Classified newspaper telegraph rates and offices
The item lists Associated Press and Ideal News Pub details with editorial offices and subscription rates. It lists cities including Chicago Detroit and San Francisco and shows 2 week and 1 month rates with advance payment terms. It mentions regional rates for Louisiana Mississippi and general nationwide delivery.
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Ational
KATZ
Chicago
Michigans
Ava
Detroit
General Motors
Kansas
City
Louisiana
Mississippi
The Horses Are Laughing By
A humorous meditation on the start of the motoring season. The piece jokes about car upkeep, rising gas prices, one way streets, and the high cost of fines. It riffs on traffic laws, cops, judges, and the burden on motorists with witty comparisons.
Anniversaries Chronicle Early Canadian Governance and Builders
Brief list of historical anniversaries noting Marquiy de Beauharnois becoming governor of Canada in 1726, Juan Perez expedition setback in 1774, births and deaths of John Constable in 1776 and William Scarborough in 1826, William J. Samford in 1901, and other early political figures with distant ties to Savannah Belfast and Greenville.
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Marquiy de Beauharnois
Canada
Juan Perez
Monterey
California
John Constable
London
William Scarborough
Savannah
New York
Belfast
S .C
William J. Samford
Greenville
John
Spooner
Hypocrisy in Thought on Evolution Debate in Louisiana
The Baton Rouge State Times argues that evolution is observable and real, citing breeding of crops and animals, and questions hypocrisy in denying facts. It warns against legislative bans on thought, urging straightforward thinking in Louisiana and elsewhere.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Aviation as the path of modern progress and its costs
The Spectator argues aviation is the next transportation step with nations racing to expand air service. It notes most airlines fail to pay, cites the Columbia Line as profitable, and urges government support and strict pilot testing to ensure safety over immediate profits.
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Spain
South American
United States
Berlin
Moscow
E. S. Gregg
United States Department of Commerce
Gregg
Columbia
Cartagina
Bogota
Election Frauds and Graft Across States
The piece decries election frauds in Florida and Pennsylvania and urges stern government action. It laments public apathy toward graft and calls for leaders to refuse party loyalties, safeguard ballot integrity, and stamp out dishonesty to preserve democracy.
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Florida
Pennsylvania
Louisiana Legislature Promotes Industry and Cautions on Carbon Black
The piece argues for bills to encourage industrial growth in Louisiana including fish and oyster canning and rice by product based cellulose. It urges careful handling of any move that could destroy established industry such as carbon black, and supports gradual gas conservation rather than drastic cuts.
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Louisiana
Monroes Fire Ravages Riverfront Homes in 1911
Fire in West Monroe destroyed two riverfront houses near the traffic bridge with losses around ten thousand dollars. The blaze spread from Kate Buren’s house to J E Morgan Watts residence and damaged the Berry house, with insurance covering part of the costs. Ivy Faulk suffered a broken arm and burns from collapsing steps amid the flames. A separate trash fire damaged G B Cooley’s residence and killed a servant’s house and a negro cabin, with total losses estimated between 2500 and 3900 dollars.
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News-Star
West Monroe
Kate Buren
John M. Lee
J. E. Morgan
Frank Watts
Berry
Morgan
Anderson
Monroe
Ivy Faulk
G. B. Cooley
C. H. Lively
M. Hirsch
Silent campaigns win mayor races in Hill City
Vicksburg's neighbors show a quiet campaign can triumph. A candidate avoided press clashes while a rival bombarded voters with attacks and immorality claims. The quiet candidate won by a safe margin, suggesting silence may outvote bombast in local elections. Monroe plans a similar mayoral bid next year and readers are urged to remember the lesson.
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Vicksburg
Hill City
Neor
Tours
Monroe
Delinquent Tax Sale Notice for Monroe Ouachita 1926
Public notice by city tax collector P A Poag that delinquent tax properties in Monroe Ouachita Parish will be sold at the City Hall door starting June 12 1926 after 11 a.m. for 1925 taxes with 2 percent monthly interest and costs. Mortgage creditors warned to protect rights. list includes numerous parcels across Layton’s Second and Third Additions and surrounding streets.
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State OF Louisiana
Parish
Ouachita
Monroe
A. D
Brooks
Maryland
DeSiard Street
Sparks Alley
Susan Lawrence
L. A. Harrington
Lamyville
Moore Street
Square 5
Pritchard
Nicholas
Anna
Square
Hudson Addition
Hudson Avenue
Twelfth Street
Thomas
Bettie and
Kit
Square 4
Miller's Addition
Miller Avenue
Pop
Eleventh Street
Jones, Lovie
Denver
Colo
Layton
Ouachita Avenue
Eighth Street
Bastoe
L. F
Georgia Street
Bell
D. C
Filhiol
Washington Stret
Tenth Street
Brown
J. H
Girod St
Second St
Bynum
O. H
Hart's
Grammont Street
Hart St
Cox
F. J
Breard
Stubbs Y. B
Davenport
A. L
Deas
E. J
D. A. Breards Sr
Olive Eighth
Ninth
Riverside Heights
D. A. Breard’s Sr
Dennis
W. H
Elliott Lovers
Dubose
Third Street
Stone Avenue
Evans
J. L
Texas Avenue
Fast
Peter
Stubbs Y
Franks
Grand Street
South Grand
Taxey
J. T
Jackson Street
Gladden
Rilla M
First Street
Gregory
Joe
Forest Street
Lee Avenue
Jones
John F
McEnery
Jordan
W. J
Manning
J. M
I. J. Crowley
S. H. and
A. B. Srs
Arkansas Avenue
Fifth Street
Mitchell
L. C
Additio
McCain
T. G
Alexander
Benton Avenue
McGuire Cattle Company
Wood
Grand Streets
Ouachita River
Court House Square
Norman
C. E
Atkins
W. A
Peasley
B. J
Potts
Grace K
FiJhiel’s
Breard Street
Rainey
Hudson River
K Street
Spaugh
Rasbury
W. T
Russell
H. H. Jr
D. A
Sciara
Carlos
Layton’s
7Th Street
Seaman
Brant
D. A. B. Srs
Sixth Street
Croate
Ing
Auburnn Avenue
Second Street
Simpson
J. W
Taxésy
Slack
O. P
Fourth Street
O’reily
Butler
Smith
Atree
Apple Street
Stanfa
Nick
Filbiol
Adama
Stout
Holly Avenue
Stubbs
F. P
Guy
Guy P
Jefferson Street
India K
Prune Street
Elliott Terziand- Thompson
H. L
H. L.—Lot In Square 9
Seventh Street
Thompson
M. C
Square 7
Front Street
United States
P. A. Poag
Louisiana
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