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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1911
Page
6
1755 Andrew Gregg of Carlisle Pennsylvania, future U.S. senator from Pennsylvania 1807 13, born in Carlisle died in Bellefonte May 20 1836. 1850 American Bible Union organized in New York City. 1840s? Palace opened.
An advertisement presents Pope's Herb Compound Tablets as a pure herbs based remedy for Rheumatism Liver complaints Constipation Fever and Ague Female disorders Indigestion Lumbago Kidney derangements Catarrh Nervous headaches and general inactivity of the liver and kidney It cites testimonials from Mrs J C Meade and Dr J W Hennessey and notes a 200 tablet box priced at $1 00 with a postpaid delivery and a refund guarantee by Pope Medicine Co Inc Washington DC
The fragment notes period events including 1861 Queen Victoria era actions, France declaring neutrality in the American Civil War, a 1864 Confederate victory at Brice’s Crossroads, Mississippi, and the 1910 appointment of Sir Charles Hardinge as Viceroy of India.
Advocate recommends external use of Chamberlain's Liniment for muscular and chronic rheumatism. Claims internal medicines are useless and promotes sale through all dealers.
Cincinnati dispatch outlines the Warriner embezzlement and blackmail saga tied to the Big Four Railroad. Charles L. Warriner, jailed, is accused of pilfering about $643,000 as treasurer. Mrs. Jeannette S. Ford allegedly extorted funds. Edgar Street Cooke of Chicago stands trial next, with potential to reveal hidden facts behind the scandal.
Foley Kidney Pills contain ingredients to regulate and strengthen kidney and bladder action. For sale by Phoenix Drug Store.
The Finance Committee presents the budget for the ensuing fiscal year for Monroe Louisiana covering totals for assets and deposits and detailing salaries from mayor to city officials. It lists budgets for engineering department market official journal and councilmen, with dates June 5 1911.
Sale runs until Monday noon June 12 with discounts on groceries and household items. Cream meal per peck is 20 cents, rice 30 cents per 5 pounds, mixed tea 45 cents per pound, various flours 70 to 90 cents per 24 pound sack, soaps 15 cents to 25 cents, baking powders a penny, and assorted preserves juices and extracts priced for quick purchase. New Irish potatoes per peck 20 cents, plum pudding 15 cents, preserves and jellies in jars and glassware also featured.
Fragmentary OCR shows Johnston County file and notices dated April with election context. No clear names or details available to specify candidates, dates, or outcomes.
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