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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
8
A compilation of local ads lists Kern’s meat market offerings beef pork sausage and poultry with delivery options. Other spots promote lawn mower sharpening services, horse shoeing, silk skirts at The Racket Store, and The New Syta nt Meat Market. Also noted are Awning and top services, a July Building and Loan notice, and various shop promotions with delivery and phone contact details.
Civil Causes and tutorship cases listed for parish and city courts with names including Joseph B K and Jessie Drew Jameson. Marriage licenses for Percy Lewis Jr and Lorine Gibson Henry Talton and Salina Neal. Land and sale filings, court fines for Sneed and Rayford, and a note on a discharge for disorderly conduct. Local business notes for Monroe Ice Cream Co and Ford Levi Stationery Co and job postings for civil service exams.
Nearly 1000 U S and foreign delegates gather in Rochester for the American Institute of Homeopathy annual convention. The event opens tomorrow with sessions through much of next week and includes plans for integrating homeopathic practitioners into the nation’s military medical service.
The Javanese steamer Tansen Maru sailing from Boston to England was sunk by a submarine. The crew of twenty seven is believed to have perished. a cablegram confirms the loss. Fresh peach ice cream offered by Monroe Ice Cream Co. with phone 1364.
Charles B. Greyson reports about 2400 men at the officers training school near Little Rock. The camp runs long days with hard work and active service from 6 30 in the morning to 9 30 at night. Monroe company rosters include Chas Hh Grayson J P Parker Jr L B Lamkin E T Lamkin M S Dixon Courtney Oliver J T Bryant Jr L L Dawkins Filhiot Breard R M Breard Jr Austin Prophit John R Doonar Fred F Millsaps C L Curtis.
The report details a large appeal with 252000 subscribed, distributed mainly through Ouachita National Bank 156000 Central Savings Bank 77000 and various post offices warehouses and West Monroe Bank information being withheld. It also notes Frances T Morgan and Paul Geddes Pennoyer wed in New York and Clark College ending a compressed commencement week due to war service. Worcester MA holds Clark College ceremonies shortened. Wheeler of California delivers the commencement address.
Governor Esteban Cantu of Lower California will be guest of honor at a regional festival in San Diego next week. Governors from Texas New Mexico Arizona Utah Nevada and California and about 200 mayors are invited to join in events lasting several days to foster U S Mexico goodwill and closer Southwest ties.
Suveh Tee V advertisements lists a four room rental option. Details unclear due to damaged OCR.
The market lists spot cotton at 24.19 with quiet activity and 373 sales. Futures show July at 24.26, high 24.25, low 24.00, close 24.26. other coded figures include 23.95 to 23.64 and 84.10 to 99.60 and 34.10 to 23.74 for related entries.
The listing shows spot prices and future quotes for multiple months: July, October, and December, with varied figures such as 24.97, 24.55, 24.98, and 24.63 for July. 24.69, 24.22, 24.81 for October. and 34.44, 24.81 for December. No clear narrative, just financial figures.
Low temperatures have slowed plant growth in Texas and may cushion prices for now. Unless heavy rain arrives soon, the market could rise further as growth improves with timely rainfall.
The article notes Secretary McAdoo’s plan to tabulate and forward Liberty Loan subscriptions to Washington, detailing wide participation across government, employers, Boy Scouts, women’s committees, and naval crews. It compares U S subscriptions to Germany and Britain, highlighting the scale of American support and the diversity of donors.
Hints of favorable textile trade reports meet cautious crop outlook as rain shortages press southern cotton areas. New Orleans dispatch notes stronger business sentiment, modest gains in cotton goods demand, and tight world stocks supporting prices. Weather across the U S shows uneven rain with drought conditions worsening in Texas and southwest, while rains help areas east of the Mississippi.
A ledger of donations and payments from various individuals and groups. Entries include Grace Church Guild 10.00, Monroe Hardware 10.00, Bartenders Union Local 760 16.00, City High School Seniors 18.00, and several religious and civic groups contributing sums around 5 to 10 dollars.
Monday afternoon from 4 to 6 Miss Jennie O Kelly will lead heat water and ice bag cover making. Monday and Wednesday 2 to 6 Mrs Leon McHenry will teach hospital bed skirts. Monday 4 to 6 Miss Jordina Flour noy will instruct in wash cloths. Thursday and Friday 2 to 6 Mrs F BR Sarguine will instruct in
Advert shows Kraft canned cheese varieties Camembert Chilli Pimento Lemberger Roquefort and Welsh Rarebit with per can prices, plus assorted foods including tuna fish, fresh dates, chips, olives, Mackerel, ketchup and sugar. Also promotes aluminum ware, coffee, meat cuts, jams and tableware while listing bulk items and coupon offers.
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