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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
8
The New Orleans market shows steady levels with spot price at 107-8 and modest activity noted as 225 sales. Futures for July October December wheat show varied figures with minor gains and the board remains quiet. New York spots quote 11.25 with July and other near contracts trading around 10.7 to 10.9.
Tuesday June 1 1969 reports no Liverpool market today. Local market activity suspended with no trading in Liverpool.
Testimony and exhibits show seven year profits near 500 million dollars with 1906 profits over 10 million on one tenth capitalization. Rockefeller and Archbold testified in St Louis and New York hearings with rebates on rail lines. Cross examination highlighted fire risk in oil business and well exhaustion. Arguments began in April 1909 and briefs were filed for trial.
Western Louisiana and eastern Texas forecast shows showers tonight or Wednesday. Sheriff W N Traylor of Rayville visited Monroe yesterday. Mrs O C Dawkins of Monroe arrived for a visit with relatives. Prof Lescalpe's entertainment postponed to Friday at the Airdome. Dr Osteopathic Office hours and contact details listed. Community notices include dances postponed, club meetings, and local business promos. Mr Shelby Owens, LSU graduate, returned home last night.
A druggist refund policy assures money back if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims to stop coughing, heal the lungs, and prevent pneumonia and consumption. Contains no opiates and is sold in a yellow package by Dr. D. H. Key.
An advertisement for Vollmer Auto and Engine Co offers first class repair work for automobiles and gas engines with a satisfaction guarantee. Address is 212 South Grand Street opposite Monroe Hotel and a call is urged for urgent service.
Train fare promotions across Louisiana and neighboring states for 1909 events including guards encampment in Alexandria New Orleans Oil Mill Superintendents meeting in New Orleans and health officers gathering in Alexandria. Tickets sold in limited windows with return limits and specific sale dates. Also local notice for a Grace Church Guild event with refreshments dancing prizes and kite activity. Also advertises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with local store listings.
A concise city ad highlights Dove hams and breakfast bacon offered by Fox Grocer Company Limited Leaders, signaling premium meat selections for local shoppers.
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