grocer Co. Ltd

Notice is given of the stockholders meeting of Monroe Grocer Co Ltd at its domicile Monroe La on Wednesday January 23 1824 to elect a board of directors and transact any other business. W M Washburn secretary treasurer.

Monroe Grocer Co. Ltd Monroe W. M. Washburn Nature Bond Bond’s Pharmacy Co Little Rock Ark Monroe Wholesale Drug Co

Town Free Electricity Plan In Iditarod Alaska

Iditarod plans to build a municipal electric plant from surplus funds to provide free current to residents. The town, with a winter population around 22 and hundreds in summer mining season, has a $500 treasury reserve and expects federal license revenues to cover town expenses.

Iditarod Alaska

Bank opens with celebratory interior and cake display

Visitors tour the new bank building featuring Tennessee pink marble counters and a large birthday cake at the customers desk. The facility includes officers quarters and private rooms, with refreshments served and an orchestral reception. Local and out of town banks sent flowers and congratulatory tributes.

Tennessee Jackson Ennis Bank J. M. Munholland Munholland- Danwitz Furniture Company L. M. Larche National Bank of Commerce New York Chemical National Bank Marine Bank and Trust Company New Orleans Commercial Nations

Red River Reaches High Water Stage in Alexandria

Red river at Alexandria rose to 32 feet last night and stands at 32.5 feet today, approaching flood stage of 36 feet. Residents along unprotected sections await the crest after a five foot rise since Sunday amid heavy rain.

Alexandria

Federal Meat Inspection Nets Millions of Carcasses Condemned

Federal meat inspectors have operated for 17 years and condemned over 3.5 million whole carcasses and more than 12 million carcass parts as unfit for food. The vigilant program has kept unsafe meat from reaching consumers.

Washington

Rumor of uprising alarms Berlin as labor aid moves forward

Berlin reports circulating rumors of an imminent national social uprising with authorities taking precautions. In Washington the American Federation of Labor plans relief work for German labor organizations. Moscow notes a possible step toward world settlement if the US and Soviet Russia reach agreement. New York announces a $5,000,000 syndicate of London bankers may control the Chester concession in Turkey. Bozeman Montana state college reports College Elvira, a Holstein heifer, has broken the world milk and butter records.

Berlin Munich Vossiche Zeitung Moscow Tehitcherin United States Russia New York London Chester Turkey H. G. Knowles Ottoman- American Development Company Bozeman Mont Montana State College Elvira

Production Among Cows of Her Age Owned by State Institutions

A brief note states production among cows of her age owned by state institutions rose by 2 percent. The line records a marginal gain in dairy output within the state’s herd program.

Bavarian Diet Fails Plenary Powers Bill Over Two-Thirds Rule

In Berlin the Bavarian Diet approved the plenary powers bill 91 to 64 but failed to reach the required two thirds majority for passage. In Chicago the will of William A. Pinkerton, noted detective, leaves an estate of 1.2 million dollars and was filed for probate.

Berlin Chicago William A. Pinkerton

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