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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
6
Local and personal notice indicates Ouachita Tire and Rubber Co Inc is vulcanizing tires and tubes. Public record highlights business activity and location in the Ouachita area.
Sidney F. Nettles writes that he is called to service after a year with Walker Prothers and that his wife will fill his vacancy. He asks for business directed to Walker Drothers and signs the notice dated 12 21.
Mexico City reports that the National Legislature in extraordinary session debated curtailing presidential powers by establishing an election board. The lower house proposed a 31 deputy board to settle contests and redraw districts, while the senate favored state boards of seven members each.
We the undersigned are at work at the following places and will be glad to have our friends and customers call and see us. Mack Morvan at John W Bald win Barber Shop W W Beeson at Hudspeth Evans Barber Shop John E Glover at Guy T Richards Barber Shop Trotel Monroe 12 tit.
Sergeant-Major Mora Sande the sole Englishwoman in the Serbian army is set to rejoin her regiment at Saloniki after a brief sick leave in England. She joined Serbia in 1914, endured retreat and heavy combat, was wounded by a hand grenade, and earned the highest Serbian decoration for bravery.
Succession of George and Rosa Chinn No. 1556 in Sixth District Court Louisiana orders sale of Lot 96 Guinea Addition Monroe fronting 100 feet on Old DeSiard road and 377 feet deep. Auction at Monroe courthouse front door on June 22 1918. Cash, not less than two thirds of appraisement. Mary Gadsen Administratrix. C W Easterling Atty.
A brief notice highlights that placing a classified ad in the News-Star is inexpensive yet productive for buyers and sellers seeking quick responses. The item emphasizes affordability and effective reach for local needs.
A local investigation led by Fred G. Hudson Jr and C W Easterling targets labor agents recruiting workers for Nashville munition plants. Hudson warns officials and employers against unauthorized government labor recruitment and vows action to stop draining local labor, citing shipments every Saturday and impact on farms and mills.
Baton Rouge June 12 Olive branch wins as a substitute primary bill by Frank Powell and G G Kronenberger passes house committee with Smith Saint Thomas backing The measure abolishes penalties imposes a moral obligation to support nominees and sets party status at five percent of vote in a general election or presidential electors Also mentions tax measures and school funding actions in the same session.
J C Mills Sinope La reports good prospects for cotton and corn with rain needed. He says crops are in good cultivation state and only one light rain in 50 days.
Aviators from training camps nationwide complete aerial gunnery education at a new lakefront school near Lake Charles Louisiana. Courses begin with Gerstner Field ground instruction then move to 3000 foot altitude targets using taube replicas to measure marksmanship.
For rent by June 15 cottage 612 Brestol street. Modern contact Mrs. O D Oliver at 250 or 478. For sale one boiler one engine one heater one pump in 200d condition. Continued use on account of natural gas engine. Used in operating our gin Monroe Cotton Oil Co. December 6 item.
New stock of Palm Beach menswear arrives by express with updates on prices. Items include grey and stripe-plain fabrics, mohair patterns, imitation Palm Beach suits, and a wide selection for boys. Genuine Palm Beach pieces priced from four to six dollars with favorable thrift stamp savings highlighted.
New Orleans reports indicate better cables but tepid market response as weather improves in the cotton belt. Seasonable temps and showers aid growth, with late Texas stands and squares forming, while weevils rise in Georgia Alabama Mississippi and Florida. Dry spells could aid the crop. first new bale expected from southwest Texas around June 25.
Reports note continued attention to developments in the war in France and the Western front. Officials urge restraint and await further progress while observers track actions from Allied and German forces amid shifting fronts.
Cases disposed show Joe Lanahan fined 12.50 for drunkenness and disorderly conduct while Clarence Johnson had a left side running auto case dismissed. W S Young fined five dollars for drunkenness. RB Ross fighting case under advisement as Billie Hackworth appears as a complaining witness.
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