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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
6
A brief report notes Genous assuming responsibility for education related tasks in coordination with the Census Bureau, outlining the new collaboration and its scope. This item highlights administrative changes and the involvement of census officials in implementing educational data work.
The thirteenth general United States census begins April 15 1910 and will run about thirty days. Enumerators seek farm details for 1909 including crops, livestock, land, buildings, and equipment, plus household ownership and occupancy. The drive aims to improve national health wealth education and progress with strict confidentiality and careful, qualified applicants for the enumerator posts sought.
An advertisement touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild liquid laxative for women and all ages. The text shifts to coverage of a federal trial in Monticello Illinois and Eau Claire Wisconsin defendants Barber Barber Lumber Company Palmer charged with conspiracy to defraud the government in Idaho timber land deals. The case alleges 210 people were recruited to take up land for sale to the Barber company, involving over 30,000 acres of timber land.
A postal card request will send a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Include name and address on the back and mail to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa. Sold by all druggists.
MONROE DRUG CO. advertises premium certificates with purchases and a free elegant Christmas gift. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy is praised for preventing pneumonia when used timely. Louisiana Ribbon Cane Syrup from Omega plantation is advertised as absolutely pure with samples at News-Star and Ouachita National Bank. Orders accepted at these locations. 5 gallon kegs priced at $3.50 and gallon cans at 65 cents.
Nashua Iowa night policeman J N Paterson states he suffered a severe lung cold last winter despite multiple cough medicines and two doctors. He says after using Fo ley's Honey and Tar two thirds of a bottle cured him and calls it the greatest cough and lung medicine. Sold by D H Key.
Ex-Governor J K Vardaman announces candidacy to succeed late Senator McLaurin in a Mississippi letter to a friend. He expresses strong confidence in winning and says white Democratic voters approve him, pledging to serve in Washington and rebut charges of radicalism after elected.
In Boise Idaho on December 27 two hundred fifty witnesses were summoned to testify in the government case against James T Barber and Sumner G Moon. The article notes the extensive legal proceedings and the scale of witness participation as the case proceeds.
Louis Guerriero announces he will take possession of the Shamrock Saloon at year end, succeeding E. H. Wray Jr after nine months of operation. He thanks patrons in advance and expresses desire to serve the public.
Captain John C. Fremont today becomes commandant of the Boston Navy Yard succeeding Rear Admiral William Swift. Ceremonies included a marine muster and a thirteen gun salute honoring the new commandant.
An old advertisement touts Capudine as a liquid remedy for colds heat stomach and nervous trouble. It claims immediate action and invites readers to buy at drug stores with prices 16 25 and 50 cents.
A physician reports treating Mrs. Dalton Costello in August 1908 for acute Brights Disease with urine loaded with albumin. After three weeks on Robinson Spring water she recovered, and a second physician from Tulane University endorses its kidney benefits.
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