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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
4
The News Star warns of German spies and sympathizers attempting to disrupt selective conscription. It urges calm vigilance and calls for strong punishment of traitors, including death, to deter subversion and protect the nation.
The text stresses clean and orderly food handling, a preference for wholesome foods, moderate portions, and training children in good eating habits. It warns against refusing wholesome dishes due to unfamiliarity and cautions that excess food costs money and reflects poor taste.
An editorial argues US war involvement signals irrevocable commitment to defeat Germany. It warns a German victory could extract indemnities from the United States, noting Allied exhaustion and Central Powers’ reluctance to accept such payments.
An ad touts a cure named Getos-ite for swelling and itching, claiming immediate drying and quick relief. It markets the product as proven by millions and available through EF Lawrence & Co in Chicago with prompt delivery on receipt of price.
A New Orleans Republic item argues the Liberty Loan bonds are essential to the U S war effort. It frames lending to the government as repayment with interest and contrasts it with donating under duress to foreign nations, warning of compulsion and property loss in this titanic conflict.
For sale several choice lots and residences in Monroe. Economy to buy and own your home rather than pay rent. ABE ARENT. 30-6t.
A Richmond Kentucky resident F B Tressey commends Chamberlain’s Tablets as a wonder for indigestion and constipation and recommends giving them a trial amid general praise for the remedy.
The article extols Princess Yolanda, daughter of King Victor Emmanuel III, as a striking beauty and potential bride for European royalty. It notes her war charity work, English upbringing, and high-profile relatives while weaving in a broad chronicle of contemporaries and historical dates.
The Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is promoted as a general tonic with quinine and iron claims. An advertisement notes a public bid deadline of June 5 1917 for a concrete reservoir project 12 by 80 by 12 feet, with specs available from mayor N G Tippit in West Monroe.
Atlantic City June 1. The American Dental Trades Association opens its annual convention with talks on services the dental supply men may render to soldiers. Prominent trade representatives from across the country attend as sessions run through tomorrow.
City notice states gas piping installations require inspection by a Council appointee or elected inspector before gas service can be activated. Mayor H. D. Apgar signs the notice dated 23-10.
Chicago June 1 arrangements are complete for a major interscholastic and field meet on Staff field tomorrow under the auspices of the University of Chicago. A large number of star athletes from schools and preparatory institutions across the Middle West will compete.
Advertises six percent loans on improved farm and city business property and eight percent on city residence property. Commissions described as reasonable.Contact ht. B. Blanks, Box 660, Monroe, Louisiana.
Mrs J R Jones of Gibsland Louisiana reports severe morning backache and weak kidneys. After trying other medicines she used Doan's Kidney Pills and found relief with several boxes ending the misery and improving overall well being. Foster Milburn Co. promotes the remedy.
A crowd gathers to denounce a proposed tax on moving picture amusements. The piece argues that cinema should bear the burden, condemning the attack as unjust and harmful to those who work in the industry. The author claims the tax would pressure audiences and undermine free publicity used by film producers.
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