13 May 1922
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1922
Page
1
Monro e residents gather for Circle No.3 of the Grace Church Guild as they plan a Mothers Day program at the auditorium. The piece mentions Dr R L Wood returning from a dental convention and lists various social visits, guest stays, and local events in Monroe Louisiana with multiple names and places.
The article describes Mothers Day events across Monroe with churches offering special music and sermons prepared by Protestant ministers. Flowers will be gathered from local gardens to beautify churches and honor mothers. Richard Manning presents a mother picture at the Saneger Theatre.
Mrs Nannie Maes of Bartlett Route 3 says after years of severe pain and dizziness Cardui eased her back side and head pain and improved welfare. She praises the tonic for simple female complaints and warns it helps thousands when not needing surgery.
First Baptist Church schedules Sunday School 9 30 a m with 15 minute orchestra concert at 9 15 a m morning preaching 11 o clock and evening 7 30 p m. Various youth groups and midweek events listed. First Methodist at Corner Wood and Jackson streets with services 11 a m and 8 p m Epworth League 7 p m. Church of Christ meets in City Hall 10 30 a m Bible study and 11 a m Lord's Supper. St Matthew's Church mass times 6 30 a m and 9 80 a m. West Monroe Baptist and Methodist Protestant churches listed with service times and youth activities. Grace Church rites at Oak and St John with Confirmation at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Holy Eucharist early 7 30 a m. Bishop Davis Sessums to preside. Rector Edward Farren Hayward invites all.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist at 807 North Second Street holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Sunday services at 11 a m with Wednesday services at 8 p m A free public reading room operates daily from 130 to 430 p m on the fourth floor room 15 of the Central Savings Bank and Trust Company building All cordial invitees are welcome at the carnival and the reading room.
The article reflects on tears and compassion tied to war and Mothers Day, quoting a poem and discussing the era's grief and hope. It also notes a New York figure’s postwar study and a Brooklyn waterfront project with over 100 warehouses, piers, and 260 manufacturing sites.
Mrs Jd W Russell selected pink rambler roses to adorn her home for a Friday Club gathering. The event featured hospitable entertainment and a salad course, with Mrs Fred Mitchel receiving a bungalow apron for her efforts. Attendees included Mesdames T M Liptonton Pred Mitchell J A L Rainbolt FP 2B Thatcher and many others.
Irving T. Bush, native of Michigan and noted for his knowledge of port facilities and traffic handling, has been chosen president of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New Sable. He is described as among the best informed in the world on terminal operations.
Every Tuesday and Friday evening a dance event is held at The Amusu near Swartz along Monroe and Rastrop road. The notice invites attendance with hours listed as 4 to 10 p m.
The piece traces Mothers Day from Miss Anna Jarvis's campaign in Philadelphia evolving into a nationwide observance. It notes the second Sunday in May, the white carnation emblem, and early official endorsements by the U.S. Senate and House in 1918 along with Nebraska and Pennsylvania adopting state status. It also mentions Governor Colquitt's 1912 pardons tradition linked to Mothers Day.
Paris reports Ambassador Herrick will travel to Verdun to formally present the gold medal voted by Congress to honor Verdun's heroism. The medal, designed by John Flanagan and minted in Philadelphia, depicts two struggling giants and the porte chausee with Verdun ruins, bearing the inscription Ils ne passeront pas.
Seed store Monroe Seed Co offers seeds for sale and a garage Rayner's offers car washing on the paved street with phone contact 79.
The piece recalls James Boswell and Samuel Johnson with notes on their friendship and Johnsons famous dictionary. It mentions Boswells persuasive travels to the New Hebrides and Johnsons poverty, noting the burial funds from Raselas and Johns ons death in 1784 at age 75. It also advertises a theater event with Christus by Anton Lang and a local remedy advertisement.
Oberammergau prepares for the first Passion Play performance tomorrow ending a decade long interval. About 1000 villagers including men women and children have been engrossed in preparations for the world renowned event.
An advertising notice touts Hobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy as a universal cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It cites a Winnfield Louisiana user, Jesse Durham, claiming recovery after limited treatment, and promotes buying the product from drug stores with a Mr. Rene St Grain and the Mfg Co in Leveport Louisiana.
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