This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
4
West Monroe voters will decide on a $45,000 bond issue to fund public improvements, including a filtering plant for clean water, backed by a three mill tax. The editorial urges unity, argues the tax is small for necessary work, and warns a vote against it harms the town.
A reflective piece on enduring work when motivation sinks and duty presses. It explores the universal tension between desires for leisure and the demands of responsibility, noting how mood, endurance, and circumstance shape the effort to persevere through undesirable tasks.
The passage discusses fatigue and mental distress affecting work, noting that disinclination or misalignment with duties can hinder performance. It advises accepting imperfect conditions, persevering, and doing one’s best despite discouraging circumstances, viewing endurance as a test of character and resolve.
A Monroe, Louisiana correspondent reports the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and local women backed a $500,000 road bond proposal. Voters approved the measure 497 to to enhance about 90 miles of gravel roads radiating from Monroe to surrounding areas, unlocking markets for a large farming region. The piece praises commercial groups for community betterment and cites Monroe as a model for others.
An advertisement promotes fishing and picnic parties with baked ham sold exclusively by Holsusa Bake Shop at 108 North Second Street, near De- Siard. The slogan highlights the corner location and exclusive baked ham offering.
Alexandria Town Talk argues against Grunby Cooper's bill to let towns under 30000 elect their city marshal by council or commission rather than by voters. The piece asserts current law in Alexandria is sound, warns the measure would affect most cities, and questions motives behind the proposal. It urges defeat and retention of voter selection for the city marshal.
A historical letter dated June 12 1349 from King Howard I to the sheriffs of London. It addresses the realm and the people of good quality, outlining royal guidance in crisis preparedness and governance during that period.
In the period, sheriffs were ordered to publicly proclaim that every city resident should practise archery during holidays. The aim was to revive skill in shooting bows and arrows, pellets, or bolts, aiding warlike acts. Edward IV later mandated that all Englishmen own a bow of their height and keep it ready, with sons trained from age seven.
The university leader argues farming offers rich rewards for youths, city or country born, if they pursue intensive, earnest study. He compares agricultural training to law or medicine, claiming higher earnings, greater freedom, better health, and stronger character for those who train seriously.
Saturday features include Horse Speculation Stakes at Douglas Park and Belmont and Amateur Stakes at Belmont Park. Auto-Chicago Speedway Race runs in Chicago. Yacht Manhasset Bay Y C annual races in Long Island Sound. Millrose A A marathon in New York. Massachusetts tennis championships singles at Longwood and Metropolitan at Bronxville.
Johnny teases about Dolly's visitor, claiming Mr Marshall looked fine beside her with his arm around her. The sister interrupts, the mother screams, and the boy departs in tears, confessing only that the man was in army clothes.
A courtroom moment shows a lawyer asking the witness to repeat slanderous remarks and then to whisper them to the judge. The witness deems the statements unfit for any respectable person to hear, highlighting the severity of the alleged comments.
A nostalgic survey traces tire price trends and mileage gains over a decade. It notes a current tire cost of 26.40 versus 60,000 in the distant past, estimates five to ten thousand miles now, and contrasts with gasoline price volatility. The piece recalls the Diamond tire of 1899, early single tube tires, and advances such as non skid treads, double tubes, known carrying capacity, and the Diamond’s red sidewalk color motif.
A color advertisement touts Ross Dead Quick Spray as a fast, pleasant smelling disinfectant that kills insects and germs. It claims use in homes, on vegetables, and on stock, and notes Monroe availability via New South Drug Co.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.