13 May 1926
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
1
A playful monologue about a gambler’s misfortunes and comic losses. The speaker mocks the idea of riches and hints at a grand, self aware plan amid erratic bets and a shabby chase for wealth. The tone is whimsical and caricatured.
The Louisiana Public Service Commission issued orders on multiple petitions. It denied some requests including a five cent per hundred pound rate on certain petroleum products from Meraux to New Orleans and a general uniform line of rates. It granted a rule change for iron and steel movement and set carload rates for pulp wood and related goods. It scheduled bond terms and timelines for compliance and noted related clergy and public figures mentioned in a separate historical paragraph.
The newspaper marks the birthday of Bishop Joseph F. Berry of the Methodist Episcopal Church born in Aylmer Canada seventy years ago today. Lond Londonderry ministerial note included.
An ad touts Endo-Corn liquid corn cure as a guaranteed remedy with a money-back offer. It warns against dangerous trans fers of ether based solutions and claims only Endo-Corn removes stubborn vascular corns, with endorsements from druggists and a Chicago address for ordering.
Monroe Louisiana chapter invites Reserve Officers from across the state to the annual Louisiana Department convention to be held May 29 1926 at the Virginia Hotel. A full program includes business sessions a luncheon dinner dance air squadron flights an automobile ride pool swimming and golf with guest speakers and instruction.
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