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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
4
Constitutional Convention Candidates Named by Ouachita Parish
The News Star announces Allan Sholars as a candidate for delegate from Ouachita parish to the Constitutional Convention. Carl H. McHenry is named as a candidate from Ouachita parish. Col Frank P. Stubbs Jr. is listed among the candidates.
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News-Star
Allan Sholars
Ouachita Parish
The
Carl H. McHenry
Quachita Parish
Frank P. Stubbs, JR
Reflecting on Self Sabotage and Light Hearted Natures
A reflective meditation on how people impede their own progress without malice. It contrasts sunny dispositions with sober temperaments, noting both can conceal depths, and urges recognizing inner strengths to overcome timid hesitation and missed opportunities.
Self Recognition as a Life Asset in the Face of Fear
The author warns against timidity and overconfidence. Fear of failure stifles progress while overdoing success erodes reputation. Understanding oneself and seeking honest self view helps avoid standing in one's own light and supports steady, purposeful action. Self recognition emerges as a key asset in life and work.
Louisiana Press Association Members Gather in Monroe
A Louisiana press convention in Monroe marked the thirty sixth annual meeting. The writer extols journalists’ dedication, optimism, and service to society while praising the fellowship and hope for future gatherings and greater statewide good.
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Louisiana
Monroe
Louisiana Press Association
Louisiana Press Assocition
Erog Plain Dealer
Dead Quick Spray It disinfectant earns Monroe attention
A bright ad touts Ross Dead Quick Spray It as instantly killing insects and germs. It claims use in homes, on vegetables, and on docks, with Monroe distribution through New South Drug Store.
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Monroe
New South Drug Store
Debating political reform and public health across parishes
A compilation of opinion pieces from Louisiana papers discusses a possible constitutional convention, tax reform, and elimination of useless offices. It warns against railroad rate increases harming road-building, notes pellagra epidemics in several parishes, and contrasts declining male scholastic performance with rising female academic achievement.
Cure Hog Cholera Promises From Monroe Seed Company
An old time advertisement urges farmers to buy 8 A Thomas Hog Powder from Monroe Seed Company claiming it cures hog cholera with a stated guarantee. It markets a high success rate and direct medicine as a sale point, stressing straight medicine credentials.
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Monroe Seed Company
First Presbyterian Church Services on Sunday
The First Presbyterian Church at Wood and Jackson invites all to Divine worship at 11 a m and 8 p m with a long service at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with R W Germany as Superintendent Visitors are welcome Pastor C C Miller endorses attendance
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Corner Wood
Jackson Streets
R. W
Germany
C. C. Miller
First Baptist Church Services Notice
Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 11 a m with public invitation extended by Pastor F H Farrington.
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First Baptist Church
Christian Science Society and St Matthew's Catholic Service Times
Christian Science Society at 307 North Second Street invites all children to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and holds services at 11 a.m. on the topic Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. Wednesday meetings at 8 p.m. and daily reading room 3 to 5. St. Matthew's Catholic Church at Jackson and Grammont offers Low Mass 6:30 a.m. High Mass at 9:30 a.m. Benediction after high mass. Sunday school 8:30 a.m. No evening services.
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Christian Science Society
North Second Street
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Jackson and
Grammont
Methodist Protestant Church Sunday Services Schedule
The Methodist Protestant Church lists Sunday School at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 20 p m led by Pastor S A Brady.
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Methodist Protestant Church
S. A. Brady
Grace Church and West Monroe Methodist Service Times
Grace Church observes Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and morning prayer with sermon at 11 a m. Sunday school at 9 16 a m. Evening prayer and sermon at 8 p m. Arthur Randles Price is rector. West Monroe Methodist Church offers Sunday school at 9 3 a m and preaching at 11 a m led by H W Ledbetter pastor. The public is invited.
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West Monroe Methodist Church
H. W Ledbetter
General Haig Turns 54 and Noted Career Highlights
General Sir Douglas Haig, famed commander in France and key early Allied leader, is 54 today born June 19 1861 at Clifton England. His rise from captain to Major General and his wins on the Aisne River are recalled along with service in India South Africa and Soudan. Also listed are birthdays of hon John E Osborne Dr Hill M Bell Hon Edward T Taylor and Edward V Cicotte.
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Douglas Haig
England
France
Aisne
Smith-Dorrien
Pulteney
Haig
John French
Sir Douglas
Clifton
Oxford
Hussars
Soudon
South Africa
India
Dorothy Maud
Baron Vivian
Ascot
General Haig
John E. Osborne
Hill M. Bell
Drake University
Edward T. Taylor
Colorado
Edward V. Cicotte
Chicago White Sox
Walker Bros Gro Offers Two Cans For Two Cents
Local grocery listing from Walker Bros Gro Co advertises Munson white asparagus and salmon style regular 20 cent cans. Special deal reads two cans for 2 cents while supplies last.
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Munson
Walker Bros. Gro, CO
This Date in History Highlights Ancient Creeds and Key Events
A compact list recalling events from 325 at Nice founding the Nicene Creed to 1914 miners killed in a Lithbridge explosion. Highlights include the first general council of Nice, Jamestown's 1619 assembly, Nathaniel Greene's death, Maine’s statehood, Dragashan battle, Shanghai capture, the Kearsarge sinking the Alabama, Maximilian’s execution, the Pekin ultimatum, and the Lithbridge disaster.
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Nice
Bithynia
Asia Minor
Virginia
Jamestown
Nathaniel Greene
Maine
Massachusetts
Dragashan
Turkey
Ypsilanti
Shanghai
Cherbourg
France
Maximilian of Mexico
Queretaro
Pekin
Lithbridge
Albert
Pine and Oak Stove Wood Delivery in Cumberland
Alfred Walker of 111 Vicksburg Street Cumberland advertises pine stove wood in 12 and 16 inch lengths, oak wood in 12 and 16 inches, fire wood of oak and pine 2 feet long, plus charcoal and fat bundles of pine kindling. Delivery to any city area available with loads priced at $2.00, $1.09, and 50 cents. Metropolitan Grand Quartet performs at Chautauqua June 17–25.
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Alfred Walker
Vicksburg Street
Cumb
Metropolitan Grand Quartet
Chautauqua
Blackmon Fuel Yard
Woman Cures Horse Colic With Remedy at Home
A woman treated a drunken horse's colic using Farris Colic Remedy placed on its tongue. Neighbors reported the horse was fine when the men returned. The ad promotes the 50 cent bottle from Monroe Seed Company with a money back guarantee.
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Monroe Seed Company
Greatly Benefited by Chamberlain's Liniment
Mrs Florence Slife of Wabash Indiana reports using Chamberlains Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains and says the relief justifies her high recommendation. The ad claims the liniment provides prompt relief and is available everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Florence Slife
Wabash
Ind
iChamberlain
Nitrogen Inoculation Seeds Promised for Purity
If you plant seed you should be best the truck gardener or any customer can speak to our seed quality and purity. We promote Nitrogin Inoculation for peas beans clover and more.
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Truck Gardene
Caornia
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