23 Feb 1932
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1932
Page
1
Mrs. O Brine described a nightlong pursuit as a mysterious caller lured her husband Forest away from the hotel. An automobile halted near Spring Avenue, and Forest O Brine was pulled into the car amid a struggle as police courted leads at multiple Bartlett addresses.
Tarzan and Jana ride with the lizard-men toward a distant comm. The ape-man contemplates escape as the airship Pathfinder searches for missing crew. A sudden breeze hints at a chance to leap to safety through the trees.
Local officials and citizens back the Free Milk Fund sponsored by the Welfare Association to aid undernourished Monroe children. Arnold Bernstein Mayor endorses the effort and a $10.06 city donation is noted. another supporter contributes $5.40 with plans to add more later.
The report lists state five and six cent gasoline taxes totaling about $50 million across Louisiana Alabama Kentucky South Carolina Virginia and Mississippi. Revenues fund highway construction road maintenance and related uses with licenses contributing millions for roads and motor vehicle offices and some funds supporting schools and dock boards.
D. P. Gerald, Clarence E. Barton, Sam Humphries, J Arthur Smith Sr., and J Arthur Smith Jr. returned from New Orleans where they attended the annual convention of the insurance company at the St Charles Hotel. Frank H. Levell of Nashville spoke on Character Building. A banquet followed with loving cups awarded for superior excellence, including one to J Arthur Smith Jr. for his record in the past year.
Flood waters from swollen rivers threaten low back lands as Red River levees fail near Garland City Miller County. Refugee camps form while planters move stock to higher ground amid rising rivers and heavy rains.
Plans to observe the twentieth anniversary of Camp Fire Girls are being prepared by the Camp Fire Guardians Association of the Twin Cities. During the anniversary period Camp Fire groups nationwide will compete for 1000 dollars in prizes awarded by the father corps of Grand Rapids Michigan.
G. L. Bunklin, about 60, a Selma Alabama salesman, died in a Houston hotel last night after sending a note to his wife saying he was feeling fine. His body was found this morning and physicians listed heart trouble as the cause of death.
One application of Blue Star Ointment stops itching instantly. A second application kills stubborn germs. A third application heals rash fetter ringworm eczema and rawness, returning skin to normal itch free condition. Clean odor. Money back if it fails. Sold by all drug stores.
The Supreme Court dismissed the case, ruling it belonged in law court not equity. R Foster Kincaid Sr owned land in Bouef Basin near Monroe Louisiana. he sought flowage rights or purchase before spillway work. The ruling leaves the dispute largely as before the suit.
Journal describes heavy fighting northwest of Kiangwan as Japanese forces push to surround the garrison amid artillery barrages and air strikes. Chinese nests repelled advances with bayonet counterattacks as fires burn along the ruined village and casualties mount on both sides.
The document lists candidates for Louisiana's second election across parishes including incumbents and challengers for multiple seats. Notable entries cover Acadia Avoyelles Beauregard Caddo Calcasieu East Baton Rouge Grant Jackson Lincoln Lafayette Morehouse Orleans Seventh Ward Rapides Red River Sabine St Charles St Helena St Landry St Mary Tangipahoa Union Vernon Webster West Baton Rouge Carroll with incumbents and several paired candidates for two, three or four seats.
Monroe reports a hopeful flood outlook with minor river rises overnight. Readings include 49.25 at Lock Four Monroe and 34.5 at Felsenthal Lock Eight, with crests and forecasts suggesting no immediate heavy rainfall ahead. Local readings show varied falls and rises along the Ouachita River system despite a generally stable trend.
Consular officials warned civilians to depart as Japanese officers launched their operation. They claimed no knowledge of executions and said such matters were in military hands.
The railroad board ordered freight rates on fertilizer shipped between Mississippi points to be aligned with interstate rates. It also held intra state rates in Louisiana east of the Mississippi River, lower than interstate, were not unduly prejudicial to interstate shippers and may be retained.
A reporter describes charred homes with five dead Chinese including a woman, and an old man and woman shot as they fled. He notes soldiers at a Japanese headquarters escorting a civilian Chinese man away under threat. Japanese officials deny a Morning Mercury claim.
An OTC remedy marketed to stop pain instantly by placing Outgro into the nail crease. Claims ingrown nails grow outward as skin toughens. Endorsed by Good Housekeeping Institute and Wyeth Chemical Co. Inc lists address in New York.
An advertisement for Creomulsion proclaims it relieves persistent coughs and colds. It claims creosote soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth, with additional healing ingredients. The ad guarantees satisfaction and offers money back if relief is not achieved after following directions.
Mrs W C Fowler of 614 Randolph St recounts a weakened state before childbirth. She credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription with restoring strength after two bottles, easing fatigue and headaches, and dispelling fear of motherhood. Druggists sell Dr Pierce's Prescription.
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