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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
3
Merchants report the holiday season as the best in city history with a Saturday surge. Stores stayed open late, extra staff were hired, and the bustling scene left shoppers in good humor without rowdying or excessive drinking.
A persuasive editorial argues that home ownership among young residents boosts civic pride, stability, and community development in Monroe. It contrasts renters with owners, noting owners’ stakes in public improvements and future growth, and urges young men to pursue property ownership to build a thriving, solid town.
The article argues that property owners invest in improvements and beautification, unlike most renters. It notes a yearly shift of some renters to owning homes, making home ownership a sacred anchor of liberty. The piece hopes for more citizens in Monroe to own land and pursue civic perfection.
A western proprietor introduces a cash and carry system offering five percent discount for cash payments and an additional five percent if customers transport goods home themselves. He argues the plan saves more on billing and collection costs than the discounts offered. The item notes the cost rationale and profitability for both shop and customers.
William F. McCombs former chairman of the National Democratic Committee and Wilson era campaign manager is 41. A native of Arkansas and Princeton graduate he later practiced law in New York and served on civic boards while declining an 1913 ambassadorship to France.
Baton Rouge State Times notes that delivery can lower overall costs for customers and merchants. It cites examples where items ordered by phone or delivered to a home cost less than customer travel or pickup. The piece compares delivery to a contractor optimizing labor versus material costs.
An old advertisement urges relief from a hacking cough with Dr King's New Discovery. It promises soothing pine balsams to heal irritated membranes and antiseptic and laxative effects to kill germs and break up the cold. The ad directs readers to obtain the product at their druggist for 50e.
An ad extols GETSITP as the modern corn remedy. It claims a painless 3 drop application dries instantly, loosens and removes corns, calluses, or warts, with no fuss. Sold by druggists for 25 cents a bottle, from E Lawrence & Co, Chicago, with Moeene and Chase & Collens endorsements.
Advert describes cash only delivery terms with payment due upon delivery. Warning that the driver will reclaim the item if payment is not completed. Includes a contact phone number 438 and mentions 112 wires.
An advertisement compares a cough to a fire bell warning and urges curing the underlying disease. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly effective, especially for persistent coughs after colds or flu. A testimonial from Mrs. Thomas Beeching of Andrews, Ind, supports its use and notes it is obtainable everywhere.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and contact notes with unclear roles. The readable items include J E Peters and phrases resembling calls to phones and residences. The entry lacks coherent context or full details to form a complete notice.
Americans under Washington won at Trenton. Napoleon’s troops won three of four battles. Soldau and Alawa defeats. 1911 Virginia theatre fire killed 123. 1922 birth of Dion Boucicault. 1831 death Stephen Girard. 1837 Dewey born. 1838 Bulkeley born. 1860 Italy annexes territories. 1890 Belgian independence acknowledged. 1920 snowstorm in New York. Iloilo captured. 1900 China Mexico treaty signed. 1914 Italy offers aid to U.S. in Syria. Russians defeat Austrians and Turks in various theatres. 1915 Bulgarian withdrawal near Saloniki.
The advert portrays Sloan's Liniment as a mothers' remedy for bumps bruises and sprains in children. It promises deep penetration quick soothing relief for rheumatic pains neuralgia and post cold soreness with outdoor workers aided by ready availability at druggists for 25 cents.
Mrs Hugh Cook of Scottsville New York says about five years ago while living in Garbutt she used Chamberlain s Cough Remedy on two children with colds. It promptly stopped coughing and cured their colds quicker than anything she used.
A period ad warns that calomel is dangerous and may salivate users. It touts Lemolac as a safer vegetable alternative and urges physicians to approve its use, promising samples and a favorable trial to persuade medical staff. The promotion targets doctors and emphasizes safety and effectiveness.
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