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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1914
Page
5
Governor Hall pushes a tax reform package affecting state assessments and empowering a three member tax board. Lawmakers oppose increased executive power and argue for elective officials. The Winnfield paper chain consolidates, moving Winnfield Times forward amid rising production costs.
A reader praises efforts to improve struggling newspapers and better serve communities. A grateful patient from Glenmo thanks St Panes sanitarium staff, noting tender care and the reach of the Associated Press, underscoring AP's extensive limits.
An exchange in a Dry town calls Monroe the wettest town in the state though the speaker argues she is only figuratively wet. The text questions Father’s day reception and notes fathers may feel neglected and prefer quiet, solitary time.
A fragmentary note suggests readers should doubt bold vacation anecdotes as exaggerated coastal stories surface. The brief hints at editor’s potential skepticism upon returning home to tales of leisure.
A Monroe boy of ten gave his life to save his seven year old sister in danger at sea as he guided her to safety and perished. The article notes the lack of memorials or formal honors for his sacrifice and compares it to broader tributes for other heroes.
The Shreveport Times recalls soldiers who died in battle and a Monroe boy who perished in the river, describing their final moments with quiet dignity. It notes no bugles, no cheers, only the river’s treachery and a sister’s cry for help as a testament to duty and courage.
The Daily News and Weekly News-Star advertise a voting contest with substantial prizes and a payment plan for participants. Subscriptions fund prizes with ten percent to workers who do not win. Five districts cover Monroe and West Monroe divided by rivers, railways, and city limits, each with guaranteed prize opportunities. Joe Bell of Monroe Hardware and Courtright promote metal work and discounts, while “No century plant customers wanted” appears among filler lines.
A retired merchant laments a maid’s resignation while voicing grim views on hotel life. He recalls training a capable staffer who now plans marriage, predicts staffing turmoil next week with a shoemaker convention, and imagines drastic control over female workers.
How did the Bird know that Quality Drugs at fair prices offers a complete lineup of full strength medicines. The ad highlights Collens products like Female Tonic Little Liver Pills and Hair Tonic and promises low prices and satisfactory store service.
The entry lists events from 1812 Mrs Siddons farewell to the stage to 1913 Civil War veterans in Gettysburg for the semicolonennial celebration. It mentions Henry Clay's death in 1852 Meade taking command in 1863 a large Quebec rail disaster in 1864 BC joining Canada 1871 the Chinese emperor receiving ambassadors 1873 Tehiti annexation 1855 London freedom to Prince Albert 185? Westminster Abbey foundation 1913 veterans gathering.
Dr John Bach McMaster educator and historian born June 29 1852 in Brooklyn. He studied at CCNY 1872 taught civil engineering at Princeton 1877 1883 and since then American history professor at Pennsylvania. Also notes several prominent birthdays including Borah Stevens Goethals Howard Robinson Veach and Veach.
W A Lockhard of Homer City Pennsylvania reports severe rheumatic pains in arms and shoulders last spring. He used Chamberlains Liniment and the first application gave relief. After a full bottle he was entirely cured. For sale by all dealers.
Mrs. Mary E. McMullen of Phelps New York reports long term indigestion and constipation relieved by Chamberlain's Tablets after years of failure. She used them for several weeks and was cured. Sold by all dealers.
Car rental offer selling clean cars and competent drivers with special rates for dances parties and trips. Contact at 108 North Second Street behind Chase and Collens. Phone number 320.
Serious sickness begins with stomach liver and kidney disorders. Dr King’s New Life Pills purify blood prevent constipation and keep liver kidneys and bowels healthy. They rid the system of fermenting foods and improve overall health. 25c at your druggist Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for all hurts.
Parlor City Grove No 2886 Woodmen Circle holds meetings on the second and fourth Saturday nights in the Eagles’ hall. Mrs Etta Gassett Casilian and Mrs Floy Auding serve as officers with a clerk.
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