Kitchener's Lonely Existence Amid War News
Press reports reflect on Field Marshal Kitchener's isolated life, noting his bachelor status and scarce home ties. Admirers in London recall his long hours at Marlborough House and Sandringham duties, as Alexandra and royal circles form a poignant backdrop to his wartime role.
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Kitchener
Alexandria
London
Marlborough
Alexandra
Sandrinnzham
Trently
Broomet Hall
Can
Sundsyve
Hague Report Notes Belgian Relief Committee Shortfalls
In Hague Netherlands a report on Belgian Relief Committee funds shows 29 averages and 45 percent spent, contrasted with 1015 figures cited in Belgian advisories. The fragmentary list highlights ongoing concerns over supply usage and administrative efficiency.
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Hague
Netherlands
Jane Ti
Cardui touted as women's tonic by North Carolina reader
Mrs Sarah M Chapell of Mt Airy says two years of womanly and stomach troubles ended after six bottles of Cardui the woman’s tonic. She urges others to try it and notes friends asked why she looked well. Cardui praised as helping many women over decades with headaches backaches sleeplessness and fatigue.
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Mt. Airy
M. C
Sarah M. Chapell
Tve
Cardus
Cardui
Lady Reader
Fort Worth Beats Beaumont and San Antonio. Other Games Delayed
Results show Fort Worth 5 Beaumont 2 and San Antonio 6 Dallas 1 yesterday. Ongoing games were postponed due to rain.
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Fort Worth
Beaumont
San Antonio
Dallas
Otehers
National League games results from early matches
Chicago trounced Pittsburgh 10 to 0 and St Louis defeated Cincinnati 8 to 2. Boston posted 3 percent, Philadelphia 0, New York 1, Brooklyn 0. Conference standings reflect narrow margins across the board.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New York
Brooklyn
Week's Events in World of Sport Opens Major Meets
Connecticut state golf opens at Greenwich. Rockaway Hunting Club polo begins at Rockaway, L I. Des Moines race hosts a 300 mile auto event. Auburndale hosts junior amateur golf. Western Canada Racing opens in Calgary. Dillons and Morna fight ten rounds in Brooklyn. Hudson River motorboat race from NYC to Albany. Montreal Driving Club race closes. Hamilton Jockey Club event at Oak. Pacific Coast doubles tennis at Long Beach. Dayton Tennis Club open. New Rochelle Yacht Club regatta on Long Island Sound.
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Des Moines
Masachusetts
Auburndale
Mass
New York City
Albany
Montreal Driving Club
Montreal
Hamilton Jockey Club
Hamilton
Oat
Long Beach
Cal
Dayton
New Rochelle
Long Island Sound
Baseball scores wrap in early season card
Boston defeated Philadelphia 7 to 2 while St Louis beat Detroit 5 to 2 and New York topped Washington 3 to 2. Chicago prevailed over Cleveland 4 to 2 in the day’s baseball slate.
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Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Detroit
New York
Washington
Chicago
Cleveland
Baseball chatter from the era on pennants and players
Summarizes varied baseball gossip and results including scores Memphis 4 Birmingham 2 New Orleans 3 Chattancore 2 Nashville 7 Mobile 4 Atlanta Little Rock 3. Mentions John McGraw and Brooklyn Robins, Cubs hitting, Red Sox western trip woes, Tigers pennant talk, a Winston Salem judge fining a leaguer, Maione Ketellbauer joining St Paul, Mike Kelly’s squad shortage, Benny Kauff Joe Jackson Sox fans, Tris Speaker as an orator, Indians signs, Tacoma Vancouver game stats, Hartford Eastern league batting woes, Giants prospects, Cubs Zimmerman, Home Run Baker, and a Brookyln Phillies rain game observations.
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John McGraw
Giants
Brooklyn Robins
Cubs
Red Sox
Hugh Jennings
Tigers
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Maione
Ketellbauer
Mackmen
St. Paul
Benny Kauff
Joe Jackson
White Sox
Dixie Slugger
Tris
Usy
Atemen
Barnum
Harneo
Hartford
Indians
Athletics
Howard Camnitz
Fed
Kentucky
Secretly Higher Prices Suppress Regulated Goods
The text notes dramatic price hikes for common items from soap to cheese with costs rising sharply while authorities set maximums. It claims sellers defy rules by claiming items are sold out and then selling privately at any price.
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An advertisement stresses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for every family especially in summer. It urges readers to obtain it now and reminds that relief should come quickly without waiting for medicine to be mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Rotterdam port growth tally from Chamber of Commerce report
Rotterdam reports 463 ships and 6.5 million cubic meters arrived from America in the past year, up 114 ships and 4,000 cubic meters from 1974, but down 29 ships and 1.6 million from the 1913 normal year. Commentary notes continued use of News-Star closengeade.
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Rotterdam
Netherlands
America
Rotterdam Chamber of Commerce
Ailment Remedy Promises Liver and Stomach Relief
An old notice promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for bilious attacks constipation and indigestion. It claims the medicine tones the liver cleans the stomach and relieves nausea vomiting headaches. Priced at a quarter and sold everywhere.
Troublesome Flies and Public Notices in Monroe
A vintage advertisement urges killer sprays for flies and mosquitoes and promotes a Monroe drug sale. It includes a legal notice of license application for a Hotel Monroe bar on South Grand Street in Monroe, La, starting July 1 1916, plus a Dr Kings New Discovery cough remedy pitch with guaranteed satisfaction and malaria claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Monroe
New South Drug Co
Advt
South Grand Street
Hotel Monroe Bar
Frank Carpenter
Hog Powder Promises Health To Grow Profitable Hogs
An ad proclaims hog profitability from birth to marketing age hinges on health and feeding with B A Thomas Hog Powder. It claims the remedy prevents cholera removes worms and cures thumps and offers a money back if it fails to perform.
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B. A. Thomas
Classified ad promises renters for rooms in News-Star
A brief classified note advertised in the News-Star offers to connect landlords with renters seeking rooms. It markets quick matching services and highlights available room options for prospective tenants.
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News-Star
Sheriff's Sale of Seized Farm Stock in Ouachita Parish
In Ouachita Parish Louisiana Sheriff T A Grant issues a sale notice for July 8 1916 at Monroe courthouse front steps to satisfy a writ of fife. Seized assets include two cows a sorrel mare two red jersey hogs and a butcher's scales with details on each animal's ear notches. All items are sold for cash with appraisement benefits.
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Fife
Po-Do-Lax Laxative Blood Cleanser Ad
A vintage medicinal advertisement promotes Po-Do-Lax as a laxative and blood cleanser. It claims to purify the blood, gently move the bowels, and stimulate the liver with a first dose releasing poisons. Suitable for all ages and gentle on women. A bottle is urged today.
West Monroe Drug Company Incorporation Charter 1916
The West Monro e Drug Company Incorporated is formed as a wholesale and retail drug business in West Monroe Louisiana. The charter fixes a 99 year term, stock at 5000 dollars split into 100 shares, with three initial directors James V. Spencer Julian M. Ray and O B Richardson. The charter requires notices for stockholder meetings and allows dissolution by three fourths vote.
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State of Louisiana
Parish of
Ouachita
A. D
Milton Coverdale
Sixth District Court
Ouachita Parish
Louisiana
West Monroe Drug Company, Incorporated
West Monroe
James V. Spencer
Julian M. Ray
O. B. Richardson
W. Spencer
New London
Ark
M. Ray
C. B. Richardson
Dawkins
L. Thomas
Monroe to Accept Bids for 900 Gallon Pumper Car
The City of Monroe invites bids by noon July 6 1916 for a combination pumper and chemical and hose motor car with capacity not less than 900 gallons. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids due in the mayor's office HK Dapgar Mayor Monroe La June 5 1916. 6-30-d
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Monroe
Sheriff’s Sale Notice in Ouachita Parish
The Union Central Life Insurance Co. vs Walter M. Stokes Nos. 9066 Sixth District Court in Ouachita Parish Louisiana issues writ of seizure and sale. Property described as two hundred twenty three acres in section nine township seventeen range three with cash sale at Monroe courthouse front door on July 29 1916.
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State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Sixth District Court
Monroe
Louisiana
Township
North Rang
Sloan's Liniment Promises Rheumatism Relief
A consumer testimonial touts Sloan's Liniment as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia backache soreness and stiffness. The ad urges readers to buy the 25 cent bottle at any drug store, claiming it warms and soothes painful areas for quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan’s
Notice of Bankruptcy Adjudication and Creditors Meeting
In the Western District of Louisiana Warren Taylor was adjudged bankrupt on May 26 1916 Creditors of Monroe Louisiana are notified the first meeting will be held July 8 1916 at 10 oclock a m at the Referee office in Monroe to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business Monroe La June 19 1916 Re H OLIVER JR Referee in Bankruptcy 20-23-10
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Monroe
Louisiana
Warren Taylor
H. Oliver, JR
Greatly Benefited by Chamberlain's Liniment
Mrs Florence Slife of Wabash Indiana writes she uses Chamberlains Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains and the great relief justifies a strong recommendation. If rheumatic pains trouble you this liniment gives prompt relief and is available everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Florence Slife
Wabash
Ind
Partition Sale in Monroe Louisiana Sixth Judicial District
Writ of sale and partition issued in Sate ita case directs sale by Amelia Duckworth et al. on July 1, 1916 at Monroe City Court House. Property includes Layton's Second Addition Lot at Fifth street and Ouachita avenue, 150 feet deep, plus Harris' shop site on Grand street opposite the court house, with improvements and prior ownership by William Harris and C D Johnston.
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Sixth Judicial District Court
Parish of Ouachita
State of Louisiana
Monroe
Louisiana
Parish of
Ouachita
Sixth Judicial District
Amelia A. Duckworth
Julia Fitzpatrick
A. D
Layton
Fifth Street
Ouachita Avenue
William Harris
C. D. Johnston
Grand Street
Harris
Wm. Harris
Court House
Ouachita River
Property and stock listings in 1885 and 1916 notices
Multiple public sale notices and property seizures from Ouachita Parish and Monroe La. Include partition sale of shared estate of William Harris with D A Johnston, sheriff, on cash bids. stock certificates 57, 106, 24, 12 from named banks. and a Fi Fa writ sale of Four Bales of Cotton from J T Spencer and sheriff, with appraisement. Also a city court marshal sale of personal property from George Romano vs Martha Hilly with items described and cash terms.
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Wa ‘Harris
W. W. Irmer
Ita National Bank
Central Savings & Trust Co
Ouachita Cotton Mills
Union National Bank
William Harris
State of Louisiana
Parish of Union
Fourth District Court
J. T. Spencer
Plummer
Monroe
George Romano
Martha Hilly
Chas. Schulze
City of
A. D
Notice of Final Account in Ouath Tutorship case
Notice is given to all interested to show cause within ten days why the Final Account by Mrs. Catherine T. Faul Tatrix should not be homologated and approved. By order of court dated June 19, 1916, seal, Deputy Clerk R A Young. Sixth District Court Co F McHenry, Atty. arte an ia da
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Louisiana
Ouathita
Sixth District Court
John
Faulk
Beatrice Faulk
Catherine T. Faul
Seal
R. A. Young
F. McHenry
Monroe invites gas franchise bids for 30 days
In compliance with a June 6 1916 city resolution Monroe Louisiana invites sealed competitive bids to supply and sell gas for fuel purposes with rights to lay and maintain pipes for the city and inhabitants for thirty clear days from June 7 1916 to noon July 11 1916. H D Apgar Mayor.
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Monroe
Louisiana
H. D. Apgar
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cold Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a cure for colds. It claims to heal inflammation soothe cough loosen phlegm aid breathing and prevent bronchial irritation with a guaranteed效果. Aimed at shoppers and druggists.
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Dr. Bell
Gists
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