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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
4
Notice states second class matter entry on June 3 1909 at Monroe Louisiana post office under the 1879 act and warns of charges if papers are not prepaid. It references telephone contacts for business and editorial rooms and a $6.00 yearly rate.
A note states The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use and republication of all news dispatches credited or not credited in this paper, emphasizing exclusive entitlement.
A discussion of potential Democratic standard bearers for the upcoming Frisco convention in San Francisco on June 28. Names cited include Cox, McAdoo, Wilson, Champ Clark, and Bryan as influential figures shaping the platform and candidate choice for the November election.
Hazy ad copy touts Liver Pills as a cure for colds and dizziness, claiming they cleanse the system by stimulating secretions and purging poisonous matter. Sold for 25 cents with a brief, unclear promise of morning relief.
National observers note a widening gap between President Wilson and William Jennings Bryan on the league of nations issue. Some fear party damage in November electons, while Bryan aims to influence at the San Francisco convention and potentially block an unreserved league endorsement.
The piece critiques Republican stance on the peace treaty and Lodge reservations. It notes Warren G. Harding supported the treaty with reservations, while the Chicago platform distances from them. It warns of potential bolting by Johnson and Borah and urges a clear party position on the treaty.
An exhortation to choose a direct path to success via Tyler Commercial College. It urges taking practical training in bookkeeping, shorthand, and business administration to secure a good paying position, offering a free catalogue by mailing a coupon. mentions the college in Tyler Texas. Also notes historical line about a year ago with Versailles and Juarez in a separate snippet.
Motivational piece urging readers to escape low pay and stalled careers. It emphasizes choosing progress over stagnation, rejecting complacency, and pursuing opportunities for advancement to secure a better future.
A list of detective and mystery novels and authors including Anthony Trent Master Criminal Wyndham Martyr Henry Leverage Louisa Tracy Whispering Wires Isabel Ostrander Mystery of the Yellow Room Gaston Leroux The Clue in the Air Crimson Alibi The Film of Fear The Ivory Snuff Box Arnold Fredericks The Blue Lights False Faces Perfume of the Lady in Black The Poisoned Pen Arthur B Reeve The Silent Bullet The Dream Doctor The Treasure Train.
Bids will be received by the Mayor and Commission Council of Monroe up to noon Thursday the 17th to tear down and remove the old city market or car barn on DeSiard Street near the power house northeast end City Park. Work to be done by contract with cash at end of each week, subject to City Engineer approval.
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