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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1926
Page
8
A garbled OCR fragment mentions multiple buildings and addresses such as 1337 Wright, 1461, 208 W Ward, and 2446 Blde. It references times like 5 p.m. and items including a bank office and store, with unclear context or events.
International and Central time radio listings feature dozens of stations and programs. Notable segments include CKAC Montreal and WLW Cincinnati choral and concert pieces, Romeo and Juliet performances, orchestral showcases, talks, and sports broadcasts across Boston to Oakland with multiple regional feeds and a Midnight Dance segment.
The Senate heard about about $190,000 spent in an effort to elect Governor Pinchot to the Senate seat in Pennsylvania. Rear Admiral William S. Sims, retired, had a minor operation at Newport. Senator Ling delivered a minority report accusing President Coolidge of an illegal act in using State officers as Federal city agents. Countess Cathcart announced her engagement to Gideon Boissevain, age twenty five, an American.
Local records show building activity totaling 16522 dollars for this week. Several properties list permited work under various owners including Richard Cassidy and Louis Krauss. Projects involve residences and shops along streets such as Layton Avenue, St Remode, and Gates Lay Parish Avenue.
Reuben Hansford, a Black man, was yesterday sentenced by Judge Verey San for liquor manufacture. He received a fine and unspecified penalties as described in the court record. Public notice of the verdict was reported in this edition.
An advertised cosmetic promises instant skin whitening with a fragrant creme called Golden Peacock Bleach. Apply tonight and see clear, admired skin by morning. If not delighted after five nights, money is refunded. Sold at Joseph's Pharmacy Collens Pharmacy Chase Amman Drug Co New South Drug Store.
Fael to serve 60 days in jail and a $200 fine or four months more for manufacturing and possessing Ligdute o. The Negro pleaded guilty. Nansford was arrested Saturday by sheriff's deputies after officers found a still and whiskey at the home in Ward Seven.
The ad touts GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC 60 as a strengthening invigoration aid. It claims to restore color to the cheeks and increase appetite, presenting a youthful, energetic effect for users.
The first tomatoes raised by the local co operative association of the parish were marketed in Monroe Monday. An early variety, praised as fine as the finest in the city, starts the season with over thirty acres under trial for seed purchase fertilizer and marketing. E R Strahan says outlook is promising. Shipments to northern markets start in a few days from a new loading platform at the Missouri Pacific station. If successful, a larger area may be planted next season for northern markets.
Two minor collisions were logged by police yesterday. J B Landreaux of West Monroe and M L Flacey of 419 South Second street collided at the Jagsson and Grammont corner at noon. Later, George Brown and a local resident Mr Halla way crashed at Arkansas Avenue and North Second Street.
Women report rapid relief from supposed female troubles after using St. Joseph's G. F. P. The piece touts the product as a direct cure for catarrh of the female generative organs and claims widespread acclaim, large sales, and optimistic forecasts for future use. It highlights emotional distress, irregular function, and improving hope among sufferers.
The pattern presents a youthful dress with full length sleeves and flare cuffs, kick-plait skirt with patch pockets, and a high closing round collar with embroidery on pockets. Medium size uses 344 yards of 36 inch material. pattern No 2964 from Pictorial Review, sizes 14 to 18 years and bust 34 to 42 inches, price 45 cents.
Police raided a dice game in a brick yard east of Monroe at about one this morning arresting 19 Negroes and one Mexican. About 25 other participants fled. Those detained included Emile Rayner Mexican and 18 named Black individuals. The five later released on bond faced a gambler court.
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