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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1919

Page

6

Peace Terms Debate Shifts as German Proposals Discussed

The council of four reviews German counter proposals aiming to ease Allied demands. Paris reports indicate mixed views among powers with Britain open to some concessions while France holds firm. Wilson and American experts push for clarity on reparations economic terms. The Lithuanian request seeks Allied inquiry into Polish actions in occupied Lithuania.

Associated Press Thein Goray Council of Four Paris Wilson Germany France Supreme Council Lithuania St. Hermain Innsburk Hungary Lite Scheideman Dorten Goury Tel

Mattress Sterilizing and Renovation Service Promise

Mace over old cots and wool or hair mattresses sterilized and rebuilt to any size. Same day return if early. Work guaranteed. Phone 1144. L W GRESHAM 116 Halli street. 241m ea.

L. W. Gresham Halli Street

Fragmented Notes and Quips on Love and Loot

A collage of dialogue and snippets highlights marital tension, a courtroom egg gag, an auctioneering blitz, and a political reference to Europe’s thrones. The passages mix humor, ads, and historical echoes with no single cohesive news narrative.

Europe Napoleon Warsaw Spain

Sleep Needs by Occupation Diverge for Brain and Muscle Labor

The author argues those performing heavy mental work require more sleep than strenuous manual laborers because the body recovers faster than the mind. The piece emphasizes mental fatigue and recovery dynamics across occupations.

Bobby Burns Home From Europe Today

Sergeant Bobby Burns returns from overseas after nearly two years with the 87th Division Quartermasters and combat branch service. He sailed and returned on Fridays across multiple dates and notes his luck with Friday. He left Monroe to join the colors and was formerly a News-Star job man. He plans to see family and consider work near printing. Public warned not to use sixteen notes disputed by Mrs. Ethel Elliott. other claims against Hirjah Farmer estate to be presented for approval.

Bobby Burns Sarge States Newport News Camp Lee Quartermasters Department 87Th Division Monroe The Colors France England Bolby News-Star Ethel Elliott J. N. Butler Delhi Sith EB. H. Elliott

Proposed establishment of steamship lines

Plans for direct steamship routes linking American Atlantic Gulf and Pacific ports with South and Central America were presented to the Pan American Commercial Conference by Shipping Board Chairman Hurley. The proposal envisions New York to Brazil Argentina Chile service, New Orleans or Mobile to the South American coast, and Pacific port sailings to the western coast of the Americas.

Washington Associated Press America Atlantic Gulf and Pacific South Central America Pan-American Commercial Conference Hurley The Shipping Board New York Brazil Argentine Chile New Orleans Mobile South America Seattle Pacific

Federal agents search Reds and radicals in Chicago

Federal agents comb known rendezvous for clues to the nationwide bomb outrage. Evidence suggests radical literature used by conspirators was printed in Chicago. George Selman, C FE and Parish Surveyor moved his office from City Hall to Ouachilla Abstract and Title Guaranty Company at 118 Grand Street.

Chicago George Selman C. FE City Hall Ouachilla Abstract and Title Guarantee Grand Street 4 &T

Farmers seek oat harvest contracts for 10 days

Notices state that T. H. Moore of 4-St News-Star wants ads for farming results. Farm ters offer to harvest oats with binder, team, and driver and provide contact via phone 2604.

T. H. Moore

For Sale New five room bunga low on North Fifth street

Classified note offers a five room bunga low for sale on North Fifth Street. Contact Groves Brown at the listed phone number 901 for details.

North Fifth Street Groves Brown

Riots Leave Two Dead and Thirty Injured at Toledo Plant

In Toledo Ohio late tonight two men were shot to death and several others wounded during riots tied to labor unrest at the Willys Overland plant. Discharged soldiers guarding the factory fired, marking three violent episodes that injured about 30 people. Governor Cox wired Columbus for troops as Toledo authorities struggled to control the unrest.

City School E. L. Neville R. J. Pirkey Genevea Washburn Lioyd McPaniel Columbus Ohio Cornell Schreiber Toledo Cox Willys-Overland Automobile Company

Uncle Sam Hires a Clown at Health Exhibition

Cho-Cho, the highest paid citreus clown in the United States, has been employed by the government to teach health to children. He appears at the interior department exhibition in a white satin costume with carrots apples and milk. He says drinking a pint a day will show on a person’s weight.

Cho-Cho United States Interior Department

Liverpool Market Report Summary 1919

Liverpool market notes show a mixed session with Spots at 19.85 and Quet. Sales reaching 7 000. The close lists Arc, Fives, PCat aigs bers 2 and gas into Pet Sah Rk with GS at 18.80.

Cotton Market News and Grain Prices Report Today

CHICAGO CORN AND OATS futures shown with July and September quotes. U L Smith's Daily Cotton Letter notes markets sharply lower on money rate anxiety, then a recovery as weather and crop progress shift sentiment. Washington week summary cites poor cotton progress, rain in the north, cool southwestern temperatures, and bank action to coordinate credit for Europe.

U. L. Smith New Orleans New York Washington Carolinas Florida Texas Southwest

Notice for General Contracting and Estimates

For Sweet Peas Ring 724 31 41 notice for general contracting building and estimates on short notice. Phone 1313 C. A. Boyd West Monroe.

C. A. Boyd West Monroe

Bond's Liver Pills Promise Quick Relief

Resolve today to end constipation biliousness and headaches with Bonds Liver Pills. Ask your druggist for a 25 cent bottle and take one nightly for two or three nights to feel better as the pills cleanse the liver and bowels without griping or discomfort.

Bond

When Living Was Cheap Epidemic Era Prices in 1858

Ed Morrill of Fordyce Arkansas has a copy of the Des Are Weekly Citizen for October 9 1858. It notes a yellow fever epidemic in the South with New Orleans reporting 386 deaths in a week. Market quotes include Tea 85 cents a pound, chickens 1 25 a dozen, eggs 10 cents a dozen, ham 10 cents a pound, beef 44 1/2 cents a pound, whisky 28 cents a gallon.

Ed Morrill Fordyce Ark Des Are J. ©. Morrill South New Orleans

Imme News-Star Classified Ad Offers Room Rentals

A brief classified notice from Imme News-Star touts services to locate renters for available rooms. The ad emphasizes quick matchmaking and reliable occupancy through its listing service.

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H. H. Hodges Henry Hodges At Springs Henry Austin Avenue Sidney IF A. C. Read Albert C. Read Commander Read Mrs. Read Maria George Bobbie Burns Hirjah Dawkins W. Whitehead Ethel L. Elliott E. H. Elliott News‘Star I. M Kennedy Bros Ad. O. H. Kizer McEarty Ledo Uncle Sam L.L. Smith Cotton Broker New Orleans Cotton Exchange Liverpool Collen’s Pharmacy Allen’s Pharmacy DeSiard Street J. W. Collens Prop la. Motor Car Co. of Monroe Hotel Bridge Marcus Katin Goodyear Tires Goodyear Woodham Auto Company S. Grand St Enochs Lumber & Manufacturing Co Jackson, Miss
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