Rock Island Swift Drive Boosts Monroe Farm Output
The Louisiana Farm Lands Congress yields benefits for Monroe and Ouchita parish with the June Southwest Trail issue. The Rock Island Lines publish articles on corn yields and hay markets, urging cultivation, rotation, and improved seed. Commissioner H M Cottrell argues Louisiana can support more people with better tillage.
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Louisiana Farm Lands Congress
Monroe
Ouchita Parish
Southwest Trail
Rock Island
Land Congress
North
West
South
Louisiana
Thomas Jefferson Putnam
Great Rock Island
H. M. Cottrell
Ouachita
Red Rivers
Lespedeza
Louisiana Opportunities for Northern Farmers and Wealth
The column argues Northern farmers can prosper in Louisiana through dairying, hogs, and corn. It cites low land cost, long pasture, high yields, and favorable climate with mean January and July temps, urging migration and farm investment. It also briefly describes a wedding aboard a house boat with elaborate floral decor and a guest list.
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New Orleans
Wisconsin
Illinois
Louisiana
W. R. Dodson
Louisiana Experiment Station
Rock Island
Alexandria
Ohio
Water Melons on Ice From Monroe Grocer Co
Monroe Grocer Co advertises fresh water melons on ice for delivery or pickup. Carload of luscious fruit en route invites orders and promises cold storage for customers. Local sale notice urges prompt orders.
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Aca
Monroe Grocer CO
Social Department Notes and Social Events
In the five Saturday afternoon a fire damage destroyed items at Mr and Mrs G B Cooley but Mrs Cooley saved her hand painted china. The Cooleys near Grand Street will repair. A plunge party organized by Mrs Jack Parker's Sunday School class is planned with lunch and car ride from Chase & Collens at 7:30. A bridal dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs W C Barringer honors Miss Marguerite Layton and Mr R L Morris ahead of their wedding on the 17th. The couple departed Monroe on the Four Leaf Clover for a Moonlit river cruise with guests aboard.
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Chas
Easterling
Miss Soderer
Robt. Layton
Miss Chickering
B. B. Handy
Barringer
Phil Chauvin
Olivette Broadway
Fred Millsaps
Claude Marshall
H. H. Russell
Mackie
H. Olver
Avery
Burnie Handy
Mr. Waelder
Ida Milling
M. Landwhcer
Messrs
R. O. Morrison
M. Haas
V. C. Barringer
G. B. Cooley
Jack Parker
Chase & Collens
W. C. Barringer
Betty
Marguerite Layton
R. L. Morris
Monroe
Miss Layton
Mr. Morris
Democrats face tough race for Senate seats in 1906 era
The article surveys potential Senate battles with Republicans near chance in Texas and Democrats clashing in several states. It notes Bailey’s tough Texas path, Donaghey's strong campaign, Martin favored by state machine, Owen’s Oklahoma challenge, Paynter’s Kentucky contest, and Simmons’s trouble against Governor Kitchen.
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Elkins
Bailey
Texas
Senate
Jeff Davis
Donahey
Arkansas
Donaghey
Martin
Virginia
Owen
Oklahoma
Haskell
Paynter
Kentucky
Ollie M. James
Simmons
North Carolina
Gov
Kitchen
Gambling as a Social Evil Across Forms and Effects
The piece surveys gambling as a social evil, detailing three forms race wagering and cards, lotteries, and futures. It cites Vanderbilt and ex Governor Hughes, condemns nickel in the slot machines, and warns that games with prizes can foster gambling instincts among youth. It argues for strong anti gambling measures to protect the young.
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Vanderbilt
New York
Hughes
United States
Elks Notice for Flag Day Exercises in Home
The annual Flag Day exercises will be held at the Home on Wednesday June 14 1911 at 8 o clock p m All Elks must attend An informal dance follows Friends may be invited Cards available from the Steward at the Club Jack Selig W G Spaugh Morris Frenkle Aubrey Haas or W E Davison J M Cobb Exalted Ruler F B Surgine Secretary
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Jack Selig
W. G. Spaugh
Morris Frenkle
Aubrey Haas
W. E. Davison
J. M. Cobb
F. B. Surgine
Johnston’s Groceries Advertises Low Prices Through Monday
Local store in West Monros lists price per sack flour and pantry staples, including Snow Drop and Snow Ball flours, cream meal per peck, Cordova coffee, fruit cakes, syrups, and canned goods. Multiple bundles feature laundry soap, baking supplies, coal oil, and pickles with a call to visit the shop and note the price list.
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Comors
Arm & Hammer
Factional Tariff Fights Do Not Endanger Democratic Rise
Analysts note that while much of the state disapproves of his tariff stance the clashes are purely factional and do not threaten Democratic prospects. The Jeffersonian party may potentially control the next United States Senate.
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United States Senate
Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues and cities
Results yesterday show New York 5 Cincinnati 0 Chicago 20 Boston 2 St Louis 6 Philadelphia 5 in the American League. Southern League results include New Orleans 10 Atlanta 4 Memphis 4 Nashville 3 and Chattanooga 4 Mobile 2. No American League game was scheduled.
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New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Atlanta
Memphis
Nashville
Chattanooga
Mobile
Man Kills Self in Rodgers Room at 511 Western Avenue
A man committed suicide in Rodgers room at 511 Western Avenue shortly after noon. He left a letter to friend A. D. Rushing indicating premeditation. The body lay undiscovered until about 3 PM, and was found by residents in the house.
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Rodgers
Western Avenue
A. D. Rushing
Traction Company
Lloyd Halliburton
Roll Osborne
E. C. Rodgers and Wife
Atlanta
Texas
Hammerstein to stage new play The Moral Code next season
Arthur Hammerstein announces a forthcoming emotional stage work titled The Moral Code to be produced next season. The project promises a dramatic exploration of ethical themes with Hammerstein at the helm.
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Arthur Hammerstein
Bloomer Girls Set To Play Stag At Forsythe Park
The Boston Bloomer Girls face the unbeaten Stag team at Forsythe Park Wednesday afternoon. Bloomer Girls have two losses in fourteen games, promising a fine contest against the streaking Stag squad.
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Bloomer Girls
Boston Bloomer Girls
Forsythe Park
Stag
Card of Thanks for Fire Company Help
Expresses gratitude to those who aided in preventing a house fire on Saturday evening and commends the fire company and individuals for effective service. Signed by L Smith.
Jilted Groom Kills Self After Fiancée Marries Other
In Shreveport on June 12 Charles A. Rodgers 26 a traction company conductor learned his fiancée would wed another man. He shot himself through the head in a deadly act before the scheduled Tuesday ceremony.
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Shreveport
the Times
Charles A. Rodgers
The
Traction Company
Ouachita Bank of West Monroe 1911 Bank Statement
Located in West Monroe Ouachita Parish a bank furnishes to the state examiner a June 7 1911 financial snapshot listing resources demand loans mortgaged loans other loans and discounts overdrafts banking property and deposits from banks and cash items totals. President W R Mitchell and cashier I Q A Hester sign and swear to the accuracy before Notary W J Webb on June 12 1911.
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Mortiage
Cate de Bid Stele
National Bank
United States
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
W. R. Mitchell
I. Q. A. Hester
W. J. Webb
Ee National Bank
United States Government
Bank Statements Show Ouachita Bank June 7 1911
Reports furnished to the State Examiner of Banks list assets and liabilities for the Union Bank and Trust Co Monroe Louisiana and the above bank at closing June 7 1911. Figures include loans deposits capital stock and profits with totals of 420 691 96 and notes of verification by H D Apgar cashier and C W Easterling notary public.
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Monroe
Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Eess Istic Ee
State of Louisiana
Parish of
Ouachita
W. R. Mitchell
I. H. D. Apgar
C. W. Easterling
Union Bank & Trust CO
H. D. Apgar
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Youngblood-Foster Jewelry Co., Ltd
Johnston
Johnston Co
West Monros
National League
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Phoenix Drug Store
Grosmar Medicine Company
St. Louis, Mo
Patent Colt Oxfords
Galveston
Houston
Oklahoma City
Waco
San Antonio
Austin
Fort Worth
Dallas
L. Smith
Sweetheart
West Monroe State Bank
West Monroe
Ducal Senna
Canital
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Ohivn-S'O
Creda
Grand Trunk Railway
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