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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
8
Local ads show stores promoting toys dolls and holiday goods at Phoenix Drug Store Allen's Pharmacy and other dealers. Church groups plan Christmas trees and community events while a government demo program discussion and police jury meeting are announced.
Fragmentary items report cemetery duties for keeping remains and local ordinances on cooking mains with penalties. Other notes mention Christmas shopping, church events, a fire at Dr Cosby’s home, local merchants, and visitors in Monroe.
A News-Star representative tested the Collins Wireless Telephone with Mr. Phillips presenting a small demonstration unit. The sound was clear and free of buzzing, and Col. Anderson of the Progressive League noted the clarity. Philips says the firm can take orders for installations and invites Monroe residents and ladies to visit Kaliski Music Co. for demonstrations.
O. W. Cosby expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for timely help and good wishes during a minor fire incident. He specially commends the fire department for arriving quickly after the alarm.
In Yonkers Sherwood Park a wood framed house burned rapidly trapping Theodore Fredericks, his wife and their three young children. They perished in the blaze before aid could reach them, marking a devastating family loss.
Fresh shipment from Hud nut's Perfume and Toilet Waters arrives with assorted flacons. The lot includes classic and new scents, appealing to collectors and daily wearers alike.
Pictures for today include The Man with the Dolls a Pathe film with dolls from many nations and a pretty story. Running in Hard Luck a tale of a bogus note. The Patient from Punkville a doctor’s office comedy. Adonis Robbed of His Clothes a romantic youth tale.
The duo Prince and Carothers deliver a novelty act hailed as unrivaled, showcasing sharp wit, timing, and comic chemistry that leaves audiences impressed and cheering.
All children over three must have a ticket. The notice sets admission terms for a public event with age based pricing and integer costs.
The New Orleans market shows spots at 15.40 to 16.18 with activity at 3600 bales and varied daily close values. New York spots trade around 15.40 with modest moves and multiple quoted highs and lows across the session.
The market shows steadiness during the dull holiday period with December 13 figures (9,362,322 bases) down 2,538,343 from last year. Liverpool futures rose about five points. India crop estimates cut again. American demand strengthens for spot cotton and cotton to arrive. Southern spots and inland inquiries rise. Grain and hog sectors rise with high cereals and by products prices, and Western and Southern states enjoy strong production even with winter strains.
The market reports sales of 5000 bales at Liverpool with bid ranges from 7.95 to 7.89 and 7.98 to 7.93 for different grades. The text notes selling values for RMD es og Tye gs.
In yesterday's special trade edition of the Monroe News-Star an error credited J. N. Stafford as superintendent of the water light and traction department. The correct official is Fred Meyer as superintendent and Mr Stafford is head bookkeeper.
A brief notice requests Calla’s flour supply with no additional details or context provided.
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