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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1916

Page

2

Week's Calendar and Civic Park Plan Updates

Fraces include meetings of the Young Matron's Embroidery Club and Methodist Woman's Missionary Society notes. Several residents travel to Minteral Wells Dallas and Chicago while others return from visits. civic league plans a park between Kik's Club and Central Savings Bank with a horse shoe drive and fountain, mayor and council backing the project.

Kik's Club Central Savings Bank Civic League George Seliman Cauget Central Savings Park Elk’s Club

What Can You Do for Catarrh

A Swift Specific ad promotes S S S as a blood tonic that reaches catarrh by purifying the bloodstream. It claims rapid relief from nasal congestion headaches and breathing issues and lists other blood conditions it supposedly helps. Available at drug stores from the Swift Specific Company Medical Department Atlanta Ga. Avoid substitutes.

S&s Swi Medical Department Atlanta

Baptist Missionary Society Meets for Social and Business

The Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met with Mrs. Ed Culpepper on Pine Street for a routine social afternoon. After devotional services the secretary was absent, reports on talent money and offerings were presented, ten dollars was added to the June Campaign Fund, and a confectionery luncheon followed a brief business session.

Baptist Missionary Society Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Ed Culpepper Pine Street F. H. Farrington Dee Morgan W. L. Sterns Walter Dowling R. J. Rasberry Culpepper Mrs. Evans Annie Mae Pettit

Awakening of Patriotism in New Orleans and Nation

Monday in New Orleans sparked a surge of American unity as troops in khaki marching and uniformed men on streets underscored a broader resolve. The Mexican crisis dominated talk from homes to cafés, with both veterans and youths rallying to the call of America First, signaling a revived pledge to republican preparedness and Americanism.

New Orleans Maine Havana America Louisiana South Times-Picayune

Adventurous American Museum pair to explore unseen China

Roy Chapmes Andrews of the American Museum of Natural History and his wife depart Peking for a year or more of exploration in interior China. They will travel to Foochow Haiphong then overland into Kweichow province to study wildlife including takin gorel and serow while collecting specimens and photos. In Manhattan Kansas a separate conference opens as the American Association of Agricultural College Editors meets at Kansas State College of Agriculture with F W Beckman of Iowa State College presiding.

Peking Roy Chapmes Andrews American Museum of Natural History New York China Mr. Andrews Foochow Haiphong Kweichow Mr. Andres Henry Boru United States Army George Borup Andrew Aman Kheichow Eresh Mev. Andrews Manhattan Kas Supe Mississippi River American Association of Agricultural College Editors Katsay State College of Agriculture Agricultural United States F W. Beckman Iowa State College

Fragmented Monroe small ads and notices blend in muddled text

A garbled page shows mortgage notes in Monroe Louisiana, post office box listings, a physician syrup ad for Dr King’s New Discovery, a land inquiry, and a license notice for selling intoxicants on South Grand Street. Names include RB B Blanks H Reimer Joe Marsdit and a phone number 973 4-201%.

Loney Tam B. Blanks Monroe Joe Delense Tnitevieating South Grand Street

Edwin August at Lyceum to Present The Social Highwayman

Edwin August appears at the Lyceum tomorrow in The Social Highwayman a melodrama about Curtis Jaffray heir to a title who steals for the poor and faces a secret grim past. The program includes episode No 4 of Pest the Ring serial production.

Lyceum Edwin August Lyceum Theatre Curtis Jaffray Claude DuVal Curtis Messal Hance Rossi Hiile Sage

Civil Service Rules On Military Service For One Year

The civil service commission ruled that civil service employees will not lose their jobs for a license period under one year due to military service and may be reinstated upon request. President Wilson discussed preventing salary or position losses for federal workers called into service through National Guard mobilization. Ottawa delegation from Australia New Zealand and Canada sails for London to discuss Empire Parliamentary Association plans after the war era.

Washington Civil Service Commission National Guard Wilson Congress Cape Ottawa Ont Australia New Zealary Canada England Empire Parliamentary Association London Ion Dupits Dom Empire Sir George Poster

Hotel Monroe Bar Opens July 1 1916

Frank Carpenter praises Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic pains and injuries. Mrs Florence Slife of Wabash endorses its relief. Also notice: heirs of the late J M Zanone appoint an agent to wind up the estate and creditors and those in interest must file claims.

Chamberlain Florence Slife J. M. Zanone Tae Tre

City seeks bids for 900-gallon pumper and chemical car

The City of Monroe Iowa will receive bids until noon July 6 1916 for a combination pumper and chemical and hose motor car with capacity not less than 900 gallons. Bids must be filed in the mayor's office and the city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. H D Apgar Mayor Monroe Iowa June 5 1914 6-30-d

Monroe

Cardul touted as women’s tonic in local ad

An advertisement from Chattanooga Medicine Co promotes Cardui as a women’s tonic to treat menstrual and stomach troubles. It quotes Mrs. Sarah M. Chape of Ilt. Airy NC praising its effects after two years of illness. The ad urges readers, especially women, to try Cardui and contact the Ladies Advisory Dept for guidance.

Airy N. C Sarah M. Chapeell Verdal Lady Reader Cardal

Laxative Blood Cleanser Promoted for Blood Purification

An advertisement touts Pe De Las as a laxative blood cleanser. It claims the first dose purges accumulated toxins, cleanses the bowels, and stimulates healthy liver action. Marketed as mild and suitable for young to elderly adults, it promotes trial and urges readers to purchase a bottle today.

Hog Powder Promises Profit From Birth to Marketing Age

A historical ad claims hogs reach profitability only if healthy and fed B A Thomas Hog Powder. It asserts the remedy prevents cholera, removes norma, and cures thamys and guarantees results or offers a remedy if not effective.

B. A. Thomas

Western Star Lodge invites bids for new Masonic Temple

Western Star Lodge No 74 Monroe Louisiana will through the building committee chair receive bids from contractors for erection and completion of the new Masonic Temple at North Fourth and DeSiarg streets at two PM July 12 1916 Bids must include certified checks of 2500 payable to Western Star Lodge No 24 and deposited with Central Savings Bank Trust Co as Trustee to secure contract and compliance if awarded

Western Star Lodge Monroe Masonic Temple North Fourth DeSiarg Streets Central Savings Bank & Trust Co

Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief

A reader testimonial extols Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic neuralgia and backache, claiming a 23c bottle cured pain and recommending purchase from any drugstore for warm soothing relief to sore areas.

Sloan Rees

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