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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
11
A rich child climbs a golden stair to view a street scene and learns envy from a poor boy on the road. They imitate riskier play, the poor boy offers to carve names into stairs, and the tale ends with Mother Nature rewarding all with ripened fruit and seeds of discontent.
A kiddie column explains a fable where strawberries ripen early due to effort while late ripening blackberries lag behind. The tale voices a moral about laziness and worth, framed as a playful question from children to Dear Kiddies.
An account of Caligula’s reign portrays him as both vicious and capable of extreme cruelty. It details his early may be seen as hypocritical actions, later unrestrained violence, godlike pretensions, and lavish excess including executions, a temple to himself, and a notorious horse as a priest. The narrative notes his death at age twenty nine in A D 41 after a reign marked by perilous caprice and opulence.
An old advertisement touts Bond's Liver Pills as a remedy for cold dizziness headaches and general ill feeling. It promises quick wakefulness after a night dose and claims thorough action on poisonous matter for 25 cents at druggists.
A local retailer announces cut prices on diamonds, watches, jewelry including solid gold and sterling pieces. The store claims the largest Cameo collection in the city and offers wedding rings from Abel's and Tiffany's. Also promotes glasses service with expert frame fitting and refracting by a master from Kinscereves school.
A notice to customers states on Saturday June 19 Emancipation Day the plant cannot operate. Customers should have laundry ready early in the week and no deliveries will be taken after Thursday for that week.
Obituary notes the death of P A Poag, longtime secretary for the city of Muntee Louisiana, whose tenure spanned several decades and included key municipal records and public service.
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