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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
6
A list shows contestants urged to publish votes via subscriptions with 3000 lead over today’s leader. Readers are asked to send as many subscriptions as possible and exchange them for votes. ten 10 vote coupons excluded. Names and addresses across multiple towns and states appear with tallies and monetary figures indicating sums collected or due.
The advertisement announces a large automobile contest running to June 26 offering a new 14514 Model Ford Touring Car as the grand prize. Displayed at Ireland's Garage on DeSiard street it was bought from J Lowe Ford dealer and praised as the best value. Each district will receive two prizes including five diamond rings and five gold watches with ring and watch awarded per district to ensure broad winners. The rings listed include Miss Ross Whatley and others in Rayville Bonita and Bonita.
An ad promotes Williams Kidney Pills claiming to cure kidney and bladder issues with a list of local pharmacists and distributors. The text includes multiple names and towns such as Mangham Winnsboro Alto Logtown Riverton and Riverton, with prices and store details.
Promotion offers ladies a chance to win rings or watches from Youngblood & Foster and Larkin’s in Monroe. Prizes include a solitaire Tiffany ring, eight rose cut diamonds dinner ring, and five new watches with Elgin or Waltham movements. Districts defined across city lines with guaranteed wins and compensation for non winners.
Advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs col ds and lung troubles. It claims quick relief with first dose and cites a Muscatine Alabama user testimonial. Priced 50c and 1 09 at druggists.
A large and enthusiastic audience filled Port Arthur Texas as the silver jubilee convention of the Texas Christian Endeavor Union opened today. The gathering began with remarks and delegates preparing for a week of activities and sessions.
Waiting doesn't pay for kidney trouble. Dean's Kidney Pills target weakened kidneys. Mrs. John Wages of 508 S Monroe Ruston La reports relief after using three boxes. Back pain disappeared and kidneys returned to normal. Price 50 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
The meeting of the State council continues through Wednesday and Thursday with addresses planned from Rev. J. B. Gonzzwes of St. Louis Rev. Colby DD Hall of Fort Worth Rev. J. H. Tower of Oklahoma City and Daniel A. Poling of Boston representing the United Society of Christian Endeavor.
Alfred Walker 111 Vicksburg street Cumberland offers stove and fire wood oak and pine in 12 16 inch lengths plus 2 foot bundles and charcoal with home delivery in city loads priced at 2 1 and 50 cents.
Paris envoy Jean J. Jusserand addressed the University of Pennsylvania at its 158th annual commencement in Philadelphia. The exercises took place this morning at the Metropolitan Opera House.
Mr. J. H. Seitz of Detroit Michigan credits Chamberlains Tablets with restoring his appetite when impaired, easing a bloated sensation, and promoting a pleasant satisfactory bowel movement. For sale by all dealers.
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