Editorial Notes on Advertising and Politics in Louisiana
A compendium of brief clippings critiques Alexandria advertising gains loss of capital removal bill, Parker remarks at Bull Moose meeting, and Louisiana political tensions. Mentions a Monroe anti gambling bill petition and Port Arthur comparison. Conveys mixed national and local editorial tone with satirical jabs at figures and industries.
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John M. Parker
Bull Moose
Leonisiana
John
New Orleans
Monroe
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Louisiana
Port Arthur
Monrom
Brother Stump
Get Rid of Your Rheumatism with Chamberlains Liniment
A Homer City reader reports relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlains Liniment. He says the first application eased panic in his arms and shoulders and after one bottle he was entirely cured. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
W. A. Lockhard
Homer City
All Desers
July 1918 Trade and Shipping Notes
Fragmentary data shows July figures with Liverpool sales and export notes. Entries include bale counts and month ranges, with references to Antiguel and August September periods. The text mixes dates, quantities, and prices without a clear single event.
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Liverpool
Auiy-Antiguel
OS Lean
St Louis Grain Market and Cotton Letter June 22 1914
Market notes from St Louis and Monroe La on June 22 1914 outline wheat oats and corn price quotes, and cotton trading sentiment. The Monroe cotton letter cites liquidation nearing end, heat and drought fears in the belt, rising futures into next week, and advice to buy on recessions. Weather outlook sees generally warm dry conditions with scattered storms in Florida and Texas shallow planting affecting yields.
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New Orleans
Tester
Memphis
Arkansas
Washington Weather Bureau
Florida
Texas
South
Oklahoma
Lomperrow
Auction of automobile contest prizes at Larkin's jewelry
The display houses auto contest keeps and prize table listing prices and votes. The Weekly News-star notes purchase details and vote counts ranging from 1 50 to 170 000 votes across multiple years.
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Larkin
Dollard’s Cleaning Establishment Sold to Hagle Pressing Club
The sale transfers the Dollard’s cleaning and pressing shop to the Hagle Pressing Club. New owners promise first class work and prompt delivery with careful garment inspection and expert staff.
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Hagle
Local Grocery Ad Highlights Everyday Essentials and Specials
A cluttered old newspaper grocery ad lists breakfast bacon 18 1-2c per lb, eggs 25c per dozen, canned goods 15–45c, oats 25c, coffee 90c per can, various flours, sugars, syrups, and household items. Includes enamelware sets, pots, brooms, soap, noodles, and feed stuffs.
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Pulenik
Swift
St. Charles
Postel
Merry Widow
Musical Comedy Company at the Dome This Week
The Ed Morton Musical Comedy Company opens a week at the air dome with Fun in a Sanatorium a strong early showing. The ensemble balances song and acting and promises a lively run for Monroe patrons. Public dinner and speaking on July 4 at Lapine school house invites locals.
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Lapine
Ed Morton
Air Dome
Monroe
Th Air Home
Morton Company
The Girl From Broadway Delights Monroe Audiences
The company presented for the first time in Monroe with a bevy of pretty girls in stunning costumes. A complete change of program each night heightened the show with dances and overall flair.
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Monroe
Broadway
Local Shop Ads and Notices Sprinkle the Page
A jagged mix of business ads highlights horse shoeing services heavy hauling auto repair and shop offerings from Kern Krickel and Apgar Garage. Other notes promote lawn mower sharpening luggage sheet metal work with discounts and upcoming steamer Nettie Quill schedule.
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Krickel’s
North Fourth Street
New broom sweep clean car hire with discounts
Advertisement notes car hire and road services with phone number 320. Mentions clean bars and competent drivers and special rates for dances parties country and fishing trips. Gives address 108 N Second Street behind Chase and Collens. Dated item 18-1.
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Second Street
Chase & Collens
Prize contest plans outlined for Monroe districts
The document describes a prize competition with ten per cent of subscription money paid to unsuccessful candidates and guarantees that at least two prizes go to each district. It divides Monroe into five districts by rail lines and rivers, with districts defined by north south and east west boundaries. The aim is to ensure every participant receives some payment and to guarantee a grand prize winner.
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West Monroe
Ouachita River
Ouachi 'Y River
Monroe
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New York
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Daily News
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the Weekly News-star
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H. S&s. Till
H. D. Apgar
W. M. Ruffin
Bath
North Second Street
Roomere
Wood Street
H. News
H. McMillan
Kern's Horseshoeing Shop
Joe Ken
Fred R. Mitchell
Apgar Garage
McCormick Auto Service
Sidney Kahn & Co
Mre Insurance
New South
Prine
Nettie Quill
W. HH. de- Graffenreidh
Joe Bell
Monroe Hardware
Courtright
Century Plant
Elief
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamour Bidg
Atlanta
Nola
Oakland & Bracey
Versa ES
A. McLeod
Peoples Homestead
Coneeal Ae
Monroe -la
E. Flournoy
B. Morton
J. Badr
V. Pres
F. D. Gibbs, Asi
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Ouachita National Bank
Philip D. Armour
Mr. Armour
Oneida County
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House of Armour & Co
Central Savings Bank & Trust CO
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Calomel
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