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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1922
Page
3
Major Stave Co Inc expands its timber holdings by purchasing 1000 acres in the Bristley Ridge area from Wm B Cryder. The land spans multiple parcels in sections 26 35 township 17 north range 4 east and adjacent tracts in township 16 north range 4 east.
The excerpt notes veterans forming groups to secure fair treatment for maimed and blinded men. The executive council postpones presenting a supplementary report on the Coronado Supreme Court decision until today, with Universal Service having carried a full forecast of its contents last night.
Peking dispatch reports Canton fell to General Chen Chiang Ming forces but President Sun Yat Sen and his Republican bodyguard resisted from the presidential palace as a gunboat evacuation was anticipated.
Rev J M Brooks a Baptist minister residing at Grayson died at his home after long illness. Born in 1854 in Caldwell he pastored several churches in North Louisiana including Harrisonburg. He previously joined a prayer service for Rev W J Porter of Columbia Methodist, and worshippers left convinced God would answer that prayer.
The North Louisiana Agricultural Society completes a program for Woman's Day at the Louisiana Experimental Station in Calhoun next Thursday. About 500 to 600 rural women are expected to attend with activities including interior and exterior decorating, standard pack methods, a fireless cooker demo, and an address on "Woman's Duty as a New Citizen." A basket dinner will be served and fundraisers by 4 H members aim to send executives to Baton Rouge for August short course.
Monroe leaders report optimism for an appropriation to fund an Industrial Home for in corrigible women and girls. The initiative, backed by Monroe Kiwanis Rotary and Lions clubs, seeks $100 000 with state clubs urged to support. Louisiana women’s clubs and Rep Webb’s measure bolster the push.
The Monroe and West Monroe playground schedule is defined by Director Bechtold with Mrs. F. L. Watts supervising. Daily nine thirty to eleven thirty funds activities for children up to twelve, starting Monday June nineteen with locations including the court house square Barkdull Faulk school West Monroe and Georgia Tucker school neighborhoods.
Doris resists the Fat Man who pursues her while a Nice Youth captures her gaze. The comic vignette ends with Doris crying as she faces an unwanted wedding prospect and a preferred romantic path.
Cincinnati report shows railway clerks, dining car stewards and related workers facing new 4 to 8 cent hourly cuts, while dispatchers, marine culinary workers in California and moating equipment staff keep previous pay. Telegrapher wages await months of review. a minority report contesting the majority stance is being drafted.
Tim Healy , international president of the Stationary Firemen and Oilers, plans a strike ballot as eight of ten railroad unions affiliated with the AFL consider action. Clerks accept wage reductions with protest unlikely, while leaders vow to back walkouts on roads where workers agree to strike. Sanford MacNider notes harmony between the Legion and labor for reform via ballots and lawful change.
Golden Jubilee celebration in San Francisco on June 16 draws Shriners and imperial officers. Dozens of special trains head east, while two chartered ships carry members to Honolulu as part of the jubilee event.
Elbert H. Gary chairman of United States Steel Corp told Evanston business leaders that a large majority of businessmen believe right is superior to might and morality is essential to worthy achievement. He spoke to assembled merchants and executives in Evanston Illinois.
St Paul June 17 a mixed jury again draws attention as one female juror attends dinner hosted by the chief counsel for a man the panel had just acquitted of robbing a jewelry store.
Dublin reports incomplete returns from yesterday's parliamentary elections in south Ireland, with indications that the republicans will suffer losses though full results are not expected until next Tuesday at the earliest.
Rapid progress is being made clearing debris from a tornado that struck four Wisconsin counties Thursday night. Six people died and scores were injured with hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage reported.テ
Walter Ward pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Supreme Court Justice Morschauser on an indictment charging him with murder in the shooting of Clarence Peters in White Plains New York.
Article fragment notes a question about ownership or experience with the new Dodge roadster. Detailing unclear. no additional verifiable facts or entities present.
In County Armagh near Bessbrook four men and one woman were shot dead and two men wounded. In nearby Model Village three houses belonging to loyalists were burned.
Salt Lake City June 17. Over one hundred guns were surrendered last night by striking miners at Scofield the scene of the first outbreak weeks ago. Quiet prevails in all coal mining camps in Carbon County.
Sheriff J. E. McClanahan and Deputy D. J. Bedsole seized a whisky still in operation at A. L. Gravett and son C. A. Gravett’s Caldwell parish property near LaSalle parish. They destroyed mash and confiscated several quarts of whisky amid reports of open production and town peddling in Standard.
The community opera All at Sea advances as music and drama work start Monday for the June 30 production. Last night’s city hall rehearsal drew strong choruses with Rotary and Kiwanis helping, while Lions face slower progress on the policeman’s chorus. A full cast list will be printed in the Monroe News-Star Monday after tonight’s city hall session led by Bechtold and W R Waghorne with George Junkin assisting.
Judge Odom III suffered a heat related episode Saturday morning in district court. The episode raised concern among the bar, required Dr. C P Gray to administer a potion, but the judge continued to hold court afterward.
Maxim Litvinoff, assistant foreign minister, explained to correspondents that the Soviet attitude at The Hague will mirror Genoa. He said the Russo Italian commercial pact would have given Italy more privileges than Germany and noted Italy did not consider Soviet representatives in Rome as official Russian diplomats.
A compact dated recap lists misc entries including numbers and a price figure. The fragment hints at a calendar or odds notes with July references and sequence of figures. No clear persons organizations or events emerge from the readable text.
The report lists daily figures with opening and closing values across several dates. Key entries include a 22.55 opening, 21.78 high, 21.70 low, and 22.06 closing for a July eve session, with additional October figures around 21.48 to 21.76 and a December entry near 21.85.
L L Smith reports favorable growing conditions with hot, clear weather in most regions though wet spells in southwest Texas slow progress. The market remains steady amid favorable trade news and a bulish supply outlook. Weevil activity may rise with weekend showers, and a crop of 13 million bales is needed to avoid a possible cotton famine next season.
A family expresses gratitude to the firemen who saved their home on Friday and thanks friends and neighbors for support. Mrs L A Fihiol and family.
Couple seeks two nicely furnished modern rooms with board in an exclusive neighborhood. No cheap furnishings. Contact Captain Mann at Monroe Hotel by Saturday or Sunday. 17-11.
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