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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
3
Dispatches from Rome and Petrograd report Russian forces penetrating the Austro Hungarian line across a broad front. An advance at Khynia Galicia yields 185 officers and 14 men captured. German counterattacks near Hill 244 are repulsed as Allied lines hold.
An unruly spectator in the gallery screamed and waved a cigarette while a Oregon delegate faced questions about the protest. The contest proceeded after the disruption and continued for several minutes.
Associated Press report from El Paso says customs inspectors at the International bridge were instructed to permit no Americans to enter Mexico from here until further notice without reason given. The note cites Washington directives dated June 9. John R. M cLean, owner of the Washington Post and the Cincinnati Enquirer, died at his home after a lingering illness.
In Chihuahua City June an anti American riot erupted after a mass meeting protesting foreign troop presence. The military ended the disturbance following a demonstration against the American consulate with stones buried at the foreign post amid rumors of American instigation.
A period piece ad argues layoffs favor the physically fit over the nervous, weak worker. It credits nerves as governing body functions and touts Tanlac as a tonic rebuilding vitality, appetite, energy, and relief from headaches, insomnia, and indigestion. Monroe readers learn where to find it at Phoenix Drug Co.
Two West Monroe sisters, Eva Aulds and Ada, from Drew, La., diagnosed with trachoma, have seen notable eye improvement under Dr. T. J. Dimitry at Charity Hospital New Orleans. Eva reports regaining sight after months of treatment, with progress continuing toward possible full restoration. The family carries the disease, and the doctors express cautious optimism about lasting cure through Dimitry’s methods.
Washington June 8 The Aswell bill for relief of mail contractors in the South who wait for Civil War pay for 56 years passed the House and advances to the Senate.
A detailed description of a dress sewn as a single over-the-head frock with no hooks. The gown features a midriff blouse, smocked panels in green silk, white chiffon over green silk collar, and a six-inch smocked skirt attached to the blouse with elastic waist. A large green cord with tassels ties at the waist and a slim green cord laces the bodice. Time to wear is one minute.
Readership of the News Star classified section remains steady as advertisers and readers persist in using the ads. Local merchants, job seekers, and services rely on the familiar listings to reach the community.
A Monroe resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills eased disordered kidneys after a family member suffered kidney trouble. The ad promotes the fifty year tested remedy, urges readers to seek Doan's at local dealers, and lists Foster Milburn Co as the sponsor from Buffalo New York.
Field observers track a chaotic aerial sequence as seven chasers land at high speed while a crippled plane falters. Thaw fights to keep propulsion intact before Chapmen returns from shelling and fuel runs low. The mood centers on battlefield risk and reluctance to engage across the line.
An advertisement promotes cleansing the blood to relieve rheumatism and related pains. It touts a natural blood bath tonic from Swift Specific Co of Atlanta, urging readers to begin treatment at once and request a booklet.
A newspaper advertisement promotes ethine double strength as a guarantee to remove freckles. It promises rapid results with nightly applications and a money back guarantee if the treatment fails. The copy claims most cases need at most one ounce for a clear complexion.
Amusements note the Morosco film The Code of Marcia Gray coming to the Lyceum tomorrow. Constance Collier stars as Marcia, with scenes of wealth and luxury and a plot about a man crushed by financial peril. Dorothy Schulze to coach language and history this summer.
In St Paul on June 8 a petition was filed in County Probate Court to appoint Lonis W. Hill, president of the Great Northern Railway, as administrator of his father James J. Hill’s estate. The petition, signed by Hill’s three sons, six daughters and widow Mary M. Hill, states no will exists and values the estate at 16 million dollars as a formality until a full appraisal is completed.
The United States transport Hancock arrived at Santo Domingo from Vera Cruz with orders from Washington to move several hundred Marines to Santo Domingo to help maintain order in the republic.
New York June 8 The conference of railroad managers and their employees over a wage scale adjourned today until Monday to allow managers to formulate answers to issues raised about wage schedules and overtime pay. It is expected the railroads will offer compromise schedules Monday.
American consulate at Durango City, Durango, was destroyed by fire amid anti American demonstrations. Rioters dragged the flag through the streets before applying a torch to the building, according to army officers.
At the Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting on June 12 plans were laid for a Fourth of July celebration in Monroe. A gala day at the park natatorium and river will include automobile, horse and foot races, swimming events, motor boat races, and music by the band to attract a large crowd. Neighbors from surrounding towns are invited to join the festivities.
Probate notice in Sixth District Court Ouachita Parish Louisiana calls creditors and interested parties to show cause within ten days of publication why the final count by Frank F Robbins administrator should not be approved and homologated and funds distributed accordingly. Ordered by the court on June 7 1914. Deputy Clerk Pat Hamilton.
Baton Rouge June 8 The House committee favored HB 116 by Fred J Heintz establishing a statewide one dollar hunting license for residents fifteen dollars for non residents and foreigners except those hunting on their own land ten dollars for profit hunters The bill eliminates the three dollar parish license for out of parish hunting President Alexander of the Conservation Commission endorsed the measure Representatives Leopold and Roy urged reducing market hunter licenses but faced strong opposition and dropped the idea They backed the one dollar statewide license.
Lyford Texas reports the first bale of the 1916 crop was pinned and shipped by express, breaking prior shipment records for Texas cotton. The event marks a milestone in local and state cotton commerce with strong noted activity in June.
Classified notice selling a Salk 3 1 2 cow with fresh antik feed and contact C Blackmon in Oregon State.
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