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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
3
Jufensboro Bridge across Fast River was formally opened today. Officials from the Department of Public Works attended the ceremony marking the completion of the span and its new traffic connection.
The Queensboro Bridge across the East River in New York was formally opened with a grand parade and ceremonies. Officials from Queens and Manhattan attended a plaza ceremony in Long Island City as crowds gathered to witness a massive display of floats, harbor craft, and illuminated decorations. The bridge spans 3725 feet with total length over 8617 feet and cost 12.5 million dollars, with future plans to add elevated rail lines and trolleys.
The New York article argues aerial navigation has moved beyond a fad stage, citing Count Zeppelin and the Wright brothers. It notes a flood of new flying machines and feats, and recalls earlier editor skepticism toward aviation stories.
Advertising copy touts Pond Lilly as the best floor finish and offers a trial with money back if not satisfied. Fox Grocer Co promotes Presto Prunes and various ready to serve products with pricing for one and two pound cans. W A Walker is named as the Progressive Grocer and M S McGuire of West Monroe is suggested for fresh-ground green bone for poultry.
Schedule lists east and westbound trains with arrival and departure times for V S P and Iron Mountain lines. Notable times include westbound No. 1 at 9:45 p.m and southbound No. 506 at 5:10 a.m. Northbound No. 1606 arrives at 6:25 p.m and No. 068 at 10:00 p.m.
The item lists numerous city connections from Little Rock with through sleeping cars to Colorado Kansas City and 23.80 43.55 47.85 90.95. A. D. Nichols, City Ticket Agent, and T. J. Shelton, Traffic Manager, are named.
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