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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
4
Printed notice outlines second class matter filing at Monroe Louisiana Post Office on June 1 1908 under the 1879 act. Terms of subscription reference business office editorial room and social news sections with a garbled address line.
A prominent female sociologist is quoted condemning dolls for girls as degrading and urges girls to avoid mothering play. The piece argues natural sex differences and praises the maternal instinct, while noting women may win ballots yet retain love for children. Also mentions sugar tariff talk and a Louisiana constitutional amendment vote in 1914.
An assault on the Albania Capitol was launched today by Musselmen insurgents. Heavy artillery from a garrison under Prince William joined the bombardment as an artillery duel raged with no clear advantage for either side.
Theodore Roosevelt II, first grandson of Col. Roosevelt, was born today at the parents' home in New York. His father is Theodore Roosevelt Jr, eldest son of the former President, who wed Eleanor B. Alexander on June 24, 1910. Their first child is a daughter.
An ad promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe substitute for calomel. It guarantees refunds at Phoenix Drug Store if not satisfied and claims the remedy cleanses the system, relieves headaches, eases constipation, and improves health without stomach upset.
Senator Thornton argues tolls repeal is justified by public interest and new evidence. He notes party vows may be reversed if not beneficial and praises President Wilson for changing stance based on updated facts. He warns consistency can be foolish and urges upholding principle over expediency.
Alfred Walker of 111 Vicksburg Street Cumberland advertises pine and oak stove wood in 12 16 inch lengths, fire wood, charcoal, and fat bundles of pine for kindling. Delivery to any city area available with prices 2.90 1.00 and 50 cents per lead. Orders appreciated.
Burlington is decorated in national colors as veterans of Iowa open their fortieth annual State encampment. The gathering draws large crowds of old soldiers and visitors and includes meetings of the Women’s Relief Corps and the Ladies of the Grand Army.
A three hour thunderstorm in Paris caused loss of life and extensive property damage. Torrential rain flooded streets and triggered sewer bursts, prompting emergency response across the city.
In the capital’s fashionable center a street caved in swamping pedestrians. Seven or more victims feared as Rue la Boetica Faubourg Saint Honore cave and water from broken mains floods the district. Gas pipes and subways explode and police guard the area as troops assist.
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