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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
4
The Monroe News Star lists terms of subscription for one year in advance at 8.00 six months in advance at 2.50 delivered by carrier in city at 0.50 per month and weekly News Star at 1.00 per year.
The Press Bulletin reports a strong push to hold the 1916 Louisiana Press Association meeting in Baton Rouge at LSU. A circular invites members to visit and consider closer ties between editors and LSU’s Journalism Department to benefit students and state papers.
The House and Senate clash over a constitutional convention bill with two main disputes. A six member conference committee will likely be appointed to resolve differences on delegates at large and the convention site. The House opposes delegates at large and picks Baton Rouge, while the Senate favors delegates at large and prefers New Orleans.
Monroe resident H H Herrmann reports kidney irregularity back pain and frequent secretions. He says Doan's Kidney Pills from Phoenix Drug Store gave quick relief and keeps his kidneys normal with a few doses. Dean's Kidney Pills are advertised by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The News-Star weighs possible House and Senate agreement on a convention plan. It suggests the House drop opposition to delegates at large and the Senate accept Baton Rouge as the holding site to restore peace and mutual satisfaction.
A chronology lists events from 1781 Fort Cornwallis surrender near Augusta Georgia to 1800 Boer forces surrender Pretoria, including Fitch’s steam boat voyage in 1790, 1811 independence movements, Wisconsin settlement events, the Know Nothing convention, California insurrection, Galveston surrender, the Titusville oil fire with heavy losses, and related milestones.
The Lyceum presents a three reel film of The Corsican Brothers with King Baggott in the roles of Louis and Fabien Dei Franchi. Producer George A. Jessey and Baggott are praised for the production. Hearst Selig news pictorial shows the Cymric voyage and Sweedie's Hero with Wallace Berry and Ben Turpin, plus For Her Happiness as a love story.
An advertisement touts Ammen's Tajlet Powder as beneficial for the skin and natural look. It claims to prevent irritation and promotes its superiority over perfumed talc. The copy notes availability at 25 outlets of first class drug stores.
Monroe Seed Company advertises B. A. Thomas Hog Powder as a straight medicine that guarantees to save nine of ten hogs. The ad claims a 90 percent cure rate with a stated daily record of over five hogs saved per one hundred and urges buyers to trust the guarantee despite skepticism.
Notice from W O O Ouachita Valley Camp No 16 announces graveside decorating for deceased members on Sunday June 6 at 4 p m Relatives and friends are invited Members meet at hall at 3 p m C C Ss C Blackemon 421 United States Senator Robi M La Pollette at the Chautauqua June 17 25
Kentucky State University opens its 49th commencement with a baccalaureate sermon tomorrow and Class Day on Wednesday ahead of Thursday graduation. Worcester Polytechnic Institute marks a half century with ceremonies from Monday through Thursday, including baccalaureate by Rev Edward C Moore and a gymnasium cornerstone. George Washington University conducts baccalaureate services with a reception by Rear Admiral Stockton and graduation Wednesday evening. University of Maine holds commencement week with an oratorical contest and alumni reunions, as Colgate president Dr Elmer B Bryan delivers the sermon tomorrow.
An ad describes a woman curing a horse with Farris Colie Remedy after her husband and neighbors were away. She drops the product on the horse’s tongue and it recovers by the time the men return. The Monroe Seed Company sells it for 50 cents a bottle with money back plan.
Mabel Trunelle stars in The Wrong Woman a three part Edison drama at the Lyceum tomorrow with Augustus Phillips and Gladys Hulette. The English play adaptation promises emotional scenes and change of pace while Hulette gains a prominent screen role. Also showing Cupid Puts One Over on the Shatchen a Vitagraph comedy with Wally Van Nitra Frazer and Albert Riccardi for wholesome laughs.
White House and Marshmallow Ice Cream Grape and Pineapple Sherbet Vanilla Strawberry Chocolate all at 1 25 per gallon 75 cents per half gallon Det a brick at the factory 35 cents News Star Want Ads bring results
A lengthy advertisement explains rheumatism as a blood disease with varied symptoms and claims S. S. S. and certain ingredients cure it. It promotes buying S. S. S. at drugstores and urges contacting The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta for stubborn cases.
Manufacturers of Ross Dead Quick spray offer ten dollars per insect for bedbugs ants fleas mites roaches and other insects the product also kills mosquitoes and is safe for household fabrics sold in Monroe at New South Drug Store.
A persuasive advertisement urges families to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand especially in summer. It claims reliability and easy procurement, asking readers to consult those who have used it and to obtain it everywhere.
Pure artesian well water offered at five cents per gallon or five gallons for twenty cents. Delivery available may be arranged by calling to 646. This small ad notes a local service with prompt delivery.
Detroit reports a plan to adjust the indebtedness of the Pere Marquette Railway with a Monday motion for sale to satisfy preferred bondholders. Judge Tuttle set sale at about 40 million with October 1 1815 as the sale date. Claims total around 88.6 million. secondary bondholders face losses without prospective reorganization. Investigations reveal large losses from bond sales by J P Morgan & Co and heavy transfers of bonds, with ongoing legal questions.
The Arkansas Press Association will send delegates to the Louisiana Press Association meeting in Monroe June 8 to 10. Delegates named are E. W. Kimber, C. A. Berry, G. W. Mason, and A. D. Marlin, with potential attendance by Claude Mann. The visit aims to foster closer ties between state press groups and welcomes Arkansans to Monroe.
The Louisiana association proclaims strong appeal and profitability for newspaper representatives from neighboring states, signaling broad regional interest in the union.
J G Bell advertises sheet metal work of all kinds and Blue Flame Oil Cooking Stoves. It notes cash business, no bookkeeping, short pencil, small profits, and provides P O box 632 and phone 182.
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