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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1911

Page

6

Lady Explorer Returns After Africa Trekking Adventure

Miss Olive MacLeod has returned to London after a four month journey through Central Africa. She crossed Lake Chad in canoes and traveled by river and foot across Nigeria Kamerun and Ubangi regions visiting sites including Les Chutes Mac Leod and Makabo Falls. Her expedition collected botanical specimens and animal skins for the British Museum and included her betrothed Lieut Boyd Alexander's grave visit.

Lady Explorer Lake Chad Olive MacLeod Central Africa Reginald MacLeod Scotland Plymouth Dakar London Miss MacLeod P. A. Talbot Nigeria Ubangi Liverpool Lere Mao Kabo Lenfant Les Chutes MacLeod Mecca Kana Baga Maifoni Narada Kano Lagos Africa British Museum Royal Geographical Landon

Pope's Herb Compound Promoted as Blood Purifier Remedy

An advertisement touts Pope's Herb Compound Tablets as a pure herbs based medicine for rheumatism liver and kidney ailments indigestion headaches and related disorders. Endorsed by Mrs. J C Meade and Dr J W Hennessy it promises relief with a one dollar box and a post paid six months treatment guarantee from Pope Medicine Co Washington D C.

J. C. Meade Wyattsville Pope Medicine Co Washington, D. C J. W. Hennesey Albany N. W Pope Medicine Pope Medic Ne Co., Inc Pope Building Pope Medicine CO. Inc

Apply Chamberlains Liniment for Rheumatism Relief

It is worse than useless to take medicines internally for muscular or chronic rheumatism. All that is needed is a free application of Chamberlains Liniment. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Pastor Condemns Lim Thin Shirts in Little Rock Sermon

Little Rock pastor Ben Cox of the First Baptist Church denounces current women’s fashion exposing arms necks and ankles saying dress on streets and in ballrooms promotes immorality. He cites letters from a businesswoman and a Christian woman urging modest attire and condemning lax morals.

Little Rock Ark King George Queen Mary England Ben Cox First Baptist Church Mrs. Astor Mr. Cox Cox Second Street Canal Street New Orleans

Prominent Speakers to Be Heard at Credit Men Convention

Minneapolis hosts the National Association of Credit Men convention with signs of record attendance. Opening day features Archbishop Ireland James J Hill Governor Eberhart Mayor Haynes and H H Pigott of Winnipeg as keynote speakers.

Minneapolis Minn National Association of Credit Men Archbishop Ireland James J. Hill Eberhart Haynes H. H. Pigott Winnepeg

Convention of Beavers Opens in Biloxi Mississippi

The national convention of the Supreme Dam of Beavers a fraternal group with members nationwide met in Biloxi for a three day session. Mayor Glennan welcomed visitors and G A Canale of Memphis responded. Supreme President L E Walloft delivered his annual address.

Convention of Beavers Biloxi Miss The Supreme Dam of Beavers Glennan G. A. Canale Memphis Supreme L. E. Walloft

Pastor Russell on Heaven and Sheol in St Louis Sermon

In St Louis Pastor Russell argues Old Testament promises point to earthly paradise rather than a heavenly afterlife. He cites David to show graves and Sheol as fate for all, while Jesus’ resurrection fulfills prophecy, contrasting earthly blessing with the elect’s heavenly hope.

St. Louis Pastor Russell David Jesus Malachi Garden of Eden Israel Hell Russell Abraham Sheol Grave Peter St. Peter Heaven

City of Monroe Budget Proposal for 1911 12

The Finance Committee presents the detailed budget for the current year ending April 26, 1912 including salaries for mayor, city attorney, judge, secretary treasurer, and department budgets for police, street, water and light, health, schools, and utilities. It claims revenues will cover expenses and recommends adoption. motion carried with all ayes.

Finance Committee Monroe Council On Ouachita Parish Progressive League City Forsythe Park Jackson Street Good Samaritan

Recapitulation of Resources and Funds

Recapitulation shows United States Bonds 50000.00 and Other Stocks and Bonds 56054.86. Banking House and Furniture valued at 61305.00. Loans Discounts and Overdrafts total 1019379.74. Redemption Fund with U S Treasurer 2500.00. Cash Items 5949.88. Cash in Vault 72709.66. Cash in Other Banks 202190.97.

U. S United States Dueutos Vies Ees

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Wound Healing

An advertising notice claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve provides prompt treatment for wounds from knives, guns, nails, burns, boils, skin eruptions, eczema, and chapped hands. It promises prevention of blood poison or gangrene and lists a 25 cent price at all druggists.

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