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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
6
Miss Nona Goodrich representing Valier Spies Milling Co of St. Louis will canvass Monroe this week to gauge interest and take orders for the well known flour. She will tell housekeepers about the flour's merits and run a guessing contest on barrels sold in 1915.
The funeral for Robert L. Prophit occurred at 10 o'clock this morning at his residence at Pine and North Third streets. Rev. F. H. Farrington officiated from First Baptist Church. Burial followed in the city cemetery. Floral displays were numerous and ornate.
Robert Harris files civil case notices against James Edward Miles and Mrs Belle Z Lambert in Layton jurisdiction over marriage license disputes. The action names Layton as involved party with Miles and Lambert. Proceedings seek resolution on license matter and related claims.
A violent tornado struck Hot Springs and outlying areas near Little Rock Arkansas on June 6, killing four people and causing extensive property damage. The storm damaged Oaklawn race track and a Methodist church, toppled buildings, and disabled the city’s electric light and power plant cutting traffic and streetcar service. Homes and businesses across the county suffered serious destruction as the storm moved northeast from the Oaklawn area.
Leaders debate a preferred nominee as Progressives and Republicans clash over a unified choice to avoid a third ticket. Hughes remains the center of contention while hopes rise for an accord before Thursday. Perkins reports no new negotiations this afternoon.
Mr. Joe K. Walker, the traveling passenger agent for the Teuns & Pacific Railway, with headquarters in Shreveport, is in the city today to promote his company and its services.
Grace Church announces a Sunday School picnic set for tomorrow Wednesday. Activities begin at 8 30 a m with gathering at the church before departure.
The article chronicles Herbert Kitchener’s career from Egypt and Sudan through his leadership in Britain’s war effort. It notes his conflicts with the War Office, the creation of a munitions portfolio, and his reputation as a relentless, self–assured commander. It covers his reforms in Egypt, his campaigns at Omdurman, his South African leadership, and his enduring mystique as a stoic, uncompromising figure who never married.
City School Board selects the City High School faculty led by Superintendent BK Neville and principal W M Pruitt for the colored school. New hires include Miss Lida Benton librarian and Miss Sophie Mielate apt. W J Bowman, Maude Davis, Sallie Humble, Berthe Sanders, Marie Hall, Jengie Goldman among others. Petrograd note reports the Ressiana advance claiming 486 officers 25,000 men 17 cannons and 15 machine guns.
Memphis dispatch reports a tornado crossing White County Arkansas with several killed and significant property damage including Judsonia and adjoining areas. A special train carried physicians and nurses to Judsonia and Kendrick Ark as officials seek more details. City of Monroe invites bids until noon July 6 1916 for a combined pumper chemical base motor car with not less than 600 gallons capacity.
Readers remain on board with News-8tal Classified services as usage persists across segments. The notice indicates continued engagement and steady traffic for the listing platform.
Classified notice for a large eight room rental near Faulk Street in West Monroe Louisiana. Advertises a monthly rent of twelve dollars and directs inquiries to the listed agent BE.
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