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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1918
Page
8
Advertises a bustling grocery and meat market at the corner of South Seventh and Grammont offering fresh meat, vegetables, fruits, groceries and cold drinks with free delivery. It warns not to report as a quitter and notes orders for Sunday delivery must be placed by 10 p.m. Saturday. Phone 930. Bee keepers dairy and poultry Monroe Seed Co.
Congressman Riley J. Wilson announces Department of Agriculture seed distribution of 900 quart packages of new cotton seed to Fifth District farmers for preliminary tests. Based on reports, eligible growers may receive a second half bushel next year for full demonstration upon submitting written requests to the House of Representatives in Washington.
A small ad from a Typerwriters service lists repair and typing services. Contact Dunn at phone 1045 with notes dated December 31st and a reference code 5-17t.
Hemstitching and pecot work offered by Singer Sewing Machine Co phone 172. Notice posted about land owned by men at Fairbanks Louisiana prohibiting hunting or trespassing. W D Fairbanks Jr and C A Beatle physician surgeon listed with office details Masur Son phone 647.
Monroe, New Orleans, Metairie Rouge and Shreveport La area buyers pay face value for stamps in good condition. Contact B. W. Murray at 213 North Fourth Street Monroe La 422 Porter Street Monroe La Helena Ark. 28 21.
Frank Masling offers prompt hauling service with a good truck. Accepts any kind of hauling at reasonable prices. Contact 721 or G8 for phone access.
A note highlights the strain of Rhineland residents adjusting to schedules aligned with French time, illustrating the broader tensions as authorities push for synchronized clocks across the region.
John W. Barnes of Calhoun reports an eighteen month Poland China hog dressed 550 pounds, cut in sections to weigh, and averaging a pound of meat per day since birth. He also has a seven month old hog expected to dress 250 pounds, all pure Poland China stock. This record contrasts with the old razor back breed.
London December 28 marks the 150th birthday of Alexander John Forsyth the Scotch clergyman who invented the percussion lock influencing modern firearms. He improved hunting by covering flint flash, worked 1805 07 patent James Watt aided him, Napoleon offered 160000 which he declined, British test at Woolwich followed by adoption by a regiment after 32 years.
President Wilson sent a letter read at a Sorbonne meeting honoring the liberation of Alsace Lorraine. He recalls his youth and expresses gratitude for the role he believed he played in delivering the provinces back to France.
Notice announces a shop opening at the corner of Fourteenth and Washington streets offering first class talking machine repairs. customers can phone 1025 for pickup and return service.
Report notes the North Sea covers about 300 000 square miles as a fishing area. The figure underscores the sea’s vast reach for fishing rights and maritime activity.
Stockholders of Monroe Grocer Co Ltd will meet at its Monroe Louisiana office on January 8 191% to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business that may come before the meeting.
Advertises prices for cream, milk, canned goods, spices, meats, fruits, vegetables and household items. Promotes aluminumware catalog, double coupons, bring own vessel, and no wasted paper. Notes various items like Crisco, coffee, flour, jelly, jams, marmalade, and cleaning supplies with prices and per unit details.
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