Notable birthdays in history include Sir Adam Beck
On this date in history Sir Adam Beck aged 59 is celebrated for his finance and sport contributions. The London Ontario native built a broad business empire in milling iron foundry and power development in Ontario with ties to Niagara Falls. He is a longtime Ontario legislator and minister without portfolio, a director in major horse show organizations, and known for racehorse activity with Lady Beck. Also listed are Charles F Murphy aged 68 Tamany chief Marquis of Bute 35 Mrs Finley J Shepard 48 Alexander Winton 56 Henry C Mabie 69 and Baron Hardinge 58.
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Sir Adam Beck
Canada
Sir Adam
Dominion
London
Ont
Montreal
Toronto
Winnipeg
Ontario Legislative Assembly
Ontario
Niagara Falls
Lady Beck
Waveland
National Horse Show Association of America
England
Charles F. Murphy
Marquis of Bute
Finley J. Shepard
Helen Gould
Alexander Winton
Henry C. Mabie
Toda Baron Hardinge of
Penaherst
India
Commencement of Life Emphasized for Graduates
The article lauds graduates from Monroe City and Parish High Schools, urging them to start life well. It stresses education as the greatest asset and calls for disciplined study, character development, and perseverance to meet life’s challenges and honor their alma mater.
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Stade
Monroe
Parish
Hus
Dutiful Child Praises Parents In Town Message
A parent’s message to a dutiful child from the town expresses how the child brings comfort and happiness to Father and Mother. The note reflects common themes of family obligation and gratitude within a local custom.
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Town Town
Children The Greatest Blessing In A Family
The passage argues that after reaching adulthood children repay parental sacrifices with happiness and pride. It asserts that proper home training and patience yield blessings in old age, outweighing burdens. Children are described as the brightest blessing, bringing joy, sunshine, and lasting comfort to parents.
Border crisis nears as Carranza presses for war with U.S.
The Times-Picayune argues in 1916 that Washington and Mexico City teeter on collision over Carranza’s ultimatum to Pershing. It says U.S. restraint has failed to halt Mexican raids and urges a decisive intervention to restore order and a constitutional government in Mexico, warning there will be no withdrawal until the neighbor republic is rehabilitated.
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Washington
Mexico City
Carranze
Ultmatum
Pershing
Trevino
America 1
Carranza
Huerta
Villa
United States
The
Times-Picayune
Mexico
Perghing
Carrancistas
Humorous testimonial praises Hays' Specific in malaria cure
James Be. Wallace touts Hays' Specific as effective after malaria this winter. He claims the remedy works where others failed and that it improves mood in his children, promising to keep it in his house. Chase & Colions Co. of Monroe sells and guarantees the product.
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James E. Wallace
James BE. Wallace
Chase & Colions Co
Monroe
Medal of Gratitude Proposed by Briand for Foreign Helpers
Paris June 20. M Briand president of the cabinet and foreign minister presented a report to President Poincare proposing a medal of gratitude. The award would honor foreign subjects who aided France during the war with three classes Vermeil silver and bronze. Each ribbon would bear French text and diploma summaries recalling the services.
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Paris
Chamberlains Colic Remedy Promoted For Summer Use
A Monroe Louisiana city notice invites bids by noon July 6 1916 for a combination pumper and chemical and hose motor car with at least 40 gallon capacity. Bids filed in the mayor's office. city may reject any or all bids. J D Apgar mayor announces this June 5 1916.
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Monroe
Some Attractive Figures From 1918 Production Record
The Crystal Springs Miss Meteor highlights B W Mathis crop results for 1918. It cites 10 acres beans net 8000 dollars, 30 acres cabbage net, 1 1 2 acres carrots net 600 dollars, 2 acres turnips net 1106 dollars, praising his profitable, attentive farming.
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B. W. Wathis
Mathis
Crystal Springs
Restored to Good Health After Stomach Trouble
Mrs. Otto Gans of Zonopville Ohio writes that four years of stomach trouble left her weak and underweight. A friend advised Chamberlain's Tablets. After using two bottles she feels like a well woman and near fully recovered.
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Otto ‘Gans
Zonopville
Ohio
Chamberlain
Monroe Bar liquor license petition filed in Monroe La
Frank Carpenter files notice of application to Monroe mayor and city council for license to operate a tar for fly sale of intoxicating liquor on South Grand Street at the Flore Monroe Bar starting July 1 1916. The petition proceeds under law.
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Monroe
South Grand Street
Florel Monroe Bar
Po o Lax Blood Cleanser Advertisement
An old style ad promotes Po o Lax as a laxative tonic to purify the blood and move the bowels. It claims to stimulate the liver to healthy action and suits young, adult, and aged. Delicately marketed to women with a promise of guaranteed trial.
War Fronts Shift After Year Of Fighting Near Arras
North of Arras French troops press forward toward Suchez after Fond du Baval fell. Austrian attempt to split lines at Grodek Lakes fails as Russians hold. German forces retake Grodek then push Russians back across a 24 mile front northwest of Lemberg.
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Arras
Fond du Baval
Suchez
Grodek Lakes
Lember
Grodek
Lenberg
Notice of Unforgiven Accounts by Mrs H Reimer
Notice states the speaker will not be responsible for any accounts made by Mrs H Reimer. The signer is H Redmi er dated 13 10t.
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H. Reimer
H. Redmier
SAVES DAUGHTER Ready Ky Cardui Ad
Mrs Laura Kratcher writes of severe illness and prolonged bedridden suffering from feminine troubles. After trying multiple doctors without relief she took eleven bottles of Cardui the woman’s tonic and recovered enough to resume all her work and washing, gaining weight and health. The Chattanooga Medicine Co urges other women to try Cardui, claiming it helps thousands over 50 years.
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Laura Kratcher
Sig Place
History timeline notes on wars and milestones
A fragmentary chronology covers events from 1657 to 1914 including England and France wars, Maryland patent by Lord Baltimore, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette fleeing Paris, Savannah steamship voyage to Liverpool, Queen Victoria's accession, Kiel Canal christening, and the Majectic steamer sinking. It also mentions Japan's first Parliament in 1875 and a 1914 airship collision.
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England
France
Maryland
Baltimore
Charles the First
Louis XVI
Marie Antionette
Paris
Savannah
Liverpool
Queen Victoria
William IV
Italy
Austria
Japan
Kiel
Germany
Wilhelm II
Kiel Canal
Majestic
Monroe Italian Uand Musician Appeals for Support after Plumbers Union Refusal
C L Thomas of Monroe appeals to residents of Monroe West Monroe and Trenton to back his music business after being refused recognition by the plumbers union. He vows to fight back, pledges to rebuild if his plant burns, and calls for community aid, thanking supporters and promising to stay in business. Includes a note about six weeks to stay in operation and mentions being heavily insured.
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Plumer
Go Fortuneste
Monroe
West Monroe
Trenton
Highlands
Outcasts And a Seal Controversy in Monroe
A June 17 1916 News Star item signed by CL Thmas and rebutted by John Fe Hay president of Monroe Plumbers Union 659 condemns threats against Mr Thomas plant. The union denies union involvement in any arson and warns against insinuations while noting Thomas and the union hold divergent views. The ad asserts the plant’s destruction would come from other causes and hints Thomas seeks insurance payouts through other means.
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News Star
CL. Thmas
Thomas
Poserpt
Plumbers' Union
John FE. Hay
Plumbers’ Union 659
Monroe, la
Greatly Benefited by Chamberlain's Liniment
Mrs Florence Slife of Wabash reports great relief from sprains bruises and rheumatic pains after using Chamberlains Liniment and recommends it highly for prompt relief available everywhere
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Chamberlain
Florence Slife
Notice to Contractors for Monroe Masonic Temple Bids
Western Star Lodge No 24 A F and A M Monroe La invites bids for erection and completion of the new Masonic Temple at North Fourth and DeStarg streets. Bids due July 12 1916 at 2 pm with $2506 certified check to lodge and deposited with Central Savings Bank as trustee. Drawings at Mann Stern Little Rock Ark or J W Smith Monroe La upon $1600 deposit. bids on regular form.
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Western Star Lodge No
A. F & A. M. Monroe
Masonic Temple
North Forth
DeStarg Streets
A. F
A. M
Central Savings Bank & Trust Co
É& Stern
Little Kook
Art
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Joe Marsala
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C. L. Thomas
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T. B. Flournoy
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Iphi
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Phoenix Drug Store
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