Notice of Stockholders Meeting for Monroe Building Corp
Notice states annual stockholders meeting of Monroe Building Corporation will be at its Monroe Louisiana office at 10:00 am on June 28 1920 to elect a board of directors for the coming year and address other proper business W L Ethridge Secretary 16 101 J G Bell Co Incorporated manufacturer of building materials and roofing products advertises supplies and services Riverside Club notice active secretary George Hyle referenced J M Cobb secretary seeks inquiries for information
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Monroe Building Corporation
Monroe
Louisiana
W. L. Ethridge
Riverside Club
George Hyle
J. M. Cobb
Monroe Dry Goods Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice of stockholders meeting for Monroe Dry Goods Company Inc to decide whether capital stock is increased from 100000 to 250000 dollars and to handle any other business. Signed secretary John J Herring. June 30 at 11:30 a.m. at company offices.
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Monroe Dry Goods Company, Inc
John J. Herring
Lost promissory note forewarns public
A promissory note for three hundred dollars by R K Ragland bearing eight percent interest from January 1 1917 is lost or misplaced and the public is warned not to trade for it. John T Gladden of Bosco La. is involved with the notice dated 1861.
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R. K. Ragland
John T. Gladden
Bosco
Dr. Sexton Delivers Inspiring Rotary Club Address
Dr. Sexton gave a forceful talk linking Rotary ideals to his message on motherhood and service. The Monroe Rotary program featured a pleasing musical lineup by Leon Hammonds, Mrs. Zola Young, and Mesdames Chauvin and Oliver. Rotarians who missed the meeting were described as the losers.
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Rotary Club
Rotary
Leon Hammonds
Mis
Zola Young
Phil Chauvin
Harry Oliver
Monroe
State Suffrage Amendment Revived In Senate Action
Baton Rouge June 18 The state suffrage amendment was revived in the Senate as Senator Stewart's motion to reconsider the Upton bill carried 18 to 12. After return to the calendar Stewart fixed action for June 29 by a similar vote, advancing the bill's prospects in the legislature.
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Baton Rouge
Senate
Stewart
Upton
Suffrage Fight Resumes In Louisiana House
In Baton Rouge on June 18 the suffrage battle renewed as Rep Meyer introduced a measure to ratify federal suffrage aligned with the Shattuck resolution. The motion to act on the resolution was defeated 61 to 14 in the house.
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Baton Rouge
Meyer
Negro aboard sub for safety in Key West incident
Johnnie Cox, a black man, was arrested after an attempted assault on two white women in Key West on June 18. A crowd gathered at the jail and he was taken to the naval station and placed aboard a sub chaser for safety as police confirm the victims identified him.
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Key West
Johnnie Cox
Naval Station
Bolsheviks leave Enzeli port in Persia
Copenhagen dispatch says Russian Bolshevik troops have departed Enzeli on the Caspian coast. In Mexico, American mining interests show confidence as de facto government signals strength with rising activities in Sonora and Sinaloa per Nogales consul reports. Atlantic City hosts tobacco convention plans to defend anti tobacco groups amid rising cigarette use.
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London
Enzeli
Caspian Sea
Copenhagen
Washington
Mexico
Sonora
Sinaloa
Nogales
Atlantic City
United States Tobacco Association
Cars Painted To Look Like New At Whitfield Motor Co
Barbecue at Parish School Lunch Counter serves fine old meat on South Grand Street. Sanitary and seasoned daily with guaranteed work and right price advertised by Whitfield Motor Co.
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Whitfield Motor Co
South Grand Street
Money Genius Perkins Dies After Public Life
Morton Perkins eminent financier and reform advocate associated with the International Mercantile Marine Company dies aged years. He championed progressive causes, urged corporate publicity, influenced wartime food drives, supported Red Cross drives, and served as trustee for Vassar College. He was linked to New York politics and wartime service. He married Iwalina Ball in 1889 and had two children.
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International Mercantile Marine Company
Perkins
Roosevelt
United States Steel Corporation
Wilson
Indianapolis
United States
New York City
Red Crossberry Loan
France
Christian Association
John Murroy Mitchel
New York
Ile
Vassar College
Berry School
Rome
University of Wooster
University of Vermont
Iwalina Ball
Flamen Ball
Cleveland
Dorothy
George W. Perkins, Jr
American Expeditionary Force
Jones Opens Blacksmith Shop at 100 South Grand Street
Notice to customers states Emancipation Day closure on Saturday June 19 and that calls before 10 p m Friday will be delivered back. J B Jones announces a first class horse shoeing and blacksmith shop at 100 South Grand Street in front of the courthouse.
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Selig & Russell
Jones’ Blacksmith Shop
South Grand Street
J. B. Jones
Court House
Monroe Water Up to Standard in Lab Test
Oscar Dowling of the Louisiana State Board of Health reports to Monroe health officer Dr. D J Hirsch that water from city mains is up to standard but not proof of safety. He reiterates chlorination until a filtration plant is installed, noting some samples are below standard likely due to heat and delay.
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Oscar Dowling
Louisiana State Board of Health
New Orleans
D. J. Hirsch
Monroe
D. J. Hirseh
Doctor Hirseh
Doctor Hirseh: Report Just Received From the Bacteriological Laboratory
City Main
Consolidated Ice Co
City Park
Cotton Mill
Stubbs Ave
McMillan’s
Plague Scare Grips Galveston After Teen Death
Federal state county and city officials fight a plague scare in Galveston after the death of a 17 year old boy diagnosed as probable bubonic plague. Public health measures are mobilized and investigations proceed as authorities seek to contain possible outbreak.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Plague Outbreak Reported Across Mexico City Area
Mexico City reports thirty-two plague cages with twenty-two deaths since the Vera Cruz outbreak began April fourteen. Unofficial tallies cited.
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Mexico City
Vera Gruz
Markets Report Clear Yet Mixed Trade In June 1920
Friday notes show spot prices around 40.75 with steady sales and multiple contract figures for July and October. Spot markets list varied highs and lows while futures indicate modest gains and declines across metals and grains amid Tuesday through Friday trading.
General rains lift cotton market amid weevil fears
New Orleans reports rains sweeping the belt may push cotton prices higher if rains continue through the weekend. Weevils are reported across sections, threatening crops and cultivation plans while trade conditions slacken, yet consumer demand keeps high wages and apparel buying steady.
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L. L. Smith
Daily Cotton Letter
New Orleans
Texiles
Gomper s reelected to lead AFL in nation wide drive
Montreal June 18 Samuel Gompers was unanimously reelected today as president of the American Federation of Labor for the thirty ninth time The AFL authorized a nation wide campaign to organize telephone operators state federations city central bodies and volunteer groups to oppose Bell Telephone Company anti labor policy and related associates.
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Montreal
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Associated Press
American Federation of Labor Today
Bell Telephone Company
Associated Companies
Classified Advertisements Souvenir of Monroe Louisiana
Barred Rock cockerel and a dozen hens for 30 dollars. New six room bungalow on 50 by 180 lot with alloy roof, utilities, 750 dollars cash. Sterling silver college pin lost at Natatorium, reward at News-Star office. 4200 dollars notes secured by real estate offered with 10 percent interest. Two furnished rooms wanted, Box 384 Monroe. Two partly furnished rooms for light housekeeping near West Monroe post office. Two furnished rooms with bath near depot, 225 Walnut, gentlemen only. Black leather purse lost between Picture Garden and Chase and Amman containing about 19 dollars and bank book Zelma Turner rewards News-Star. Seven room house for sale on corner lot with modern conveniences, cheap if taken now. Front room for one or two gentlemen at 108 Pine Street.
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News-Star
Louisiana
Care News-Star
Picture Garden
Chase and
Amman
Citizens National Bank
Zelma Turner
News- Star
West Monroe
Emancipation Day Closures and Local Ads
Closed Saturday on Emancipation Day June 19. Ouachita Flour and Feed Co. announces closure. The Racket Store advertises twenty percent off entire stock. D Masur and Son promotes sale items with jars and bowls.
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Ouachita Flour & Feed Co., Inc
D. Masur & Son
Sheetrock Material Promises Strength and Easy Installation
Bruce Frizzell of Monroe Brick & Builders Supply touts sheetrock as warp resistant and nonflammable. The product is described as strong, rigid, heat and cold resistant, sound dampening, quickly applied, alum sized and wallpaper friendly, with economical benefits.
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Bruce Frizzell
Monroe Brick & Builders Supply Co
Walnut and
Olive Streets
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Pratt
Frank
Underwood
Kellogg’s
Bee Brand
Powers’ Help Yourself
Desiard
J. G. Bell Co., Incorporated
Trinidad
H. M. McGuire
DR. Sexton
Negro
Peddicord Motor Supply CO
S. Grand St
Monroe, la
Dee
Liverpool
Pani
Beeptes
Benneoes
Chicago
Ookn— High Low Close
Gulf
Pine Street
Palm Beach
Smith Bros., Ltd
American Legion
H. M. McGuiree
Chase-Amman Drug Company
Rexall
KIL
Virginia
North Sixth Street
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