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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
5
West Virginia moves to dry status as parades church services and other demonstrations are planned at midnight across cities towns and villages. Liquor sellers reportedly will pour out remaining stocks into gutters to mark the change under the new prohibition law.
A historical ad promotes Eckman’s Alterative as a remedy for tuberculosis and night sweats. It claims to improve recovery with fresh air and diet, warns against substitutes, and notes no narcotics. The ad urges sufferers to investigate and contact the Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia for a recovery booklet.
A historic prohibition measure bans importation, manufacture, and sale of all intoxicating liquors with narrowly defined exceptions for pure grain alcohol and religious uses. It even restricts newspapers and periodicals containing liquor ads from entering the state.
KR H Thompson is identified as the contractor and builder for the figures of your house. The notice lists a 22 1m measurement reference and indicates Thompson’s role in constructing the described project.
Thousands of Epworth Leaguers converge on Buffalo for the silver jubilee convention. Delegates from across the United States and Canada fill hotels as program includes four days of services, with a patriotic parade featuring expected remarks by William J. Bryan. Key leaders include Bishop William Burt and Bishop W F McDowell, with headquarters in Chicago and a Seattle 1910 convention noted for context.
The ad claims It cures stubborn eczema tetter and itching skin. It soothes red rough and scaly skin from the first application and includes a testimonial from C A Einfeldt of Rock Island Illinois claiming nine years free from the dreadful ailment. Priced 50 cents at druggists with guarantee.
Annual swimming championships of AAU begin in Indianapolis. Boxing bouts include Harry Stone versus Johnny Summers in twenty rounds in London and Frank Mantell versus Willie Adams in six rounds in Philadelphia. Royal Henley regatta opens on the Thames in England and Dominion Day rowing at Toronto.
At Astoria Oregon and Cincinnati two title bouts headline the Pacific Coast International Speedbow Association meet. Johnny Kilbane meets K O Mars in a ten round feature slated for Cincinnati with action expected in Astoria.
At San Arencisco the event features Kid Williams versus Pete Hermag in one round. In New Orleans Al Norton faces Joe Bonds in a 13 round bout. In Butte Montana a boxing match pits two local fighters for a 13 round showdown.
300 mile $25 000 sweepstakes automobile race scheduled for Sioux City Iowa. Also list of upcoming racing events and boxing matches across North America and Europe with various venues and number of rounds.
A. Lockhard of Homer City New York reports severe rheumatic pains in the arms and shoulders. He used Chamberlain's Liniment and after the first application felt relief. One bottle cured him completely. For sale by all dealers.
A Columbia reader shares relief from womanly ailments after using Cardus, claiming renewed strength and ability to resume housework. The Chattanooga Medicine Co advertises Cardus for tired nervous women and offers home treatment guidance and a 64 page book.
New Orleans dispatch reports revival of commercial Mississippi River navigation from New Orleans to St Paul under Island Navigation Bureau. Barge No 3 departs July 6 1914, designed by John H Bernhard with 19 to 1060 ton capacity, crew of seven, fuel cost under $5 per day, and upriver speed about 7.5 mph.
Coughs and colds weaken the system and deprive appetite. Dr King’s New Discovery is advertised as stopping coughs and throat and lung troubles. A testimonial from O H Brown of Muscatine Alabama claims it saved his wife’s life. Available for $1.00 at druggists.
A seasoned attorney recalls a tale of a young man who pursued law, earned a diploma, rented an office, and learned that success comes from bold bluffs and steady work. The narrator notes the risky charm of confident appearances.
A busy Philadelphia lawyer, with desk telephones and stenographer, pretends to take an imaginary client during a visit. The ruse ends when a man enters asking to connect the telephone, interrupting the scene as the lawyer resumes real business. Williams & Bennett advertise building and repair services with contact numbers.
Advertises timber estimation and land surveying services in Monroe Louisiana. Promises to locate lines and prepare topographical plats and complete timber data. Encourages contacting at the Peoples Homestead Building office to ensure correct timber estimates.
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