Social and Personal Notices and Local Weddings
Community briefs list church meetings at the Methodist Board of Stewards and Woman's Missionary Society, a Grace Church Guild session, a West Side Methodist Missionary Society gathering, and a Catholic Altar Society event. Notes include travel, a Bastrop death, several weddings, visitors, and residents in Monroe and West Monroe with crosses to Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
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Church of the Methodist Board of Stewards
Church of the Methodist Woman's Missionary Society
Baptist Church of the Woman's Missionary Society
Grace Church
West Side Methodist Missionary Society
W. J. Sutcliff
Catholic Altar Society
A. R. Taylor
Alexandria
Leon Sugar
Lake Charles
Cora Goldman
W. A. Collins
Bastrop
Ruth Shelbourne
Texarkana
J. T. Howes
Collinston
Monroe
Laura Russel Chisholm
Holt Cook
West Side
Black River
West Monroe
Red Cross
Do Not Get Careless With Your Blood Supply
Public health warning promotes S. S. S. as a vegetable blood medicine to revitalize blood and ward off disease. The ad urges purchasing at drug stores and offers free medical advice from the Swift Specific Co. Medical Director in Atlanta Georgia.
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Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Vinol credited with curing chronic cold, Dunn reader says
N C reader J C Bagley reports suffering four months with a chronic cold and coughs. After trying Vinol, he claims the cold rapidly cleared. The ad promotes Vinc with cod liver and iron to aid digestion and strengthen the body. Money back if no relief, Allen's Pharmacy advertises nationwide.
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Dunn
N. C
J. C. Bagley
Allen’s Pharmacy
Monroe
German economist warns war debt to shape postwar life
Dr Michealis argues Germans share moral responsibility for the war but cites money gaining control as the root of materialism. He says peace will not restore 1914 living standards and that hardship will persist with government control of raw materials, shortages, and high prices.
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Cologne
Micheaelis
Michaelis
Red Cross Seeks Stenographers and Clerks for France
New Orleans July telegram urges male stenographers and clerks to join American Red Cross volunteers serving with troops in France. Gulf Division seeks applicants 18 to 19 years ten months, with pay of six hundred francs, uniform, and expenses covered. French reading ability preferred for large French-speaking population. duties arduous and open to young men.
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New Orleans
Army
Washington
France
Gulf Division
Picture Garden Tonight Showcases Ann Murdock in The Richest Girl
Miss Ann Murdock appears in Mutuals The Richest Girl a film about a rich heiress who pursues love over status. The production highlights her versatility and witty delivery praised by critics for elevating screen acting.
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Ann Murdock
Miss Murdock
Charles Frohman
Under False Colors at Picture Garden Promises Daring Escape
The Pathe thriller features a torpedoing scene aboard an ocean liner diner as Countess Olga attempts to flee to America. The interior of a submarine is shown in key moments.
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Pathe
Picture Garden
Olga
America
Distress in Germany to Persist After War, Says Ex-Chancellor
New York June 3 Dr George Michaelis former chancellor warned that distress in Germany will continue after peace as he spoke at a Benneskenstein address. He attributed economic collapse to the war and urged plans to stabilize the country postwar.
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Germany
New York
George Michaelis
Benneskenstein
Florida General Primary Set For Tomorrow
Tallahassee June 3. A general primary will be held in Florida tomorrow for the nomination of representatives in Congress and state judicial and county officers. With few major contests, the campaign has drawn comparatively little public interest outside one or two congressional districts.
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Florida
Tallahassee
Pla
Congress
Mother's Friend Promises Relief for Expectant Mothers
In thousands of American homes a bottle of Mother's Friend helps women through pregnancy. The external remedy eases strain on muscles and ligaments, reduces morning sickness, and aids a faster recovery after birth. Readily available at drug stores. order from Pradield Regulator Co. Lamar Place Atlanta Ga for an accompanying booklet.
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Pradield Regulator Co
Lamar Pile
Atlanta
Fiving on the Job Now
Rain has cooled the air and boosted morale as more women join the war effort. The message urges active participation in making surgical dressings and supplies, stressing every bandage could save a life and prevent future regrets. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 12 noon, with a welcome for all.
Clothes Campaign Over for French Belgian Refugees
May 27 1918 letter from Mrs George Denegre New Orleans chair Refugee Garments for Louisiana reports Gulf Division over the top in aid to French and Belgian refugees. Supplies moved daily to Prytania Street and packed for shipment, totaling 140000 pounds with 10000 over quota. Carried by Southern Pacific line and distributed via Belgian authorities and Salvation Army sales of worn items.
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George Deneste
New Orleans
Louisiana
Prytania Street
American Red Cross
South
Southern Pacific Line
France
Madeame Carton de Wiart
Belgium
Havre
Fose
Salvation Army
Red Cross
George Denegre
Local want ad in News-Star aims to boost results
A compact want ad placed in the News-Star seeks to attract readers and generate quick responses, promising clear benefits for small advertisers and local buyers.
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News-Star
Japs Plan One Billion Yen China Industrial Trust
A Japanese company with one billion yen capital will be formed to pursue industrial ventures in China. The board will include representatives from all Chinese and Japanese investors, with Shinjo of Tokio Electrical Works expected as president. The move follows recent trends toward consolidation among Japanese investors in China.
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Tokio
Japan
China
Shinjo
Tokio Electrical Works
Vanderbilt Chancellor Delivers Commencement Address
Chancellor J H Kirkland of Vanderbilt University delivered the commencement address as a large class graduated at Converse College marking the closing feature of the annual program.
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Kirkland
Spartentury
Converse College
J. H. Kirkland
Vanderbilt University
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A. B. Beardsley
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Ruffin Tidwell
O. W. Cosby
Os Wald
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R. O. Rande
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Mary Naff Collins
Nas! Collins
Delhi
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G. W. Copeland
Washington Street
Mr. Copeland
Zaidee
Robert L. Taylor
BE. K. Means
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W. D. King
Killarney
Mr. Means
Taylor
David Johnston
David A. Johnston
U. S. Navy
U. S
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Paris Island, S. C
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Berlin
China-Japan Industrial Development Co
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Ouachita Coca-Cola
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