Guerin the Wizard in Monroe Extinguishes Gas Well Fire
John P. Parker of Monroe and Captain J. R. Hewitt of Rayville cite William Guerin, a former New York firefighter, as a local legend for quelling a burning gas well after experts failed. Guerin improvised with two water streams, cooling and crossing them to extinguish the pipe flame. Parker predicts oil may appear in Monroe gas field within 90 days. Weather and wartime notes follow.
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New Orleans
John P. Parker
Monroe
J. R. Hewitt
Rayville
Monteleone
William Guerin
New York
Mr. Parker
Guerin
Our City
Perker
Captain Howitt
Louisiana
Red Cross
Ten Years of Rheumatism Vanished by Tanlac’s Help
Richard C. Quisenberry, a Dallas harness factory worker, describes severe rheumatism forcing multiple job losses. After trying various remedies, he credits Tanlac with curing his pains, enabling him to work without trouble and discarding crutches and cane. Sold in Monroe by Allen's Pharmacy and in West Monroe by Calvert's Drug Store.
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Richard ‘C. Quisenberry
Tension Brothers Harness Factory
Dallas
Texas
Second Avenue
Fair Grounds
Taniac
Tanlac
Monroe
Allen's Pharmacy
West Monroe
Calvert's Drug Store
Advt
Sunk American Ship Galena off French coast
The American sailing ship Galena was sunk by a bomb off the coast of France on Monday. There were no casualties and survivors were taken to Brest for safety.
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London
Galena
France
Brest
Deportation Proposal for Pro Germans Provokes Debate
A Baltimore Manufacturers Record essay urges deporting pro-German residents as a wartime measure. It suggests shipping them to Genoa or Swiss ports for delivery to the Kaiser, with women among those proposed for work, arguing such action would remove anti-US influences during the conflict.
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Germany
Italy
Austria
Genoa
United States
Switzerland
Atlantic
New England
Wal
Gene South
Manufacturers Record
Baltimore
Furniture Repairing by Ed Wirth Cabinet Maker
See Ed Wirth, the cabinet maker, at 119 Norch Third Street for furniture repair. Phone 1501. All work guaranteed. tf note indicates time frame May 14.
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Wirth
Norch Third S Treet
Bond's Liver Pills Advised To Restore Energy
When you feel dull and headachy try Bond's Liver Pills. A nightly dose for two or three nights may restore liver function digestion appetite and energy. Safe and mild they claim to cleanse coated tongue regulate bowels and improve condition.
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Bond
Advt
Amusements at Lyceum Theatre and Crime Statistics Report
The Lyceum Theatre offers Geo. Walsh as Smiling Kelly in a breezy five reel comedy with lively action and a thrilling kidnap climax. The Book Agent appeals to film fans seeking comedy and thrills with strong photography and continuity. A state health bulletin notes typhoid cases steady decline with malaria also decreasing across listed parishes including Avoyelles Ouachita St Mary Tangipahoa and Morehouse.
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Kelly
Geo. Walsh
Jackson
EF Feliciana
Caddo
Tangipahos
Morehouse
Lincoln
Rapides
Heauregard
Avoyelles
Ouachita
St. Mary
Pt. Coupee
Jeff. Davis
Allen
Ascension
St. James
Tangipzhoa
Washington
Cuddy
Morbidity Weekly Report June 24 1917 Summary
Week ending June 24 reports hookworm cases in Union Bt Tammany and Jackson. Smallpox cagee cases in Assumption Union and Rapides. Anthrax cases in Jefferson Davis and Tagipa hoa. Note includes an apparent increase in Seilagra cases.
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Union
Bt. Tammany
Jackson
Assumption
Rapides
Jefferson Davis
Tagipahoa
Aqua Vitae Water Approved and Delivered in State
State Board of Health analyzes Drink McMillan’s Aqua Vitae mineral water as approved. Five and seven tenths gallons delivered. Report notes date and quantities in official health records.
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McMillan
State Board of Health
Allon
Watson & Avon's Ice Cream Delivery Prices Announced
Watson & Avon advertise home delivery of ice cream with prices for all flavors. They claim no price increase this year despite higher raw material costs and list rates such as one gallon for 1.25 dollars and half-gallon and brick options with per-unit charges.
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Watson & Aven
LUBRE
Watson & Avin
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Catholic Mall
St. France
Sadler
Francis Ferguson
Riverton
J. M. Bennett
Wood Brown
Mayfield
Shreveport
Julius Kugler
Company D
C. Newton
Bastrop
J. C. Sadler
Mr. Stearns
Perk Moore
Lyceum Theatre
C. H. Godwin
Pine Street
Joe E. Marx
Joe, Jr
Alexandria
J. Sackman
Leo Seiss
Florence Liebreich
Weil
Annie Butler
BE. W. Nix
The
Surgical
Mrs. Nix
Helen Benton
Dorris
Etta Cassidy
Alice Reed
Helen Carr
Sarah Loraine
Lela Germany
Barny Gladys Lanier
Civic League
South Grana Street
Ouachita National Bank
G. B. Cooley
League
W. G. Lawhead
Methodist
J. O. Switzer
H. A. McDonald
Birthday Bank
Mesdames Sadler
S. A. Davis
H. R. Speed
Messrs
W. A. Walker, Jr
Herman Hale
Eagle Band
Veda Speed
Layton Speed
Carro Webb
Mamie Theus
Creary Theus
Joe Smith
Inez Mangham
Ruth Washburn
Francis Windes
Winifred Surghnor
Roberta Ferguson
Paulvnlle Hammond
Louise Breard
Gillie V. Marx
Laura Louise Fluker
O'Ine Godfrey
Messrs. Wm. Myatt
G. Simmen
Collyer
H. C. Wall
A. Montgomery
G. Zeigan
C. E. Barton
Shelby Meek
H. Levy
J. N. McConnell
A. Flournoy
B. Heinberg
J. Lemle
Edw. Marx
J. Marx
E. Windes
Pablo
PABST
Milwaukee
Ouachita Coca-Cola Bottling Company Distributors
X “Tilwaukee
Goppy
Lyceum Theatre Tomorrow
Milion
Rebine
Tenet
St. Jin
St. Tammany, Morehouse
Lee
Watson’ Avens
Superior
South Grand Street
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