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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
4
A Louisiana newspaper column argues that many morality bills fail because the public prioritizes individual liberty over communal good. It advocates strengthening home training to shape character, asserting laws alone cannot curb evils and urging balanced, necessary statutes.
A fragment urges reliance on home training rather than expedients and regulation. It warns that those who depend on expedients invite disaster and failure and advocates firm belief in home training as the secure path.
The Monroe intelligentsia defend the Sembline piece amid local debate. The Richland Democrat notes Rowville will host agricultural editors touring the state. Rayville residents hope for courtesy shown them elsewhere as editors visit.
Pine BluffGraphic reports at a regular semi monthly Chamber of Commerce luncheon the trustees will consider prohibiting Main Street merchants from displaying signs like Slaughter Fire and Bankrupt Sales that cover storefronts. Secretary Bloom cites many complaints about unsightly misleading signage and urges city council proof before bans.
An editorial note explains readers turn to advertisements to gauge the best value for their money. It argues ads reveal who offers the best merchandise for the week and that readers form a habit of reading them to discover worth and deals.
A Western Publisher quote notes shoppers rely on bright ads to judge goods and prices. It argues ads win attention, and merchants must advertise attractively to hold customer interest and secure sales.
J William Hart field agent for the Georgia College of Agriculture reports in Farm and Fireside on rising cattle interest in the South. He notes rapid cattle tick eradication in Georgia and broader prosperity in beef and dairy production across the region.
An older advertisement extols Mothers Friend as a harmless external lotion to ease pregnancy. It claims benefits for abdominal muscles and skin, cites wide maternal use in the United States, and invites readers to buy from local stores and request a booklet from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta.
Our line-up offers complete medicines with Strong quality. Only first rate drugs score in restoring health and fair pricing wins the game. Collens line includes Female Tonic Little Liver Pills and Hair Tonic for dandruff with guaranteed results.
The piece notes extensive damage from pests costing Georgia up to six million dollars annually. Farmers respond with spraying and dipping cattle, expanding dipping vats, and greater cooperation. As results, Texas fever quarantine lines move south and cattle interest rises when ticks are eradicated.
Mrs Mary E McMullen of Phelps New York says she suffered indigestion and constipation for years until taking Chamberlains Tablets. She reports immediate help and a cure after several weeks use and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
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. See BR. HW. Thompson for figures on your house.
Key historic markers include the death of King George IV born 1762, 1849 Navigation Acts repeal, 1857 Cawnpore massacre of British residents, 1862 General Pope command in Virginia, Earl Russell’s resignation, 1879 Ismail Pasha deposed, Simon Cameron death in Lancaster PA, 1798 Clifton House fire, and 1906 visits of Japanese royals to London.
The article traces Sir Robert L. Borden from his Nova Scotia birth on June 26 1854 through his legal career and rise to Canadian prime minister in 1911. It also lists notable birthdays including Earl of Carnarvon Brig Gen Frank Baldwin Serena Payne and Henry Helgesen.
One hundred dollar reward claim for catarrh cure through Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co of Toledo endorsers certify Cheney's honor from 15 years of business. National Bank of Commerce Toledo supports. Cure taken internally. 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials available free. sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
In Marshfield Massachusetts today a memorial to Daniel Webber was unveiled by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The monument features a mammoth glolder with a bronze tablet and is inscribed to honor the notable statesman. John D Lons former Massachusetts governor and former Navy Secretary delivered the oration.
The Daily News reports a five prize automobile contest across Monroe districts with engraved gold watches from Elgin or Waltham as top awards. Buyers gain votes with subscriptions, and readers in each district have equal chances, with at least two prizes per district and all participants offered something.
Weeklong sports calendar lists events across teams and venues. Local readers can follow schedules for football, basketball, and track across city venues with dates and locations noted.
Annual intercollegiate boat races held on the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie New York feature Al Kubiak against Bottling Levinsky in a 10 round bout in New York. Kiddie Ketehel meets Patsy Drouillard in a 10 round fight in Toledo.
Jack Johnson faces Frank Moran for the world's heavyweight championship in Paris. The Paris match marks a major boxing milestone with high public interest and international attention.
Alfred Walker, proprietor at 411 Vicksburg Street Cumberland, offers pine stove wood in 12 and 16 inch lengths, oak stove wood in 12 and 16 inches, fire wood of oak and pine 2 feet long, plus charcoal and pine kindling bundles. Delivery to any city part with loads priced at 2.06, 1.00, and 0 cents.
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