16 Feb 1926
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1926
Page
1
Adele Garrison’s serialized tale follows Dicky and Mary Harrison as hidden tensions surface in a crowded home. Katherine arrives with news about Junior while Harriet rests. Dicky clashes with the social duties surrounding a troubled family crisis and a missing girl.
In the matter of Walter L Morgan bankrupt the district court orders sale of property by trustee Sharpe. Auction at Ouachita Parish Louisiana near Monroe on February 27 1926 at 2 o’clock pm. Undivided one half in NE quarter of Section 31 township 17 north range 1 east and one half of 21 shares in Ouachita Land & Development Company stock.
The Monroe and West Monroe Chamber of Commerce drive for a 25 000 annual budget surpassed 20 000 this morning with new memberships from Saenger Amusement Company and Union Gas Products Company boosting the total to 20 025. The push began last year under Donald F Walker and President J A Trousdale after slow earlier subscriptions. Officials aim to reach 25 000, with 6 000 still potential on the prospect list to be pursued.
The West Monroe Intermediate League held a Sunday devotional with Minnie Mae Byrd leading. Topics covered College Club Day on why continued preparation matters, with Ruth Bolton cited. Ouitelle Reed performed songs Pluck Not Luck and Whet Your Blade. The group prayed, discussed club plans, and urged readers to watch for joining details. Reporter notes participation and future notices.
John Alexander Stroup of Rockmart, born in 1817, died after a two day illness in Atlanta at age 109. He attributed longevity to simple food. A Masonic notice from Western Star Lodge No 24 says no meeting tonight due to room alterations. next meeting on the third Tuesday of next month, Secretary J D Oakley announces.
Navy recruiting office opens in Monroe under Chief Quartermaster Williamson. Enlistment ages 17 to 35 with good character eligible. first enlistments go to San Diego for training and re enlistments to San Francisco. 63 trades offered with pay while learning and benefits including travel and medical care. Williamson to explain details.
The message promotes Quaker Oats as a complete morning meal with 16 percent protein and 58 percent carbohydrate. It claims fast preparation in 3 to 5 minutes and states the cereal provides essential vitamins and bulk for regular digestion, urging households to adopt it for energetic mornings.
Clarks Basketeers narrowly defeated Dry Prong 20 to 19 as Broussard and Stone tied for high with four field goals each. Dry Prong led 18-14 late, but Clarks rallied with three quick buckets in the final minutes. Brown starred for Dry Prong in a hard fought setback.
An advertisement touts Aspironal as the top cold and cough remedy tested and approved by authorities. It claims two teaspoons in two minutes will erase symptoms, with a money back guarantee if relief fails, urging readers to buy at local drug stores and share with family.
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