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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
2
Social and personal notices report Grace Cherek Guila hosting a cake sale at New South Bug Store. Local visitors include Mrs. Sallie Meredith and Miss Louise Grisham. Entries mention several residents returning from visits, military postings, and upcoming Star and bridge club events.
An old advertisement promotes Gets It corn remover, praising painless, quick action and a glass rod applicator. The piece also includes a classroom memorial from the Monroe City High School Class of 1919 honoring Dr. Leonidas Barkdall Faulk, a local physician and WWI medical officer who died in 1918 at the Somme. It recounts his education, service, and the students’ gift of a memorial tablet.
Sagbath eve service at the Temple is set for eight o clock with a sermon titled The Call of the Open. The public is cordially welcome and an announcement of the date will be given next week.
Mrs L H Jours of Trouston Texas is visiting her sister-in-law Mrs L F Krogmire of Louise-Anne Avenue.
The Monroe Rotary Club considers seeking state support for the Louisiana Training Institute and discusses private action to aid wayward boys. Proposals urge the governor and legislature to provide adequate facilities and maintenance, plus outreach to other clubs. The Big Brother idea is not yet guided by a general method, urging direct contact with Mr. Moore for individual cases.
Fifteen graduates receive diplomas as they reflect on the standards and ideals set by their school days. The class looks ahead to future years while cherishing the shared memories and commitment to scholarly values.
A New Orleans man testifies that Prescription C-2223 eased his rheumatic pain after a few doses and that the first bottle nearly ended his aches. He notes C-2225 and C-2228 as non habit forming and effective for rheumatism and related ailments. He urges buying a $1.50 bottle and returning bottles if not satisfied.
Mr M W Haas presented a bronze tablet to Miss Bessie Russell Ainsley as part of the alumni gift ceremony. E J Neville accepted and noted placement in the auditorium flanking the rostrum. Dr Price presided over diploma presentations and Dr Vischman gave the benediction. graduates listed include Lena Magedelene Aroldi and others. Paris reports Berlin sends peace terms photos to US senators and representatives.
A man recounts ten years of severe stomach trouble diagnosed as cancer by doctors but relieved after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He credits the simple preparation with clearing catarrhal mucus, reducing inflammation, and restoring sleep and appetite. The ad promises one dose to convince and a money back guarantee from Phoenix Drug Store and others.
A cosmetic ad promises removal of freckles using Othine double strength. Apply nightly and morning with an ounce typically sufficient to lighten or remove freckles, with a money back guarantee if no improvement.
All members are requested to attend the regular meeting at Eagles Hall June 6. Discussion will cover plans for a new building and other important business. Signed H C Walker C C J W McWilliams Clerk.
Mrs Kate Lee Able of Rossville Georgia recounts a severe abdominal injury from lifting and a failing recovery despite three doctors. After using Thedford's Black-Draught, her husband improved from extreme swelling and sickness, and she says the remedy saved his life. NC 131
Ten years apart a Monroe salesman W F Le Rosen recounts his back and kidney troubles and how Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved them. He says kidney strength returned and he continues to use a box occasionally for lasting health. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
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