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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

Page

4

News Star Publishing Company Advertises Subscriptions

The entry lists the News-Star Publishing Co. Ltd with J. W. Smith as president and C. E. Faulk as secretary treasurer. It notes second class matter registration on June 1, 1909, at Monroe Louisiana post office. Terms include one year and six months in advance and carrier delivery in the city.

The Newe-Star Publishing Co., Ltd J. W. Smith C. E. Faulk Sec Treas Monroe Louisiana News-Star Social News

Flys and milk dangers in a moralizing cartoon

A newspaper cartoon depicts a stork delivering a baby and a coffin carried away by a fly to warn of fly born bacteria in milk and child neglect. It attacks disregard for infant health, urges milk safety, and supports state action to close insanitary dairies to protect children.

Europe

Latin and Greek in schools versus corn and hominy

A debate over the place of classical studies versus practical fare in schools. The author argues Latin and Greek should earn attention despite appeals for corn and tomatoes, warning that neglecting books harms the mind.

Old Folks Find Cheery Friend

An advertisement extols Tanlac as a reconstructive tonic for debility in the elderly and others. It claims Tanlac rebuilds tissues, quiets nerves, improves sleep and appetite, and fights fatigue. The tonics are promoted through the Tenlac Man at Phoenix Drug Co. in Monroe.

Monroe Phoenix Drug Co Tenlac Man

Education and farming in Louisiana seen as equal paths

The author contrasts education's value with farming's honorable role, arguing education broadens the mind, fuels ambition, and enables partnership with literature and scholars. He notes farm life offers independence but warns rural youths miss higher schooling, risking being cheated despite potential success as a farmer.

Ufe Louisiana

The Only Sensible Plan for Jennings Papers

The Jennings Times-Record remains the sole Jennings newspaper after the Daily News suspended six weeks into experimental life. The piece applauds Jennings for maintaining profitability with a single paper and criticizes duplicative ventures as wasteful, citing political agents as drivers of such efforts.

Jennings Times-Record Jennings Daily News the News

Letters From The People Organized Labor In Monroe

An editor in Monroe argues against the view that high union wage scales deter building. He notes reduced crew sizes with skilled union workers, argues labor costs are a small portion of total building cost, and urges business and union members to back Monroe’s organized labor. He concludes with a motto to elevate fellow man and a call for unity for Monroe.

Monroe News-Star South Building Trades Section Central Labor Council

On This Date In History Highlights And Wars背景

A compact listing notes key events on this date across history including Portugal England alliance treaty, Marlborough’s death, French National Assembly formation, first American gas company founding, Austrian conflict with Prussia, 1882 Iowa tornado, 1898 S antiago forts shelling, 1905 Pan Anglican Congress opening, and World War I era troop and raid actions with Zeppelin bombings near London and French advances in Alsace.

Portugal England Ferdinand of Edward the Third Britain Germany John Churchill Duke of Marlborough Great Britain States General France National Assembly America Gas Light Company Baltimore Austria Bavaria Prussia Iowa Sanitago Sampson Arizona Oklahoma London

Cavalry and Camp Life Under French Army Detachment

General Antoine and Minister Palleve tour a vast French camp amid wagons, shells, and military supply trains. Poilus cheerfully critique rations while a democracy between officers and men reveals itself as generals know soldiers by name. Barracks, depots, and gardens showcase organized efficiency in front‑line support and welfare efforts.

Antoine Chevaux-De-Frise Camut Jerusalem Algiers Pal+leve Hazard Porlua Joffre Castelnau D’eclopes General Artoine Torges

Picture Garden Opens for Summer in Monroe

The Airdome in Monroe Louisiana opened for the summer season with attractive films, comfortable seats and good music by a local orchestra. With plenty of fresh air and continuous entertainment, crowds are expected as long as the management keeps up clean pictures and quality music.

Monroe News-Star Airdome Picture Garden

How to Start a Newspaper Business in a New Field

The piece argues new papers prove viable when investors fund their purchase and gains come from community support. It urges buying out rivals to secure a sole field, noting good returns depend on equal investment and community backing, with Lake Charles American-Press cited.

Lake Charles American-Prees

Parker Maps a Goat and the Democratic Quarrel

John M. Parker of Louisiana, a temperamental Democrat, was drawn to Progressive promises and nominated for vice president by a convention he believed honest. Now abandoned by Roosevelt, he faces the danger of Hughes becoming the head of the ticket, amid a Republican family quarrel.

John M. Parker Louisiana Roosevelt Hughes New York World

Rosas' Dead Quick Spray Adverts In Monroe

An advertisement touts Rosas Dead Quick spray as a fast acting disinfectant killing insects and germs instantly. It claims use at home, on vegetables, and on stock, with sales through New South Drug Co. in Monroe.

Monroe New South Drug Co Advt

Dr. King's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds

A testimonial style ad praising Dr. King's New Discovery as a pleasant syrup with proven medicines for coughs and colds. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and urges buyers to keep remaining portions for future relief.

Dr. King

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