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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1913

Page

5

Head of Woodmen Expires Sudden in North Carolina

J Cullen Root sovereign commander of Woodmen of the World died unexpectedly in North Carolina after a telegram announced his death. He recently spoke at Shreveport during Woodmen's Day at the State Fair and was a founder of the order with near a million members and about 28 million dollars in treasury.

Shreveport Dee the Times L. P. Butler Omaha Net North Carolina J. Cullen Root Woodmen of the World Butler Root Mr. Root Alexandria New Orleans Fe Ia Order United States Canada Ihs Woodmen’s Order

New Orleans Druggists Accused of High Prices and Bad Prescriptions

Dr. Oscar Dowling and the Louisiana State Board of Health probe New Orleans druggists for overcharging and improper prescription filling. George Taylor, state chemist, cites a fifty cent charge for a three quarters of a cent cost. Investigators aim to prosecute violators under Louisiana Food and Drug regs once all prescriptions are analyzed.

New Orleans Oscar Dowling Louisiana State Board of Health George Taylor Dowling E Board of Health Dr. Dowling Taylor Food and Drug Law of Louisiana

Dr King’s New Discovery for Croup and Cough

A testimonial from Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio praising Dr King’s New Discovery for croup and coughs. The ad claims it prevents fatal attacks and recommends buying 50e and 1.60 bottles from H E Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia and St Louis.

Dr. King Lewis Chamberlain Manchester Ohio H. E. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Feast of the Maccabees Opens Christmas Week Observances

Jewish communities across nations begin the Feast of the Maccabees coinciding with Christmas. The celebration focuses on entertainments of special interest to children as a yearly commemoration of the ancient festival.

New York

Maccabees Victory Ends Thirty Seven Year Struggle

The Maccabees, Jewish patriots, led a religious revolt against Antiochus IV in 175 164 B C. The victory brought Judea freedom after a 37 year struggle and established a period of autonomy and religious revival.

Maccabees Antiochus IV B.C Judea

Dr Hobson Eczema Ointment Boasts Cure Claims

Mendota man Geo W Pitch testifies one box of Dr Hobson Eczema Ointment relieved him after years of skin ailment and many doctors. The makers guarantee satisfaction or money back. available at all druggists or by mail Pfeifer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis.

Pfeifer Chemical Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Attorney General Rules Travelers May Not Carry Liquor Into Dry Territory

In Austin on December 24 the attorney general ruled that liquor cannot be brought into dry areas as baggage. The decision states the law’s personal carriage provision does not cover this case where a traveler had a fairly large amount in his trunk.

Austin Texas

Riot in Plaza Leaves One Dead and Five Officers Hurt

A riot in Los Angeles on December 25 left Rafael Adams dead and five policemen injured as officers cleared a meeting of several hundred unemployed men. Twenty rioters were arrested. stones and clubs were used, none of the rioters armed.

Los Angeles Rafael Adams Adam Oficer

Californian Woman Credits Cough Remedy Recovery

Miss Marie Gerber of Sawtelie California describes severe cold with lung soreness and coughing. A friend recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. one night’s use relieved the cough and a week cured the cold and lung soreness. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain Marie Gerber Sawtelie

Fireworks Restrictions on Juvenile Days Announced by City

The city limits allow fireworks on December 24 after 6 p m and December 25, and January 1 1914 except within one block of DeSiard street and Grand street between the courthouse square and the W B & P railroad tracks. Sky rockets and Roman candles are banned within two blocks of the Geli and Planters compresses. other fireworks may be used within one block of Loth compresses. Mayor A A Forsythe declares the dates Juvenile Days with restrictions in place.

Dee DeSiard Street Grand Street Court House Square

Quiet Christmas in Mexico City Amid Tampico Rebel Reports

Reports cite ongoing rebel activity near Tampico with no recent clashes with Federals. Christmas in the capital passed quietly as Americans joined local Mexicans in festive observances.

Mexico City Tampico

Electric Hitters Restore Health for Women Says Oklahoma User

Keliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma credits Electric Hitters with curing stomach liver and kidney troubles weak nerves and back pain. Thousands of women reportedly benefit from the remedy which is guaranteed. Sold by all druggists with a 5 cent to 1 dollar price in ad copy.

Keliza Pool Depew Okla H. J. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia At. Louis

Oregon railroad banquet for unemployed men in Salem

In Salem Oregon on December 26 a large dinner hosted by the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company fed about a thousand unemployed men in relays of 200. Each guest received a pipe and pouch of tobacco as they left the tables.

Salem Ore Oregon Railway and Navigation Company

Federal forest land purchases near eight hundred thousand acres

The Eastern States have almost 800 000 acres in federal forest land. Principal work on these areas focuses on protecting against forest fires.

Inen

Chamberlain’s Tablets Praise From Arkansas Readers

Miss Margaret Campbell of St. Smith Arkansas recalls her father’s six year illness ending after using Chamberlain’s Tablets. She also notes her sister’s stomach trouble improved, attributing relief to the remedy.

Chamberlain Margaret Campbell St. Smith, Ark

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