05 Mar 1926
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1926
Page
1
A reflective piece features The Gumps character giving wary counsel on scams and sudden wealth. It warns readers to beware offers that seem too good to be true and emphasizes keeping money earned through prudence and caution.
Local post office announces higher box rents effective April 1 due to increased business. A. A. Thoman cites Washington rules and district comparisons showing rents will rise from 75 cents to 1.50, and quarterly fees from 3.00 to 3.00 for some boxes with increases up to 5 and 2.90 in river areas. The change aligns Monroe West and river office pricing with larger cities.
The piece argues modern civilization’s diet alters digestion, noting white bread and milled grains reduce valuable nutrients. It explains the starch digestion begins in the mouth via saliva and outlines how refined foods affect the stomach’s processing of starch and sugar.
An ad urges readers to buy BLUE STAR REMEDY from Collins Pharmacy in Monrose claiming it cures various ailments and skin conditions without staining clothing and with a pleasant scent. The text lists potential diseases and touts a broad guarantee.
The article explains how starch is broken down to dextrose, enters the bloodstream, and fuels body heat while protecting protein from waste. It notes starch’s role in appetite and energy, and criticizes modern refined bread for lacking its full nutritional strength.
A health note promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a remedy for chronic constipation. An anecdote from H. T. Herman of Healing Springs Virginia claims six months of use restored regularity. The ad touts All-Bran as 100 percent bran and guarantees relief with daily tablespoonfuls and serving ideas.
A damaged fragment notes daily meetings and social norms about cleanliness and dress. It references women in frocks, embarrassment, and casual costs for a simple task. The passage is fragmented and lacks clear context or complete events.
Two carloads of chifforobes arrive in Monroe with the largest display yet and very low prices. A small down payment secures cedar chests ideal for storing blankets and winter garments while offering moth proof protection and a handsome home piece.
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