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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
6
A list of contestants urges supporters to mail in as many subscriptions as possible ahead of tomorrow's issue. Each 10 vote coupon will be published. the limit excludes the 10 vote coupons. Names and addresses of numerous contestants and their votes totals appear, highlighting a broad subscription drive with prepaid vote exchanges.
A compact listing of Masonic and fraternal groups meeting at Walnut Street Hall and nearby venues. Includes Western Star Lodge mu M A M, Monroe Chapter, Monroe Council, Monroe Commandery, Louise L McGuire Chapter, Sinewall Lodge, Avachita Valley Camp, Meares Leg 454, Ouachita Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Honor, and others with meeting nights and key officers.
A collection of notices and club listings describes druggists offering Dodson Liver Tone with a money back guarantee and warnings about calomel. It includes meetings of Knights of Columbus groups, Woodmen, Moose, Y M C A, and other local organizations with addresses and officers listed.
District Five announces a roster of delegates and attendees including Mrs R B Arent Miss Ida Bacle Miss Verna Faust Miss Mamie Hemler Mrs W E Hixon Miss J A Hele Miss Jamita Lowry Miss Belle Mulhurn Miss Alva Meredith Miss Kate Newberry Miss Vivian Parker Miss Thelma Thomason Mrs Dr Washington Miss Lilla Williams Miss Ruth Whitten Miss Kate Wooten for towns including Buckner Logtown Winnsboro Alto Mangham Riverton and others with numeric tallies shown in the text.
The article describes prizes for a local automobile contest with jewelry rings in Tiffany settings, dinner rings, and five district watches with twenty year guarantees. Displays are at Larkins Jewelry Store on DeSford Street, with voters urged that every entrant has a chance to win.
An advertisement claims Eckman’s Alterative cures lung trouble and related conditions. It cites a Philadelphia reader affidavit describing recovery from grippe, pneumonia, and long trouble after using the remedy. It notes no narcotics or habit forming drugs and offers a booklet with recoveries from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia for further evidence.
A description outlines prize distribution by four Monroe districts with each district guaranteed at least two prizes and equal chance for the grand prize. Participants receive ten percent of subscription money for time and unsuccessful candidates. Districts cover areas north and south of the V S P railway, west and east of the Ouachita river, with stations on the V B and P railway east of Monroe included.
An old advertisement promises a quick hair darkening effect with Q Ban a non sticky shampoo brand. It claims to darken gray hair add luster prevent dandruff and promote growth while offering a refreshing scalp feel sold by The Nyal Store Dr KG Calvert West Monroe La and New South Drug Store Chase Collens Monroe La.
A passage defines district five as the area east of the Ouachita River and south of the V. S. P. Railway, establishing its geographic limits within the district map.
The Meridian Dispatch reports street car service resumed on schedule yesterday to happy reactions. Many residents live along the lines and extreme heat this week kept others from using the cars, causing more people to walk longer distances under the hot sun.
Descriptions of extreme heat affect residents, especially overweight individuals struggling on hot streets. The text argues for improved street car service to reduce suffering and improve daily life amid scorched conditions.
Hot Weather Tonic and Health Builder promises to refresh tired nerves and revitalize digestion with claims of flushing waste and renewing strength. Testimonies include Mrs. James Duncan of Haynesville Maine who credits complete recovery after doctors gave up. price 1.00 at your Cruter gist. Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts.
Baton Rouge reports indicate Governor Hall intends to withdraw the appointment of R N Sims as state bank examiner. Sims was appointed after an executive order removing W N Young of Shreveport, whose legal right to the post was sustained by the Supreme Court. The move answers curiosity about how the governor would handle the Sims case.
A celebrated French doctor links liver health to disposition and overall well being. He warns that a faulty liver causes many ailments and supports Carswell's Liver-Aid as a pure vegetable remedy sold with a money back guarantee at 50 cents per bottle.
Port Deposit Md June 12 Class day exercises at the Tome School were held this morning followed by graduation and diploma presentation in the afternoon Senator George F E Chamberlain United States senator from Oregon delivered the address to the graduating class
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