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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1920
Page
7
A Louisiana bill by Rep. Al Week of Jefferson Parish seeks to close gambling halls for a year to curb professional gambling. The measure passed the House Monday night by a vote of 26 to TH. It moves to the Senate for consideration.
Rev L W Sloan of Bastrop closes a highly successful Baptist revival in Columbia with strong church turnout and fervent listener engagement. Pastor J M Brooks assisted as Rev Robt A Bozeman opens a Methodist revival, led by Rev Wool Porter and J B DeCamp, while the Good Order League plans a major meeting to tackle local gambling and civic issues.
A Saema' ewan farmer filed a claim against Alas Kate Road seeking $5000 damages for delaying a housekeeper. The plea alleges negligence and financial loss tied to delays at the household.
A vintage advertisement touts Wizard Oil as a sore throat and chest cold remedy with gargle use and chest rub benefits claimed to loosen a deep cold in one night. It also listsWizard Liver Whips as a pink pill laxative with a money back guarantee and price per bottle.
An unnamed farmer accuses a party of delaying six weeks to arrange transportation for his housekeeper from Louisiana. A later letter settles the dispute for $1000 with the farmer urging swift payment and avoiding legal action.
Day and News notes Jon D Rockefeller, born in Richfard New York, is regarded as the wealthiest person alive. He built his fortune mainly through control of Standard Gold Metal Resourceful Corporation, where he served as chief organ and guiding force for many years.
The passage states that wealth has ceased to be the ultimate life goal and asserts John D. Rockefeller will be remembered as the first billionaire since creation despite his reputation for benevolence and leadership. It emphasizes his vast fortune and influential status in history.
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