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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
6
A planned Northeastern Louisiana and South Arkansas oil and gas industry convention in El Dorado aims to unite all industry participants. Nationally prominent speakers will discuss legislation and development, with Western show entertainment including broncho busting and roping.
Backers of the Southwest Pulp and Paper Company of Norwich Conn plan a 100 ton daily capacity mill on an eighteen acre site south of Monroe near the Missouri Pacific railway and Ouachita river. The plant may reach 140 tons daily with doubled equipment. Paper machines will be installed making it the second largest mill of its type in the United States.
H C Daigre Ouachita parish engineer will survey LaFourche Swamp part of the Dixie Overland highway from Shreveport to Vicksburg. Two routes will be examined north and south of the railroad. The survey goes to the Louisiana Day Commission for approval. Richland parish surveys Ouachita line and builds Rayville Crew Lake eight mile section to be finished soon.
The Rotary Club turned out a hundred percent at the opera rehearsal with the Sailors chorus of Pinafore. The Kiwanis Club fell to fifty percent attendance, while the Lions and Mr Lockwood promised a roar for tonight's session. Rehearsal starts at city hall at o'clock and June 30 is set for the production date.
Louisville June 16 The Hardwood Manufacturers' Institute composed exclusively of hardwood manufacturers was formed here at the convention of representatives of hardwood manufacturing interests of the United States.
Dublin voters in the southern region went to the polls on June 16 to elect the parliament under the Anglo-Irish treaty provisions. This marks a key step in implementing the treaty terms and shaping the new regional government.
A Louisiana discussion references a proposed measure to ban hand-books used for wagering on races. The plan targets operators and workers with penalties up to prison terms, while defense claims focus on banning hand-books rather than wagering itself. The article also notes broader concerns over weevil control in cotton and crop protection strategies.
Investigating journeys through cotton fields found boll weevil infestation worse than ever, threatening the entire Phillips county crop. A special Agricultural Committee plan, led by G. T. Blackwood, to publish a pamphlet detailing effective poisons and nonpoison methods. Night use of poison machines is a drawback, and many farmers oppose they’re use by laborers and tenants.
A nurse recounts rescuing two patients from surgery by recommending Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after doctors considered surgery. The remedy allegedly removes catarrhal mucous from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation causing stomach and liver issues.
The speaker urges Congress to add a 10 percent duty on imported pulp including sulphite soda and sulphate pulp. Pulp manufactured in Monroe and the South would fall under this tariff. They seek protection for local factories and thank the addressee for past cooperation.
The shipping board faces pressure to restrict liquor on American vessels while extending the three mile limit to curb piracy. Wayne B Wheeler backs admin officials and cites the Supreme Court on foreign ships violating the Volstead Act. Representative Bankhead proposes excluding liquor sellers from subsidy benefits, a move likely to fail.
A planned meeting of delegates next Wednesday will shape a national labor push to bypass Supreme Court rulings. The executive council will present a report criticizing the Coronado mine decision and Taft, arguing unions face unlawful restraint of trade and that labor is not a commodity.
William Green, secretary of the miners union, urged solidarity with striking mine workers and warned that unions would seek financial aid if the strike continued. He praised the miners for a principled fight and said they would contest through the summer if needed.
Monroe Community Service organizes an operetta All at Sea to be staged June 30 1922 on a government barge anchored off the Ouachita Country Club grounds. George Junkin Sa National Community Service assists. chorus boats and Pinafore boarding party promise novelty. Citizens invited to join rehearsals and support this Gilbert and Sullivan themed water spectacle.
A defective flue at Mrs. L. A. Filhiol 901 Jackson Street caused a small fire Friday morning. Monroe fire brigade responded quickly, keeping damage to the residence insignificant.
In Washington on June 16 a circulated petition among Republican members asks President Harding to uphold Dover policies. About 150 members have signed.
The Market section reports steady futures for July October and December contracts with futures at 21.68 to 22.40 for wheat and comparable levels for corn. Spot prices show 21.75 with sales 843 and similar figures across listed months, reflecting steady trading.
Liverpool reports a firm price of 12.78 with 10,000 units sold. Settlement date appears as October 00 and 12.19 guidance follows.
Chicago correspondent reports bullish trends and heavy rainfall in south Texas. British May trade data show higher exports of yarn and cloth from the British Isles, while spinners take more U S cotton. Estimated world need for American cotton next season ranges from 13 to 14 million bales, with Liver pool imports hinting at a larger pace than prior years.
WANTED Sales lady at once Bar bers Monroe Employment Bureau Phone 385. WANTED Position in private home by white girl who is willing to be of service for keep and small salary. Phone 1782 Miss Gilverton 16-11. LOST Oil cloth bill book containing one 10 00 one 5 00 bills six or eight 1 00 bills Some small change and due bills E W Smith on flap Reward for return to Ouachita National Bank 16-11. FOR RENT Nicely furnished front room connecting bath close to I M depot 100 South Fourth street 16-31. FOR SALE Six room bungalow Apply 406 Railroad avenue 16-31. News-Star classifieds continue to be used.
The Monroe audit for the year ending April 26 shows total city assets of 3,051,010.94 held by Cox & Rainey. Real estate and utilities total over one million with parks, schools, salt water natatorium, cemeteries, sewers, streets, and wharf among valued properties. Public utilities are listed at 981,926.11 with street railway, plants, and equipment adding further value.
Col lens Pharmacy in Monroe Louisiana advertises Blue Star Remedy for skin diseases including eczema ringworm dandruff and cracked skin with a satisfaction guaranteed refund if not satisfied. The notice is dated January 17.
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