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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
3
A proposal seeks Congress approval to issue five billion dollars in bonds for public improvements. The plan outlines funding for infrastructure projects and related programs nationwide.
Spokane report details a proposed three percent gold bond issue of 5 trillion dollars to reclaim and irrigate vast U S lands. Plans cover drainage of overflowed lands, irrigation of 40 million acres, deep waterways, roads, and forest protection to boost transportation, housing, and timber supplies.
Mr. Hooker outlines a plan to present a resolution to irrigation congress participants and to issue a memorial to Congress. A national delegation from every state and territory would push adoption, with public support campaigns starting after the congress to coordinate action.
Launch Excursions offers two large launches and one small one to host excursions for large or small parties including day picnics or school trips. A large excursion barge seats seventy five. Boats remain under licensed supervision with North Louisiana Shingle Company or F C Breese. Royal Dragon Tea promoted as pure and premium at Meek Co. 419 DeSiard street.
A testimonial card states druggists will refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, and prevent pneumonia and consumption without opiates. The genuine product is in a yellow package and sold by Dr. D. H. Key.
Account encampment Louisiana National Guards Alexandria La July 12th to 20th 1909 open rate of one fare and one third for the round trip July 12th to 17th inclusive 1909 with final return limit of July 22nd 1909 Tickets to be sold at the rate of one fare for the round trip July 18th 19th and 20th with final return limit of July 22 1909
Monroe readers are told there is no need to contact multiple lines for tickets as one agent can cover routes to the United States Mexico Canada and Europe at the same rates. The example lists a complex cross country itinerary and states the ticket allows liberal stopovers and is valid until September 30th. The agent invites calls and letters to arrange travel.
The QO and C offer round trip summer tourist rates for July 2 to 5, 1909 with a return by Oct. 31, 1909. Rates vary by route and destination among Southeast stations and Tennessee Virginia resorts. Tickets available through J. L. Thompson, ticket agent, with elegant trains and dining cars advertised.
Eastbound schedule shows arrival times for trains No 20 at 9:45 p m from Sayweno and No 11 at 7 30 p m from Fas. Westbound lists Gah INGE and No 11 at 7 30 p m, with Northbound and Southbound connections at Little Rock Monroe and Iron Mountain lines. Various arrival and departure times are given, including 10 21 a m and 6 02 p m for specific routes.
A garbled yet readable note lists various items and prices, mentioning sleeping car service from Little Rock to Colorado, Kansas City, and Chicago. The fragment includes multiple product-like lines with costs such as 37.95, 67.50, and 40.45, and ends with reference to “and a hundred more.”
The message lists June dates 18 19 21 22 23 2021 with return limit June 29. Stops include Memphis or St Louis and a side trip to Hot Springs from Benton. Signed by A. D. Kichols City Ticket Agent and T. J. Shelton Traffic Manager.
In a cemetery setting J E Pepfirs Abemaal ib decides to keep an eye on defenses and resting place. The dealer and manufacturer handles fur niture window sketes and children carriage wagons bicycles and metal burial caskets wooden coffins and trimming agents for sewing machines pianos and organs. Telephone numbers listed.
Farmers and mechanics frequently meet with slight accidents and injuries. Chamberlains Liniment speeds healing, eases sprains and rheumatic pains, and helps prevent blood poisoning if applied early. Sold by Allen’s Pharmacy and New South Drug Store with Walker’s Progressive Grocery promising fair prices and prompt service.
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