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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
2
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, all herb remedy that replaces calomel mercury for liver issues. It pledges no salivation, supports digestion, and offers a money back guarantee if the product fails to improve health. The note mentions a 60 cent bottle and praises its pleasant taste for children.
A round of afternoon social events and a bridal shower are described. Mrs W R Gordon hosted a bridge gathering for Mrs M W Hoyt of Chicago with Mrs H D Briggs winning a knitted handkerchief prize. The Baptist church Women’s Missionary Society discussed a love shower for Rev W T Tardy’s family and planned a Tuesday event at the parsonage. A prenuptial shower for Miss Agatha Faulk followed, featuring Daisy arrangements, gift bouquets, and a reception with a formal luncheon and a procession of guests and attendants.
The calendar lists a Thursday 3 20 p m W C T U meeting at Mrs Joe Bebenham and a Friday gathering of the West Side Young Matrons Embroidery Club hosted by Mrs Wm Mitchell. Several residents and visitors are noted including Mr A E Washburn of Bastrop and Mrs Dan O Brien awaiting relatives and trips to Indianapolis Ashville N C and Biloxi.
Reader reports kidney trouble relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills, claiming improved health since treatment and recommending the product to others. The testimonial lists multiple local names associated with the endorsement and notes a prior family illness. A social event follows featuring Miss Nellie Webb's debut at a Webb residence with music, decorations, and guests.
J Henry Sheppard vs No S241 Parker Jr et al Sixth Judicial District Court Ouachita Parish Louisiana orders sale of Layton's Second Addition fractional section 16 property in Monroe with rents and revenues to satisfy writ of fieri facias. Sale at court house front door July 31 1915 cash at two thirds appraised value. Aqua Vitae promo note included for Monroe and West Monroe.
An old advertisement promotes Stearns Electric Paste as an easy effective cockroach and water bug exterminator. It claims a two ounce box costs twenty five cents and deters pests better than powders. The copy emphasizes safety for food and simple use.
At the Lyceum today the Kalem feature Her Husband's Honor stars Henry Pemberton and Elsie McLeod as they help a father smuggle gems then marry after a chase by Ellen the Secret Service. Also shown are Mrs Jarr and the Beauty Treatment from the Jarr Family series and The Smugglers Lass with Gene Gann Tier and Jack Clark.
The city contracts a sanitary worker to clean surface closets within city limits. Occupants pay 75 cents per quarter in advance at City Hall. For details contact the Sanitary Inspector at City Hall between 11 p.m. and 3 p.m. in Monroe Louisiana dated June 21 1915.
Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky credits Cardui with curing long illness and nerve troubles. After trying multiple doctors and sufferings, she took eleven bottles and regained health, weight, and ability to work. The Chattanooga Medicine Co advertises Cardui as a trusted women’s tonic with instructions and free booklet.
A historical testimonial ad claims Eckmans Alterative aids recovery from lung diseases including tuberculosis. The piece cites a patient from Weldon Indiana who allegedly recovered after using the remedy following severe illness and weight loss, urging readers to seek further details from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
Advert shows Bond's Liver Pills as a prompt remedy for torpid liver or bowels with one dose per pill. Claims include relief from sour stomach and constipation, presented as small mild safe effective inexpensive at 25 cents to buy at all druggists.
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