Local notices mix of ads and society items in 1911 era
Multiple short notes detail sermons at Bristle Ridge, a wagon shop ad, cheap excursion plans by A L G from Crossett and Hamburg, Phoenix Corn Remedy price, a freight agent change in Shreveport, local insurance agency contact, visiting bankers touring saw mills and timber lands, One Horse Cash Grocery ad, several marriage licenses, Benoit Lumber Co. orders, a local injury report, drug store new remedies, civil engineer Mr Atkinson’s professional card, and notes on a double wedding involving Miss Chauvin with ties to Ouachita National Bank and residents of Monroe and Alexandria.
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W. E. Atkinson
News-Star Today
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
Atkinson
News-Star
New Orleans
Miss Chauvin
Phil Chauvin
Ouachita National Bank
Alexandria
Monroe
Morris-Layton
Progressives Gauge Land Interest In Monroe Area
Secretary E. W. Anderson of the Progressive League reports rising inquiries about land in the Monroe section from across the middle west. Letters arrive nearly daily as he distributes advertising material. A small advertising fund is now essential as global attention focuses on Monroe.
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E. W. Anderson
The
Progressive League
Middle West
Mr. Anderson
Hhand
Monroe
Double Wedding Tonight in Alexandria
Lieutenant Greer A. Duncan of the United States Army and Miss Louise Chauvin of Alexandria will marry tonight at the Layton home following the Morris Layton wedding. Duncan, son of Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Duncan of Alexandria, will have family and friends arrive about 7 PM on a special Iron Mountain coach. Duncan is ordered to Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer A. Duncan
United States Army
Louise Chauvin
Alexandria
Layton
Morris-Layton
Duncan
H. C. Duncan
Iron Mountain
Lieut
Panama
New Orleans Cotton Markets Report
The New Orleans market closed with 227 bales traded. Prices ranged with highs near 15.15 and lows around 13.18 to 13.24 across various grades and lots.
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New Orleans
Nal. Sales
High
Low Wee
Ae Hees
Fsee Ee Ee
MG Ak
Nomi- Close Yaty
Market Figures From Liverpool Trade June 17 1911
Liverpool market notes show a sale of 4000 bales on Saturday June 17 1911 with prices listed in pounds per hundredweight and futures for October November December January at 7 89 7 88 7 13 7 12 7 07 7 05 respectively. Prices indicate modest declines across the forward curves.
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Liverpool
Btee
A Ee Ae
Petrified Forest Discovered While Coal Prospects Grow
Sheridan Wyoming reports a petrified forest found on the eastern slope of the Big Horn Mountains. Engineers prospecting for coal uncovered upright stone trunks in an ancient swamp, with trunks 3 to 5 feet in diameter and unknown height, dating back thousands of years.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Big Horn Mountains
State University
Man accused of feigning poverty to obtain funds
The narrative describes a man who claimed to be poor to persuade Mrs. Ford to lend him money. He admitted he had funds but used deception to elicit small sums, aiming to limit requests on his wealth.
New Orleans Cotton Market Dips on Texas Rain Reports
Reports of showers in West Texas spurred a broad cotton decline in New Orleans trading on June 17. Weather Bureau confirmation of no rain earlier, then reports of last night’s rain, failed to halt selling. Prices fell about $1.50 per bale with old crop months weaker than July, as bulls provided little support.
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New Orleans
Texas
Det
Liverpool
Giles Bureau
Habersham King
Atlanta
Weather Bureau
Alabama
Georgia
Haskell
Llano
Snyder
Fort Worth
South
Stewards on Steamship Momus Strike in New York
Fifty stewards aboard the steamship Momus, operating between New York and New Orleans under the Southern Pacific railroad Marine department, quit their posts today. They warned that forty more would join, and two hundred sailors stokers and coal passers would follow, though the walkout occurred without disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Momus
New Orleans
Marine Department
Southern Pacle
Robbers Hold Up Train Near Yoncalla Oregon
Two highwaymen stopped the southbound Shasta limited on the Southern Pacific at midnight near Yoncalla Oregon. They entered the mail car, covered three clerks, looted the mail, and fled from the train. Posses pursue the robbers. value of booty not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drain
Oregon
Shasta Limited
Southern Pacific
Yoncalla
Waists at 69c Monday Special from Meyer Bros
From our stock we offer about 6 dozen waists for Monday selection all this season's styles. Prices include 81.25 and $1.50 waists offered at 69c. Special Monday 6c 17-11. Meyer Bros Oy PP.
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Meyer Bros
Weather Bureau branch eyed for Monroe
A Progressive League push to establish a local Weather Bureau branch progresses with congressional support from Rep Ransdell. Willis L. Moore in Washington says Director Cline of New Orleans will come to Monroe to discuss expanding facilities.
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E. W. Anderson
The
Progressive League
Weather Bureau
Ransdell
Washington
Willis L. Moore
Government Weather Bureau
Cline
New Orleans
Monroe
Monroe Invites Deaf and Dumb Association to Annual Convention
A June 16 1911 letter from Monroe Louisiana invites the Louisiana Association of the Deaf and Dumb to hold its next reunion in Monroe. Mayor A A Forsythe promises a warm welcome, affordable hotel rates, and city appreciation for the event while noting Monroe’s scenic climate and a large radium salt water pool. The item also notes a government plan to restrict exhibition of US money in moving picture shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Association of the Deaf and Dumb
Monroe
Louisiana Association of the Deaf
Louisiana
A. A. Forsythe
Monroe Progressive League
FE. W. Anderson
United States
Vinol Cod Liver and Iron Tonic Promises Vitality
Vinol advertised as a nourishing tonic for convalescents after illness. It claims to stimulate appetite restore digestion build rich blood and strengthen muscles. Allen's Pharmacy offers a money back guarantee if the product fails to help.
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Vinci
Allen’s Pharmacy
Meyer Bros Sale Promises Deep Discounts on Women's Dresses
A dated newspaper ad notes July and August rain talk and links to special Monday sale. It highlights Marquisette Lingerie Cloth Linens and Lawns with many price points and states a third off promotion from Meyer Bros.
Ladies Waists in Fine Batiste Lingerie Marquisette
Ten dozen ladies waists offered in white or Bulgarian colors with hand embroidery and lace trim. Priced originally at 3.00 to 3.50, on Monday sale for 1.98.
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Meyer Bros
Kingdom of Dust warns of deadly invisible dust dangers
In an excerpt from The Kingdom of Dust by J Gordon Ogden, the author cautions that while science protects against many diseases, dust in workplaces remains a major unseen killer. It explains how factory air carries dangerous particles, especially for shipyard and factory workers, and stresses the need for dust control and safety measures.
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Dust
J. Gordon Ogden
Popular Mechanics
First Presbyterian Church Services in town
Sabbath services held at 11 a m and 7 30 p m at First Presbyterian Church corner Grammont and Catalpa streets Prayer meeting Wednesday led by Rev C S Newman D D Sunday school at 930 a m every Sabbath supervised by J Arthur Smith Supt Visitors and strangers are welcome
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First Presbyterian Church
Grammont and
Catalpa Streets
Rev
C. S. Newman
D. D
Sabath
J. Arthur Smith
Universe and Man Discussion at Christian Science Society
The Christian Science Society Annex Hall Sugars Theatre Building lists services at 11 a.m. with the sermon subtitle Is the universe including man evolved by atomic force. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Wednesday service at 8 p.m. A reading room at the same address offers hours Tuesday and Friday 3 to 5 p.m. Authorized literature is available to read or purchase. Public cordially invited.
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Christian Science
St Matthew's Church Announces Summer Mass Schedule
St Matthew's Catholic Church posts summer worship hours with First Mass at 6 30 a m and High Mass at 9 30 a m There will be no evening services during the season.
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St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Rector's Services on First Sunday After Trinity
Arthur Randles Price leads church services with holy communion at 7:30 am Sunday School at 9:45 am and morning prayer and sermon at 11 am Evening prayer follows at 7:45 pm in the late afternoon or evening schedule.
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Arthur Randles Price
Methodist Protestant Church Service Change due to Revival
The Methodist Protestant Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and no evening sermon because of the Gaar revival in West Monroe. Pastor F Lyman Shows delivers the notice.
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Methodist Protestant Church
West Monroe
F. Lyman Shows
First Baptist Church Evening Service and Schedule
Preaching at 11 o clock in the forenoon and 8 o clock in the evening. Subject for the evening message: The Divine Touch. Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Strangers and visitors welcomed to all services. Rev. J. A. H. Wharton, Pastor.
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First Baptist Church
J. A. H. Wharton
Methodist Episcopal Church Service With Communion
The church invites worshipers for Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 11 a m including the Lord's Supper An offering will be received for a new individual communion program.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Local church schedule reads like a weekly program
Epworth League at 7 15 p m worship at 8 p m Tuesday 4 30 p m Woman's Missionary Society local meeting Young Women's Auxiliary Wednesday 8 p m prayer meeting follows week program and auxiliary gatherings at the church.
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Epworth League
Woman’s Missionary Society
Young Women's Auxiliary
Services at the West Monroe Big Tent
A call to attend meetings in West Monroe with services at 11:00 a m and 8:00 p m. The message notes great good being done and invites readers to come along and be blessed.
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West Monroe
Debate on American Woolen schedule in the House
Washington June 17 The House discussed the wool schedule as part of tariff legislation. Representative Weems said the American Woolen company is not a trust while Weeks Longworth and others urged more time for the tariff board to gather statistics. Some members supported and others opposed the bill with votes possible by mid next week.
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Washington
American Woolen Company
Weems
Massachusetts
Weeks
Longworth
Macon
Oldfield
Arkansas
Ayres
New York
Tariff Board
House
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Steeverson
Minnesota
la Follette
Wisconsin
Floyd
Knoop
For Sale Timber Near Collinston Louisiana
One million feet of white oak timber on N O N W A R within two miles of Collinston La for sale as timber only not land. Address Pinckney Weaks Monroe La. 17-1wk.
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N. O
Collinston
Pinckney Weaks
Monroe
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