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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
6
The City of Monroe invites bids to supply five thousand cords of wood delivered to the lot near the water works. Bid must comply with city specifications and be submitted by the stated deadline. Mayor H. D. Apgar signs the notice.
Classifieds feature Auto framing stores grocers and seed suppliers at 208 South Grand and Millsaps & Co with phone listings. Multiple ads promote Aqua Vitae Mineral Water 7c per gallon delivery and local services from Kern's blacksmith shop to Ouachita Tire and Rubber Co. Inc. including general contracting and repairs.
A shopkeeper declares prices will not rise in response to others, calling any increase unpatriotic. Beginning Monday June 10th the establishment will operate as an open shop for patrons and the general public.
The federation urges labor driven policy in wartime production as the test of democracy. It argues labor cannot be a commodity and calls for equal representation in all agencies affecting workers, plus a labor manager in production, with emphasis on eight hour days and state compulsory labor laws. The report reviews wartime conversion, labor rights, and corporate governance guiding national industry.
The report urged conferences between workers and management to improve efficiency and fair dealing. It backed health insurance talks, vocational education progress, and part time schooling for working minors. It cited Porto Rican labor clashes, urged US citizenship for union members, and praised gains in government jobs and women's suffrage. Signed by Gompers and federation officers.
Regular meeting of Monroe Lodge No. 454 B P O Elks at the Lodge Room Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. Business of importance to come before the lodge. all members urged to attend. J. M. Cobb Exalted Ruler F. B. Surgaine Secretary.
Petitions bearing hundreds of names were sent to the Dutch government protesting the presence in Holland of Hagenbeck’s circus from Germany. Signers claim admitting the menagerie would impose a heavy burden on the country’s good supplies during its Dutch tour.
A short classified notice in the News-Star promises strong response for cheap classified ads. Readers are urged to place an inexpensive ad and expect noticeable inquiries and quick results.
Baton Rouge June 10 The legislature reconvenes Monday at 8 p m Wednesday is last day for introduction of bills Woman suffrage special order Tuesday noon Powell bill likely to pass Hlaas bill Senate final passage may be delayed Insurance legislation in Senate including Delos Johnson reciprocal life bill to be heard by committee on insurance railroads and industries John C Davey chairman Fields telegraph and telephone regulatory bills public hearing Tuesday 4 p m before same committee Primary section amendments by Thomas and Saint Smith pul hearing Tuesday night before house committee on elections and qualifications W C Hughes chairman Schaffs five cents car fare limit eight hours for railroads etc hearing Tuesday night before house committee Hearing on administration fiscal bills during the week including full assessments school tax and states tax
Chicago reports that the Airedale dog has superior intelligence and courage for war messenger duties. Training centers and officer reports praise its abilities over other breeds though War Department authorization is pending. Females in demand. dogs sourced from citizens and officers amid secret training methods.
Nina Bayle of the Voters League fails to secure nomination after both papers list a man not in the Keighley electoral register. Miss Boyle calls the result a moral victory for women and says the test will encourage women's political groups nationwide.
Fire in Marshall Texas at the Texas and Pacific Railway locomotive department totally destroyed the main machine shop. Losses, including machines tools patterns and valuation records, exceed 300000 dollars. Adjacent wings housing erecting and boiler shops were damaged. Blanket insurance covers losses and a federal investigation was ordered to determine the cause.
The American steamer Pinar del Rio was sunk by a German submarine 70 miles off Maryland Saturday morning. One boat with the captain and 17 crew members is missing, another boat with 16 men has landed on the Virginia coast near Norfolk.
Unidentified white woman found dead, naked, head missing, in pasture on Bassett farm about three miles west of Texarkana Arkansas. No clothing or jewelry remains, hindering identification.
Readers persist with News Sta classified ads as their preferred source for listings and notices, maintaining steady usage across editions.
London reports a comprehensive feeding system in prolonged battles. Each soldier carries an emergency ration of bully beef biscuits tea and sugar and is not allowed to eat until ordered. Retreats rely on Maconochie ration a canned meat and vegetable stew while a traveling field kitchen cooks for 250 men.
London reports the Paper Controller plans a new economy order to take effect in about a month. Provisions include sale only distribution for newspapers, reduced music pages, theatre programmes cut in half, smaller catalogues, no confetti, no cigarette pictures, lighter packaging, and streetcar and omnibus ticket collection by punched fare and destination. Classified ads in the News-Star offer room rentals.
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