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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1911
Page
7
A persuasive pitch urges readers to use small classified ads in the News-Star to attract sellers at the lowest prices. It argues that hunting buyers drives up costs and that sending a targeted inquiry brings offers to the reader, saving money and time.
The timetable lists northbound and southbound departures and arrivals for multiple trains. It includes Arkansas Louisiana and Gulf No 2 7 1 leaves 7:00 am, No 8 lives 12:30 pm, and arrival No 1 northbound. Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific trains show eastbound and westbound times. Little Rock and Monroe connections indicate arrivals and departures at 10:40 am and 2:30 pm. other numbers show additional departures and arrivals through 5:45 pm and 10:20 am at various stations including Dorado Branch and No 685 with 3:45 schedule.
A leading California druggist letter from Pasadena dated March 9 1911 endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as an efficient non narcotic expectorant suitable for children with no nauseating effects. It promotes the yellow package and notes Phoenix Drug Store as a seller.
A local endorsement claims Foley Kidney Pills cured kidney trouble and dizziness with backache and vision improvement. Separate notice invites sealed proposals by the United States Post Office and Court House in Monroe Louisiana for interior and exterior painting and repairs, due June 12 1911.
James B. Mershon of Newark New Jersey credits Dr King’s New Discovery with ending eight months of weakness and lung hemorrhages after starting treatment three weeks ago He reports it did all that was claimed and recommends it for weak lungs stubborn coughs and related illnesses with trial bottles free.
An assortment of old ads and notices including Ouachita Valley Bottling Works cord pricing at five dollars and six cents, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy claims, Sing Lung Chinese Laundry services, cash terms, 415 DeSiard Street, Foley’s Kidney Remedy at Phoenix Drug Store, and steamer connections with Clipper and Menge at Harrisonburg with G F Holloway as master.
The advertisement praises Electric Bitters as essential for health and charm in women. It claims they cure nervousness from weakness, purify the blood, and improve digestion and skin, promising a bright complexion and vitality with a 50 cent price at druggists.
A promotional blurb praising health, temper, and digestion as the source of beauty. It cites Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a corrective for poor digestion and notes availability from all dealers.
Middle aged and elderly people are urged to use Foley Kidney Pills for quick and permanent relief in kidney and bladder troubles and irregularities. Sold by Phoenix Drug Store.
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