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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1928
Page
7
A 4-pound cabbage from the Richland parish near Alto was brought to The News-Star today. Local grower D. L. McDonald produced the unusually sturdy head. The parish reports a generally strong cabbage crop this year, with earlier reports of even heavier yields from relatives.
Santa Fe New Mexico reports a county commission claim that bootleggers and associates in Colfax County have consumed the jail's entire 3,000 food allowance. Officials seek funds from other departments to cover shortages amid the bootlegging issue.
A quirky ad references bait and tariffs for garage work, promising flat rates for automobile owners and nine day eye jokes. It invites readers to visit 410 Walnut Street for radiator, body, and fender repairs, and promotes J. G. Bell Roofing and Sheet Metal Works with new radiators for sale.
Rev and Mrs Harris of Rochelle hosted guests Rev Halloday Jr and others. Clarks visitors included Mr and Mrs Wantley and family. Medical trips brought Halloman Pearl Halloman and Mrs Minard to New Orleans. Winkler Tousley Smith and Marion Tousley visited Urania. Bradham of Louisiana Central Lumber injured his arm. Arcadia called for death in the family. Cooper Markham and J L Markham shopped in Monroe. Thelma Carroll and Bessie Grant shopped in Olla.
The Colored High School held its annual commencement in the school auditorium with a large graduating class. Special music pleased attendees including several well known Twin Cities whites. Salutatorian Ollie Mae Hamilton spoke on Three Links in the Chain of Fame. Diplomas were awarded by Principal M. J. Foster.
AUTEUIL France June 2 Helen Wills advances to the semi final round of the International Hard Court championships by defeating Rollim Conquerque the Dutch champion in straight sets.
A scrambled clipping reports Dora and M and ELL allegedly purchasing balcony seats in a gallery scheme. Officials warn of possible impropriety and urge scrutiny of misused funds.
A review in Berliner Tageblatt praises Raoul Walsh's film for its brutal authenticity and emotional impact. It calls the production a great and genuine accomplishment with a stark, unsentimental portrayal of war that provokes deep thought and discussion.
Mr and Mrs George Bruton and their Texas children visited relatives in Marion on Wednesday, thirty years after leaving town. Mrs Ida Anderson visited relatives in Mansfield, while Mrs Eula Alice Atkinson of Monroe stayed with her sister Miss Faye Phillips. Minnie Watson returned from Mansfield, and DuBach couple Mr and Mrs Wm Shepperd stayed with Dr and Mrs C H Gulley. Addie Norman visited relatives near Bernice and Mary Hopkins, recently teaching in Shreveport, returned home. The McDonald family from Bernice were weekend guests of Mrs.
McDonald's mother Mrs Onie Harrell and H G Holloway of Red River parish visited his parents Mr and Mrs T H Holloway here Friday and Saturday. Mr and Mrs A G Everett visited relatives near Bernice Sunday. Miss Jessie Mae Wheelis, teaching at DeQuincy, returned home. Reverend Jones of the Anti Saloon League preached at the Baptist church Sunday.
Residents and relatives from Galveston Texas Jena Monroe Selma Olla and Rosefield were listed as visitors in the area. A two day fishing trip from Harrisonburg drew a group including several Dukes Humphries Roberts and Cruse family members and others reporting a successful outing.
When your liver is torpid, dizzy spells, nausea, headaches, biliousness, constipation, chills, fevers follow. Do not take calomel. Bond's Liver Pills act directly on the liver to remove poisonous waste. All druggists sell Bond's Pills for 25c.
United States District Court Judges Cant and Sanborn in Duluth dismissed the entire May term jury panel after verdicts were found not supported by the evidence. The criminal calendar was held over to the September term as courts declared the circumstances extraordinary and juror conduct a reproach to justice.
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