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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
6
A long standing remedy claim for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a permanent cure. Testimonials from users nationwide, noting gentle action and long term relief, with sample bottle offers and address for order.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway reports a 5 percent net for the year ending June 30 and 4 3-4 percent dividends. Past years show earnings around 6-8 percent with substantial dividend balances, while June is expected to turn deficits into a modest surplus. Operations face high charges from land sales, construction, and asset removals.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for weakness and ailment in women. It claims the product gives strong nerves and a bright brain, with a healthy complexion, restful sleep, and energy, urging readers to try it if they are weak or ailing. Price is 50 cents at drugstores.
Irish American A. C. and Eli Parsons headline a long list of entrants for Olympic tryouts. Cornell Yale Dartmouth Pennsylvania Virginia and others provide stars in sprints jumps throws and distance events led by Ewry Jones Berna and Horine with many well known sprinters historians and police athletes among the hopefuls.
A Neenah man, after a severe coughing spell, suffered two broken ribs. The ad touts Dr King's New Discovery as a remedy for coughs and chest ailments, with a claimed free trial bottle offer and testimonials from Effie Morton of Columbia, Missouri.
Fargo observes the anniversary of the 1893 city fire that devastated forty-two blocks and destroyed over 3 million dollars in property. The disaster cleared the way for rebuilding on a stronger base and ushered in an era of prosperity.
Col Gustav Pabst of Pabst Brewing Co offers a new Blue Ribbon Trophy for the medium car division in the September race meet tied to the Vanderbilt Cup and Grand Prix. The award, to be contested by non stock piston displacement cars, may be American built or open to international manufacturers.
New Orleans June 5 Patrolman John Dillman saved his two children Clarence age two and Theresa six months from a gasoline fire after a shell in his revolver exploded igniting flames at his home 1632 Tuoro Street He suffered serious burns but the children escaped with minor injuries and were helped to safety by their father who was hospitalized for treatment and expected to recover.
Five European countries including Russia Roumania Holland Belgium and Italy prohibit strikes in essential public services under severe penalties. The rules target services vital to the public and impose strict penalties on workers who participate.
City of Monroe proposes a detailed 1912 1918 expenditure budget covering salaries for mayor city attorney judge secretary physician water inspector street department stenographer health engineering market journal council police cemetery traffic bridge charity streets prisoners quarantine sanitation and connected services. It lists appropriations for water light traction street railway fire and park facilities and notes revenues should cover estimated costs.
A 1900s-angled promo notes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as rapid relief for burns cuts bruises and gunfire injuries. It claims widespread healing for boils wheals eczema sore hips and piles with 25 cents at druggists.
Western Star Lodge No 24 F and A M meets on Walnut Street first and third Tuesdays. Worshipful Master J E Mason and Secretary J D Oakley listed. Monroe Chapter No 18 Royal Arch Masons meets at Masonic Hall Walnut Street second and fourth Tuesdays. High Priest R Downs Jr and Dr G Surghnor named.
Monroe Council No 8 Royal and Select Masters meets monthly on second Monday at the Masonic hall on Walnut street with officers E G Courtney T I M and Dr G Surghnor recorder. Monroe Commandery No 7% Knights Templar meets on the second and fourth Thursday at the Walnut street hall with Eminent Commander E G Courtney and Recorder Dr G Surghnor. Louise L McGuire Chapter No 4 Order of the Eastern Star meets first and third Monday at Walnut street hall with Worthy Matron Mrs W M Washburn and Secretary Nora Downs.
Stonewall Lodge No 8 Knights of Pythias meets Thursdays at Castle Hall St John near the Post Office with Frank Mas sing as Chancellor Commander and Bryan Vaughn Keeper of Records and Seals Ouachita Tribe No 19 Improved Order of Red Men meets Fridays on Sugar's Theatre third floor with Pat O'Reily Sachem and J E Hanna Chief of Records.
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