Lessons in Baseball Explains American Spirit in Game
The article argues baseball reflects the American mind and spirit more than physical perfection or discipline. It links quick, decisive actions to business success, praises smartness and initiative, and notes both men and women draw inspiration from the sport, seeing victories born from clever plays and perseverance despite defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Euliarly
Napoleon
St. Helena
Pipyskinner
Tanlac advertised as cure for catarrh in Monroe
An old advertisement extols Tanlac as the ideal reconstructive tonic and invigrant to combat catarrhal affections of the mucous membranes. It claims to improve stomach, kidneys and liver function, drive out catarrh, and restore morning cheerfulness. The Tanlac Man at Phoenix Drug Co. in Monroe promotes its merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Monroe
Phoenix Drug Co
Tanlac Man
Physician Tells of New Discovery
A local druggist promotes Hays Specific as a tonic and anti malaria aid. Dr R M Bright of Paducah Ky reports relief from chills and malaria after using the preparation, noting no return of illness so far. The letter underscores the tonic's claimed curative effects and advocates its use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
R. M. Bright
Padueut
Chase & Colnees
This Date In History And Random Snippets From 1534 Onward
A scrambled list of historical dates and events is presented, mentioning Oxford University stopping Pope authority, the Mississippi Bubble burst, mail stages Montreal to Quebec, Virginia statehood, Cairo surrender to Britain, Montevideo capture, cholera in New York, Joseph Smith’s murder, Missouri emancipation ordinance, Casimir Perier French president, Huerta arrest in New Mexico, and an advertisement for a cholera remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford University
Rome
France
America
Montreal
Quebec
Virginia
United States
Cairo
Montevideo
New York
Joseph Smith
Carthage
Casimir Perier
General Huerta
Decers
New Mexico
Troublesome flies and Ross lead Quick spray ad
A vintage advertisement urges spraying garbage cans stables and water pools with Ross lead Quick to kill larvae and prevent mosquitoes. It recommends light applications in cellars and homes two to three times monthly and notes Monroe sales by New South Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Monroe
New South Drug Co
Advt
Monroe Public Notices and Bids Trade In July 1916
A mixed set of notices from Monroe and nearby towns. Fragments show an alcohol license petition for a hotel bar on South Grand Street in Monroe Louisiana, bids for a city motorized fire apparatus in Monroe Iowa, and bankruptcy proceedings for Warren Taylor with meeting of creditors to be held July 7 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
South Grand Street
Hotel Monroe Bar
Banteroupt
Louisiana
Warren Taylor
R. H H. Claver, JR
West Virginia Endeavorers Convene in Fairmont Convention
West Virginia Christian Endeavor societies hold their annual state convention in Fairmont over three days from June 27. Delegations arrive by trains from Wheeling Parkersburg Charleston and other towns as Louis B. Mack of Morgantown serves as president and presides. Prominent leaders are scheduled for addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
W. Va
Christian Endeavor Societies of
West Virginia
Wherling
Parkersburg
Charleston
Louis B. Mack
Morgantown
Cuban Congress Debates Divorce and Property Rights
Havana reports focus on bills to legalize divorce and grant married women control of their property. Public support is mixed with opposition from religious women, and both measures likely face slim chances in the current congressional session due to ongoing presidential campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Congress
Filing of Final Account in Hopkins Succession 1916
Notice to creditors and interested parties in Succession of Obie Hopkins No 1405 Ouachita Parish Sixth District Court to show cause within ten days why final account by Wallace Anderson executor should not be approved and homologated and funds distributed. By order of court June 14 1916. Seal Pat S Hamilton deputy clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obie Hopkins
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Sixth District Court
Wallace Anderson
A. D
Seal
PAT S&s. Hamilton
John &. Faulk
Beatrice Faulk
Catherine T. Fant
Lewity
Notable birthday list includes Sir Herbert Ames and Helen Keller
Sir Herbert B Ames 58 today, prominent Canadian economist and war fund secretary with American ties. Helen Keller 36, famed deaf blind author, lectures for Ocean Grove program. Also listed: Peter Costello 67 congressman, Heber Curtin 44 astronomer, A B Stickney 76 builder, Bishop Julius Atwood 54, G en Ernest 74, Major Str Hamilton 58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Herbert B. Ames
National Canadian Patriotic Fund
Sir Herbert
Massachusetts
Evan Fisher Ames
Bay
United States
Amherst College
Canada
Montreal
Helen Keller
Miss Keller
Macy
Ocean Grove Auditorium
N. J
Peter FE. Costello
Pennsylvania
Heber Dr
Curtie
A. B
Po-Do-Lax Laxative Blood Cleanser Touted
An old advertisement promotes Po-Do-Lax as a laxative blood cleanser and tonic. It claims to purify the blood, move the bowels, and stimulate liver action with a mild, non gripping dose suitable for all ages. A guaranteed trial encourages readers to buy a bottle today.
Monroe Gas Franchise Bids Open After Council Action
Advertisement from Monroe Louisiana invites competitive sealed bids for a gas franchise for 30 days from June 7 1916. Bids must be written sealed and filed by July 11 1916 for gas supply and pipe maintenance rights in Monroe and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Monroe
Louisiana
H. D. Apgar
Pine Tar Honey Cough Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief
The ad promotes Dr Hell Pine Tar Honey and Dr Tell Mine Tar Honey as cures for colds, coughs, and chest irritation. It asserts instant easier breathing, soothing of phlegm, and prevention of bronchial irritation with guaranteed results. It targets general consumers with a drugstore sale pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hell
Dr. Bell
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Monroe News-Star
the News-Star Publishing Co., Ltd
J. W. Smith
G. B. Faulk
Sec.Treas
News-Star
Zenis
Bararharr Amma
Chamberlain
iMoney
Tam
R. B. Blanks
Frank Carpenter
District Court of the United States
Western District
Blackstone
East 58Th Street
New York City
Plaza District
L. Root
Cuba
Breese
Auto Repair & Sales Co
West Monroe
Our
Sherif
State of
Pariah of Union
Fourth District Court
J. T. Spencer
Plummer
T. A. Grant
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, la
Marshal Sate
Parish of
Ouachita
City of
George Romanova
Martha Hilly
Chas. Schulze
George Romano
Martin
Hottesa
Hugh Biggar
Rn. A. Young
Sixth District
H. McHenry
Atty
Che
Ouachita National Bank OF
OLE ST National Bank
NTE
T. B. Flournoy
O. B. Morton
Cashier
I. Baer, V. Pres., Gibbs, Ass
T. Cash
Trenr & Trust CO
FP. Stobbe
Bynum
Travis Oliver
H. N. Thompson
Aoasistant
Depository
Springfield
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!