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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1920
Page
3
The West Monroe Sunday School presents a church program titled White Christmas tomorrow night. A lovely event with a processional All Hail the Power of Jesus Name and songs Away in a Manger O Little Town of Bethlehem and Joy to the World. The choir will perform, a prayer by the pastor, beginners ners, and a consecration talk by the pastor.
The Plymouth anniversary events featured speeches by officials from Boston and abroad, honoring the Pilgrims' faith and labor. Senator Lodge cited the deeds of the past as the basis for American unity and progress, while a wartime note of doubt about the future was raised. Proceedings included a Boston train arrival, a Plymouth Rock visit, and a luncheon with dignitaries.
A speculative remark by Lynch links landlords in Monroe to devilish schemes. He warns that souls won from those landlords could be sent deep under Hades as a metaphor for their long practice of misdeeds. The narrative emphasizes metaphorical punishment and moral judgment.
WANTED Roomers and boarders Apply Calypso street or phone 989. LOST Diamond ring in plain mounting either on DeSiard or St. John street Liberal reward for return to Mrs. Gee Phillips or News Star office. FOR RENT Two three unfurnished rooms convenient to V S & P Apply 217 South Seventh street That if a readjustment of the robbery in Monroe is not adjusted soon Monroe no doubt will be known as a village adjoining Bastrop. LYNCH.
The New Orleans market report notes steady tones across spots and futures with prices listed for January March and May contracts. Trading activity shows daily highs lows and closes for precious metals or commodities in the period, reflecting steady demand and price levels.
Stock market note reports Liverpool items trading around 9.91 with mentions of 2000 sales and a prompt on wheat prices. Names and details are obscured in the OCR, but the snippet suggests commodity pricing and market terms.
New Orleans report notes Congress passed the war finance measure and talks of private export finance, potential veto by President Wilson, and tariff debates on grain wool and cotton. Forecasts include firmer oil for exchange, possible withdrawal of mills for holidays, and anticipated year end tax-related covering of shorts.
A local appeal urges donations to the Good fellow's Club to provide toys and essentials for underprivileged children this Christmas. The list of supporters shows scattered gifts totaling five hundred plus dollars from various local residents, urging continued generosity.
A robbery report from Ouachita Mills Addition describes a thief moving the screen and ransacking a residence while four boys slept. The burglar took money, clothing, and various articles before fleeing.
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