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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
6
Three fires in one hour tested a crew, with $75 to $100 estimated loss. Masur set sprinting records in three heats, leading by a neck and a sixteenth in the final, then took a morning vacation to rest and tend his affairs.
The Sixth District Court in Ouachita Parish issues a sheriff sale for a 1918 Oldsmobile car number 164690 motor D17993 seized from the defendant in Mercantile Trust Company versus 9906 8S. C. Blackman Auto Co. The sale is at the Monroe court house front steps on June 28 1919 cash with appraisement.
The Woodmen of the World seeks a competent man to lead the Juvenile Department for Monroe and surrounding territory as assistant superintendent. The fraternal industrial insurance society issued over 60,000 policies in its first year. The May 1918 legislative session authorized Louisiana underwriting. L. P. Butler, manager for North Louisiana, will be at the Southern Hotel for the next day.
Readers report that the News-Star classified ads remain a primary method for local notices and listings. The ad section continues to fill community needs for items for sale jobs services and announcements.
Advertises a furnished front room for rent to gentlemen or a couple with references exchanged and a phone contact. Includes an additional note for furnished rooms at 409 Catalpa with a separate ring and two telephone numbers. Also seeks one or two stacks of sectional book cases with a contact number.
L W Paillet has been awarded the annual privilege at Salt Water Natatorium ending May 15 192u for 800 dollars. He may rent bathing suits and towels sell refreshments act as custodian of valuables and rent the pavilion for dances and entertainments except city sponsored ones. He may sublet with sanitation duties and forfeits apply for noncompliance.
Secretary Houston was advised by Comptroller Warwick that federal law still supports continued road building in Mississippi in cooperation with the state. If the next legislative session adjourns without formal assent, aid may be terminated as required by federal statute.
The tonic purifies and enriches the blood and builds up the whole system. It strengthens the body to endure summer heat for the feeble elderly and weak young people. The tonic is advertised as invigorating with a strengthening effect, priced at 60c.
Commencing July 1 1919 all sanitary fees must be paid at the Board of Health Office City Hall no later than the 15th day of each quarter. City Ordinance No 2052 requires advance payment with misdemeanor penalties for nonpayment. Pay before July Fifteenth to avoid penalties. BOARD OF mnOUay 12
Thomas A Breslin of 615 Broad Way Albany recounts surviving a torpedoed ship voyage from England and overcoming a lingering cold with Foley's Honey and Tar. He endorses Rub My Tism for infected cuts and old sores. He notes new fall stock at the Racket Store with crepe de chine Georgette poplins voiles organdies and crockery is available.
A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured long standing stomach troubles after a $900 medical effort with no relief. The user endorses a $1 bottle as profitable and notes a money back guarantee. Phoenix Drug Store and druggists nationwide are cited.
The city of Monroe schedules public tax sales at 11 a.m. on June 21, 1919, at City Hall for unpaid 1918 taxes plus 2 percent monthly interest and costs. Delinquent properties span White Real Estate owners Briggs and others, several blocks and lots with assessed values listed, including Mrs. Alice N. Briggs and Mrs. Mollie Vaughan, plus White Non-Resident entries for James T. Ball, H. B. Barnes, and W. J. Pettigrew with specific lot descriptions and book references.
On sale day various parcels in Grayson and Ouachita areas listed with owners Coleman, Johnson, McGhee, and others. Descriptions include Lot 4 Block 29 Gordon's Pre-sub division DeSiard Street and Magnolia Street parcels with 300k price, and other lots fronting Ouachita Avenue and Eighth Street. Terms: cash, no appraisal, redeemable within one year on paying price plus costs and 20 percent. P A Poag Secretary Treasurer and Tax Collector of Peay announces.
Notice to mortgage creditors of Ouachita Parish Louisiana that delinquent real estate taxes for 1918 will trigger a tax sale at the Monroe City Hall on June 21 1919. Advertisements of delinquent parcels appear in this paper. creditors should act to protect their rights before the sales. PP A POAG Secretary Treasurer Tax Collector May 16 1919.
Worms affect children causing paleness and illness. White’s Cream Vermifuge claims to expel worms quickly and restore health. Price 30 cents per bottle. Sold by Collins Pharmacy. cod.
A cautionary note highlights that 666 has more imitations than any other Chill and Fever Tonic, stressing that imitations in medicine are dangerous and unwanted.
Charles Ray stars as a bush league baseball pitcher in The Busher a Thomas H Ince Paramount photoplay at Lyceum Theatre for one day. A country boy becomes a city star then loses favor with a city temptress before returning to his hired man duties. He vows to quit pitching but curiosity lures him to the final game.
Hart stars in the Artcraft picture The Money Corral coming to the Lyceum theatre next Sunday. The rodeo scenes draw wide participation from cowgirls punchers Indians and Mexicans within a hundred miles. The story moves to Chicago where Hart battles underworld crooks saves a trust company wins a wife and receives a Montana ranch.
The listing shows July and September corn prices with high low and close figures for trading period. Oats futures are cited with settle ranges and September values noted alongside.
Theda Bara appears tonight in The Siren's Song a dramatic tale of love sacrifice and spiritual struggle. Bara plays a Brittany girl raised under strict religious rules whose romance with a divinity student ends in heartbreak and transformation into a famed prima donna. She defies convention to stay with her beloved until he returns then learns he is a hypocrite and that her vows concealed true love.
Advertisement text promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets for indigestion. It claims the tablets strengthen the stomach and restore natural function, while inducing gentle bowel movements. The copy promises noticeable improvement after a few doses.
New Orleans reports erratic cotton trading with early declines tied to Western belt weather hopes, then gains as Oct 200 price interests buy in. Rain affects the East. Western belt outlook improves. Weevils appear in Alabama. demand for goods rises. rumors of lower Savannah Liverpool freight may boost exports. Labor unrest abroad linked to socialist activities affecting the peace treaty.
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