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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1918
Page
6
Local ad page features Groceries for cash with low prices and quick delivery at 973 phone, Aqua Vitae water 7 cents per gallon delivery, C A Boyd general contractor offers repairs and estimates, a carpenter seeks Carbon Co timber work with full tool set, and Kern's blacksmith shop advertises at corner Jackson and Grammont streets.
Miss Amy J Holmes parish home demonstration agent has been advised that the sixth annual short course to be held at LSU this summer has been canceled. Reasons include university arrangements with the national government for training enlisted soldiers, rising railroad costs, and bankers and businessmen facing heavier tax burdens reducing funding to defray club member expenses.
To my customers and friends I have been called to serve my country in this crisis and express hearty appreciation for past favors. My brother Morris will continue the dairy and I ask you to remember me in the future as you have in the past. 24-11. BEBROWDER A WILLIS.
Notice to customers from T. Smith advises two daily deliveries after Monday June 24 due to scarcity. Orders must be in by 9 30 a m to catch the 10 o clock run. Late orders received after 9 30 will go out at 5 p m. orders after 4 30 p m go the next day 10 o clock delivery.
Mrs. E. Kaliski president of the Housewives League urges maximum attendance at tomorrow afternoon's meeting at city hall. Subscriptions to the street-oiling fund will be returned to subscribers at the gathering.
Ouachita Saddie and Harness Co located on 20% South Grand street offers auto trimming services. The shop markets top quality work and quotes 20 percent discounts for restorations. Local patrons report reliable service and competitive prices.
Public offer for all hair cuts at 35 cents including Buster Brown styles. Advertises service for all ages and notes savings while supporting War Savings Stamps. © 17-124 M. G. Spaugh.
Local grocery advertises fresh meat vegetables fruits and cold drinks with free city delivery. Contact by phone 920 PP and J INZINA at 28-1 mo.
Licenses to wed issued to Wilmer A Covington and Miss Tarburton of Cheniere and Robert Lee Butler and Miss Rosalie Masling of Monroe, as listed in the city clerk records.
In the suit of Mrs Maude Clary against Mack Clary the court granted divorce to Mrs Clary. Judgment signed by Judge Dawkins Saturday. Neither party received custody of a minor child. the child was placed with the probation officer for further disposition.
The Associated Charities extends sincere thanks to all who contributed to the fund for the little paralytic boy. Special acknowledgment goes to Mr. C. B. Faulk for suggesting and coordinating contributions through the newspaper columns.
Miss Lillian Meyer presides as an unofficial board meets at City Hall tomorrow at 7 34 for forming a new health organization. The body will hire a visiting nurse and pursue anti tuberculosis child welfare and other general health work. Further refinements planned Tuesday.
Mr. Sam Sugar received a postal today from his son Leon G. Sugar of the 156th Infantry reporting his safe arrival overseas and greeting his family.
Mrs. Annie Mayes of ward four was injured when her cow, after birthing a calf in the forest, attacked her as she tried to herd the pair home. She restrained the animal by its horns until help arrived and later sold the cow and calf to Rogers Bros., cattle dealers in Columbia.
Classified notices list household furniture for sale two unfurnished rooms for rent and two furnished rooms for light housekeeping. Also requests for a set of books or clerkship and a stray mare and colt pickup offer details. Contact addresses and phone numbers included for each item.
Lee Sherman, a black defendant, secured a new trial after proceedings before District Judge Dawkins. He posted a $1,000 bond and was released pending the retrial. Evidence showed jurors did not convict on the reported vote, raising questions about juror impeachability of verdict.
A city wide canvass report details Sunday W S S meetings across Ouachita parish with Randle Oliver and others selling thousands of stamps. Notable efforts occurred in Ward 9 Cypress Richwood and Ward 1 4 6 2 areas with large totals and enthusiastic audiences.
London reports from Condumeda near Sandona di Piave that 2000 Austrian defenders fell to Italian forces on the Montello spurs. Austrian reserves of around 20 divisions promise strong resistance at Piave bridgeheads while Diaz’s cavalry seeks to outflank. Italian artillery advances and bridges across the river aid the pursuit of retreating Austrians.
Rev. J W Peacock now with Camp Beau regards YMCA described urgent need for mature volunteers in Monroe during the present emergency. He urged men above draft age to join and noted many draft age workers are being released to military service. Morton of the district YMCA recruiting committee said plans call for greater local activity to recruit volunteers.
Baton Rouge reports the federal government called 4100 Louisiana men for draft No 866 over five days starting July 22 at Camp Hancock Georgia including 2100 white and 2000 Negro draftees. Camp Beauregard in Alexandria receives the 2000 Negroes beginning July 29. All must be fit for general service and drawn from class 1 to minimize disruption to industry and agriculture.
City court disposed of Roscoe Washington for carrying a pistol with $800, also for fighting $12.50. Norman Garrett for fighting discharged. Joseph Maxwell for drunk and down $8. The wording reflects a compact docket summary of petty offenses and fines.
In Cairo on June 24 the Sultan of Egypt officially recognized the importance of camels in moving war supplies across the desert. Native members of the camel corps received special medals for wartime services, presented by the Sultan during recent exercises.
New Orleans report notes bullish Texas weather with no heavy rain and above normal temperatures. Austrian defeat on the Italian front sparks peace hopes and possible internal unrest in Austria. Washington signals use of lower grade cotton in war orders, altering government specifications for contract awards. Prices for lower grades previously affected by high grade only policy are discussed.
In western Ireland three times circulate. Old time is forty minutes after Greenwich. God’s time equals Greenwich. New time or daylight saving time exists but peasants ignore it while railways observe it.
The News-Star promotes its classified ads service to help readers find renters for available rooms. It highlights quick placement and broad reach through the newspaper's listings.
New York shipping men cite government ship room for staple cargo through July and August. They expect a large amount of inspected stock to depart and predict improved war news. optimism grows as America prepares to launch 89 vessels or 440 000 to 470 000 deadweight tons by Independence Day.
Atlantic dispatch reports Germany’s war weary and poorly fed population showing signs of revolt. Americans recently in Germany cite widespread sullenness in the army and fear troops may refuse to fight, with officers and men voicing discontent and talk of ending combat.
Soldier announces departure on June 27 to serve. He thanks Monroe public for past patronage. In his absence Monroe Electrical Supply Co. will handle all electrical work.
Ouachita Tire and Rubber Co Inc announces vulcanizing services at 711 with products and repairs for tires tubes and related rubber goods. Local shop emphasizes durability and quick turnaround for motorists and fleets.
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