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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1918
Page
14
New York officials from the surgeon general's staff work to guide thousands of anxious relatives arriving in port. They vow clear paths to hospitals and prompt, practical information to help families reach their sons and ensure their care matches the soldiers' needs.
The article previews a coming building surge in the city for the new year. Leading contractors forecast a million workers and a billion dollars in projects. Hotels offices factories and stores long delayed will rise, with wages and profits following.
Thousands of New Yorkers organize to revive Broadway by lighting and promoting entertainment, shopping and sports along the entire stretch. The “Light Up” movement promises to restore crowds and business halted by wartime restrictions and aims to spread across communities continentwide.
Tagging every cubic foot of office space with marked rent rates, landlords this week appear to have conspired to squeeze higher rentals than ever known. With new business expansion needing space and few new quarters built, renters face a likely triple increase and must pay to agents a tithe on desk space in Manhattan.
A short piece notes a group identified as the brethren of the Amen declaring a season of peace and victory terms. It emphasizes festive gathering and public proclamation of triumph. The context suggests a religious or fraternal assembly celebrating notable achievements.
A zone ointment sold for 35c or 1.00 for extra large bottle provides instant relief from itching and heals most skin diseases. Zemo is a penetrating liquid that soothes delicate skin, is not greasy, and costs little. Get it today from Trek. W. Rose Co. Cleveland, O.
The Corner club revived its annual feasts after two war years, proving the aged organization dating back to Tom Pilatt's era remains vigorous. Their gatherings of seasoned political veterans outshine Washington and Albany correspondence dinners, recalling days when the Fifth Avenue Hotel was a hub for politicians.
The commanding general of the American Expeditionary Forces reports wounded slightly totals six to seven. Named wounded slightly include Clarence G. Olsen of New Orleans La Granville J. Landry of Erath La Charley Broussard of Lafayette La and John Walker of Belcher La.
Washington reports casualties from the American Expeditionary Forces. Died of disease includes Leon Smelley of Quitman La and Daiesy Soileau of Lewisburg La. Missing in action and wounded severities list Newton Roden Jonesboro La Fred B Kay Leesville La Warren Lacoste Lafayette La Lynn Evans Tanglipahoa La Ray Griffin Bastrop La Oscar Skattengill New Orleans La Also listed are Killed in action and Died of wounds with totals by category.
Office notice states annual stockholders meeting in Room 211 Mercantile building Oklahoma City at 10 a m January 7 1919 to elect directors and transact additional business. George G Weaks president R W Whittinghill secretary sign.
A weary courier arrives as Wellington logs victory at Toulouse with fifteen thousand casualties. The news arrives that Napoleon abdicated five days earlier, ending the war.
Justice John W. Goff ends his official career on the State Supreme Court retiring under the age limit law. Known for Lexow Committee work and trials like Becker and Rosenthal, he rose from Irish immigrant roots to reformist judge with a strict, traditional view of justice.
In Tokio on November 30 the Associated Press reports Japanese admiration for the United States rapid war preparation and successful military operations. Public sentiment holds America as peace loving yet capable of building a powerful army, with scholars noting the nation’s dramatic transformation and the navy’s standing as second to none.
Dr. Sugehiro praised American resourcefulness and spiritual resilience as crucial to Allied victory. He urged Japan to seek an open door policy in the Far East while advocating reciprocal rights in Indo China, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. He questioned U.S. immigration limits on Japanese and urged addressing prejudice through justice rather than force.
Under Act 156 of 1916 Ouachita Coca Cola Company warns that bottles cases and trays with Coco Cola Ouachita and related marks are the property of Ouachita Coca Cola Bottling Co Monroe Louisiana All owners are advised any marked items remain under company ownership and must be returned J A Biedenharn president 12-5t in 30 dys
Notice is hereby given that all taxes on city property not paid by Jan 1 1919 will bear interest at 2 percent per month. J R Tidwell City Tax Collector.
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