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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
4
A fragmented item notes five babies found at a Wisconsin home and mentions local fines for unauthorized likenesses of Terrible Teddy. It also covers topics from carbolic acid price increases to funerals, rail survey in Louisiana, and pro prohibition opinions from Uncle Henri Watterson, Louisville.
Texas officials push aggressive antitrust enforcement spurred by Waters-Pierce Oil Company fines. The Austin court order of 1,808,482 dollars yielded a sheriff’s fee of 4,542 dollars, a sum that could provoke envy among Louisiana sheriffs.
The News-Star states its Monroe launch will expand equipment and news service to deliver world news promptly. It plans six papers plus a Sunday edition, aims for a high standard, and rejects factional bitterness while asserting independent, forthright reporting.
Weekly reports show broadening general business conditions with rising demand and prices across lines. Iron and steel show strong improvement, wage schedules restored for independent operators, grain prices hold firm, and forecasters foresee a revival and extended prosperity as world stocks replenish.
The publication rejects narrow obstruction and vows to do the most good for Monroe and the surrounding trade territory, avoiding constant complaint or personal pique. The goal is broad, community focused reporting and benefit.
Editorial argues that married women should not be barred from teaching in public schools. It asserts that marital status does not affect teaching ability and that merit should decide hiring, noting husbands’ objections are the only potential barrier.
The Daily States urges settlement in Louisiana citing rich soil uplands prairie bottoms and alluvial river lands with opportunities for diversified farming. It promises profitable returns predictable seasons and absence of cyclones or blizzards along with superior fruit country including oranges plums pears and peaches.
Local excerpt highlights fruit varieties maturing, truck farming profits, climate stability, open-hearted people, and widespread public schools and churches across communities. The text argues favorable conditions for abundant production and profitable investment nationally.
The Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association has raised nearly a quarter of a million dollars through seventeen years of voluntary contributions to beautify Madison. Banquet remarks estimate real estate values have risen by at least two million dollars due to their improvements, with railroads urged to remove grade crossings.
A column titled Wise and Otherwise reflects on an unusual spring, noting repeated weather talk as people declare each year that spring is extraordinary. The piece observes how language of surprise recurs annually among readers.
The excerpt blends humorous exchanges and gossip from multiple papers. It features a lead about investing profits and a barter joke about breakfast preferences, then shifts to a collector’s plea, a gilded youth ballooning chat, and a motherly aside from The Sketch.
The lines describe a tense exchange on peace terms with talk emphasizing costs and concessions. The fragment suggests scrutiny of what is demanded or sacrificed for global stability.
A collage of humorous exchanges from Chicago and Cleveland papers. Jokes about spring, apartments, and stalled college plans mix with remarks on proposals and the language of affection.
Capudine liquid offers quick relief for headaches stomach pains nervous tension and flu symptoms. The advertisement claims fast effects and urges readers to ask their local druggists for Capudine.
The firm apologizes for not installing all telephones by June first due to bad weather. Staff have worked hard in rain and expect to handle about two hundred June orders, with nearly a hundred waiting. They pledge a top grade system for Monroe and seek customer support.
An old advertisement touts Williams Kidney Pills sold by New South Drug Store in Cleveland Ohio. It claims to cure kidney and bladder ailments including back and flank pains and excessive urination, with a 5 cent price.
Two large launches and one small one operate for excursions. They offer large or small parties, day or night trips, picnics or school outings. A large excursion barge carries seventy five people. Boats are run by a licensed man, contact North Louisiana Shingle Company or F. C. Breese, Cumberland, phone 645.
Williams Indian Pile Ointment is advertised to cure blind, bleeding and itching piles. It supposedly absorbs tumors and relieves itching instantly and can be used for private part itching as well. Sold by druggists and mail order 50 cents or one dollar. Cleveland Ohio factory props. Sold locally by New South Drug Store.
The Progressive Grocer notes W. A. Walker emphasizes maintaining current prices while accepting large contract orders at a reduced rate. The message positions Walker as a provider of quality products with competitive pricing for bulk buyers.
The ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as effective for bronchitis asthma and consumption and warns against delaying treatment. It notes D H Key endorses it and claims the product cures persistent coughs not eased by other remedies. Also advertising exclusive sale of Chase & Sanborn coffees and teas with trial orders from The Progressive Grocer.
A vintage ad touts headache relief medicine for headaches from colds stomach or nerves. It claims quick effect and lists prices 15c 25c and 50c at local stores.
The firm Faulk and Haynes will liquidate on June 1. All parties indebted to the firm are urged to settle promptly.
The Faulk & Haynes firm will be succeeded by Faulk & Clark and asks for the same liberal patronage extended to the old firm. $131 remains referenced in relation to the new firm Faulk & Clark.
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