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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
6
The article argues a five year rotation cotton corn peas oats lespedeza improves labor use and yields. Lespedeza provides high quality horse hay, reduced soil work, and extended market opportunities. It also notes cost, curing, and fertilizer benefits, with emphasis on labor efficiency and doubled crop production per farm worker.
Notable events listed include Champlain's lake exploration in 1609, Sandy Hook lighthouse in 1764, Philadelphia evacuation in 1778, wars in 1812 and 1815, Prussia and Austria war in 1866, bishop consecration in 1889, Heligoland cession in 1890, Pekin legations in 1900, Hazen Pingree's death in 1901, August 30 1842 birth, and the 1908 Taft Sherman GOP convention.
After weeks of hearings the Inter-oceanic Canals Committee chaired by Senator Brandegee reported the House bill for the control and government of the Panama Canal. The proceedings featured United States railroad interests steamship owners and other commercial representatives presenting their views.
Vintage ad touts Perspino powder for underarm comfort and fabric protection. Claims include no sweat in arm pits across clothing weights, colorfast gowns, and no fabric rot. Sold by Perso n Co at 25 cents a box, via Chicago address.
A concise timeline recounts the 1812 conflict between the United States and Great Britain. Key events include Congress declaring war on June 12, Detroit surrender on August 16, the Constitution capturing Guerriere on August 19, and the battles and naval actions through May 27 at Fort George near Toronto.
Zemo promises to stop dandruff and scalp disease by rubbing a small amount into the scalp. The liquid supposedly stimulates glands, relieves itching, and leaves the head feeling fine with no visible residue. A 25 cent trial bottle is offered at Allen's Pharmacy, with regular bottles priced at $1. Prepared by E W Rose Medicine Co., St Louis, Missouri.
An advertisement proclaims Wilson's Freckle Cream removes freckles and tan, with a money back guarantee. It touts large jars for a dollar and offers mail order, listing New South Drug Store Monroe Drug Co and Chase & Collengs Co as sellers along with Wilson's Fair Skin Soap.
A guide urges gentle laxatives for a fussy child noting that bowels often cause restless behavior. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as mild, safe for children and adults, and offers a free sample by mail from Monticello Illinois.
A chronology lists naval and land actions from 1814 including Chesapeake surrender to Shannon, Beaver Dams, Lake Erie victory, Detroit recapture, Thames defeat, Fort Niagara and Buffalo burning, Champlain clashes, and Washington burning. It also previews sports items and races such as trotting meetings, golf tournaments, boat races, and hunting and shooting events across the United States and Canada in 1815.
Advertisement claiming Chamberlain's Tablets ease constipation with an agreeable bowel movement and no unpleasant effects. Recommends trial and states for sale by all dealers.
Winona Minnesota June 18 attendance at the Minnesota State Pharmaceutical Association annual convention is unusually large and the three day session is expected to be highly successful. Mayor Julian Schrot welcomed the delegates and Charles T Heller of St Paul gave the response. President Theo F Leeb delivered the annual report as committee reports and routine business followed.
Dele getes and members of the Baptist Young People's Union of Georgia gather in Augusta for the annual state convention opening today. The three day session features an engaging program with many noted speakers scheduled to address the gathering.
The text advises treating whooping cough with Chamberlains Cough Remedy to loosen cough and expel mucus. It claims the remedy liquifies thick mucus and eases expectoration, notes it has been used successfully in epidemics, and is safe and sold by all dealers.
The Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur held its eighth biennial session in Crawfordsville Indiana with strong attendance. Officials report about 125000 members across 32 states and more than 5000000 dollars in death claims paid since the order’s founding.
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