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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1923

Page

5

Palace Bargains Draw Hundreds on Opening Day

Crowds flocked to the Palace ward for an eight day mill outlet sale opening today. Prices slashed across merchandise from Drewes bags to silks as workers toil to handle demand. The event promises further remarkable value while stressing service and courtesy to shoppers in Monroe.

Monroe Henry Ford Ti Ia

Merchant Financial Wreck and Remedy Claim

A merchant recounts financial ruin from doctors and medicine for his chronically sick wife. He cites Mayer’s Wonderful Remedy after trying the first dose, claiming rapid improvement and a harmless preparation that removes mucus and relieves intestinal inflammation.

Adoot Mayer

New Blood Pressure Method Promises Quick Relief

A physician touts a natural formula to lower high blood pressure by eliminating poisons. Bi-a-lin, dispensed via local druggists with a money back guarantee, claims to reduce blood pressure within days and restore vigor. Chase-Amman Drug Co. and Collens Pharmacy advertise the remedy.

Chase-Amman Drug Co Collens Pharmacy

Dickens Counts Characters and Odd Facts Noted

The passage notes there are 2 174 characters in Dickens works and mentions odd facts such as less valuable brown or orange flowers for scent. It also describes Amsterdam hot electric plates for police on duty and Bank of England note printing secrecy. Pittsburgh may be stronger with Johnny Rawlins. Giants’ second baseman had a strong start with the Buccaneers.

Charles Dickens Amsterdam Bank of England Pittsburgh Johnny Rawlins Giants Buccaneers

Industrial unions in Spokane plan seventy five thousand dollar labor temple

In Spokane unions move to construct a labor temple valued at approximately 75 600 dollars. The project aims to centralize labor activities and advance organized labor presence in the city.

Spokane Rhode Island Pennsylvania Colege United States Dallas America National Exposition of Chemical Industries New York City

Frear's Auction Sale Stages Jewelry Stock Sale

The James M. Frear Jewelry Co. of 427 DeSiard Street announces a large auction of its entire stock including jewelry diamonds watches ivory and silverware starting Saturday June Mth with three sales daily. Auctioneer Martin Perel is noted for entertaining and quick, fair sales and has recently finished sales in Jacksonville Tallahassee Perry Amarillo and Gadsden.

Frear James M. Frear

Short Pencil Banner Seeks Buyers for Charlie’s Brooms

Chas L. Thomas of 529 Grand Street promotes his line of Charlie’s brooms. Hookie Howell and Carl Miller donated the signs while The News-Star handles printing and the banner. Who will buy Charlie's brooms.

Chas. L. Thomas Grand Street Hookie Howell Carl Miller The News-Star

Fans On Sale Three Speed Sewing Machine Fans

Three speed fans with 9 inch blades priced at 12.00 dollars. Four down payments of 4.00 dollars and 4.00 per month. Singer Sewing Machine Company. Phone 172. 2-1-1mo.

Singer Sewing Machine Company

Odd and Interesting Historical Facts Collage

A collection of curious statements on touch, money from animal skins, high altitude limits, coastlines, marriage trends in Superior Wisconsin, watch ticks per year, early three story Hong Kong, plate glass durability, Thibet marriage, vulture scent range, Mars communication fiction, hairbreadth origin, a flawed typo about a photographer, UC graduation record, glowworm brightness before storms, the longest year by Julius Caesar, Svantians’ isolation and leisure rule.

Great Britain Europe Superior Wis Hongkong Mars Ireland Oye Ee University of California B. C Caspian Seas

Hidden ball trick and fines hit Tigers and Browns

The article notes increasing heavy stickers and the need for pitchers who can go the distance. It recalls the ancient hidden ball trick resurfacing in major league circles. Ty Cobb fines Tigers players for training-rule breaches, and Baby Doll Jacobson of the Browns climbs toward batting leaders.

Ty Cobb Tigers Jacobson Browns

Baseball notes on key players and radio bans

Art Fletcher faces a tough job with the Phillies as Gharrity of the Senators endures a batting slump. Billy Southworth shines for the Braves after injury. The Athletics excite Philadelphia, while the Reds fight to avoid last place. Dick Reichle pushes for batting honors as radio play by play draws opposition from owners and writers. McGraw backs the Giants, and a steady team pace suggests dominance.

Phillies Art Fletcher Gharrity Senators Billy Southworth Braves Philadelphia Athletics Quaker City Reds Moran Giants Dick Reichle Red Sox Harry Heisman Baseball Writers’ Association King John" McGraw

Union spends millions on sick benefits since 1895

The International Molders' Union has expended nearly 4.5 million dollars in sick benefits since 1895. The latest figures show there are 15,480,000 Jews in the world.

International Molders’ Union

Painter claims Tanlac cured twenty year indigestion

Robert B Phillips of 982 Julian St New Orleans says Tanlac ended his two decade long indigestion and restored appetite and weight. He praises the remedy and notes it is sold by druggists with over seven million bottles sold worldwide.

Industrial Association of San Francisco Great Britain St. Joan del Rey Brazil Sweden Robert 8. Phillips Julian St New Orleans Phillips Tanlac

Pitchers Pit Against Williams and Ruth Home Run Feats

The league faces Cy Williams powerful bat and Babe Ruth’s big swing as pitchers consider options to slow the hitters. Free passes and wild pitches are discussed as tactics to curb the two sluggers’ impact on the season.

Cy Williams Babe Ruth

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