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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
6
The Missouri writer describes attending a Louisiana Land Congress in Monroe, noting promotional hype about sunny climate and fertile lands. He recounts a saltwater bath stunt, a near mishap, and a confrontation with Ed Wild about reputation during the visit.
Thomas Jefferson Putnam writes of local boosters like M. L. Alexander of Alexandria and Lespedeza advocates, praising practical farm supporters in the South and noting Uncle Sam’s growing attention to agriculture. He highlights Alexandria’s growth and calls for pragmatic speakers at meetings.
J. R. Patterson Stovewood and Charcoal Yard advertises dry oak and pine wood delivered quickly across the city at 25 or 50 cents worth, replacing higher priced wood. Ring Com. phone 522. 7-12t.
Advert boasts that after taking Dr. King’s New Life Pills you will quickly see relief from constipation and indigestion while appetite returns. They claim to regulate stomach liver and bowels and give renewed strength and energy to the whole system. Only 25 cents at all druggists.
There is one medicine that every family should be provided with and especially during the summer months viz Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy It costs but a quarter For sale by all dealers.
Mrs Augusta Stetson, former leader of the First Church of Christ Scientists New York, denounces a planned Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy memorial monument in Boston stating true Christians differ mortal death teachings. She argues immortality and denies death. Also an ad endorses Foley Kidney Pills via Phoenix Drug Store.
An advertisement touts stock readiness with Dynamite 40 and 60 per cent Hercules Caps and Fuse, loaded shells and ammunition, nails and fencing materials. It promotes low prices and urges orders, noting a Monroe Louisiana address dated 8-61.
The Finance Committee presents a detailed budget for Monroe for the year beginning April 29, 1911, ending April 26, 1912. It lists salaries for mayor, city attorney, judge, secretary treasurer, city physician, department budgets, street and sanitation costs, water light and traction departments, street railway expenditures, bridge and river work, schools, police, fire, and miscellaneous items, asserting revenues will cover estimated expenses. The proposal includes a formal recommendation and approval by the City Council following voting on adoption.
From a knife or gun wound to burns and skin eruptions, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is promoted as the quickest healer. It claims to prevent blood poisoning or gangrene and is sold for 25 cents at all druggists.
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