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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1917
Page
6
Local and personal notices from Kern's Borgs shoeing shop to Griffin Studio and various businesses advertise services and goods. Entries include meat markets, lawn mower sharpening, cabinet making, horse shoing, awnings, and memorial framing with contact details and brief notes on services.
Day's records list multiple cases with fines for profane language drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Names include Arthur Caldwell C C Drury Laurette Phillips Tony Hexiattie J C Hale Walker Phillips J T Lyons and others with fines from 3.50 to 25.00. Marriage licenses recorded for Irish Cohen Nettie Hicks Isaac Lee Jessie Griffin and others.
Miss Mildred Morris departed yesterday for a several week visit with friends in Pine Bluff Arkansas. Harvey Ferndel a former courthouse janitor is under arrest in Portland Arkansas on charges of stealing from the temple of justice and embezzling funds from prisoners in the parish jail.
Tom Cheeter, arrested weeks ago in Orange Texas for forging express money orders, was returned from Shreveport where he was held in jail awaiting arraignment. His case is set for disposition tomorrow morning.
Tom Lindsau operates at 106 Adams Street and 9 Imoa painting automobiles and other items.
Prof. EK Richardson of Noten liiege is a registered guest at the Monroe hotel. He speaks to the boys and the agricultural clubs during his visit.
The piece warns that a German fleet reaching U S shores would halt exports and imports, cripple industries, and force thousands into unemployment as men rush to defend the coast. It argues for keeping the war in Europe and away from the United States with a single suggested course.
A wartime civic plea urges citizens to buy Liberty Bonds now to support the war effort. The message stresses patriotism and collective action, warning that four days remain to respond and urging readers to persuade friends and neighbors to participate.
The social page notes Thursday evening Bridge Club entertainment by Mrs H G Prophit and an address by Mrs Royden Douglass on The National League for Woman's Service to Monroe ladies in City Hall. Mrs Courless arrives to visit Mrs J Wooten. Also ships notices for Flag Day June 14 and soldiers: David Garrett, LSU graduate and Louisiana legal practitioner, departs for Port Royal NC after commissioned as second lieutenant. Derwood Cann returns from Fort Logan H Roots officers training with knee injuries leading to discharge.
A collection of small classified notices requests include buying twenty five old Ford touring cars a pension for second hand Ford cars and mule buying and a few rentals. Listings show contact names Sidney Wexler Monroe Chas F E Bynum Culvert Auto Co and B M Wakefield with locations West Monroe and Tig. Many entries are dated 11-5 to 11-61.
Mayor Apgar announces city tolling of the bell four times at 9 pm in support of Secretary McAdoo’s Liberty Bond drive. Churches urged to toll similarly while nationwide signals mark escalating bond sales and national resolve.
About thirty five members of the parish boys and girls club attend a three day institute for their benefit. Miss Marie Miller is ill and her canning work will be supervised by Miss Eldec tham. Assistants include Miss Clyde Mobley Mrs Eaton Miss Whitaker and I M Jacheon. Homes host the group and they will visit the Picture Garden tonight and tomorrow night for screenings and treats.
A patriotic prayer meeting is set for Wednesday night at Capuol church at o'clock. All who have relatives in Company DP or in national service are invited to attend.
Liverpool market page notes spots at 15.86 and 8,000 sales. Close Vesty contracts quoted for July August at 44.95 with 14.41 for October November and 14.07 13.58. Data labeled e846 eee UO os.
New Orleans reports cotton prices rising on war demand and tight supply in Liverpool and U S markets. Weather shows scattered rains in the South while central regions face moisture needs. Brokers warn of possible missteps as speculative buying persists and futures reflect high spot prices.
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