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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
6
The Hired Man argues literature shapes discontent and urges selective reading. He praises farm life as a moral teacher, stresses practical education for farming families, and calls for discipline in ideas and taste to strengthen virtue on the farm. The home, he says, is the primary moral trainer.
Woman's pains and kidney troubles are framed as a call to action. Mrs J M Ryals of Monroe Louisiana reports that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her tired back and urinary symptoms, claiming the remedy outperformed others she tried. Manufactured by Foster Milburn Co New York and sold nationwide.
The veteran Harry Forbes formerly bantam champion will contest featherweight. Martin Canole of Fall River has retired from boxing for good.
Washington June 11 G Grosvenor Dawe resigns as managing director of the Southern Commercial Congress to study national development through varied commercial organizations. Dr Clarence J Owens elected managing director. Dawe remains on board as resident director. Plans announced by officials and a slate including William H Saunders and Charles A Doc as officers.
Dr. Sarah N. Merrick, a Boston physician, argues marriages fail when couples choose partners by love alone. She proposes a federal marriage aid bureau with city counselors to guide matches scientifically, beginning with character comparison. She notes many women seek impartial counsel before accepting attentions from suitors.
An advertisement touts 666 as a liver friendly remedy for chills and fever. It promises effective action with no gripe or sickness, priced at a quarter.
Advertises Make-Man Tablets promising free full size 60¢ box via druggist. touts vitality benefits for tiredness sleep issues and health problems. Claims safety and habit-free nature. lists Chicago and Monroe locations and a money back guarantee. includes a free coupon request line and refund policy.
Monroe city committee on finance submits a detailed estimate of expenses for the fiscal year starting April 27 1912 and ending April 25 1913. The proposed budget lists salaries departments utilities services and projects including police, street work, water and light, drainage, parks, and public welfare with totals and notes on revenue sufficiency.
Western Star Lodge No. 24 F and A M meets first and third Tuesdays at Walnut street hall with Worshipful Master J 4B Mason and Secretary J D Oakley. Monroe Chapter No. 18 Royal Arch Masons meets second and fourth Tuesdays at Walnut street hall. High Priest R Downs Jr and Secretary Dr G Surghnor. Multiple lodges and orders list meeting nights, officers, and halls on Walnut Street, St John Street, or opera house in Monroe.
In London on June 12 Miss Gladys Howland wed Lieut Percival E Thacker formerly of Ottawa. The bride, daughter of the late W H Howland and niece of Lady Tilley, married at All Saints Church Ennismore Gardens. A large reception followed at the Hyde Park Hotel.
The Class of 1912 at the State University of Iowa in Iowa City received diplomas during the annual commencement exercises. Dr. John H. Finley of New York delivered the commencement address to the graduates.
Promotional ad touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as the gentlest, most efficient laxative on earth. Claims aid for biliousness dizziness indigestion and coated tongue and positions the product as a tonic from Hot Springs Arkansas. Sold by Chase & Collens and major drugstores.
The nation shudders at Fourth of July injuries yet Bucklen’s Arnica Salve brings swift relief. It treats burns cuts bruises bullet wounds and explosions and claims to heal boils ulcers eczema sore lips piles. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
Catholic Knights of America meetings held at Catholic Hall on the first and third Tuesdays. J E Larkin serves as president and W A O'Kelly as secretary. Henry W Allen Camp No 182 U C V meets on call by the Commander at the court house with W P Renwick as Commander and W A O'Kelly as Adjutant.
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