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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1917
Page
4
NOBLY DONE Monroe citizens respond to duty as the Red Cross fund over-subscribes before the deadline. The piece commends all contributors and hopes their collars aid brave men at the front and that Monroe boys receive care through Red Cross ministrations.
In Monroe the Liberty Loan and Red Cross drives exceeded goals, yet local recruiting lagged. The article questions why many physically fit young men do not enlist, challenges cowardice vs. courage, and urges a surge of volunteers to meet President Wilsons call for 70 000 to serve in the Army and Navy.
The former president says 6 000 000 American soldiers may need to be sent abroad as war demands grow. He argues the U S must raise large armies beyond Civil War levels and stresses the massive costs and national resolve required to counter Germany's aggression.
In a call for national unity and sacrifice the article argues money should not be the focus as millions enlist and battlefields loom. It praises selflessness, urges investing beyond Liberty Loan, and links personal profits to supporting government and philanthropic war relief efforts noted by Manufacturers Record, Baltimore.
A local newspaper classified seeks tenants for spare rooms. Listings promise clean space and quick occupancy in a busy urban district.
A rundown of milestones across U.S. history including Virginia’s 1788 ratification, 1795 Union College founding, Napoleon’s farewell in 1815, Macomb’s death in 1841, and 19th century events such as Little Big Horn, Kaiser's Reichstag opening in 1888, the 1903 Indiana tornado, 1906 Harry Thaw incident, 1914 Salem fire, and 1915-1916 WWI battles and diplomatic moves.
Mrs. P. H. Martin of Peru Indiana reports that her two daughters had whooping cough and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helped them greatly as an effective treatment. The advertisement emphasizes loosening the cough and easing expulsion.
A wartime public notice urges all loyal citizens to report men over twenty one who failed to register under the draft act. Citizens are told to contact the United States Marshal, secret service, or sheriff to ensure no slacker escapes. Monroe is cited as having several nonregistrants.
New York reports a national push to recruit airmen for a vast fleet of battle planes to overtake German skies. Agents from flying camps target civilians, with plans to build huge hangars and fields across Long Island as thousands prepare to train in this new front of military service.
With just over four months to election day, Gotham voters have shown little enthusiasm for interlocal politics. War coverage dominates attention, and officials fear no campaigning or candidate discussion will surface before polls open to decide city rule for the next four years.
Play begins in the Oklahoma Patriotic tennis tournament at the Oklahoma Golf and Country Club in Oklahoma City. The event continues through most of the week with many prominent players entered, promising strong competition for the state championship.
Townspeople urge public parades for Uncle Sam’s troops as they prepare to sail, arguing that public displays in New York could boost patriotic support without harming war plans. Parades would showcase fighting forces and stir enthusiasm for the war.
A brief health ad explains sour stomach as mild indigestion from rapid or excessive eating and suggests slow eating and light suppers. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion. An additional notice states the Monroe Building and Loan Association will close at 7:00 p.m. on the sixth rk. L. Propust, Secretary.
Citizens, teachers, and philanthropic groups anticipate strong backing for Liberty Bonds and Red Cross efforts. Despite fewer funds than sought, widespread generosity rises to meet wartime calls, with many already contributing to charitable activities.
Male jokers charged with perjury on age data for a state military census. Women in the city allegedly provide returns in districts where they are unknown, while census workers report they know hundreds of ages but not those of the people they seek.
Sheriffs sale in Ouachita Parish on June 40 1917 at Monroe front door offers lots three to ten and eleven with 144 feet frontage on Jackson Street and 500 feet depth on Holly Avenue. Property seized under Mercantile Bank case Luther B Hall to satisfy writ of fi fa with cash terms and appraisement bond.
Liver and Stormind Trouble promotes Po-Do-Lax as a harmless natural cure for constipation biliousness and related ills. Claims no griping or after effects with pleasant taste and affordable price. marketed as nature's remedy improving children's activity and adults mood.
Notice to stockholders states a meeting at 10 o clock a m Monday July 2 1917 in the director rooms of Central Savings Bank and Trust Co for electing a board of directors for the ensuing year and other business. J T Austin president PP Stubbs Jr secretary.
Peru’s petroleum is said to rank next to Kusels's for producing high grade libricants, suggesting comparable quality among regional crude sources despite limited data. The claim highlights the potential for Peru to compete with Kusel in refined lubricant production.
The readable text describes a doubtfully reliable medical claim about liver health and body systems. It references a thick shell and warns about chills, with a suggestion to avoid taking certain laxative products at regular intervals.
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