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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1916

Page

8

Walker Bros Gro Co ad offers groceries and services

Local ads list honey clean clothes pickup phone 217 for B Jack Selig services, Palm Beach suits cleaned 50 cents, various meats and produce with phone 920, 24-31 24-35% stock items, Fly Driver products, pest control by Chase Colling Co, lawn mower sharpening by Ideal Lawn Mower Grinder, plumbing quotes by W A Fitzgerald, Heard's Market fish and native meats, plumbing and contracting, Monroe Retail Dealers Association meeting June 26 at Chamber of Commerce 24-21

Palm Beach Jack Selig Retail Dealers Association of Monroe Chamber of Commerce

Lost locket and pin reward notices

NEW ADVERTISE MEN i. LOST Gold locket plain one size girl head on other Reward for return to L Nash Allen's Pharmacy 26-21 LOST Silver bar pin with quarto mounted in center Head on quarter raised Reward for return to Southern Hotel ot

L. Nash Allen's Pharmacy Southern Hotel

Local Property Transfers and Fines Collected

A list of multiple property sale transactions featuring Joe Eldridge Rosetta Chapman Hypolite White Lottie Lovett Zigler J W Bailey Miss Lucile O Neal Geo F Davis Miss Elma Marguerite Grant Herbert L Breard Miss Lady Bird Dixon R J Nelson to Mrs Mary J Sparks Mrs T M Hudson to C E B Faun LeRoy W R Gordon to J M Payne and wife J M Payne and wife to T C McLain Mrs M C Austin and Mrs S C Eby to Webb Goodleit W B Thomas to J J Thomas L H Wallace to Mike Rassion KE A Brown fined ten dollars for profane language Billa Fleming fined twenty five dollars for displaying a dangerous weapon.

R. J. Nelson Mary J. Sparks E. al T. M. Hudson C. EB. Faun LeRoy W. R. Gordon J. M. Payne T. C. McLain M. C. Austin S. C Eby Webb Goodleit W. B. Thomas J. J. Thomas L. H. Wallace Mike Rassion KE. A. Brown Billa Fleming

Demand Release and Mediation Stance Shifts Across Americas

The article reports on the foreign affairs committee’s discussion of a potential joint House and Senate session, noting that mediation is not yet authorized by Secretary Lansing and that Latin American nations may revisit mediation after a U S reply to Gen Carranza. It also covers Chinese copper cash exports from Tsing-tau to Japan and notes stock levels in Shantung firms, with explanations of copper to currency values and the changing gold and silver equivalences.

House Senate Bat Calderon Lansing United States Carranza Central American Calderon of Bolivar Peking Tsing-tau Japan Shantung Shantune China

New Cotton Buyers Coming to Monroe

The Monroe Chamber of Commerce seeks to attract cotton buyers to the area to address a shortage of workers. A letter from M Levy & Sons of New Orleans expresses willingness to place a Monroe representative for the upcoming season, noting prior cotton dealings around Monroe and gratitude for the Chamber’s efforts. Also included is an ad for A HoltKort and plumbing and tin shop at 204 North Third Street, urging locals to favor their services.

Chamber of Commerce Monroe M. Levy & Sons New Orleans M. Levy &Sons Co. L. Thomas North Third Street L. Thomas Plumbing and Tin Shop Thomas A. Holtkort

Service Disruption Announcement From Local Businessman

To the People of Monroe I have been called into service and must leave my business to my brother J. T. Utley I ask for your support of his handling of affairs and I will return after service to resume operations I appreciate the past business and will continue serving friends as before

J. T. Utley

Painting Contractor UrLeyY Adverts Products and Prices

The notice promotes T. EK. UrLeyY Painting Contractor offerings with references to children's forks in white black and fancy patterns and mentions Whaderhose and Black Cat brands in various weights. Also notes THE RACKET STORE and an Oct 26 21 date.

Hslo

Russians Seek Naturalization in Austria Hungary War Labor

Vienna reports the Ausso-Hungarian government holds more than 40 000 petitions for citizenship from Russian prisoners of war. Uncertain fate remains but likely naturalization. Many prefer staying in Austria Hungary to return home and some offer service against Italy have been refused.

Vienna Grentine

Scarcity of Rubber Causes Cross-Border Trade Struggles

In Germany and Belgium, a severe shortage of rubber drives black market activity with reports that $20 can be earned by smuggling a kilogram across borders. Charleroi area manufacturers struggle as scraps and peelings flood markets and a rudimentary soup is made for factory workers and families.

Maastricht Netherlands Germany Belgium Charleroi Feetory

Pigs Declared Contraband In Mediterranean War Move

Athens reports a large number of Greek exporters and agriculturalists harmed by a British naval decision in the Mediterranean that dried figs are contraband of war. Figs have been a leading export alongside raisins tobacco olive oil wine and silver-bearing lead.

Athens Mediterranean Greece

Seike Maru May Be Lost En Route to Japan

Japanese authorities fear loss of the cargo steamer Seike Maru of Osaka Shosen Kaisha. It sailed from Tacoma on March 22 carrying munitions for the Japanese government. No information has come forth on the ship's fate amid a mid Pacific voyage.

Tokio Osaka Shosen Kaisha Tacoma Japan mid-Pacific

Nevws Star Classifieds Continue to Draw Users

Readers who have experimented with Nevws Star classifieds keep returning for ad exposure and inquiries. The pattern suggests steady engagement among early adopters and ongoing interest from local businesses seeking outreach through the platform.

Peace or War (Continued from Page One)

Militia men ordered to six Central and South American republics probe mediation offers from Carranza. United States notes Mexico City shift. no reply timeline. Paris faces sugar price tensions as 200 tons daily flow eases shortages and police clamp down on overcharges and stock manipulation.

Bieast Holivia Ecuador Salvador Honduras Costa Rica Chile Carranza United States Mexico City Rogers United States de Mendis Mexico

MOREY NOT KILLED IN CONTINUED DESPITE FATAL FIELD FIGHT

Report details troops of Troop K retreating about 1 090 yards, with several wounded and one officer killed. Captain Boyd is said to have died, Lt Adair missing after the field activity. A wounded man hid nearby with others while a second group suffered casualties. Also noted is the execution of Greek spy Condoyannis near Vincennes after prior conviction for aiding Germany, culminating in a firing squad despite protests.

Boyd Adair Paris Condonanis Vincennes France Republic Condoyannis Tome

A Want Ad in the News Star Remains Affordable

A short item notes that want ads in the News Star are inexpensive and attract readers seeking bargains. It mentions ongoing affordability and resumed interest in classified listings, highlighting the practical value for shoppers and small sellers.

News-Star

Mississippi town fund raises over 1500 for militia group

Vie shburgers Subscribe Liberally, Vickburg, Miss., June 25. The list of those contributing to the fund to aid the local militia company in their effort to recruit the company up to the required standard continues to grow rapidly. Over 1500 has been raised to date.

Vickburg Miss

Daily Cotton Letter from Monroe Curbs Market Outlook

Speed's Daily Cotton Letter from Monroe Louisiana June 26 1916 reports the Memphis Commercial Appal weekly crop condition at 78.8 down from 80 last month while government figures show 77.5 versus a 10 year average of 80. The piece notes upcoming bureau comparisons to 80.9 last year and 86.2 10 year average and suggests deterioration could be bullish despite irregular trading as market players sold new crop options around the 131 4 level, a situation not seen in years at this season.

Monroe Memphis Commercial Appal

Crop arrivals squeeze as weather tests the season

A thin read of weather and crop prospects shows limited arrivals despite high prices as farmers rely on this year’s output for next season. If wet conditions persist, crop growth could delay gains while maritime freight from New Orleans to Genoa stabilizes around $5 to $2.75, hinting at improved demand from Italy.

New Orleans Genoa Tikely Italy United States New York

General Gallieni Dies After Alleged Treason Plot

New York reports General Gallieni, once France’s Master of War and famed savior of Paris, died after a three week illness. He was allegedly fatally wounded in a dispute with a high ranking French officer accused of treason for conspiring with Germans over Verdun. The elder statesman died May 27, with details unfolding as officials investigate the claim.

New York Joaped Gallieni France Paris Charg Gallieni Verdun

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ethel Barrymore Harold Lockwood May Allison Mabel Talliaferro Billie Burke Gloria Everglades Jane Gray Man and Kern's Horseshoeing Shop Joe Kern Prop Walker Bros. Gro. Co Lee Avenue Keyside Heights Stone Cakes Sam Inzina Shreveport Times A. G. Cook Allen's Pharmacy, Ltd Chase & Colling Co Knuckle’s Kern Morrison's Lott Heard West Monroe W. A. Fitzgerald Phon West Monroe Poduce Co Aimee Coetier T Jack Selig Joe Eldridge Rosetta Hypolite White Lottie Lovett Zigler J. W. Bailey Miss Lucile O'Neal Geo. F. Davis Miss Elma Mar Guerite Grant Herbert L. Breard Miss Lady Bird Dixon Wexler's Messenger Service We. Taxi Service I. R. Waddell Monroe Chamber of Commerce T. EK. Urleyy Hubber Scarte Overland Automobile Company Louisiana Jose Tomer Morey Tutta Paly Siovmn Td OG Avyerpool Chicago Speed H. & B. Beer Lafayette Gustave Hoeslouin War Office White Shore H. R. Speed Monroe, la New Orleans Cotton Exchange
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