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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
2
Weeks of family visits departures and health notes as residents and guests travel to Lake Chetak Portland New Orleans Chicago and Alexandria. Doctors and officials attend to operations recoveries and Red Cross and Housewives League meetings are announced.
Guests include Mesdames Polk Thomas Chricton Milner G P Stubbs J W Platt Boyd G G Cooley R L Morris Leon McHenry and sergeants Tew and Sugar from Monroe. Tew, now in Douglas Arizona, earns sergeant stripes while serving in the 302 Calvary and working in an insurance office for the Home Allotment Money. Babies to be weighed under government test. report with towel to keep scales clean. Ward 5 chairwoman Mrs Clarence Faulk announces St Joe school house for colored children with committee Katie Wills Terrel Gertie Willis Naomi Boly.
Due to scarcity or labor will, after Monday June 21, make two deliveries daily. Customers must leave orders by 9:30 a. m. to catch the 10 o'clock delivery. Orders after 9:39 a. m. go at 5 p. m. and orders after 4:30 p. m. go the next day at 10 o'clock. FP T Smith.
The passage urges immediate study of Russian for commercial purposes to build mutual understanding with modern Russia. It stresses engineers are needed, calls for technical schools to prepare for Russia's market, and advocates using commercial representatives to promote fair exchange and constructive ties.
A veteran Monroe resident recounts using Dean's Kidney Pills to ease severe kidney and bladder problems. The testimonial notes rapid relief after trying Voan's Kidney Mills, with lasting improvement after continued use. The ad cites Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY.
Mrs. J. C. Whitfield of Nashville writes that Tanlac relieved years of illness and helped her gain thirty-five pounds after three bottles. She credits the medicine for her improved stomach and general health and notes availability in Monroe and other towns.
William S. Hart stars in Selfish Yates a rugged western photoplay praised as one of his strongest characterizations. The tale follows a self centered boss in Thirsty Center redeemed by a pure woman whose influence transforms him into a loving husband and protector. The film screens at the Lyceum theatre next Sunday drawing praise for Hart’s powerful performance.
A review notes the leading character in Loaded Dice doubts God and future life, arguing a fifty fifty chance. Dramatic events later force him to admit, I have lost There is a God. The piece condemns or questions faith through a moral frame.
The American Association of Agricultural Editors met in Knoxville at the University of Tennessee to discuss boosting agricultural production and supporting the war effort. Editorial heads from state agricultural colleges and experiment station publications across the country attended the annual convention.
Baton Rouge June 21 Charles Eb Sehwing of Plaquemine formally announces his bid for Congress from Louisiana's sixth district. He seeks the seat previously held by retiring incumbent.
Louisiana Senate considers the Smith-Fields bill uniting Leon Rk. Smith H G Fields and a subcommittee to conserve north Louisiana gas. Amendments include defining waste as wilful or wantonly and adjustments to salaries. Bills passed include tenant eviction timing and a cattle damage measure, with minimum wage and administrative tax proposals under debate.
Attractive old time ad proclaims La Creole Hair Dressing as a non dye hair color restorer. It claims to darken gray or faded hair gradually, easy application by combing, and suitability for beard or mustache. Sold by drugstores or direct mail for $1.26 from Van Vleet Mansfield Drug Co. Memphis Tenn.
A Tuesday 9 30 am hearing outlines the Keith bill for parish boards of equalization two police judge appointees and one by the State Board of Affairs. The Lewis farm loan recordation fee bill passes. McCurdis vacant lands tax bill unfavored. Freberding livestock inspectors bill no action. Sorrel stock grazing tax bill favorably reported. National figures Gompers Morrison Tobin re elected without opposition.
Samuel Gompers warns that many still value luxuries over duty and urges readers to save and buy War Savings Stamps to support the war effort. He frames thrift as a civic obligation and questions the reader's personal stance on sacrifice.
In St. Paul on June 21 the American Federation of Labor reelected most officers and adjourned after a final session. The federation planned to reconvene next year in Atlantic City.
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