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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
3
The article surveys 1918 summer dress trends with sleeveless coats, riding coats, and cape outfits. It notes Georgette chiffon, satin, lace tunics, printed chiffons, and marquisettes, plus color schemes of greens, violets, and pinks.
Washington reports Dr. Mario Diaz Irizar of Cuba will visit the United States to discuss strengthening protections for manufacturers expanding exports in Latin America. The Pan American Trademark Bureau seeks to halt fraudulent registrations used by pirates to demand royalties and control sales, urging easier, pronounceable marks to build legitimate markets.
Alexandria La June 29 The constitutionality of the act banning liquor sales within 25 miles of Camp Beauregard will be challenged in court. John R Hunter of Alexandria and the firm Alexander Wilkinson of Shreveport filed the suit in local district court for plaintiffs.
Mother urged to give California Syrup of Figs for constipated children. The ad promises quick relief for stomach and bowel issues with a pleasant tasting laxative suitable for babies to adults and warns to avoid counterfeit syrups.
Postmaster Bryant announces a Civil Service exam in the Federal court room for clerks and city delivery carriers next Wednesday at 1 PM. He aims to fill the register with men over 21 or under 45, or women, offering $800 yearly with a 10 percent wartime boost and potential raises to $1500 after four years, noting the draft may reduce eligible workers.
Educators from almost every college and university and from state and local systems enrolled for the annual convention in Pittsburgh. War related school problems will be the principal focus as the meeting begins and discussions aim to address the nation’s educational challenges.
Amsterdam June 27 twenty two women are candidates for parliament in the Dutch general election to be held July 3. They have been nominated by nine parties and could form a solid front for women’s political rights if elected. The Clerical and other Right parties oppose women representatives.
Nagoya June 29 Viscount Takaki Kato leader of the Constitutional party urged a stable cabinet to implement a policy of strong adherence to the Anglo-Japanese alliance aided by the United States. He praised the Entente allies for meeting the military emergency and warned that Germany’s victory would force Britain and France to shift to defense and naval strength with American support.
A wartime essay warns readers about German propaganda rumors during World War I. The author reflects on false reports of Crown Prince capture and Berlin misinformation, urging skepticism toward unverified stories and predicting a long conflict with Allied victory. He cites canning rumors, bank seizure claims, and rumors about transports and casualty lists as examples of misleading reports. He stresses trusting authenticated news and maintaining faith in eventual Allied triumph.
A Rome correspondent reports Dr Maffeo Pantaleoni warns wartime state ownership of railways threatens European recovery postwar. He predicts the United States will reject such control, calling it parasitic and wasteful as Italy and France show inefficiency under government management. He argues government control raises risks and harms the majority while benefiting a minority.
A selection from the National Food Journal issued by the English Ministry of Food outlines drastic penalties for those who violate food laws. It notes Morris Cash of Thames as summoned for selling margarine above regulation.
Juarez June 29 A mining traveler says northern Mexicans are growing wheat amid a cottonless year caused by the pink boll weevil. In Laguna basin near Torreon wheat replaces cotton. valleys near Santa Rosalia Jimenez Pilar de Corch o yield well. Ojinega district along Rio Grande and Conchos reports bountiful harvests and prosperity. Hacineda Dolores mill near Jimenez resumes grinding after revolutions. water mills near Santa Rosalia revive after five years idle.
Mrs Mary Kilma of Yovyae City Texas recounts months of severe side pain after childbirth. She credits Cardus tonic with rapid improvement after starting treatment, stating she needed three bottles to recover fully and has remained well since. The appeal ends by urging others with monthly pains or fatigue to try Cardus.
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