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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
4
Experts who visited European battle fronts warn the United States must conserve food resources now to sustain the war effort. Americans are urged to produce more food, save supplies, and use every agency to pool resources for home and Allied needs.
The piece argues war will not be liked in ordinary terms yet Americans may endure it for duties that require sacrifice. It suggests the conflict is “made for the people” and urges readers to study government reports and eyewitness accounts since July 1, 1914 to understand its origins and inevitability.
The conflict is portrayed as a continuation of the French Revolution and the broader democratic movement, contrasting popular support with antiwar critics. It argues that German militarism and aristocratic privilege threaten democracy, while the war is framed as a fight for the people's rights and self governance.
An old advertisement urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs for infant constipation and illness relief. It claims the syrup cleanses the liver and bowels, eases stomach issues, and restores energy with a pleasant taste.
The passage declares that opposing the war's vigorous prosecution, by deed or word, aids enemies of democracy and undermines the war effort, framing loyalty as essential to victory. It emphasizes conscientious or unconscientious opposition as harmful.
Ad text promises health by taking Van Lax for the liver at regular intervals. Claims it makes you well and keeps you well. Price 5. See Chase Collens agra.
The renowned soprano Frieda Hempel turns 32 and marks a long career with the New York Metropolitan Opera since 1912. Born in Leipzig on June 26 1885 she debuted at Berlin’s Royal Opera House in 1907 and later became a major concert draw in the United States.
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An ad promotes Farris Colic Remedy for horses noting it eliminates drenching and is applied on the tongue with a dropper included in each bottle. The Phoenix Drug Store guarantees the product and urges readers to buy today.
Meadowsville resident Mrs. Pearl Patrick describes lasting constipation sour stomach and digestive discomfort. She avoids doctor pills due to gripe and chooses Thedford’s Black Draught laxative, noting gentle action no lingering aftereffects and improved digestion.
An advertisement explains catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is claimed to act through the blood on mucous surfaces, with testimonials available. Also mentions Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for cough and a stockholders meeting notice for Standard Warehouse and Compress Co. to elect directors on July 2, 1917.
The notice urges keeping Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home to treat cholera morbus quickly. Mrs. Charles Enyeart of Huntington Indiana reports two children fell ill in 1911 and found immediate relief from the remedy.
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