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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
4
The article contrasts chronic troublers with cheerful conquerors noting temperaments are shaped by habit. It urges rising above daily worries, remembering happy moments, and not letting minor troubles wear down the temper. Life is short so seek happiness and limit exaggerated fears.
A reflective piece contrasts for and against “having a good time” with examples of youths and adults. It questions pursuit of pleasure, notes misadventures, warns of consequences, contrasts drinks and jokes with lasting satisfaction, and ends with editorial jabs at political endorsements and a stray alert.
In New Orleans the Progressive party gains key local figures including former Democrats and electoral college veterans who supported Wilson's 1912 era. The alignment signals growing concern among Democrats about the party’s direction and the new movement’s traction.
The article discusses possible future contenders and tensions within Louisiana politics, noting disaffection with the current administration among Southern agricultural interests and urging strict enforcement of party affiliation rules to prevent cross party support in primaries. It condemns Bull Moose or Republican aid to Democrats and invites rebels to return to regular democracy once they改
The American Wood Preservers' Association and the U S Forest Service report 93 wood preserving plants in 1918 used creosote oil, zinc chloride and other liquids to treat over 158 million cubic feet of timber. Output rose 22 percent from 1912 as the industry expands from a few plants to 117 by 2013.
The New York city committee led by Alderman Curran reports progress on a safe Fourth of July program to prevent death and disfranchisement of celebrants. The plan discourages firearms and fireworks for the inexperienced while tall speeches and moving displays emphasize patriotic feeling.
Audubon societies report thousands of pet hunters target song birds near open country around the city. Ornithologists warn a single blunderbuss could decimate local flocks, and Audubon agents vow to act to curb the destruction before wildlife vanishes.
Measured by their vigorous Cup match pace the Meadow Brook four draw public support against detractors. Report says the crowd expects a Cup challenge next year with top players chosen from polo fields nationwide.
Aerial tango season runs through New York hotels with roof openings for dancing. Elevators connect guests to upper rooms as tea and turkey trotting pervade daytime and music shifts to maxixe at night. Vaudeville is displaced by dance while dining takes a back seat.
Extract from 1876 files warns that any man whose horse or mule trespasses in the oats will have his tail cut. The note proclaims the author a Christian man who pays taxes and curses any damner who lets stock roam.
Advertises a tonic claiming to boost energy and health by cleansing waste and rebuilding strength. Testimonials praise Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve with prices listed for drugstores.
The field includes W. T. Utman of Hudson Henry Roethe of Fenimore W. H. Hatton a former State senator Ardeen H Deh a former State treasurer and Merlin Hull former speaker of the lower house in the last session.
William Marshall Bedlitt former Solicitor General under Taft runs for the Hepatiican nomination in Kentucky for the short term ending March 4. He competes with other candidates seeking the U S Senate seat.
A vintage ad describes Quality Drugs offering full strength medicines at fair prices. It touts Resterine Health as superior, claims Collens products for liver and hair health, and invites readers to judge store service as most satisfactory.
After decades serving sailors at the water front Olgg Apple Mary now surrendered to the city shelter on Blackwell's Island. Once chasing a lost lover aboard incoming ships she spent years as a wharf peddler until at eighty four she ends her long hunt and will be missed by the shipping district community.
Emil Seidel, once prominent as Milwaukee’s Socialist mirror, becomes the Social Democratic Party nominee to succeed Sarac Stephenson as United States senator from Wisconsin. Horsco Wilkinsen, a wealthy Syracuse manufacturer, is slated to be visited as Theodore Douglas Robinson’s successor, heading the Progressive State Committee in New York.
Dr King’s New Life Pills claim to purify the blood and prevent constipation by cleansing the stomach liver and kidneys. They are described as effective and mild and sold for 25 cents at druggists. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is also advertised for all hurts.
Piatt Andrew former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Sixth District of Massachusetts.
A private letter from Glenn N Walker secretary treasurer of the North Louisiana Electric Railroad Company dated the 26th reports Major Blevins left at 3 PM for New York by train in response to a telegram from financiers asking him to come at once. The message says everything is in the best shape and construction is expected to start very soon. Ruston Leader.
The notice references Joe Bell and Courtright metal shingles with a cash discount of 16 percent and 15 percent on bookkeeping. It notes sheet metal work of all kinds and a claim of no comparable products, though the text is garbled and partial.
Events listed include the 1775 Committee of Safety with Benjamin Franklin as president in Philadelphia. 1849 Rome capitulated to the French after a month of resistance. 1852 Sir James Macadam, inventor of the road system, died. 186? Jenny Lind’s farewell in London. 1876 China opens Shanghai to Kanegwan railway. 1877 England marks 400 years since printing. 1880 John Beverley Robinson becomes Ontario Lieutenant Governor. 1882 Charles Gallery hanged for Garfield murder. 1893 Cleveland calls extra session on financial crisis.
Rt Hon Charles E B Hobhouse born June 30 1862 in Sussex is noted as Postmaster General. The piece also lists several birthday honorees including Viscount Esher Rear Admiral Caperton David S Rose Thomas B Doolittle Halver Steenson and David Jones with ages claimed in error.
Mr. J. H. Seitz of Detroit Michigan credits Chamberlain's Tablets with restoring his appetite when impaired and relieving bloating, followed by a pleasant satisfactory bowel movement. Sold by all dealers.
Wisconsin Minnesota and other state representatives spoke for a Lake Superior to Mississippi canal linking via the St Croix and Brule rivers. Government engineers deem it feasible with estimated cost eight million dollars and annual maintenance around four hundred twenty thousand. Supporters argue Panama Canal shifts will boost traffic to a direct Canadian border to Gulf route.
Mrs. Mary E. McMullen of Phelps New York reports five years of indigestion and constipation ended after starting Chamberlain's Tablets. She says relief was immediate and continued with several weeks of use and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
Directory lists Western Star Lodge No 76 Royal Arch Monroe Chapter No 16 Royal Arch Masons Monroe Council No 8 Royal and Select Masters Monroe Commandery No 7 Knights Templar Louise L. McGuire Chapter No 4 Order of the Eastern Star with meetings on Walnut Street Masonic Hall and Memorial Hall locations and officer names including Worshipful Master High Priest and Secretaries.
A condensed directory lists several fraternal and lodge groups in Monroe area venues. Knights of Pythias at 8 Newall Lodge meets Thursdays. Improvea Order of Red Men meets Fridays. Woodmen of the World Camp 10 meets first and third Tuesdays. various Eagles and Odd Fellows chapters meet on midweek or weekend evenings in Eagles Hall, Eagle's Hall, or opera house venues with listed officers and secretaries.
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