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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
6
A collage of business listings and notices includes horse shoeing shops Knuckle and Kern, meat markets Model Meat Market and The NEW Stan Market, furniture service by Griffin Studio and Monroe Furniture, piano repair by B C Rolleigh, and a card party benefit for a free bed in a sanitarium. Also advertisements for Liberty Bonds, vehicle repairs, and upcoming Flag Day events with a public invitation from Albert Marx.
Richmond Kentucky rekl ad claims Chamberlains Tablets are a wonder and helps with constipation or stomach trouble. The testimonial by F fr Tressey says they never sold anything that bears them and recommends trying the remedy.
The idea to take rejected men for minor defects or diseases and treat them under army and navy supervision to make them fit for service has roots in Monroe. Charles Schulze urged physicians during the First Louisiana Infantry mobilization to select men rejected for various reasons and provide proper treatment and training to remove a menace from society. He argued most rejections stemmed from non serious issues and three months of care could render them fit for service.
Four police officers raided a gambling room above Louis Guerriero's saloon at 4 am arresting five men Lee Pickering W A Gordon Sam Pickering Louis Hoeffenden and Tom Slavant for gambling in violation of city ordinances. Evidence includes gambling paraphernalia left behind. Trial set for 4 pm in city court. Authorities note Gay Shattuck law violation and ongoing operation of the room.
Crews started drilling at Ouachita Natural Gas and Oil Company on the Smith lease near Sterlington. The No. 2 well showed a strong gas flow to 2112 feet before drilling ceased, guiding plans to reach 3000 feet for potential oil tests on the Lieber tract and ensure ample gas for company use.
The city has received three new street cars bought last year and is testing them under a company representative. The steel cars offer air brakes door and step control, front entry, near side stopping policy, and greater reliability than older wooden models.
The Central Savings Bank & Trust Company received a check for 155,786 from a Japanese concern for 1400 bales of cotton held for a customer. The cotton is being loaded at local compresses and will be shipped to San Francisco to be exported to Japan. The shipment requires about eighteen cars and moves in one train.
A mass meeting of the negroes of Monroe will be held at the colored Knights of Pythias hall at DeSiard and Eleventh streets Thursday night at 8 o'clock to consider the Liberty Loan and engage the community in the movement.
Minister of War Karl Derby announced in the House of Commons that forty nine people were killed and two hundred injured in the London air raid. He warned casualties may rise as full reports are received.
Washington June 13 The Senate approved a war budget totalling 2 241 600 000 and sent the measure to the President for signature.
Dr G Surghnor returns from New Orleans where he spent days with the First Louisianes Regiment noting the men in excellent physical health and the camp in splendid sanitary condition.
Trading data shows 24.19 spots steady with 500 sales recorded. Prices include June high 24.74 low 23.23 close 24.30 and October 4 SG08 at 24.15 24.69 94.85 with December figures noted. DOC 3s and other codes appear in the quote stream.
Liverpool reports 16.05 spot sales totaling 10 000 with close of Vesty at 156 23. A July to August window mentions Paseo with October and November readings.
The report covers Chicago prices for wheat corn and oats with highs lows and closes for June 12 1917 and notes a rise in New Orleans Cotton Letter amid forecasts of fair weather for the western gulf and southern Atlantic states. It cites weather impacts on crops in Texas Louisiana Alabama Florida and Mississippi and previews May cotton consumption data from the census bureau.
A local advert promotes a wide range of footwear with prices from 2.08 to 10.00. Men and women receive leather, patent, and up-to-date styles, including pumps, oxfords, and high tops, with emphasis on value and comfort.
Classified items include a 1916 Maxwell Ru 1916 model for sale in New Orleans and a variety of small ads. Also a lost purse reported on Tuesday night near South Fourth Street with portions of a money pouch and a locket.
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