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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1932
Page
1
Bankers report improved demand for tax exempt issues as economies strengthen. Through the year states and cities have issued about 180 million dollars, with much short term notes due to weak bond markets. Missouri sold 2.5 million dollars of 4 3 4 percent bonds with eight underwriting syndicates bidding, signaling renewed investor interest.
Mon roe fire department member A L Griffin rests after yesterday's operation at St Francis Sanitarium. In Philadelphia Patrick Hagarty and James Mortimer are noted for a different matter.
Tarzan and Jason Gridley board the dirigible O-220 amid a ceremonial salute as Ja of Aronoc and the Pellucidar fleet greet the expedition. A rescue plan forms for Emperor Korsar while Lajo and companions are brought aboard for briefing. The reunion brightens as Thoar and Jana receive due honors aboard the giant craft.
Two pastry truck operators aimed to draw a large crowd of young boys with a quick sales tactic. A collision occurred yesterday between the two trucks, disrupting the plan and drawing investigators to the scene.
A cheerful family medicine promotion touts Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin as a mild safe stimulant for the liver and bowels. It claims weekly doses prevent sluggishness and chronic constipation, with active senna and pure pepsin. The ad urges readers to buy at any drugstore and keep a bottle ready for family use.
Ouachita Parish schools host 22 elementary contestants Saturday morning at Parish Grammar School for a parish spelling contest with first and second place advancing to state tests in Natchitoches March 19. That night a parish declamation show at Ouachita Parish High School debuts with entertainment and a small admission charge to offset trip costs for winners.
Across the nation both parties field actions hint at a Roosevelt surge as victories spur hopes for his presidential bid. California shows a Smith slate with Garner support. Hoover files for delegates in Ohio. Montana reports sheep leading agricultural wealth after two decades.
Congress begins a inquiry into the nations pipeline companies led by Rep Sam Rayburn. A detailed questionnaire seeks three years of data on volumes earnings and ownership with a goal to decide on further regulation and a full report expected by June.
The Ossipee and the collier De Bardeleben encounter gale conditions. The crew of 34 on De Bardeleben were rescued by the freighter Laganbank as Ossipee orbits near the derelict. Ossipee plans salvage efforts while heading to Boston, with weather described as west-southwest wind and rough seas.
The report notes frost concerns in the region with no widespread damage. M. A. Mounts, Palm Beach County agent, reported no frost reports in the Everglades as steady winds limited harm. Observed lows included Birmingham 16 and Miami 44 among many cities.
A Modern History Club session at Ouachita Parish Junior College featured student talks on reparations by Clifton Furlow and Louise Hundley, war debts by Lorenzo Smith, and political unrest in China and India by Mrs. W. B. Norsworthy. Achsad Belt spoke on political atmospheres of France, Germany and other European nations, followed by a general discussion.
A bakery executive, H Winbourn, and two accomplices face trial Monday for kidnapping William Bower. Mrs. Bower was abducted during a party and forced to offer 50 000 dollars, mirroring a Lindbergh case. Police used a fake letter to sow doubt and hasten capture.
New Orleans port collections increased 31.5 percent in the first eight months of the fiscal year, reported by Warren Kearny, collector of customs. February showed a 23 percent gain over February 1931, with overall early-year totals reflecting continued growth in imports and duties.
An advertisement promotes “B. C.” a multi ingredient remedy by a registered pharmacist. It claims rapid relief from violent headaches and also eases muscular pains colds neuralgia fever and nervous distress without opiates or habit forming drugs. Available in 10 and 25 cent packages from druggists.
A vintage advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy to stimulate two pounds of bile flow daily. It warns against substitutes and emphasizes the product's herbal extracts and red label for identification.
The listing advertises specials including permanents for $1.95, shampoo and set, manicure, facials, hot oil treatments, and eyebrow and lash dye. Locations or dates are not specified.
The year total reached 12,013,247 dollars, up from 9,132,080 in the previous year. February collections totaled 756,561 dollars, compared with 616,310 for February 1931.
Miss Helen Sliffe assistant supervisor of state elementary schools surveys all 22 Ouachita Parish grade schools for standard elementary rating. Eight parish schools already meet the standard since the rating movement began last year. Mrs Chrissie Williams Ouachita Parish elementary supervisor says all elementary schools are ready to pass the requirements.
An advertisement touts Stanback Headache Powders for quick relief of headaches and various aches including neuralgia sore throat fever and nervousness. It urges buyers to request the product by name, notes a blue and yellow package, denies alternatives and claims twenty years of non habit forming relief without opium morphine codeine or chloral.
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