Collections for Ouachita and Star Printing Firms
Accounts due and unpaid from Ouachita Printing Company Ltd and Star Printing Co Ltd prior to their 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 by J W Smith and C B Faulk, June 12, 1909.
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Ouachita Printing Company, Ltd
Monroe News
Star Printing Co., Ltd
Ouachita Patg., Co., Ltd
J. W. Smith
Caruso Voice Uncertain as Press Agent Warned
The note imagines fate for a famed tenor and satirically contrasts public attention with private plans. It suggests a French duke’s forthcoming marriage remains unnamed and jokes that ordinary people learn of marriage plans only after vows.
Unjust Hangings Prompt Call for Victim Identification
A harsh note criticizes zeal without judgment after six innocent men were hanged by mistake. The author urges clear identification of each victim before any future executions to prevent further harm.
Chinese graduate Chen among West Point five immortals
The article praises Luittle Ting C. Chen as one of the class of 1809 five immortals at West Point and the goat for graduating last in his class. It notes Gen. Custer’s remark that graduating at the foot is harder and contrasts with a German inheritance case chosen for love over wealth, valuing affection over money.
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Luittle Ting C. Chen
West Point
Gen. Custer
Germany
America
Senator Gore of Oklahoma Emerges as Senate Star
The blind orator Senator Gore rises in the Senate and commands attention with keen, courteous repartee. He reportedly owes much of his greatness to a devoted wife. The piece lauds him as destined to leave an indelible mark on American history.
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Gore
Oklahoma
Senate
Senator Gore
Trouble in Hawaii with Japanese laborers sparks diplomatic tension
Senator Foster of Louisiana warned that U S possession of the Philippines could trigger trouble. In Hawaii, Japanese laborers in the cane fields raise concerns of a possible break in relations with Japan as disturbances recur under suspected coordinated influence. A company involvement hinted.
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Senate
Foster
Louisiana
Philippines
United States
Hawaii
Japan
Jawaii
The
Mikado
Muted Philippine Debate on Defense and Sacrifice
The piece argues the United States should fortify the Philippines rather than surrender to Japan, contending defending the islands costs too much in money and lives and asserting the Philippines may not be worth American sacrifices. It cites mutinies by native soldiers to illustrate broader Pacific tensions and urges decisive action.
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Philippines
Uncle Sam
Pacific
United States
Japan
Foster
Moving Truck Crops and Can neries at Crystal Springs
A Little Rock report notes the Gould system through freights a Hot Shot train carrying vegetables and fruit from Texas to Crystal Springs Mississippi. Tomato shipments reach 51 46 and 48 cars in mid June with regional canneries paying about 25 cents per bushel for tomatoes and 30 cents for sweet potatoes. A Southern cannery owner discusses planting tomatoes from Good Friday to July 1st, yields above 100 bushels per acre, and suggests canning on plantation sites with machinery for a thousand dozen cans daily and profits around 10 daily dollars per site.
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News-Star
Crystal Springs
Ouachita Valley
Louisiana
Civic League Entertainment at Calhoun Experiment Station Hall
The Civic League of Calhoun with Prof. W R Dodson presents a Thursday night program at the Experiment Station Hall on June 24. Admission 10 and 15 cents. The program features recitation by Miss Effie Tyson, illustrated songs, moving pictures, tableaux, and a play. Miss Gertrude Anders signs as secretary inviting all to attend.
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Calhoun
Civic League of
W. R. Dodson
Experiment Station Hall
Effie Tyson
Dear Old
Dixie
Meeting at Calhoun on tick eradication debate
The North Louisiana Agricultural Society will meet at the North Louisiana Experiment Station on Thursday June 24. Dr R E Noyes veterinary inspector in charge of tick eradication work will address the society and local inspectors C M Davidson Culeb Farley and J B Rodgers will discuss their field efforts in Lincoln and Claiborne parishes. The meeting aims to stress the cattle tick eradication importance to farmers. T I Watson secretary.
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Messrs
C. M. Davidson
Culeb Farley
J. B. Rodgers
T. I. Watson
Secy
The Hunter's Grief at the Grand Tonight
A film d art titled The Hunter's Grief screens at the Grand. It tells of a boy who dies by a stray shot during a hunting outing, the father’s then descent into insanity, and a later return to sanity as a living image reunites with the past. Also showing Manufacturing Steel Rails and A Faithful Old Horse with vaudeville by Hopper and Hopper.
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Little Jay
Hopper
Policeman
Miss Davis
Vaudeville at Lyric Delights Large Crowds Despite Weather
Poor weather moved last night’s Air Dome show to the Lyric where Manager Pike and Potter mounted six star acts. The Durant Trio, the Raymonds, and Tom Thornton headlined in a program praised for artistic vaudeville with daily matinees at 4 PM and new moving pictures at both theatres. If weather allows, night shows start at 7:45 PM at the Airdome else the Lyric full performance continues with Raffles appearing.
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Airdome
Lyric
Pike & Potter
Durant
Raymonds
Monroe
Tom Thornton
Raffles
Sale of Succession Property in Monroe Louisiana
By writ of sale the sheriff will offer at public auction on July 10 1909 at the west door of Monroe courthouse the following in the Succession of R B Blanks. Fifty shares Standard Warehouse and Compress Co stock certificate 37 mortgage note 2131.36 signed by Mrs M D Mason payable Feb 1 1909 secured by Franklin parish real estate eight percent interest from Nov 1 1906 with credits 131.04 paid 1908 690 paid 1909 and a note of 1054.12.
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John P. Parker, Jr
Court House
Monroe
R. B. Blanks
Capital Stock Standard Warehouse and Compress Company
Franklin
Sheriff Sale Notices of Ouachita Parish 1908
Signed by Thomas Warren dated June 13 1908 with one note for 1351 39 signed by C R Ferrand. Another note for 783 54 dated June 13 1908 signed by J L Barnes. Terms of sale cash with appraisement. John P Parker Jr Sheriff Ouachita Parish La this 22nd day of June 1908.
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Thomas Warren
C. R. Ferrand
J. L. Barnes
John P. Parker, Jr
Ouachita Parish
Sheriff's Sale of Household Goods in Monroe LA 1909
The notice lists a sheriff sale in Monroe Louisiana on July 3 1909 at the court house steps. Seized property includes seven electric jars a piano a table two Powers machines chairs lamps rugs curtains bowls mirrors scenery and a writing desk coerced by the defendant's writ of sale. Sheriff JO Parker Jr announces the sale and costs.
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Morroe
Jo, P. Parker, Jr
Monroe
News-Star
Public Auction Notice in Monroe Fiera Facias
City Court of Monroe grant of writ fiera facias directs sale ofGEorge Washington property including bed and dresser at 12 oclock July 3 1909 at residence in Locomotive alley Monroe La cash terms Marshal Joe Mangham will conduct the sale under H T Benoit vs George Washington inventory on file
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Charles Schulze
City of
Monroe
H. T. Benoit
George Washington
Locomotive Alley
U. S. and P. Track
Oak Street
Calyp
Sealed bids invited for Monroe city hall and prison project
Sealed proposals will be received for the construction of a city hall and city prison combined and a city engine house in Monroe Louisiana per amended plans on file at the mayor's office. Bids due by 12 o clock noon July 22 1909. A $1000 certified check payable to D W Faulk city treasurer must accompany each bid as good faith. Up to 15 days after award bidder must sign contract and obtain a bond. Work to be completed within one year. Liquidated damages of 25 per day for delays beyond one year. Mayor A A Forsythe reserves right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Louisiana
D. W. Faulk
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News3-Star Pub. Co., Ltd
W. Smith
C. E. Faulk
Caruso
Ists
Civic League
Miss Gertrude Anders
North Louisiana Agricultural Society
the Grand
Linc Airdome
Sheriff's
Sixth District Court
Parish of Ouachita
State of Louisiana
William T. Hardie & Co
Sixth Judical District Court
Samuel Kaplan
James W. Pope
Marshal
City Court of the City of
Geo
Washington
Neponset
Monroe Brick CO
Robinson
A & Ft
Zeigin & Sellers
P. O. Box
Stewart's
Grand Street
Home Telephone Company
Home Telephone Co
Home Capital
Grayling Lumber Company
T. L. Head
Wer. Mitchell
J. H. Watkins
L. B. Priester
D’t
West Monroe Manufacturing Co., Ltd
Union Shop
EBY Company
South Grand Street
Harris Bros
H. P
Mullin
Pio
Yon Auto Top
Kenyon
F. C. Breese
P. O
Monroe, la
Cumberland
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