Notice of Post Consolidation Accounts for Collection
All accounts of the Ouachita Printing Company Ltd publishers of The Monroe News and of the Star Printing Co Ltd prior to the June 1 1909 consolidation will be placed with an attorney for collection after July 1. Statements have been mailed and settlement before month end is appreciated. Signed J W Smith manager Ouachita Patg Co Ltd and C B Faulk manager Star Printing Co Ltd June 12 1909-tf.
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Ouachita Printing Company, Ltd
Monroe News
Star Printing Co., Ltd
Ouachita Patg., Co., Ltd
J. W
Bigamist shoots self to end marrying habit
A San Francisco man, accused of bigamy, ends his life by a self inflicted gunshot to the heart. The volatile tale is mixed with varied quips and notes on public figures from Chicago and Indianapolis.
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San Francisco
Roosevelt urged to secure plant discovered in Africa
The speaker argues that if ex President Roosevelt is wise he should obtain a corner on a plant said to kill mosquitoes found in Africa, presenting a chance for further fame and fortune.
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Roosevelt
Africa
Weeds Attack Monroe Sidewalks Prompt City Action
In Monroe the season begins with overgrown weeds eroding four foot cement sidewalks. Pedestrians must step into the street to avoid dew and stained linen as officials face widespread weed control.
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Monroe
News Star: Monroe consolidation boosts regional journalism
The Monroe News and Monroe Evening Star merge, creating the News Star serving North Louisiana. The paper is praised as a wide awake, whewsy journal representing Iberville South and the region outside major cities.
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Monroe News
Monroe Evening Star
News-Star
North
Louisiana
Iberville South
Monroe’s Path to Greatness Through Shared Civic Effort
A civic exhortation praises Monroe as the nation’s best town and urges residents to back claims with progress and action. It asserts material advances across industries and calls on citizens to continue work to ensure an ultimate positive outcome.
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Monroe
Absurd Arguments On A New Political Party
The article notes periodic talk of a new political party after Democratic divisions in Congress. It dismisses these prophecies as long-standing attempts by skeptics and emphasizes the durability of the Democratic rank and file.
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Congress
Democratic Party
Tariff Debate Tests Unity of Parties and Standpaters
The piece argues that divisions within both parties over tariffs will not fuse into a new party. It notes insurgent Republicans favor protective measures while some Democrats side with standpaters for revenue duties on raw materials. It asserts the Democratic and Republican parties remain distinct with defined aims and predicts the next Democratic National Convention will settle the tariff stance on raw materials.
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Congress
Cleveland
Senate
Sam Ran- Aetr’st
Democratic Party
House
Wright brothers airplane official trials set in Washington
Official trials of the Wright brothers machine will be held in Washington D C this week. The proceedings come after earlier demonstrations and tests aimed at establishing the aircrafts viability for practical flight.
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Washington, D. C
Wright brothers to test new aeroplane at Fort Myer
Abrupt end last September due to Lieut Selfridge’s death will be resumed this week. The Wrights are expected to test a new aeroplane under government specs carrying two people about 350 pounds with 125 miles fuel. They must fly five miles straight, with wind both ways, Fort Myer to Alexandria, at a speed of 40 mph in still air, or 36 mph minimum. This would prove air craft value in warfare.
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Selfridge
Signal Corps
Wright Brothers
Wrights
Fort Myer
Alexandria
Aeropla
Opticians Meet in Atlanta for First Southern U S Convention
Opticians gather in Atlanta for the first annual meeting of the American Associations of Opticians in the South. About seven hundred members attend a four day convention with a big optical exhibition featuring over forty manufacturers. Speakers include John C. Eberhardt and Dr A Jay Cross on prisms, ocular practice and optometry advances.
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Atlanta
American Associations of Opticians
South
American Association of Opticians
John C. Eberhardt
Dayton
A. Jay Cross
New York City
Hicks Capucline Offers Fever Relief
Feverishness and aching from malarial conditions colds or overheating are eased with Hicks Capucline a liquid medicine available in 10 25 and 50 cent sizes at drug stores.
Not Guilty Found in Orphanage Whipping Case
Judge Overton ruled Miss Elvira Youngblood and Rev. J. E. Trice not guilty of assault and battery over a severe punishment of Monroe Kelly at the Baptist Orphanage in Lake Charles. He said punishment was excessive but not done with prejudice and that the orphanage acted in loco parentis.
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Lake Charles
Overton
Monroe Kelly
Miss Youngblood
Rev
J. E. Trice
Revival Meeting Sermon At Methodist Protestant Church
Rev. F. W. Perkins preached on The Power of the Gospel to Save at the Methodist Protestant Church last night to a good congregation. Rev. J. W. Hawley led the singing with a pleasant rhythm, adding variety and interest. Everyone is invited to attend services at Stone avenue and South Third street.
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F. W. Perkins
Methodist Protestant Church
J. W. Hawley
Stone Avenue
South Third Street
Capudine Liquid Cure for Various Head Aches Ad
Hicks offers Capudine a liquid remedy said to cure sick headache nervous headache travelers headache and aches from grip stomach troubles or female troubles. Effects claimed immediate. Sold by druggists. Ad 10.
State board ousts Iberia parish school board and removes superintendent
Baton Rouge June 20. The Louisiana State Board of Education removed the Iberia parish school board and dismissed Superintendent IL A Walet, giving him until June 21 to resign or lose his credential. Governor Sanders and others supported the action while Attorney General Guion and two others objected to removing elected boards.
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Iberia Parish
Walet
Harris
Mr. Walet
Aryl
Sanders
Emile Godchaux
A. Brittin
Walter Burke
Guion
BE. L. Kidd
McC. Lawrason
D. C. Scarborough
E. L. Kidd
Juson
D. C
Iberia
State Board
Hatchet Use Fined Man and Street Work Follows
Willis Ripplet alias Shine fined 200 dollars in city court for using a hatchet on a negro woman named Shine. Not having funds he assists Street Commissioner Miller in drainage work. Handy Carson, colored, fined 230 dollars for being a dangerous and suspicious character.
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George Washington
Willis
Rippitt
Shine
Schulze
Miller
Monroe
Handy Carson
Berean Bible Class Elects Officers At Y M C A Meeting
The Berean Bible Class held a Sunday session from 9 30 to 10 30 am at the Y M C A. Officers elected include Belle Mills president S C Blackmon vice president W T Baker secretary O C Zeigler treasurer and A H Pettit teacher. The class now has fifty members and aims for 75 plus in 60 days. A Tuesday evening business meeting will review committee reports and a class history.
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Berean
Belle Mills
S. C. Blackmon
W. T. Baker
O. C. Zeigler
A. H. Pettit
C. E. Bynum, Jr
Fruit Jars and Rubbers Available at Walker's Progressive Grocery
Readable note lists fruit jars and fruit jar rubbers in stock at Walker's Progressive Grocery. Store item line shows availability and likely price 21-tf in catalog or ad context.
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Walker’s Progressive Grocery
Notice of Private Auction Under Fi Fas in Monroe
By writ of fieri facias issued by Charles Schulze city judge Monroe La in favor of H T Benoit against George Washington I will on Saturday July 3 1909 at 12 oclock noon at Washingtons residence in Locomotive alley south of the U S and P track between Oak and Calypso in Monroe offer for sale at public auction the inventory including toys bed wash stand dresser tables stove etc Seized as property of George Washington under said writ of flora facias Terms cash Joe Mangham Marshal
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Charles Schulze
City of
Monroe
H. T. Benoit
George Washington
Locomotive Alley
U. S. and P.track
Oak Street
Calypso Street
Geo. Washington
Flora Facias
Joe Mangham
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C. E. Faulk
Meyer
Navy
Hill
Mr. Harriman
London
Chicago News
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Ohio
Indianapolis
Opticians
Hicks’ Capudine
Wallet
Gtand Street Theatre
Columbia Amusement CO
Baton, Rouge, la
Hopper
Grand Street Theatre
Moving Picture Patents Company of
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Lyric
Pike & Potter, Managers
Lyric Theatre
Durant
Raymonds
Ozaves
Tom Thornton
Black Face
Marshal
City Court of the City of
Geo
Washington
Grand, DeSiard
St. John Streets
R. L. Rinehart
West Monroe
Ouachita House
Ouachita Avenue
Robinson Springs
C. L. Bradley
Monroe Hotel
Ruston
Arkansas
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Iowa
B. F. Hughes
Memphis
Tenn
Masor
L. Kaplan
Ouachita Furniture Company
Harrison Street
Sixth Street
J. BE. Brooks
Central Savings Bank and Trust Co
Louisville Ave
Cumberland
Arkansas Avenue
Fourth Street
M. F. Surghnor
Plum and
Jackson Avenue
Lieber Bros
Tony Tichell
South Grand Street
DeSiard Street
News-Star Publishing Company
Orange Street
A. B. Tissington
Pine Street
J. C. Montgomery
J. C. Terry
H. R. Rayner
Agents Commission
Apply Bargain Care News-Star
Old Trenton
Monroe Wagon Company
Corner Ninth and
DeSiard
Wassund
Easterling & Gordon
Montgomery
Kaplan
Monroe Furniture Company
K*asten
Luzianne Coffee
Reily-Taylor Co
New Orleans
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