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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1916

Page

5

National Anti-Saloon League Meeting Planned in Indianapolis

Indianapolis June 16 arranging completed for a national convention of the Anti-Saloon League in Indianapolis June 25 to 27. A. Baker of Westville will preside opening Sunday noon, with Wesley Jones of Washington delivering the principal address. Distinguishing speakers include J N Simmons DePauw University G R Lawrence Northwestern University Delloyd F Wood Olio, Robert S Miller Penn State George D Castrsv University of Michigan M K Thom Wesleyan University Leon R ll Syracuse University and a representative from Maine. Bishop Luther B Wilson of New City will preside Thursday session.

Hianapolis Erien Indianapolis General Superintern A. Baker Westville United States Wesley JL. Jones Prohiti Association Harry Association Jfn N. Simmons DePauw Univer G. R. Lawrence Northwestern Ersity Delloyd F. Wood Olio Égan Robert 8. Miller Pennea College George

Temperance League Convention Program Schedule

The article lists keynote and session speakers for a temperance convention. Notable names include F Scott McBride, Dr Carolyn E Geisel, Frederick Landis, Rev Clarence True Wilson, Bishop Wilson, William H Anderson, Judge Weakley, John G Willacy, Wayne B Wheeler, Bishop Francia J McConnell, former governor Richard Yates, Richmond P Hobson, Rev Ben H Spence, Rev Louis A Banks, Malcolm R Patterson, Rev George R Stuart, Moses Alexander, Major Dan M Smith, and John Woolley. The event anticipates over 1,000 visitors with elaborate preparations by the local branch.

Georgia F. Scott McBride Illinois League A Bane National Organization Carolyn E. Geisel Battle Creek Mich Frederick Landis Logansport Ind Clarence True Wilson Temperagee Society The Methodist Episcopal Church Bishop Wilson William H. Anderson New York League Judge &. JD. Weakley Birmingham Ala John G. Willacy Texas Wayne B. Wheeler Francia J. McConnell Denver League Varloug Richard Yates Ihisots Richmond P. Hobson Alabama Ben H. Spence Ontario Dominion Alliace Toron Ceonada Louis A. Banks Delaware Malcolm R. Patterson Memphis Tenn George R. Stuart Knoxville Moses Alexander Idaho Dan M. Smith Chicago John @. Woolley Madison Wis League i

Allen's Little Liver Pills Guaranteed by Allen's Pharmacy

An unabashed ad notes Allen's Little Liver Pills guaranteed by Allen's Pharmacy Ltd. The brief item cites a 10-im (units) quantity and promotes the remedy with confidence, reflecting early 20th century pharmacy advertising practices.

Allen Allen’, Pharmacy, Ltd

Health Insurance Seen to Cut Industrial Sickness Losses

Public Health Bulletin No 76 from the U S Public Health Service argues that a government backed health insurance system for wage workers would reduce sickness related waste in American industry. It urges prevention as a fundamental purpose and cites European experience as a model. The plan would fund medical care and cash benefits, share costs among employers employees and the public and link health agencies to administer the program.

United States Public Health Bulletin

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised For 35 Years

A 19th century style advertisement offers a $100 reward for catarrh cures. It claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures by cleansing the blood and healing mucous surfaces. The copy urges immediate use and promises health improvement, noting testimonials and Toledo Ohio maker F. J. Cheney and druggists nationwide.

Hall F. J. Cheney Toledo Ohio

Regatta Set for Intercollegiate Roving Association

Favor Cornell and Syracuse lead the field as crews from Cornell Columbia Syracuse and Pennsylvania prepare for the Hudson River course regatta tomorrow at Poughkeepsie New York. Three championship events complete the program the varsity junior varsity and freshmen eights. Western schools are absent for the first time in decades as California withdrew and Wisconsin is unrepresented. Experts expect close competition with Cornell and Syracuse seeded as the strongest in the big race.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Cornell Columbia Syracuse Pennsylvania Hudson River Roving Association Western University California Wisconsin

Cardui touted as relief for women’s troubles in ad

A Mrs Sarah M Chapell of Mt Airy NC claims Cardui, the woman’s tonic, cured years of womanly and stomach troubles after six bottles. The ad urges readers with headaches backaches sleeplessness or fatigue to try Cardui, noting a million users in fifty years and offering a 64 page book from Chattanooga Medicine Co with free instructions.

Mt. Airy N. C Sarah M. Chapell Tve Cardus Cardui Lady Reader Chattanooga Medicine Co Ladle? Advisory Cent Gchattanooga, Tenn N.G

Regatta Preview: Ithaca, Syracuse, Columbia Face Off

The intercollegiate regatta features Ithaca leading with a long string of victories this season, Syracuse highly rated as the only crew with no four defeats, and Columbia showing improved form. Junior eights race at 4 PM, freshmen at 5:15 PM, varsity eight at 6 PM, with each university represented in all races.

Ithaca Syracuse Columbia

Does Sloan's Liniment Help Rheumatism

An old ad touts Sloan's Liniment as relief for rheumatism neuralgia backache soreness and stiffness. A user testimonial claims a 25 cent bottle cured years of suffering and urges purchase at any drug store for warming soothing relief.

Sloan's

Southern Student Conference Opens at Ridge N C

The Southern Student Conference gathered in Ridge, North Carolina, June 16 for its silver jubilee twenty-fifth annual session under Y M C A auspices with Dr John R Mott presiding. Sessions will split into departments for college professors and pastors and school principals with speakers including Dr H F Williams, Dr H H Horne, UF E M Potent, Dr E O Brown, Jackson Davis, and B G Alexander.

Ridge N. C John R .Mott H. F. Williams Presbyterian Mission Board H. H. Horne The University of New York

Greatly Benefited by Chamberlain's Liniment

Mrs Florence Slife of Wabash Indiana reports using Chamberlains Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains and praises its relief. It claims prompt relief for rheumatic pains and is available everywhere.

Chamberlain Florence Slife Wabash Ind

Observe Gas Centenary in Baltimore Celebrated

Baltimore celebrates the American Gas centenary with Johns Hopkins University and local coal gas firms. The June 16 event marks the Gas Light Company of Baltimore as the first in America. A two day program features an industrial and educational parade with demonstrations of gas industry development.

Baltimore American Gas Centenary Way Johns Hopkins University L Coal Gas Companies America Gas Light Company of

Will My Child Take Dr. King's New Discovery

An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a pleasant syrup for coughs and colds. It claims proven medicines, a money back guarantee, and encourages buying a bottle and keeping leftovers for future use. Beneficiaries are parents seeking kid friendly cold relief.

Dr. King

German Attack Breaks Down on Verdun Front

Paris reports the German attacks southeast of Thiaumont farm on the Verdun front were repulsed by French machine guns and infantry. The assault occurred last night, failing to break French lines.

Paris War Office Thiaumont Farm Verdun Front

Po-Do-Lax Laxative Tonic Ad Promotes Purifying Action

A vintage style advertisement for Po-Do-Lax claims it cleanses the system by purifying the blood and stimulating the bowels and liver. Describes it as suitable for all ages, with mild action and non gripping effects, urging readers to try a bottle today.

Mayo Elected President of American Medical Association

Dr H Mayo of Rochester Minnesota was chosen president of the American Medical Association in Detroit Michigan on June 15 1916 The association awarded New York City the 1917 convention location indicating a major meeting plan.

WH. Mayo Detroit Mich Ab. H. Mayo Rochester Minn Todlay American Medical Association New York City America Medical Association

Bilious Attacks and Liver Relief Promoted

Learn the symptoms of a bilious attack and how Chamberlain's Tablets promise relief. The ad claims the tablets tone the liver clean the stomach and end nausea vomiting and headaches at a price of a quarter. Available everywhere.

Monroe City Budget for Fiscal Year 1916 17 Officials Salaries Proposed

Monroe Louisiana budget proposal to Mayor and City Council details the 1916 17 fiscal year expenses and revenues. It lists salaries for mayor council secretary treasurer city attorney clerk and other city posts along with department costs including fire water police and engineering. The document proposes the complete estimated expenditures and urges adoption and publication per the city charter.

City Hell Monroe Iyne CIOPE Bce Qrtsgb Bath St Vets Eeseeentes Forsythe Park Fair Grounds Gamewell Fire Alarm and Telegraph Co Satovore Eswitts Cere Els Beens Merrill Road Improvement Company

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