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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
16
An editorial exhorts every American to fund a 2 billion dollar Liberty Loan to back soldiers and democracy. It warns of blood sacrifice, housing losses, and the cost of victory over German militarism, urging citizens to save and invest for the nation’s war effort despite hardship.
In a Baton Rouge State Times appeal during wartime, readers are urged to support Liberty Loan Bonds. The piece asserts local boys will go to France to fight and endure heavy fire, and only those with sufficient resolve will purchase bonds to the limit of their means. It stresses national duty and personal sacrifice.
The passage discusses the borrowing of sleeker from England during a period of change. It notes that American teams were slow to adapt and that British usage influenced domestic language. It emphasizes the need for timely adoption of terms and the reliability of people supplying words for specific situations.
The Alexandria Town Talk notes Kern of Indiana urged Monroe listeners that the United States had a just cause for entering the war. He described German brutality, the push for world domination, and the need for immediate enlistment and Liberty Bond subscriptions. The piece labels slackers as quitters and urges Americans to “come across” with war support.
A compiled list marks historical milestones across years from 1775 through 1916. Notable items include the Massachusetts General Court’s first congress delegates in 1775, royal leaders visiting London in 1814, deaths of Sarah Siddons and Hosea Ballou, 19th century political treaties and disasters, and World War I era military actions and resignations.
Mrs Helen Woodruff famed for blind charities is 29. Noted author from Birmingham now in Litchfield with proceeds to charity. Also listed are Albert Burleson 64 Isaac Guggenheim 63 George Murray 56 Harry Greb 23 Carlotta 77 Andrew O Connor 48 Joseph Johnson 70 George Chambers 28 Hub Perdue 11.
Sloan's Liniment provides quick pain relief for rheumatic pains neuralgia toothache lumbar sprains and external aches. It penetrates without rubbing and is advertised as cleaner and more effective than plasters or ointments. Available at your druggist 25c 50c 1.00.
An advertisement promotes Farris Colic Remedy as a safer alternative to drenching horses for colic. The remedy is applied on the tongue with a dropper included in each bottle and is backed by a guarantee. Purchases advertised at Phoenix Drug Store.
A pale passenger explains to a fellow traveler that he was released from prison that morning and views the journey with keen interest. The companion offers a somber reflection as another man returns from Congress in Lansdale Pennsylvania.
Lafayette College began its eighty second annual commencement with a large tent on campus and a military mood. The main field will host general assembly, class reunions, and alumni events as graduation takes place Monday with an oration by former New Jersey governor John W. Griggs.
A new shipbuilding plant at Portland Oregon will be operated entirely by electricity. The article notes electrically heated gasoline vaporizers are used to start automobiles in cold weather and that the Portland plant is under construction with electric operation planned.
State of Louisiana Sixth District Court issues writ of fi fa against William Lormier Lumber Co. Sheriff T. A. Grant to sell at Monroe courthouse steps on June 2, 1947, a locomotive engine No. 5. Cash with appraisal, sale to occur during legal hours.
In Alexandria Louisiana a reader letters to praise council action for river terminal construction. The writer, J W Keller, supports Capt. I V Cooley to draft plans and supervise work, asking if the “steamboat creak” vision may be realized.
Mildred Dunn advertises hair dressing manicuring facial massage and scalp treatment a specialty Phope 671 offering salon services in a local ad with brief contact code 30-12t.
Washington June 6 The Department of Agriculture urges sheep owners to save ewe lambs for breeding as the slaughter market is weak. Farmers show strong demand for breeding stock and should contact county agents or the state agricultural college for help. Sheep specialists say prices for breeding stock rise but starting production is advised to secure future supply.
The Forum evolved from a market to Rome’s central civic and political space by about 470 BC. It became the people’s assembly site and was richly adorned with temples and public buildings. The Forum is described as one of the world’s most thrilling historical spots after the Acropolis at Athens.
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