This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
4
Notice records a second class mail entry dated June 1 1909 at Monroe Louisiana under the 1879 act with subscription terms. The fragment notes subscription terms and mentions the Post Office register details.
A editorials argues that strict weapon bans disarm law abiding citizens while criminals obtain arms by other means. Proposes a "bullet-proof" revolver law: empower armed, responsible citizens and harshly punish violent criminals. Advocates licensing, home defense rights, and mandatory penalties for crimes with firearms.
A 1915 Yearbook note by J. C. McDowell argues farm size affects profitability. A Wisconsin family farm of 120 acres became prosperous after adding 89 acres of cleared land, paying debt, and saving for home improvements. A North Dakota farmer reduced 75 acres from a larger tract, later amassing $5,000, showing that too many acres can be unprofitable.
The Progressive Farmer condemns late curfews and parental ignorance, arguing youth noise ranges from endearing to disruptive while parents must surrender the right to keep children in ignorance. It calls for universal access to knowledge, criticizing personal liberty arguments and urging reform across the South.
A growing embrace of compulsory school attendance reshapes policy discussions as educators and officials press for standardized enrollment rules and enforcement. Advocates argue improved literacy and future outcomes while concerns about enforcement and parental rights surface.
A compressed chronology of 16th to 20th century events and wars. From excommunication by Pope Leo X to Washington taking command of the Continental Army, to Arkansas statehood, the Mont Cenis tunnel, Kaiser Wilhelm II’s accession, Serbian crownings, the General Slocum disaster, and early 20th century World War I campaigns across Karlsruhe Ypres Lorraine and Galicia with troop movements and captures.
Appointed by heirs of the late J M Zanone I am agent Morton to wind up the estate. Creditors and debtors are urged to file claims or make settlements with me at 101 St ey. This notice directs all indebted to the estate to come forward and settle promptly.
A fragmented OCR snippet references letters from the public marked by exclamations and repeated AR letters, offering little concrete events or names. The readable portion suggests a civic communication or protest piece without clear dates, locations, or involved organizations.
In a Monroe News-Star column dated June 15, 1916, D. C. Dawkine extols Alexander H. Stephens of Georgia as a frail yet influential leader. The piece links his legacy to charitable actions, urging well-to-do childless couples in Monroe to adopt or educate orphan or impoverished local youths to foster good citizenship and future civic contributions.
Ceremonies marked the twelfth anniversary of the General Slocum disaster at Middle Village litth Lutheran Cemetery. The 1914 fire in the East River killed many, mainly women and children aboard a Sunday school excursion, prompting solemn remembrance.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a pleasant syrup for coughs and colds. It claims long use by loyal customers and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied with results.
Madame Johanna Gadski the famed soprano is 44 today born June 15 1872 in Prussia she debuted in Berlin at 17 then joined Krells Theatre later joining the Metropolitan Opera and touring Europe and America. Other figures include Joesyn Taegert Ernest Lister William Norris Dr Ho ward Channing Edward Grieg and General Charles Carmichael Moore marked as ages today.
An advertisement touts Ross Dead Quick Spray as a delightful, Wallop clean disinfectant that kills insects and germs instantly. It claims versatility for home use, vegetables, and stock, and markets Monroe availability through New South Drug Co.
In Providence R I on June 15 the case opens over Beatrice Walter's May 31 death near Fort Independence. Police doubt a suicide pact with James E O'Brien, a one armed factory errand boy, after he allegedly claimed they planned to die together. The girl was shot in the park. investigators scrutinize gun position and wrist action as a possible foul play. The Monroe Louisiana notice follows, detailing a separate real estate sale by writ against Mag Stevenson for June 21 1916 with household effects auctioned cashwise.
Notice of writ of sale and partition in the Sixth Judicial District Court Ouachita Parish. Sheriff D. A. Johnston will sell at Monroe front steps on a to be announced date in 1916 described property including Layton's Second Addition Lot and further parcels, stock certificates, and a harness shop site. Sold separately for cash to highest bidder to satisfy a partition among plaintiffs and defendants as heirs of Wm Harris.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.