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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
2
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable liver remedy that cleanses the liver and bowels without causing salivation or sickness, contrasting it with dangerous calomel and promising morning revitalization. The text blends other community notices and event recaps from Monroe society pages.
The column lists events for Thursday and Friday including the West Side Civic League meeting at City Hall and a Friday Baptist Sunbeams gathering. It also notes numerous residents returning from travel, visiting relatives, attending schools, and family illnesses with brief updates on their locations and activities.
Bond's Liver Pills originate from 1435 with three prominent Southern physicians. They aim to cure constipation biliousness dizziness and liver troubles. One pill at bedtime typically remedies torpid liver or bowels. Small mild safe inexpensive 25c at all druggists.
Mrs H Db Apgar was treated to a birthday anniversary party arranged by the Episcopal Guild. With Mr Apgar assisting, the celebration proceeded smoothly as he wandered her away on an auto ride, while she was unaware.
Monroe residents praise Doan's Kidney Pills for rapid relief from bladder inflammation and disordered kidneys. Mrs. L. J. Mayo of 408 Washington St. reports severe symptoms improved after using Doan's from Chase & Collens Co. Prices are 50 cents and the manufacturer is Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
An early 20th century medical note discusses lime loss in tuberculosis and the preclinical stage, noting calcium depletion in urine and feces. It credits Eckman’s Alterative with containing lime salts, claims ease of assimilation, and promotes dietary care, rest, and nonaddictive safety. The Eckman Laboratory of Philadelphia is cited as the source.
The session ends following a prayer led by Mrs. W. L. Stephens. Clergy and attendees likely reflected on the study from Isaiah as the gathering adjourned.
Col T J Shelton formerly of Ruston now in Monroe passed through Ruston this morning en route to Shreveport. He said arrangements are complete in the Parlor City to give the Louisiana pencil pushers a good time during their convention next week. He is brimful of enterprise and enthusiastic about making things succeed.
Over 60 percent of cars sold this summer go to farmers nationwide. The share is higher in the wheat and cattle belt, with the pattern especially pronounced in rural regions.
Princess Mary of England is inundated with more than 200 letters each day, a figure rising since the outbreak of the war. The messages arrive from all corners, reflecting widespread public concern and support.
Public health warnings urge rat control and promote Stearns Electric Paste as the effective weapon. A two ounce box is sold by druggists for twenty five cents with directions in fifteen languages, claiming one night kill for all rats and mice in homes or garages.
The Jungle Queen stars Marie Walcamp Rex de Rosselli and others in a wild animal drama at the Lyceum today with leopards and lions threatening a South African girl. Also on view are Essanay's Manners and the Man with Beverly Bayne and The Struggle Upward starring Margaret Prussine and Herbert Prior.
Alfred Walker, proprietor at 111 Vicksburg street, Cumberland, advertises oak and pine stove wood in 12 to 16 inch lengths, fire wood two feet long, charcoal and fat pine kindling bundles. Delivery to any part of the city, loads priced at 2.00 1.05 and 0.50. orders appreciated. 6-3m
Amusements listing for tonight at the Picture Garden features a Gaumont three reel film with an all star cast including Its When Thieves Fall Out. Crossed Love and Swords a Keystone comedy adds to the bill. The Mutual Weekly offers war news and world events in a varied program with thrills and comedy throughout.
If your hair is gray or fading, apply Qian Hair Color Restorer to the hair and scalp a few times. It darkens hair making it soft fluffy silky thick with luster and abundance. Guaranteed to darken gray hair or no charge. 7 oz bottle 50¢. Sold by The Nyal Store and others in Monroe Louisiana.
Mrs. Anna Belle Emey of Summit Point relates a years long struggle with severe right side pain from a female ailment. After using Cardus she reports rapid relief, claiming health fully restored after a dozen doses and praising the tonic as a help for other women.
Hair Specialist Miss Myrtle Young on Ouachita avenue offers permanent wav ing, hair dyeing, and shampooing with guaranteed work. Also presents Dr King’s New Discovery cough remedy promoting quick relief for coughs colds and bronchial ailments at affordable cost.
A description reports the Marabout, a large Indian bird, allied to stork family. It is said to stand five feet tall with a wingspan of about fifteen feet and is capable of swallowing a rabbit or cat whole.
A remarkable plant on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec shifts color with the sun. In the morning it appears white, by noon it reddens, and by night it turns blue, presenting a striking diurnal display.
Leprosy emerges as a major problem with 12,000 afflicted in the Philippines and 10,900 in Russia, signaling a regional health concern.
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