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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1916

Page

5

Tees Events in World of Sport

Tuesday opens trotting circuit meets in Rockfort Ohio and Woonsocket Rhode Island. Central Ohio trapshooting tourney begins in Lima Ohio. Devon Pola sh tournament starts in Devon Pennsylvania. One hundred mile auto track at Galesburg Idaho. Wednesday Idaho tennis championship in Lewiston. Lincoln Illinois trapshooting tourney opens. Thursday Panna invitation golf at Fox Villa Clifton New York. Friday Harvard Yale boat race Thames River New London. Metropolitan Jockey meeting opens at South Jamaica Kentucky. Kentucky big golf tourney at Louisville.

Jake Erie Rockfort Ohio Woonsocket R. I Central Ohio Lima Devon Galesburg

Bennie Lennard Fights Vic Moran In 10 Rounds In NYC

Opening of summer meeting of Queen County Jockey Club at Aque duct En Se Annual regatta of Seawanhaka Corinthians Yacht Club on Long Island Sound National tennis championships open in Cleveland and Long Island Brooklyn Westchester Kennel Club beach show at White Plains Utah championship tennis opens in Salt Lake City.

Ville Bennie Lennard Vic Moran New York City Queen County’ Jockey Club Aqueduct En Se Seawanhaka- Corinthian Yacht Club Long Island Sound Cleveland Long Island Brooklyn N. Y Westchester Kennel Club White Plains Salt Lake City

Remedy for bilious attacks with Chamberlain’s Tablets

The text promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets as a liver toner and stomach cleanser to counter bilious attacks. It claims the medicine relieves constipation, fermentation, stomach inflammation, nausea, vomiting, and headache, and concludes with a price of a quarter and wide availability. The tone resembles a mid century patent medicine pitch.

Dead Quick Spray touted as rapid home bug killer

Ross' Dead Quick Spray claimed to vanish bedbugs ants fleas mosquitoes chicken mites and more nearly immediately. The ad urged spraying carpets before sweeping to curb dust and moths, noting Monroe availability through New South Drug Adyvt.

Ross Monroe New South Drug Adyvt

Sainthood Steps for Joan of Arc Deepened in Rome

In Rome on June 20 the Congregation of Rites began a preparatory review of miracles attributed to Joan of Arc as part of the path toward canonization. Beatification requires fourteen virtuous life standards. the inquiry into Jeanne d Arc was started over fifty years ago by Bishop Dupanloup and closed by Cardinal Couille. Beatification ceremonies occurred at St Peter's on April 18, 1909 with vast French turnout.

Rome Joan of Arc Congregation of Rites Maid Orleans Marne Peron Dupaniloup Cardinal Couille Lyons St. Peter’s France

Process for Canonization of a Saint Described

The article explains how a beatified person is scrutinized through miracles required for canonization. It notes Leo XIII assisting at a solemn benediction that replaces relic veneration and outlines the three congregations involved before final ceremonies. It calls canonization the public judgment of the Apostolic See affirming holiness and intercession leading to sainthood.

Leo XIII Joan of Arc Apostolic See

Grove's The Old Standard General Tonic Ad Advertisement

An old ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. The 50 cent price is shown.

Grove

Gas Franchise Bids Sought by Monroe City Hall

Advertisement for Bids announces competitive bids for a gas franchise to supply and sell gas for fuel in Monroe Louisiana. The city and inhabitants gain pipes and mains rights for 30 days from June 7 1916, with sealed bids due by July 11 1916 overseen by Mayor H D Apgar.

Monroe Louisiana H. D. Apgar

Notice to creditors and bidders in Monroe estate

Appointed by heirs to wind up the J. M. Zanone estate, agent C. B. Morton invites creditors to file claims and debtors to settle. Also notice bids for painting outside wood work and all metal work of the City School due June 24 at the Mayor's Office. specifications available there.

J. M. Zanone C. B. Morton Monroe H. D. Apgar

Public bids sought by architect J. W. Smith in Bastrop

Bids for a project in Bastrop will be received by Architect J. W. Smith in room 306 Central Saving Bank and Trust Co. building until noon on July 1 191. Each bid must include a certified check of 250 dollars payable to Fred M. Odom as a contract entry bond and performance guarantee. Checks returned upon bid rejection or award. Owner may reject any or all bids. Contractors will be required to de

J. W. Smith Central Saving Bank & Trust Co F. Odom Bastrop Fred M. Odom

Certifier check for bid guarantee on architect work

A 10.00 certifier check guarantees the architect will bid per specifications and return the plans and specifications. The ad then shifts to a Dr King New Discovery cough syrup pitch claiming its efficacy, sweetness, guaranteed satisfaction, and money back guarantee.

J. J. King Optician Canal St New Orleans Dr. King

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Reliable Remedy

Advertised as a thirty five year old blood treatment for catarrh, Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to heal diseased portions by expelling toxins from the blood. It promises quick general health improvement and urges readers to start now and request testimonials. Sold by druggists at 75 cents.

Hell Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Osrie

Monroe City Budget Proposal for Five Year Period

Monroe Louisiana officials publish an official budget estimate dated June 5 1916 covering five years from May 27 1916 to May 25 1921. The document itemizes salaries for councilmen secretary treasurer city attorney and various departments including police fire park streets and public works with totals and specific line items such as for city hall, cemetery, library, and charity programs. It reflects detailed expenditures and departmental requests across municipal functions.

City Hall Monroe Eave al- Oe Sis Prigtee Oo Eatin Lee Eaesbaomien Chamber of Commerce City Gamewell Fire Alarm and Telegraph .Co Pune Okay T Keene Cae Manhattan Rubber Manufacturing Company Jackson Street Railway Eee Public Library City Prison

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