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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1928

Page

11

Curtis City Delegates Rally Behind Kansas Senator

In June 15 reports from Curtis City a scene at the Republican convention shows 12 votes for Senator Curtis of Kansas as standard bearer. Walter Curtis of Kansas praises him. delegates prepare to caucus on vice presidential support while Mecom of Shreveport aids Curtis position and speaks on the platform.

Belevan Wer Ier Walter Curtis Kansas Ippi Cauday Ph. Mecom Shreveport Diana Resulumimittee New Cohen Louisiana

New Bastrop Ice Plant Holds Its Formal Opening

The Bastrop Ice and Storage Company opened its new plant in Bastrop on June 15. The modern facility, built for future growth, cost about 160000 dollars and is operated by the Consolidated Ice Company of Monroe and United Public Service of Chicago, with Walter L. Hood as local manager.

New Bastrop News-Star Jastrop Bastrop Ice & Storage Company Louisiana Bastrop Consolidated Ice Company of Monroe United Public Service of Chicago George E. Wells St. Louis Walter L. Hood

Death Blow Dealt to Second Revision of Prayer Book

The British House of Commons rejected a second revision of the book of common prayer in London on June 15. Observers predicted disestablishment of the state church, possible resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and reduced authority for bishops following the debate.

Associated Press London House of Commons Canterbury

Smartly Styled Dool Summer Wash Dresses Sale

Advertisement for fast color dresses at Fashion Shop 108 St John Street. Sale offers a dress for 1.95 with a bonus dress for 1.00 on Saturday. Located near Ouachita Bank.

St. John Street Ouachita Bank

Pimples Sell Skin Care: Black and White Ointment

Advertisement touts Black and White Ointment and Skin Soap to cure pimples and skin infections. Claims the products are pleasant to use, beneficial, scientifically safe, and sold by dealers at a small cost.

Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed in Cleveland Letter

In Cleveland Ohio Mrs Exizaner H Toso 14913 Hale Ave testifies she recovered from weakness and nervousness after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She claims ten bottles restored her strength and appetite and invites others to use the remedy.

Cleveland Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Arcade Avenue Exizanerh Toso Hale Ave Cleveland, Ohio

Monroe Traffic Code Provisions Debut In New Rules

A sequence of brief notices outlines Monroe’s updated traffic code. Key points require rear loads shorter than four feet, side overhang limits, night red lights, and clear rear visibility via mirrors. Height permits exceed 11 feet with police routing, and rubber tires replace cleated types to protect pavement. Horns must reach 300 feet and unnecessary horn use is prohibited.

Illinois Central Officials Inspect City on Trip

J. C. Stumm superintendent of the Vicksburg division with Cc. F. Woods W. H. Hudson G. C. Buell J. W. Meehan and W. F. Lynch stopped briefly during a motor car tour of the division. Stamm said the general inspection aimed to solid freight and passenger business from friends along the line.

J. C. Stumm Vicksburg Ilinois Central System Cc. F. Woods W. H. Hudson G. C. Buell J. W. Meehan Chiego W. F. Lynch Mr. Stamm

Dumb Dora Refrains From Men and Adoration

A clipped remark proclaims the speaker’s disdain for romance and vanity. The speaker insists on seeking deeper meaning in life beyond affection and self-love.

Local Men to Report for Medical Field School

Two local men B. B. Hay and E. K. Ventre will report July 8 to the medical field service school at Carlisle Barracks Pa in connection with the summer camp for reserve officers of the fourth corps area.

B. B. Hay E. K. Ventre Medical Field Service Carliste Barracks Fourth Corps

Electric waxer for rent

Manning Crowley Paint Co advertises an electric waxer for rent suitable for surface finishing tasks.

Manning-Crowley Paint Co

Culver to land in N C today on return from S A

Douglas Culver and three dusting planes will arrive by ocean liner in New Orleans today from Lima Peru where he has been engaged in dusting operations for Huff Daland Dusters. The planes will be shipped to Monroe by barge line and Culver will proceed by train to this city. M L Alexander will fly to Brownsville Texas to start dusting cotton there as weather delayed his trip. The Rio Grande valley cotton is in full bloom.

Douglas Culver New Orleans Lima Peru Huff Daland Dusters Corporation Monroe Louisiana-Arkansas Culver Crescent City M. L. Alexander Brownsville Tex Rio Grande Valley

Weevil Appears Prompting Dusting Operations

Notes indicate the presence of weevils causing a need for dusting measures. The report highlights pest control actions as a response to infestation.

Steely to Spend Three Days Buried at Monroe Pool

Robert Steely will be lowered into a grave at the Monroe salt water natatorium to remain for three days and nights. The earlier attempt failed when quicksand broke into the burial box, prompting added precautions for the current stunt.

Robert Steely Monroe Salt Water Natatorium Steely

Steely Plans Record-Breaking Underground Burial Attempt

A man named Steely, inside a strong box, vows to break his underground sleep record of three days and nights. After 12 hours, he reports feeling fine and rested. A crowd gathered to witness the burial attempt.

Steely Witeess

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