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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1920
Page
3
Six barges carrying about five thousand tons of merchandise leave St. Louis for Memphis and New Orleans. River men call it the largest barge shipment since traffic revived after the 1918 railroad strike.
May Day report from Constantinople notes calm in Anatolia as nationalist troops under Mustapha Kemal stay under arms. Relations with Italians are cordial and it is reported Italy is supplying ammunition to Kemal.
Mrs Kate Lee Abie of Rossville Georgia reports her husband injured by heavy machinery and severely Ill with abdominal pain and constipation. After using Thedford s Black-Draught he fainted but found relief and recovered, she says crediting the remedy with saving his life.
J Vance Lewis a prominent negro lawyer will address the colored citizens of Monroe at the court house square Sunday afternoon at the specified hour. He will discuss How to Settle the Unrest of the South Between Races. A musical program and additional remarks are planned by local committee. the public is invited.
General Pershing, during inspection of Panama canal activities, kissed more than twenty Balboa girls and awarded a cup for war work.
Wanted two rooms for light housekeeping first class address F EF H care News Star 1 5t. Wanted to rent four or five room cottage in Monroe or West Monroe address Renter care this office 1 5t. Wanted to buy second hand ice box must be in good condition reasonable price address Mrs M Benny Box 9 A 1 R F D 1 Monroe La 1 21. Lost dark bay mare tall slender built collar marks three years old reward for return R T Faulk Box 50 Motor Route A South Monroe La 1 41. For sale Victor Tron Safe 40x26 cheap for quick sale S L Fuller 60 Jackson street Monroe La Phone 651 1 61. For sale 5 room house new lot 60x160 West Monroe 2750 00 5 room house corner lot 50x150 close in 3000 00 4d room house new lot 50x150 close 5 room house lot 60x150 2500 We have several bargains in close in lots a county property Leases in all parts of parish West Monroe Realty Co Phone 1078 1 31. Take home some hot tamales Ross Sandwich King For Auto parties opposite new Power Ground on Park Way War Lost April 26th one pointer pup 8 months old liver spotted Liberal reward for his return to C D Averett West Monroe phone 822 1 8t.
The May 1 1920 cotton market in New Orleans shows spots steady at 4 cents with 652 sales. July contract listed at 37.97 to 38.00 with 37.95 low, October and December figures reflect nearby values and fluctuations.
Trading remains steady as weather developments and crop progress drive values. Analysts foresee the belt affected by rain in Texas and possible declines if moisture lingers, with expectations of a large world crop and ongoing labor and preparation concerns.
Chief Justice Gummere signed an order for a recount of votes cast in Tuesday's presidential preferential primaries for Johnson and Wood. The brief item notes a formal challenge to the results and the move toward reassessment of the ballot outcome.
State of Louisiana Sixth District Court in Monroe triggers a public sale of a described land tract on June 5 1920 at the courthouse front steps. The property includes the NW quarter of the SW quarter and the south half of the SW quarter in section 17 township 18 north range 1 east. A Grant Sheriff Monroe La May 1 1920.
An advertisement from F. A. Thompson & Company and COLLENS PHARMACY promotes FAMO a scalp treatment claimed to destroy dandruff bacilli halt itching and stimulate hair growth It markets two sizes 35 cents and 1 with a money back guarantee touting benefits including reducing grayness and improving hair luster originated in Detroit Michigan with local agents listed.
Sonora rebels report complete control of Chihuahua City with General Palos Calles linking telegraphs to Hermosillo and Chihuahua. Enríquez and 1,600 militia reinforce to defend against Carranza loyalists as Juarez and Casa Grandes shift toward revolt.
A source reports a prominent figure declaring full backing for the revolution. Generals Maycott and Obregon were said to be advancing on Mexico City from Guerrero with forces within 90 days, a claim tied to strategic significance in Torreon and the broader upheaval.
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