Texas Nears Full Prohibition as Measure Takes Effect
The state readies for nationwide prohibition as the new law bans manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquor with limited medical sacramental or mechanical exceptions. The dry movement has spread from counties to the entire state, closing thousands of saloons and meeting strong political support.
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Texas
Rom‘ance
Teion
Are
Pxas
Houston
San Antonio Jr. Worth
Galveston
Hi Pasoange
Beaumont
Wichita Falls
Baseball Scores Across Leagues Highlight Tight Play
National League results show Chicago 3 over St Louis 2 and Cincinnati 1 1 draw with Pittsburgh led. American League details Detroit 1 2 and 4 4, Washington 5 Philadelphia 4, Cleveland 38 Chicago 2.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pitsburgh
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
Clevland
Prohibition Act Enforces Ban on Alcohol With Punishment
The act prohibits the manufacture sale and transport of spirituous vinous and malt liquors and medicated bitters capable of intoxication except for medicinal scientific mechanical and sacramental uses. Violators face felony conviction and 1 to 5 years in prison with no suspended sentence benefits for earlier provisions.
When is a first child not a first child
Stockton California June 24 A Marine recruiter's dilemma over a family allotment arises when George Hadley of Kansas City claims his twins count as the first child. The question is sent to Washington authorities after recruiter Sergeant Mergenthal struggles with the calculation. Washington State Federation of Labor opens its annual convention in Aberdeen addressing loyalty to the nation and wartime labor roles.
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Stockton
Cal
R. R. Mergenthal
U.S. Marine Corps
George Hadley
Kansas City
Mergenthal
Hadley
Washington
Aberdeen
Wash
Washington State Federation of Labor
Chamberlains Tablets Praised By Richmond Buyer
A Richmond Kentucky resident F B Tressey writes he has a good opinion of Chamberlains Tablets, calling them wonderful and saying nothing else beat them. The note recommends trying Chamberlains Tablets for indigestion or constipation.
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Champerlain
Chamberlain
F. B. Tressey
Richmond
Black and White Ointment Advertises Skin Lightening
An advertisement promotes Black and White Ointment promising to lighten dark skin remove freckles and heal pimples. It offers mail order for 25c with a money back guarantee and a free soap cake for four-box orders, inviting agents to earn an easy living from Memphis Tennessee based Plo wch Chemical Co Dept 235.
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Wch Chemical Co
Dept
Memphis
Tenn
Weekend sporting events roll across the nation
Listings note a busy slate with championships in tennis golf and trapshooting across Ohio New York California and Washington. the week features amateur and state championships in multiple cities and venues while pro bouts headline New Jersey and Pennsylvania events. A separate line notes a classified rent ad ending.
Bienville Lumber Company Incorporation Amended Charter
Notary records the stockholders meeting of The Bienville Lumber Company Limited amending Articles I II IV V VI to adopt a new charter. Articles rename company to Blenville Lumber Company Limited with 99 year succession Monroe domicile Ouachita Parish and authorize lumber business including mills timber land railroads and general merchandise. Capital stock $250000, 2500 shares, board of eleven, annual meeting in January 1919, stock voting rules, transfer restrictions, and dissolution procedures. Also includes succession sale notice for George and Rosa Chinn property in Monroe.
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State of Louisiana
Parish of
Bienville
Jeff Kent
The
Bienville Lumber Company, Limited
J. R. Mitchell
Blen Ville Lumber Company, Limited
Board of Directors
H. Wf. Wardlow
K. Tradwin
Alberta
Louisiana
Jepf Kent
J. WK. Mitchell
Listh District Court
Ouachita Parish
George
Josa Chinn
Sixth Judicial District Court
Ouathita Parish
Monroe
Rosa Chinn
Guinea
DeLlard Road
Mary Gadsen
W. Banterling
Ouachita
State of
M. Atkins
W. L. Ethridge
Fred Millsaps
A. A. Millsaps
United States
Ouachita Varish
Busi
John P Parker
Articlab
HK. M Chastiie
G. B. Vaughan
Articles of Incorporation of Monroe Building Corporation
Article notes the formation of Monroe Building Corporation in Louisiana on the date in 1918 with intent to exist ninety nine years. It grants powers to sue and be sued, to acquire and dispose of property, to borrow, and to issue notes and bonds secured by mortgage or pledge.
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Monroe Building Corporation, Inc. Hiate
Louisiana
Ousehna
Apell
United States
G. Lowery
Qusehita
State of Louisiana
State of
General Assembly of
Monroe Building Corporation
Ing
Board of Divestors
Official Directory of National and State Officers Listed
National leaders include Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall with cabinet names. State officers list governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, treasurer, auditor, superintendent of education, agriculture, and other officials across districts and boards with hospitals and statutes noted.
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National
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
Riobert Lansing
William G. McAdoo
The
Treasur
Newton D. Baker
Josephus Daniels
Navy
ST. W. Gregory
Albert 8. Burleson
P’ostmaster
Franklin K. Lane
Interior
David &. Houston
Agriculture
William ©. Redfield
Commerce
William B. Wilson
Ruffin G. Pleasant
Pernand Mouton
James J. Bailey
Coco
Henry Aunsicker
Paul Capchevielle
T. H. Harris
Marty D. Wilson
Fred J Grace
State Land Office
W. N. McFarland
K. N. Sims
Henry L. Fuqua
State Penitentiary
M. L. Alexander
Duncan Bule
Oscar Bowling
State Board of Health
Frank M. Kerr
State Board of Engineers
L. &. Thomas
State Board of Affairs
Heads of State Schools and Officials Listed
A long list of local and state educational and governmental leaders is presented, naming presidents, superintendents, judges, clerks, treasurers, sheriffs, attorneys, and council members across multiple wards and districts. The roster includes universities, normal schools, industrial institutes, and public offices with positions from mayor to tax collector.
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Thea
DD. Boyd
Louisiana State University
V. L. Roy
State Normal School
J. EB. Keeney
Louisiana Industrial Insti
OD. Apgar
Yy M. Atkins
Will Atkinson
L. BR. Powers
Sam Kaplan
Arnold Bernstein
A T. Austin
W. A. Walker
F. Slack
Culpepper
Pr. A. Fong
J. Kh. Pridwell
Stubbs
Theus
Train Schedule Fragments for Arkansas Louisiana Midland and Vicksburg Paths
Rail timetable snippets show northbound and southbound trains on Missouri Pacific and Illinois routes with daily and weekend variations. Through services connect Atlanta Chattanooga New Orleans with east and westbound local passengers and through sleepers noted.
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Little Rock
Warimdéevill
New Orleans
Lake Craror
Worth
Booth
L. A
Gsleepers
Atlunta
Chattanooga
Money to Lend on Farm and City Property at 6 Percent
Six per cent money to lend on improved farm and city business property and five per cent on city residence property. Commissions reasonable. R. K. Blanks, Box 660, Monroe, Louisiana.
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R. K. Blanks
Monroe
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Birmingham
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Queens County Jockey Club
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American Whist League
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Southern Baseball Association
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News-Star
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Edna Lourland
South Ord
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W. T. Bennett
Uiot
Roscoe R. Allen
Nutwood Farm
Millhaven
Apply News-Star
New Orleans Item
Ruston
Li-Lst
L. Fuller
Jackson Street
Corner Bros Avenue
Fourth Street
L. A. Breard
J. R. Sharpe
E. K. Catlett
West Monroe
Pine Street
B. A. McDonald
Cecil
Louisville Avenue
Burroughs
Camic
Apply Dixie Bedding Co. Ltd
Alonzo Brown
J. L. Kaliski
Lee Ave
Bailey’s
Blenville Lumber Company, Limited
Monroe, Guachita Parish
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Lils Corporation
He Wardlaw
Ro Hadwin
Martin M. Thee
Notary Public
WC. Youngblood
W. J. Blividge
M. Atkins Kilby
Millsapa
My T. & Flournoy
H. J, Millsapa
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Ty &. G. Weaks
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T. M. Atking
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Parish of Ouachita
State of Locottiaba
Ouachita Pariah
Monroe Building Corporation, Inc
Pat S. Hamilton
El-Ofelo
Liberty Land
J. J. Cook
Poiny
Web Planting Co
North
Ls-Bt
Exelento Pomad
Exelento Medicine CO
Atlanta, GA
Leon Filito
Bros
Chichester
Takeo
Rest
Safest
Bic & Price
Evans Chemical
Cincinnati, O
L. Adams Q. Graves
Drs. Adams & Graves Physicians and Surgeons
Chase & Collena Co
Lrog
F. Collins
Monro Veterinary Infirmary
North 6Th St
Monroe, la
Thomas E. Wrig
Allen
F. C. Bennett
Chase & Collens Co
Julia B. Matsler
Ostegpathist
Grammont St
Mouroe
Lousiana
C. W. Cosby
Kel Cross
Official Directory
United States Supreme Court
Edward Douglass White
Joseph McKenna
Oliver Wendall Holmes
William K. Day
James
McKejynuolds
Willis van JreVanter
Mahlon Sitney
Louis DV. Israndies
Clark
Joseph K. Kransdell
Robert F. Broussard
Albert Eatopinal
Garlaud Dupree
Whit P P. Martin
John ‘Bk. Watkins
Riley 4. Wilson
Dared ¥. Sanders
L. Lagare
James B. Aswell
Dr. Stafford
Barity Hospital
Clarity Hospital
Clarence Dierson
Hospital For the Insane
Jackson
John N. Thomas
Pineville
State Supreme Court
Frank A. Monroe
Charles A. O'Neal
O. Provosty
W. B. Somerville
Tute
KE. L. Stephens
Southwest
Louisiana Industcial Institute
Wade Bynum
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Institute For the Blind
H. W. Moore
Louisiana Training Institute
Fifth District Court
Ben C. Dawkins
F. M. Oder
T. A. Grant
A. Je Green
Doe Hanna
C. J. Gray
D. E. Brown
Y. YT. Webb
W. F. Vipes
Parish
AL. Smith
W. A. Tarver
G. W. Copeland
W. M. Hufin
B. Fithiol
W. K. Mitchell
J. N. Wininger
L. A. Coon
W. B. Inabuet
J M. Head
H W. Trousdale
Joe Kenwick
T. C. Brown
C. W. Phillips
T. EK. Edwards
Lunn
F.C. Peters
J. WK. Littlepage
G. W. Phillips
Howard Peavy
O. Henry
BE. Rutledge
Dan
Arkansas
Missouri Pacific Railroad
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