Fire Losses in Monroe Over Sixteen Years Revealed
A historical Monroe fire record shows 1162 city fires from 1916 to 1931 with total losses of 1 198 647 dollars. The report notes 1920 lacking, lists yearly alar m counts and losses, highlights peak damage in 1925 at 1 897 175 dollars, and cites top causes from defective chimneys to cigarettes and hot grease. It also credits Chief Frank Roddy’s 1913 fire inspection program and Louisiana Society support.
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Monroe
Roddy
Louisiana State Society For the
Frank Roddy
Ontario Attractions Highlighted In American Magazine Ad
An Ontario tourism ad in an American publication features numerous attractions and promotes travel to Toronto and surrounding areas. The notice lists various sights and accommodations, showcasing regional highlights for potential visitors.
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Toronto
Ontario
4-H Club Uniforms Set for National Camp Attendees
The 4-H Boys and Girls national camp in Washington runs June 16 to 23 with Jade green outfits for girls and olive drab for boys. Each of 200 youths will wear the 4-H emblem on the left sleeve and make or buy affordable uniforms suitable for home use afterward.
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Associated Press
Washington
America
Provincial liquor board seeks meaning of promotional dots
Dots appearing in an advertisement funded by the provincial publicity bureau prompt D 3B Hanna, chairman of the liquor board, to question what the symbols imply as he plans permits for liquor purchases by legitimate tourists.
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Provincial Publicity Bureau
Hanna
Liquor Board
Ious
Loan Officers Cite Inaccurate Public Claims At Conference
At a Louisiana conference of the National Farm Loan association, Richard K. Boney C. C. Norman and J. H. Watkins disputed a Alexandria circulated letter claiming widespread destruction and billions in damage. They said losses are limited and land gains from silt deposits, with temporary hardship needing credit continuation.
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National Farm Loan Association
Richard K. Boney
Fifth Louisiana Levee District
C. C. Norman
Beauf River National Farm Loan Association
J. H. Watkins
Boney
Tallulah
Madison Parish
Mississippi
Alexandria
State Association of
State Association
Norman
Watkins
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Relief for Troubled Feet
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a powerful remedy for tender aching and corns with a money back guarantee if pain odor and soreness persist. It claims fast penetrating action and benefits even for swollen varicose veins prompting readers to consult druggists for purchase.
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Moone
Semahere
Bobby Jones Fulfills Emory Law Class Near Leader Finish
Robert Tyre Jones known as Bobby Jones finished Emory university freshman law course one stroke behind the leader. He led the class in the first term while A Dana Brown won the top honor in the final term. Jones paused for days to win the Southern Open and will defend the American Open title at Oakmont starting June 14.
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Bobby Jones
Emory University
Atlanta
Robert Tyre Jones
Bobby
Law
Jones
A. Dana Brown
St. Petersburg? Fla
Oakmont
Denison Youth Chooses Abstinence Despite Peer Pressure
Clarence Chamberlin, a Denison Iowa youth, refuses to drink in Berlin, despite curiosity and peers. His mother notes his age grants him responsibility. parents are total abstainers and support his decision.
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Associated Press
Denison
Lowa
Clarence Chamberlin
Berlin
Height gaps among French American and British women
The average French woman stands 5 feet 1 inch. American women are about two inches taller. British women exceed Americans by about half an inch.
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Great Britain
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News-Star Office
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Gates
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C. J. Hartman
Scranton
Bradfield Regulator Co
Virginia Hotel
Littlefields Crusaders
Lloyd Williams
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