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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
7
A secretary asked Congress for an appropriation of five hundred thousand dollars today as part of a discussion on funding. The statement referenced the introduction of the proposal and its intended purpose.
Proposal outlines a cotton free zone 50 to 100 miles wide along the Rio Grande in Texas to block pink bollworm entry from Mexico. Authorities seek to prevent pest spread by creating an agricultural quarantine corridor.
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey advertised as relieving croup and whooping cough by loosening mucus and soothing irritated membranes. The ad urges keeping it at home for colds and bronchial troubles and notes a 25 cent price. Washington report adds federal service muster order for national guard engineers from fifteen states including Mississippi for cantonment work.
Mrs. P. H. Martin of Peru Indiana reports that her two daughters suffered whooping cough until she gave Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She says it worked like a charm. The ad promotes relief through a loose cough and easy expectoration.
Washington reports the marine corps aims to reach a full authorized strength of 34 000 with 4363 additional recruits needed. In the first three days of the week 678 men were enlisted.
An ad extols Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally to reach the disease site and work via the blood on mucous surfaces. It cites a Toledo supplier, testimonials, and mentions other farm products like constipation pills. It notes infertile eggs and the male bird’s lack of influence on egg numbers.
An old fashioned health ad urges parents to use California Syrup of Figs as a safe pure fruit laxative for children and adults. It claims quick relief from constipation and common ailments with a coated tongue indicating need for cleansing. It warns buyers to demand the California Fig Syrup Company label and to beware counterfeit syrups.
This article outlines methods for maximizing egg quality and sales. It covers nest provisioning, timing of culling male chicks, egg cleaning, cooling, air circulation, odor avoidance, washing cautions, market frequency, and price factors including size and color. It emphasizes cleanliness, proper feeding, and avoiding eggs from stolen nests to protect market value.
Trenton Georgia resident Mrs Ellie Gifford recounts a long history of stomach and hip pain, headaches and nervousness. She credits Cardui and Draught with ending her pains after two bottles and later another two when nervousness appeared.
Saturday features the Westchester Kennel Club annual beach show in White Plains New York. Cincinnati hosts automobile races at the Speedway. The Connaught Park Jockey Club closes its spring meeting in Ottawa Ontario. A cruiser motor boat race runs from New York to Block Island. Tennis opens include Quaker Ridge in New Rochelle New York Falls City in Louisville and Western Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh.
Baseball news covers players like Jesse Barnes and Max Carey with team shifts, a note on Clark Griffith’s past, Honus Wagner tribute in June, and strong Tigers home form. Also includes ads and public notices about land claims and Harvard tuition impact after the war.
A vintage advertisement urges early treatment for colds with Dr. King's New Discovery and Salfey balm. It claims the products ease inflammation, soothe tissues, and prevent worsening, advising purchase from a druggist for $1.00.
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