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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
4
The piece laments chronic waste in American households and schools, urges thrift, notes toy purchases fueling European toy trades, praises frugal women, warns on land and timber waste, and calls Congress to protect Southern forests amid industry-driven destruction.
A. G. C. argues that delaying a forest preservation bill causes irreparable monthly losses to regions dependent on timber forests, warning against prolonged political delays and urging prompt action.
A critical look at the Progressive or Bull Moose movement urging voters to consider its policies and history. It argues Roosevelts role, party realignments, and cautions about primary rules and potential allegiance shifts amid elections.
The Huntington Enterprise editorial laments male critics of women’s fashion from hoop skirts to bareheaded styles. It argues editors should stop policing women's attire and implies any choice, even feathered hair, deserves no harsh judgment.
An ad touts FPEBRILINE Ferriline as a tasteless improvement of quinine in a 2 ounce bottle for children and adults, claiming no stomach upset or side effects. A news item from Olympia Wash shows Oregon's minimum wage law setting 16 weekly for women and girls in mercantile work, with a separate 3.90 weekly rate for industrial occupations starting August 3.
Alfred Walker proprietor at 111 Vicksburg Street Cumberland lists pine stove wood in 12 and 16 inch lengths oak stove wood 12 and 16 inches fire wood oak and pine in 2 foot lengths plus charcoal and fat bundles of pine for kindling delivery to any part of the city loads priced at 2.06 1.60 and 50 cents your orders appreciated.
American Salvation Army delegates in London applauded by the embassy staff after a protest over the missing U S flag. Dr Walter Hines Page explained the embassy flag’s ceremonial role, while delegates praised the courtesy of Britons and recalled Colonel Roosevelt’s warm reception during the tour.
A dated collage notes events from 1721 to 1900, mentioning mail routes, Jefferson reception, Napoleon era actions, mormon founder Joseph Smith’s murder, King Charles of Roumania’s visit, and Casimir Perier’s presidency. It also salutes Helen Keller’s birth and early education, lists several birthdays, and ends with health ads for Dr King’s New Life Pills and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
Quality Drugs at fair prices promotes a complete line of full strength medicines. The ad touts Collens products for tonics and liver support and promises satisfactory store service with low prices. The closing line implies a contrast between low price and poor quality.
A local Ford dealer promotes an automobile contest with grand prizes, five diamond mugs, and five gold watches. Each district receives at least two prizes and all districts have equal chances. Diamonds from Youngblood & Foster and watches from Larkin’s Jewelry Store are on display. Subscriptions pay ten percent to unsuccessful candidates. Districts cover Monroe and surrounding areas with rail tracks and rivers defining borders.
A biographical sketch follows Philip D. Armour born in Oneida County North Carolina. At nineteen he walked to California with neighbors and, instead of mining, dug ditches to aid miners. After five years he saved eighteen thousand dollars and started in Milwaukee in produce and commission with F B Miles. Ten years later he moved to Chicago and founded Armour & Co. He credits thrift and saving as the turning point of his career.
Paris bout pits Jock Johnson against Frank Moran for the world heavyweight championship. Opening of seven day racing meet at Montreal Driving Club. Central States Championship tennis opens in St. Louis.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable catarrh case. F J Cheney Co of Toledo endorses the cure. National Bank of Commerce, Toledo, backs the business integrity. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation promoted.
New Webtay Wall ads spur interest and drive responses as New Star Want Ads deliver prompt results. Local readers note quick reactions and inquiries flood in after the new display format appears in the listings.
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