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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
5
Washington reports a British proposal to reduce munitions accidents by plugging workers’ ears to cut distractions and maintain focus. Night shifts show fewer incidents than day shifts, with accidents rising as weather cools and falling as temperatures rise.
A line ad promotes a product called B.A. Thomas Killer claimed to control parasites on hens at night and also kill bugs on tomatoes squash and cucumbers. It promises results or a refund and instructs to buy at Phoenix Drug Store.
Mild indigestion description and tips suggest eating slowly chewing food well and limiting meat at supper. Recommends using Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion when sour stomach occurs.
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It asserts quick relief from constipation, curbs feverish fussiness, and promotes an inside cleansing with a disclaimer to seek only the California Fig Syrup Company product and beware of counterfeit syrups.
A Dublin report describes a Wand-bill pamphlet privately printed by Arthur Griffith urging Ireland to stand alone. The piece argues small nations prosper in freedom, compares population and area with Belgium, Denmark, Greece, and others, and cites costs of Dublin Castle rule and national armies to claim independence is cheaper than subjugation.
Mrs. Hffie E. Kleppe of Averyl Minnesota writes that after two long hospital stays for rheumatism and kidney trouble she found relief using Foley Kidney Pills. She reports immediate relief and completing a full bottle, choosing to use the pills whenever back pain arises.
M J McDonough from All River refuses Marine enlistment after being denied permission to bring his large cat to Paris Island. He says the cat will guard him from rats in the trenches, claiming the rat killer will accompany him to camp despite the recruiter ruling otherwise.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to destroy malaria germs carried by mosquitoes. Advertised price is 60 cents.
Benny Leonard meets Jack Britten in six rounds in Philadelphia. Tennis opens in Lewiston and Hoosick Falls with local championships. Mickey King faces Frank Warmer in Bremerton. Minnesota and West Virginia trapshooting opens. Intermountain tennis in Salt Lake City. Connecticut golf in New Haven. Southern baseball season ends. Beach shows and tennis in Glen Cove and Berkeley. Succession of Margaret Irene Jackson—claims due to Millsaps Oliver Montgomery. administrator Centrel Savings Bank and Trust Company, Monroe Louisiana.
Amsterdam reports Germany faces a smaller fruit harvest this year than the record 1817 crop. Apples apricots and peaches likely below average, cherries and pears brighter. Warm spring promises a good honey year.
London June 25 A movement to form mouse killing clubs in Great Britain to conserve grain is under way with participation urged from all ages. A club has formed in Sissinghurst Kent and one member reportedly killed 650 mice in a single day. Campaign organizers estimate a mouse consumes a spoonful of corn daily.
A conference on food conservation began at Massachusetts Agricultural College in Amherst on June 25 and continues tomorrow. Scheduled speakers include Miss Martha Van Rensselaer of the Federal Food Administration, Mrs Nathaniel Thayer of the State Food Administration, and Prof. W D Hurd, director of extension service at the college.
The thirtieth annual convention of the New York State Music Teachers Association opens in New York with headquarters at the Hotel Majestic. The three day program includes business sessions and many afternoon and evening concerts and recitals by musicians of wide reputation.
Mrs Margar et Smale of Bishop California reports a persistent cold last week that responded to Poleys Honey and Tar Compound acting like a charm. The Phoenix Drug store advertises the remedy as reliable for stubborn coughs and colds typical of the season.
A Louisiana testimonial extols Hobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy for Bright's disease with Mrs. P. B. Nelson of Lake Charles recounting initial illness in 1913 and six months of ineffective treatment. She credits the remedy with relief and health restoration and a booklet offer from Hobo Medicine Manufacturing Co. Readers are directed to local drug stores in Monroe and Rayville, Louisiana for the product.
Notary confirms stockholders of The Bienville Lumber Company Limited voted April 16 1918 to amend readopt and rewrite Articles I II IV V and VI. Charter rereads name domicile capital stock 250000 dollars 2500 shares and board of eleven directors to govern affairs with annual meetings second Tuesday in January 1919. Witnesses Wardlow Hadwin and Martin M Hile seal. Alberta Louisiana April 18 1918.
Several thousand Christian Endeavorers from Ohio gathered in Newark for the state convention. patriotism and war service are the key themes, with a large attendance and an attractive program promising a highly successful gathering.
In Knoxville on June 26 ceremonies will unveil a massive granite monument at Pleasant Forest Cemetery honoring Archibal Peane, veteran of the American Revolution, jurist, statesman and governor, with Daughters of the American Revolution leading the event.
Neglected constipation may lead to piles, ulcers, appendicitis, nervous prostration, and paralysis. Don’t delay treatment. Foley Cathartic Tablets work surely and gently without harming the stomach or intestinal lining. No habit forming drugs. Fine for fat folks. From Phonix Drug Store. tf.
State of Louisiana Ouachita Parish Mutth Ward Megistrate Court issues writ of fiat against J A Smith case 3380. Sheriff T A Grant will sell at Monroe court house July 6 1918 between hours of sale seized property including two cows three heifers one steer all red or white to satisfy writ cash with appraisal fees.
A small classified notice in the News-Star drew steady inquiries from readers seeking affordable services. The brief ad promised quick responses and clear terms, reflecting how low-cost listings can generate tangible leads in a busy market.
National list includes Woodrow Wilson and cabinet names with offices. State roster names governors, lieutenant governors, attorneys general and various state officials, board presidents, engineers, and health leaders.
A list of hospitals and judges referenced includes Charity Hospital New Orleans, Charity Hospital Shreveport, Hospital for the Insane in Jackson Delaware Pineville and Pineville state supreme court justices Frank A. Monroe Charles A. O'Neal D C Provosty W B Somerville. The text names John N. Thomas and Clarence Pierson among hospital figures and notes court association with the State Supreme Court.
A dense roll call lists heads of state schools, judges, clerks, parish officers, and ward officials. It names Louisiana institutions and persons including judges Dawkins and Odom, sheriffs, assessors, coroners, and various ward leaders across multiple parishes and cities.
Eastbound and westbound trains listed with arrivals and departures for No 12 No 4 No 2 No 10 No 1 No 11 and through sleepers. The schedule includes times for Palmervills Lioop in Little Rock and local freight services on Wednesday and Friday. Through connections extend to Atlanta Chattanooga and New Orleans.
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