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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1928
Page
4
The sermon by Reverend Driskell outlines heaven as an institution of enduring existence and sublime life. He emphasizes holiness and direct contact with God, plus fellowship that renews bonds with friends and loved ones who have passed on.
BATON ROUGE Fame 4 CAD oparish won the daily paper group and Vermilion took top in the weekly division in Louisiana s inaugural Egg Week publicity contest. J D Sobert in Vermilion and Miss Matties Rae and J B Anthony in Caddo were noted winners among 14 participating parishes and 15 farm and home demonstration agents.
In a collision at Sixth and Harrison Streets at 9 50 p m Saturday autos driven by F G Studdard of Keystone Carbon and S M McHugh 809 North Fifth Street collided. Studdard reported that McHugh backed into his path causing damage to Studdard s car including a damaged spring fender and radiator while McHugh s vehicle was undamaged.
An old advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets as weight builders for underweight men and women. It promises weight gain of at least five pounds and improved health, with a full money back guarantee if goals aren’t met after trials of four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes. The druggist will refund the purchase price if not satisfied.
Louisiana business records show a total of 531,517.80 dollars in new capital added as charters were filed with Secretary of State James J. Bailey during the past week. Larger corporations include Louisiana Mississippi Land and Oil Co Inc Franklinton 100000 Sprague Land Co Inc Shreveport 32000 and Washington Bank and Trust Co Franklin 100000 among others.
J B Elam a Ruston fireman at a local plant was severely cut about the face and head Saturday morning when his small car on Vienna street crashed into a curbside parked car. He was thrown to the pavement as his vehicle was damaged. Cause of the accident could not be determined.
A radius rod and fender were damaged on a car driven by W. P. Evans and a fender and headlight on one driven by T. H. Simpkins, both of West Monroe, in a smash at DeSiard and Walnut streets at 7 20 p m Saturday. The cars were traveling in opposite directions on DeSiard street.
Real estate transfers recorded Saturday include Arent Investment Co to F B Smedley for Lot 26 in Arent’s subdivision valued at 650 dollars. E S Harper to Mrs Maule Hamilton buys Lot in square 4 of Austin Eby’s addition for 400 dollars. Fairview Co Inc to Mrs Lorena Frenching Jennings acquires Lot 9 in square 8 of Fairview subdivision for 960 dollars.
Advert says M‑ROID frees blood circulation in the lower bowel and removes the cause of piles. It promises quick lasting relief for thousands and offers money back by Chase Amman Drug Co or any good druggist.
Billie Dove stars in The Yellow Lily a First National feature set in royal Budapest under Emperor Charles. Clive Brooks co stars with a large supporting cast including Gustav von Seyffertitz and Jane Winton in a romance steeped in exotic color and intrigue.
A brief notes a list of desired qualities for an ideal partner, emphasizing handsomeness bravery intelligence chivalry ambition talent understanding seriousness athleticism and sincerity. The fragment reads like a classified personal ad checklist.
Mandine Renaud plans annual pupil dance presentation tied to the Paramount feature Fools for Luck. The film stars W C Fields and Chester Conklin in a punchy new style of motion picture comedy built on logical situational humor rather than mere gags.
London describes gramaphone discs that can be rolled up stamped scratched or bent without damage. The records measure only a fiftieth of an inch thick and are made of a celluloid like material, offering a novel durable format for listening.
J M Webb a new motorcycle officer for the police department was injured in a collision with an automobile driven by James Greenan 800 Calypso street. Webb suffered a broken wrist and minor cuts and bruises but survived the crash after an urgent ambulance ride to West Monroe following a fatal incident earlier that day.
An old classified style ad advises readers blamed for blemished skin to use Black and White Ointment and Black and White Skin Soap sold by dealers at small cost. It touts safety and ease of use with directions for best results.
An ambulance en route with Mr Webb caused a collision on Catalpa street as a motorcycle and car northbound collided after Webb turned from Wood street. The officer was thrown from the motorcycle and taken to St Francis sanitarium. R J Gossett Jr owned the car. vehicle damages included bent door fender and running board.
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