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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
4
Cumberland reports a brief note about a local item involving a light and energy issue. Details are fragmentary but indicate a small community matter with limited names or dates. Further readable content is needed for precise identification or outcomes.
A reflective Christmas message urges sharing with the poor and needy, praising the birth of Jesus and the universal peace of the season. It highlights acts of kindness, simple gestures, and renewed faith as paths to joy, forgiveness, and human connection across the world.
A report notes that parties circulate a petition aimed at Monroe's young men to pledge support for a mayoral candidate. The piece describes this as a new campaign innovation and urges voters to wait for more information on the candidates before signing any pledges.
Six days remain to pay the poll tax before the franchise is threatened. Procrastination is the thief of the franchise and neglect could doom your voting chances. The notice warns that failure to pay will affect eligibility to vote.
The News-Star will not publish next Monday December 26 and will observe Christmas. The paper’s next issue will appear on Tuesday December 27.
A seasonal Christmas message extends wishes to all readers of The News-Star with blessings for the occasion.
All members are requested to attend a meeting at their hall Tuesday night December 27 1910 at 7 30 o clock Election of officers and business of importance to be transacted T J NAUGHTON Recorder Keeper
A testimonial-promoted tonic claims Vinol makes delicate children strong and healthy. It uses cod liver oil plus iron, without oil, and promises money-back if expectations aren’t met. Local seller Allen's Pharmacy in Monroe, Louisiana endorses the product and its health benefits for kids.
Christian Science Society announces services on Wednesday at 7 30 p m with reading on the subject Christian Science. Sunday School meets Sunday at 10 00 a m. Reading room open Tuesday and Friday 3 to 5 p m. Free to the public at the same address. Public cordially invited.
Sabbath services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with a Wednesday prayer meeting led by Rev C S Newman D D Sunday school at 9 30 a m every Sabbath J Arthur Smith superintendent Visitors and strangers welcomed.
St Matthew's Catholic Church sets first mass at 7 o'clock Sunday followed by high mass at 10, catechism at 4, and evening service with benediction at 7 30.
The Methodist Episcopal Church South schedules Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with a special musical program directed by W. M. Washburn including Wagner’s Pilgrim’s Chorus conducted by Prof. Haden, Gounod and Buck anthems, and a solo by J. Don McCranie. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. and worship at 7:30 p.m. Pastor R. H. Wynn notes a Tuesday 7:30 p.m. service, with a Sunday school Christmas entertainment led by Mrs. Wynn.
Grace Church outlines Christmas day services with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Holy Eucharist and sermon by Rev E B Batty at 10 30 a m Evening prayer at 7 30 p m No Sunday school tomorrow morning Choir to sing Evyres communion service and Adlam s anthem Unto Us a Child is Born at midday service
Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 on The Christian's Estimation of Child Life. Afternoon service at 2 65 pm. Evening service 7 30. Strangers cordially welcomed. J A H Wharton pastor.
Sunday school at 10 a m followed by preaching at 11 a m and a second sermon. A prayer meeting is held each Thursday night. Pastor A J Vallery signs the notice.
Mrs Belle Teal recounts a severe illness lasting eight weeks in Crandall Texas. She credits Cardui with restoring her strength after doctors failed and says she recovered after using one bottle. The testimonial extols Cardui as a pure reliable tonic for weak women.
A Corliss engine head at the Alexandria Electric Light System plant exploded on Thursday night, damaging a wooden partition and brick wall and cutting power for over an hour. Two large metal fragments pierced structures, but no workers were harmed. A smaller engine and dynamo are supplying lights while repairs proceed. The blast is blamed on defective repair work on the piston head.
Newsboys Club No 1 and Boy Scouts of America announce a Christmas talk tomorrow by Mr Wynn aimed at informing parents about the boys’ lessons. Parents especially mothers are invited to attend at 2 30 p m Christmas day to learn what is taught.
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