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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1925

Page

9

Biggest Tank Ever Built Near Biloxi Shocks Engineers

Hattiesburg firm Weldmech completes a 40 foot diameter, 25 foot high welded steel tank for Superior Oil in Biloxi Back Bay capacity 50 000 gallons 5 000 barrels tested fully water filled with no leaks. Tank withstands a norther storm with no damage and will store imported fuel oil from Gulf Coast tankers for distribution.

Hattiesburg Miss A. P Back Bay Biloxi Weldmech Company Superior Oil Company Conrete Gulf Coast New Orleans

Scott makes final plea as execution delay looms

Scott issues a last minute statement to a newspaper insisting on his innocence and calling the imminent hanging a crime by Illinois. He asks to spend his final hours alone to seek forgiveness, while a reported illness of his brother Robert in Michigan sparks doubt among officials. A sanity hearing was set by the judge.

Scott Illinois Port Huron Mich Robert Scott

Mrs Jack Friend Hosts Girl's Sewing Club Meeting

Bastrop notes recount Mrs Jack Friend as hostess to the Girl's Sewing Club with sandwiches and punch served to D H Bell Jr and others. Visitors Numa Ablewich of Greenville and the Bacon and Bilberry families are noted, along with several locals visiting relatives and traveling to Denver and Centerville for the summer.

Bastrop Jack Friend D. H. Bell, Jr Benton Kelly L. E. Pagan Geo T. Madison F. B. Winberry Opal Montgomery Lucille Botkin Dorothy Taylor van Goodwin Justine Dorman Iane Brodnax Gertrude Madison Winifred Montgomery Beryl Madison Mildred Shell Numa Ablewich Greenville Texas Mrs. Crey Bilberry Stevens, Arkansas J. M. Melton Highland Sanitarium Shreveport Wilda Lee Nobles Monroe Jodie Marlar Chautauqua Springs J. L. Lee and Loyd Jr St. Joseph W. F. McDonald Cooper Texas A. A. Willingham Willingham T. J. Hicks Hillman J. T. Hicks Homer Allyn S. Drew Minden J. K. McAllister

Chicago junior champ Lott eliminated at state tennis

George Lott Jr national junior tennis champion loses in the Illinois state tournament match.

Chicago George Lott, Jr

Harry Greb Wins Newspaper Decision Over Billy Britton

Columbus reporter notes middleweight champion Harry Greb won a ten round newspaper decision against Billy Britton of Columbus in Columbus, Kansas.

Columbus, Kans Harry Greb Billy Britton Columbus

Ruston Chamber Maps Plans for White Way Lighting

Ruston Louisiana business notes include a move to study White Way lighting like similar towns. The meeting lists D K Brown and others, plus travel and tourism details as 2,000 visitors have used the local park. A theft and assault case ends with arrest as Mrs Melton and many locals are named among visitors and residents.

Ruston Arkansas

Purification Health Advice for Calotabs Course

Physicians urge complete body purification as a foundation of health. A thorough Calotabs course is suggested once or twice weekly for several weeks, promising natural health rewards. Family package includes directions priced 35 cents with a 10 cent trial at any drug store.

Bonita Motor Company Solvent Audit Denies Rumors

Dr. A. B. Gregory sole owner of Bonita Motor Company certifies an audit and inventory showing books and stock solvent. He contradicts rumors about shortages after Mr. Scott Byatt withdrew and praises Byatt as reliable and honest. Signed July 24 to August 3 in Bonita Louisiana.

Bonita Morehouse State of Louisiana A. B. Gregory Bonita Motor Company Bonita Motor Cmpany Scott Byatt

Notice to Contractors for Breard Springs School Bid

Sealed bids will be received until Monday July 27 1925 at 4 p.m. for the construction of a two room frame school at Breard Springs Louisiana. Proposals must be addressed to the Ouachita Parish School Board.

Breard Springs Louisiana Ouachita Parish

Bid Notice For Monroe Project Bids Opened At Architect Office

Bids accompanied by a certified check or bidder's bond equal to 2 percent of the bid are invited with the right to reject any or all bids reserved. Plans and specifications can be obtained at the office of J. W. Smith, architect, Monroe, Louisiana, where bids will be received and opened.

J. W. Smith Monroe Louisiana

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Scott Once More Escapes Fear the New Victor Records Paul Whiteman Southern Rose Victor Benson Orchestra Fox the Benson Frank Cramit C. I. Bacon Evelyn Clara Mae Boots” Bacon Messrs Jordan and M. White Met Rouge H. F. Madison, Sr Beryl Denver Colorado Paul J. Semmes DeRidder P. F. Montgomery Centerville, Tenn Detroit Home Furniture Co Ruston Notes United States Teflis Grotto Band J. V. Havener Risinger Dan Colvin Tremont John Wallace Orange Kathryn Stockard Ira Wright J. R. Edwards John Thelma Brown Mansfield Mandeville Bill Duncan Jackson W. Duncan Lucy Melinda T. J. Moore Arthur Charles Moore Herman Cook W. F. Cook Susie Hedgpeth Arabel Cook Nashville Tenn The Peabody College For Teachers H. H. Boyd CO Monroe, LA Monroe Central Trades Council Carpenter's Hall Stetson Son Hollingsworth Pharmacy Monroe Furniture Co Grand J. L. Adams J. A Graves A. Mos Adams, Grav Rs Mosely Physicians and Surgeons Oanchita National Bank James Edwin Wallworth Ouachita National Bank Leo Vandegaer Central Savings Bank Jas. T Collens Pharmacy F. C. Bennett P. L. Perot Res DRS. Bennett & Perot J. B. Vaughan Ages National Bank J. P. Brown Chase-Amman Drug DeSiard Street A. L. Peters C. B. Hill Internal Medicine and Rectal Diseases Office New South Drug Store J. H. Pankey Jame M. Russell Palmer R. L. Wood Chase-Amman Drug Cé Philip M. Gayle Ouachita National Bank Building National Dental L. Poole Portis P. O DeSiard St Rivoire’s Monroe Abstract CO Old Central Savings Bank P. O. Box John R. Humble Louisiana Optical Company Roy L. Carns Ouachita Nat’l Bank Straw Hats Just D. Masur & Sons
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