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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1922

Page

3

Construction Under Way on Oliver Place Residence

Construction on the River Front home of Travis Oliver, president of Central Savings Bank, advances as a brick two story Georgian colonial residence. Built by Underwood Contracting with William Drago and J Milton King as designers, the eight room house features a grand stairway, Caen Stone mantel, slate roof, and ornamental iron details.

Travis Oliver Central Savings Bank & Trust Company River Front M Street Monroe Underwood Contracting Corporation General Contractors William Drago J. Milton King

Resolution to Clear Tariff and Bonus Before Recess

In Washington on June 19 the Senate Republicans rejected delaying the tariff to debate the soldiers bonus by a 30 to 9 vote. They then adopted a resolution 27 to 11 to push both tariff and bonus to final disposition before recess. The bonus would be unfinished business after the tariff’s final vote.

Associated Press Washington Senate Republicans

Five Rivers Drain Nearly a Million Square Miles

The Amazon La Plata Obi Congo and Mississippi together drain about one million square miles of land. These five rivers span continents and major basins shaping regional climates and ecosystems across South America Africa and North America.

Amazon la Plata Obi Congo Mississippi

Interest Rate Cut on Farm Loans Declared by Federal Land Bank

The Federal Land Bank of New Orleans announces a nationwide rate reduction to 5.5 percent on farm loans. The New Orleans district includes Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana and offers 34 year terms with annual installments covering principal and interest. The secretary highlights the cooperative Farm Loan Association feature under the Federal Farm Loan Act.

Federal Land Bank of New Orleans Local Farm Loan Association United States Federal Land Bank Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Farmoat’ Associations

Farmers Set To Lead With Louisiana Co op Law

A Louisiana Legislature act will loosen limits on farm co operatives under state law. The Federal Land Bank funds loans via bonds and offers 5 percent interest to farmers through associations. Loans may be repaid over long terms with interest only on actual use, or in full if desired.

Louisiana Farm Bureau Federal Land Banks Federal Land Bank

Judges Back Bill for Girls Industrial Home Support

Letters from judges across Louisiana urge adoption of Act 249 to fund a girls industrial home. Judge Schulze and Mayor Ford push the cause as Max Dinkelspeil and H F Brunot pledge help, noting funding limits and societal need for the facility.

Ford Shreveport Appropriations Committee Baton Rouge Eva Trousdale Social Welfare Association Charles Schulze Monroe New Orleans Louisiana Chas, Schulze H. F. Brunot

Lynch Big Sale Report From 1922 Attendance Figures

Lynch notes reflect a Sunday School tally from June 18 1922 listing attendance by churches led by First Baptist First Methodist West Monroe Methodist West Monroe Baptist First Presbyterian La Training Institute Grace Episcopal Methodist Protestant Terminal Heights Baptist Peniel Baptist Gordon Avenue totaling 1604 attendees across 12 congregations with West Monroe area churches prominent.

First Baptist First Methodist West Monroe Methodist West Monroe Baptist First Presbyterian Training Institute Grace Episcopal Methodist Protestant Terminal Heights Baptist Peniel Baptist Gordon Avenue

Lynch Says Tomorrow Bleached Pepperell Sheet Prices

The note lists bleached Pepperell sheets at 44 cents and 39 cents, with a 19 11 figure, indicating prices or stock terms for the following day.

Lynch

Methodist Protestant Revival Draws Growing Interest

Evangelist Hamby leads a church revival at the Methodist Protestant church with sermons described as unfolding Bible themes. He is praised for thoroughness in addressing sin within and outside the church, sparking a deep spiritual uplift in the church and community.

Evangelist Hamby Hamby

Lynch Big Sale Auction Listing Teases Indian Head Items

Tomorrow only. 36-inch Indian Head 21e and 33-inch Indian Head 19c offered. Sale features Lynch promotion with a 19 11 price reference. Purchasers urged to act quickly.

Lynch

Test of Block Qi and Gas Syndicate at Matt Best No 1 lease

The Block Qi and Gas Syndicate, of Louisiana and Arkansas, will conduct a test at the Matt Best er No. 1 lease in the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 21 10 12 near Huttig next Monday. Six limeheasing have been set.

Louisiana Arkansas

Market figures and commodities outlook for June 19 1922

Liverpool and commodities data show steady activity with spots quoted at 23.25 for unspecified items and various futures. July 22.90 22.26 22.76 22.64, October 22.87 22.20 22.70 21.98, December 22.68 22.05 22.48 21.76. Sales reach 15,000 with a close of 13.01 in Liverpool markets.

Wheat and Cotton Market Report from Chicago and New Orleans

Chicago wheat prices show July and September futures with gains and close data. The Daily Cotton Letter notes wetter interior weather boosting prospects, rising U S prices, and possible government crop report optimism. Weevil damage risk grows in Texas Oklahoma and Alabama, with weevil larvae found in Hale county and near-term damage expected. Exports figures and freight line notes accompany market context amid labor disruptions and weak foreign exchange.

L. L. Smith Daily Cotton Letter New Orleans Liverpool Cables Texas Oklahoma United States Greensboro Hale County West Central Alabama

Embezzlement Case Nearing End in Len Small Trial

In Waukegan Illinois on June 19 the prosecution prepares to close its case in the ninth week of the trial of Governor Len Small charged with conspiracy to embezzle state funds as treasurer.

Waukegan Len Small

Confederate Reunion Opens Gates to Surviving Gray Coated Men

Richmond Virginia June 19 revival of Civil War memories as the surviving gray coated men who served under Lee and Jackson are welcomed with love and admiration to honor their valor and the armies they shaped.

Richmond Lee Jackson

West Carroll Special Election On School Bonds Proposed

A special election will be held Tuesday in West Carroll parish Epps School District No. 1 to decide if the district shall incur debt and issue bonds totaling 36000 dollars to run twenty years. Purpose is erecting and improving school buildings and acquiring equipment. Commissioners are W W Felker G Hall and Tom Lefevre and the clerks are Tom Dew and Ray Leggett.

Epps West Carroll Parish W. W. Felker G. ©. Hall Tom Lefevre Tom Dew Ray Leggett

Hail the Woman theater premiere delights patrons

Spectators arrived to a gala setting with gold trellises and fountains as the wonder picture Hail the Woman played. Miss Hemstead earned praise for organization of the organ and singing while Mrs Harris appeared in a bondage prologue symbolizing women's progress. Kate Boyce violin and Ralph Baldwin’s Silent Night enhanced the Christmas scene. The show aims to inspire new thoughts and aspirations for audiences.

Dloweith Miss Hemstead Manning Harris Kate Boyce Ralph Baldwin

Indigestion Relief Promised by Taniac Ad

Clarence L. Silvers of St. Louis reports years of indigestion and gas pressure around the heart. After using Taniac he claims relief from indigestion dizziness headaches and nervousness and notes the product is sold by all good druggists.

Clarence L. Silvers Evanst Bt. Louis, Mo Weer Union Telegraph Co Taniac Advt

Rail unions threaten walkout over wage and rights dispute

The American Federation of Labor faces its convention as railroad unions threaten a walkout pending a vote. Leaders warn that upcoming wage decisions and board actions risk collapse of labor standards, while miners pledge support for railroad workers.

Lewis Labor Board B. M. Jewell Jobin Scott American Federation of Labor William H. Johnston J. A. Franklin J. W. Kline J. J. Hynes J.L. Noonan

Sun Yat Sen on warship during Canton bombardment

Sun Yat Sen, former head of the Chinese government, aboard a warship in the Canton bombardment. Warships shelled the city as Chen Chiung Min’s forces fired six and three pound shot. Civilians fled as troops looted streets after searches for arms. An exodus from Canton continues amid suspended train service and active river boats.

Associated Press London Sun Yat Sen Canton Chen Chiung Min Hong Kong Times Chen

Dipping Notice for Cattle Owners in West Monroe

Sandel Barry, inspector, will be at West Monroe on Thursday June 22 1922 to dip cattle. Citizens are urged to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. His competitors are not asleep but seem to be dreaming. 191

West Monroe Lynch

Hale seeks renomination in Maine GOP primaries

United States Senator Frederick Hale sought renomination by the Republicans at the Maine state primaries. He faced former Congressman Frank Guernsey and former State Senator Howard Davies in the contest.

Portland United States Frederick Hale Maine Frank Guernsey Howard Davies

Voters Nominate Candidates In Minnesota Primary

Minnesota voters went to the polls in St Paul to nominate a party slate for U S senate congress and state officers in the primary shaping the impact of the new party convention law.

St. Paul Minnesota United States Senate Congress

For Rent Two Four Room Houses in Terminal Heights

Two four room houses available in Terminal Heights with gas and water. Apply at 124 Jackson street or call 689. Also three nicely furnished rooms for the summer available by phone 1207.

Grammont Street Terminal Heights Jackson Street

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Florence Victor Lloyd Hughes Theodore Roberts Madge Bellamy Ben Turpin Harris Kate Roycr Borler Ray Hume Pather Tom Oliver Place Port of New York Lycrim Theatre Today Marnnnna Devi Ana Doris May Lyceum Theatre Tomorrow Tom Wise Father Som Saenger Theatre Tomorrow Charles Sas O Grand Jury E. P. Mills Very Yous Max Dinkelspiel Lynch Big Sale Liverpool Chicago West Carroll Cincinnati Sandel Barry M. E. McHenry Ouachita Parish Syncro Motors Co Battle Creek Mich Louiavite Co-operage Co Bonita Newell,s. Dak
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