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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
3
New York fashion notes describe the revival of polonaise basque elements with long tunics, low back sashes, and bustle effects. Worn by both adults and girls, outfits feature sheer fabrics, ruffles, accordion pleating, and contrasting hats, with emphasis on waist emphasis and coordinated accessories.
A June conference of the Port Commissioners favors a constitutional amendment to allow the Public Belt Railroad Commission to bridge or tunnel the Mississippi near New Orleans. Engineer George Davis outlines tunnel plans costing about five million dollars with potential annual revenue around five hundred thousand, favoring a Detroit style tunnel over a bridge. The group aims to amend Baton Rouge legislation to permit either option and seeks governor help for a special session if needed.
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a universal blood purge to cure rheumatism. It claims rheumatism stems from blood acidity and nerve or mineral-induced causes, praising the formula's absorption and urging readers to buy now. It invites confidential medical consultation from The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.
Our 50c quality light weight Ratines in striped and white six inches wide suitable for skirts and coat suits at 50c. 38¢ 40 inch floral crepe very popular for waists and dresses all neat and new designs some with white background others colored at 25¢.
An old advertisement cites Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and constipation. A legal notice annnounces a writ of seizure and sale in Ouachita Parish Louisiana, Monroe, listing property described as Lot 1 Square 22 Ouachita Cotton Mills Addition, with improvements, to be sold July 25, 1914 at the courthouse front door to satisfy the writ.
Costs and terms of sale cash with benefit of appraisement. John P. Parker Jr., Sheriff, Monroe, La., June 24, 1914. News-Star. Advertisement includes testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Sold by all dealers.
Local service advertises clean cars and competent drivers with special rates for dances parties country trips and fishing trips. Phone number 320 listed and location on Second Street behind Chase and Colens.
Notice is given that J. J. Webb will apply to Mayor N. G. Tippit and the Town Council of West Monroe for a license to operate a bar room and drinking saloon in the McLain building on Trenton Street in the town.
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