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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
3
Washington June 20 Representative Ransdell will return from Louisiana with first hand flood district data. His findings will shape a Mississippi Valley delegation push for federal levee control and aim to present a plan to Congress before the current session ends.
A wartime style appeal extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a rapid healer for burns cuts bruises bullet wounds and explosion injuries with claims of thousands healed. It promotes the 25 cent price and availability at druggists nationwide.
Advertisement states Chamberlain's Tablets provide an agreeable bowel movement without unpleasant effects and urges readers to try them, noting availability from all dealers.
Baton Rouge messages to the Senate push for a constitutional amendment to require a sinking fund for the state debt. Governor Hall argues that buyers demand gradual retirement of the debt and that the people deserve not to pay double interest over fifty years or owe the same amount at the end.
A frightened Neenah man, after a severe coughing spell, felt sharp pains in his side and doctors found two ribs broken. The ad touts King’s New Discovery as a cure for coughs and weak lungs, offering a 50 cent trial bottle or 1.60 size at druggists.
Thursday saw no immediate action on a William confession bill as House committees debated the general appropriation bill and liquor regulation measures. In Sherman a family feud erupted when Georgia Sharp killed Walter and L. W. Sharp, then was fatally shot by Russell Waldrop after firing on the Waldrops.
A coarse spoof urges action with exaggerated police force language. It claims Dr King’s New Life Pills “don’t bulldoze the bowels” and pleads gentle persuasion toward health, listing a 25 cent price.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a cure for women improving nerves sleep complexion and energy while easing indigestion backache headaches faintness and dizziness. It urges readers to try the tonic and notes its availability at druggists.
Walt Mason reports on a magazine editor who boasts of lavish plans to outshine rivals. He claims millions spent on features and publicity to entertain readers, with sensational phrases about stories, pictures, poetry, and daring stunts to raise the publication’s profile.
Calhoun La June 21 1912 notice invites the public to a field day at the Experiment Station on Tuesday June 27. Aimed at practical farm topics with two prominent lady speakers addressing women’s issues and crop growth demonstrations.
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