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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
4
The News-Star announces Allan Sholars as a candidate for delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Ouachita parish and Carl H. McHenry as a candidate from Ouachita parish.
Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin spoke at the Riverside Pavilion in Monroe praising equal suffrage and honest government. The article lauds his integrity and calls for women to vote, urging citizens to confront trusts and corrupt politicians. It notes limited Monroe attendance but describes his broader vision and impact on representative government.
The article argues that modern success hinges on mastering one skill well and becoming efficient. It cites German efficiency,Henry Ford, Ty Cobb, and a race horse as examples of how focused competence and effective effort lead to high achievement and national admiration.
Terrell and Goodgame Co. Distributors information appears with a phone number and PO box 690 142.
The speaker described his address as splendid and fitting for guiding voters toward choosing delegates for the proposed Constitutional Convention. Attendees commended the delivery as worthy of Fighting Bob and felt it would influence the outcome.
The News-Star argues efficiency drives success in business politics sports and war. It cites Napoleon Ty Cobb Henry Ford and German wartime mobilization as examples and says efficiency, not luck or opportunity, lets ordinary people seize chances and rise to top positions.
An Abbeville Progress editorial argues editors cannot boom a town alone. Capitalists and business leaders must join in, putting shoulders to the wheel and actively boosting development or the town will stay stagnant.
Madison Journal notes a tri parish fair appears assured this fall with Tallulah chosen as the host. Farmers across three parishes and Tallulah merchants are urged to support the program and actively aid promoters.
The Lake Charles American-Press argues for compulsory tick dipping across Calcasieu and Cameron parishes to protect cattle values. It warns that delayed, nonuniform dipping harms the financial returns of cattle growers and could prevent Calcasieu from maintaining its leading position in state beef production.
The Concordia Sentinel states the paper is not in favor of holding a state convention now, deeming it unnecessary and costly to the treasury and taxpayers. It urges voters to oppose the convention, and if a delegate is chosen, to ensure proper representation.
A compact timeline lists notable events from Bannockburn to political and military milestones across centuries. Highlights include 1314 Bruce defeats England at Bannockburn, 1340 Sluys naval victory for England, 1497 Cabot and Sebastian sighting America, 1675 King Philip's War, 1724 Glasgow malt tax unrest, 1741 mail service in London, 1852 agricultural convention in Washington, 1813 Lee crosses the Potomac.
An advert discusses Cham berlain s Tablets to treat bilious attacks and liver issues, noting the product costs a quarter and is widely available. The Hammond Vindicator emphasizes road construction and maintenance as vital to agricultural development and market access, urging business interest in rural district progress.
Convention notices include American Shorthorn Cattle Breed ers meeting and sale in Albany Georgia Hardware and Stove Dealers Association meeting in St Paul Minnesota Ohio State Brokers convention at Cedar Point O Central Kentucky Retail Merchants convention at Nicholasville Kentucky.
An old advertisement extols 8 8 8 as a direct acting blood purifier that reaches the bloodstream in minutes. It claims to bathe the blood to treat eczema boils and other eruptive conditions without harming the body and promotes buying from Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
Earl Kitchener secretary of war and empire commander turns 65 as Britain relies on his leadership in the Great War. The article notes his birth in Ireland in 1850 and outlines his career from the Nile Expedition to Khartum and South Africa, praising his discipline and wartime reforms. Also listed are other prominent figures aged today including Hon. George Von L Meyer 57 and John R. King 71.
An advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills in 36 sugar coated white pills per bottle for 25 cents. It promises easy dosing with one pill nightly and relief from constipation by morning, urging readers to buy at all druggists.
Cambridge mass June 24 Harvard Commencement Day features the formal presentation of the Widener Library a gift from Mrs Eleanor Ekins Widener of Philadelphia Senator Henry Cabot Lodge offers the presentation address President Lowell of Harvard accepts the library The library honors Harry Elkins Widener Titanic victim The procession to the dedication follows the usual exercises in Sanders Theatre The key is handed to President Lowell who unlocks the doors for educators and alumni in the main reading room
The city hires a sanitary contractor to clean all surface closets within limits. Occupants pay 75 cents per quarter in advance at City Hall. Sanitary Ordinance Sec 261 285 286 287 285 asks to contact the Sanitary Inspector at City Hall between 11 pm and 3 pm. Monroe La June 21, 1915.
Alfred Walker proprietor 111 Vicksburg street Cumberland phone 573 advertises pine stove wood oak stove wood fire wood oak and pine bundles fat kindling charcoal and delivery across the city loads priced 2 1 50 cents orders appreciated 6 3m
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment to stop neuralgia pains in the face head arm and shoulders. It claims quick relief with just a few drops and no rubbing, urging readers to buy a bottle for 25 cents at druggists.
Mrs. Florence Slife of Wabash Indiana praises Chamberlain's Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains saying it gives prompt relief and she highly recommends it. Obtainable everywhere.
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