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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1916
Page
8
Jobe Kern proclaims wagons built to order and related harness services. Ads list phone numbers 740 and 217 for commissions, needlework, decorating materials, meat market prices, and local shop notices. Various small notices mention illness, clothing pickup, mower sharpening, and local society meetings for June.
Washington reports increasing excitement and anti American feeling north of the border with Mexican authorities appearing indifferent. In Chihuahua City crowds filled the streets with anti American demonstrations while Gen Trevino said arrangements between Generals Perghing and Gavira would be supported.
Lost between Jackson street and I M denot Sunday afternoon. O W Zeagler asks finder to return scarf pin cameo motif. Reward offered.
On June 14 the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Elks will host a free outdoor patriotic program on the court square in Monroe. The event features the Musical Coterie and band, with a United States flag presentation, as citizens are urged to decorate homes and businesses in national colors. The Mayor, backed by Fort Miro DAR, calls for nationwide observance and a prayer for peace. A separate note invites driving to Aqua Vitae grounds on Tuesday evening for the Welcome Sign Up and music by the band. A Chamber of Commerce meeting is planned to discuss a Fourth of July fair and celebration, urging all members to attend.
Thelma Gonther, a saddle and harness shop daughter, jumped into the Ouachita River near Monroe Shingle Company mill and saved four year old Mary Allen Fury from drowning. Thelma, an experienced swimmer, pulled the child to safety on her third attempt as she went under. Her heroism, already known to locals, will be brought to the Carnegie Association for possible reward consideration.
The extension of the white way lights on Heliard street adds to the avenue’s look. Sixteen new posts bring the total to 54 covering nine blocks. Cost about 2500 dollars with no special assessments and all bills paid. The Chamber of Commerce pushed the project to boost local business.
An advertisement lists Fly Driver Fly Swaters Mosquitoe Skodt and ant exterminators Chase and Cotling Co 1611. Morrison's Livery provides baggage transfer with contact at 1371.
Charles Evans Hughes outlines national defense readiness, industrial and economic strength, fair tariffs, labor justice, growth of foreign trade, and efficient civil service. He pledges nonaggressive ideals and readiness for postwar readjustment, inviting support for his platform at a Commerce event on July 4.
A Ouachita Juvenile Protective Association committee will begin soliciting funds Tuesday to provide a competent probation officer for the city and parish. The city council has donated 1000 toward the fund, with the police jury expected to add the balance, and private subscriptions to cover remaining needs. Mr. L A Waddey returned from Little Rock after a car trip, noting good roads except between Pine Bluff and Monticello and Bayou Bartholomew delays.
An advertisement claims No 664 cures chills and fever as the most speedy remedy known and attributes it to Al cable. The fragment presents an early patent medicine style pitch without additional context or dates.
John M Parker of Louisiana wins the Progressive party nomination for vice president by acclamation at the Chicago convention. Delegates from several states endorsed Parkers bid while Governor Johnson urged unity, Parker expresses concern over party control by a few men.
Oyster Bay June 10 Colonel Roosevelt tells newspaper correspondents at Sapr mor Hill he has tentatively refused the Progressive nomination and remains out of politics. After his talk he refuses a photo and reiterates his stance. The waiver of political involvement is emphasized, with a stray ad claiming No. 666 cures malaria or fever.
Yesterday Monroe defeated Holly Ridge 10 to 2 as strong hitting and solid defense overwhelmed the visitors. Thoman led with five hits in six at bats including two triples and two doubles, Myatt added four hits, and Mystt starred on the bases with two stolen bags. Brooks fanned six in six innings while McCarthy Taylor and Walthal combined for the pitching.
A cluttered OCR snippet from June 12 1916 shows stock like figures and codes. It includes prices such as 12.90 13.73 12.79 12.88 and 13.95 with odd labels like BRB and DOO alongside numbers 254 F287 and 42.20. Names and exact entities are unclear, but it reads as a brief market note with mixed figures and codes.
A fragmented note from CHICAGO lists months July through December and values 71.86, 1.76, and 7.76 with undefined context. The sparse data imply a partial dataset or log likely tied to a weather or score record, but no clear event, date, or responsible organization is provided.
Monroe Louisiana June 12 2016 market report notes a firmer morning followed by softer afternoon as rain potential weighs on the cotton region. Washington forecasts showers across the East Gulf States with West Gulf regions seeing rain early week then improvement. grain fields may suffer and conditions could worsen if rains persist.
A fragmentary report notes reduced stock at York to 186,66 246,000 with 6,000 8 certified. It mentions weevils, liquidation of July positions, and possible absorption by TI pool, plus high prices deterring parting with cotton. A Chain of Commerce meeting is planned to discuss a Fourth of July fair.
Mr. J. R. Littlepage of Bosco sent the News-Star the season’s first cotton bloom with a brief note. He quotes an old line about the bloom feeding the poor and clothes the nation, and expresses optimism about cotton farming. He mentions reduced weevil signs, diversification with peas and clover, and hopes for a bale per acre again.
Delivery made by West Monroe Produce Co featuring country produce including chickens and batter. The notice highlights a routine supplier dispatch dated the 17S with emphasis on farm goods and local commerce.
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