04 Nov 1924
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1924
Page
1
G B Harres recalls early oil and gas exploration dating to 1903 in a pioneering effort. He notes skepticism, initial failures, and eventual progress led by Haynes and partners, shaping future fortunes and the development of the industry.
A short Ruston notes column recaps social and church events, greetings, and small reports from Shreveport visitors, local residents and families. It mentions prayer services, midweek gatherings, and a few names such as Jamel, Olive Gauri, and Mrs. OG Ble, highlighting community links and travel mentions.
Adcock reports a pedestrian collision on 714 Street as a car driven by Allen Electric worker hits a Black girl crossing the street. She, about 45, sustained serious injuries. the driver transported her home after authorities were notified.
Fragmentary OCR text shows mentions of machinery improvement and purity properties, testing, and a manufacturer’s guarantee. The passage references cleansing, health standards, and a preference for certain processes, but specifics remain unclear.
Local reports indicate plans to form an Ahuita real estate board in IA to coordinate dealers and prosecutions within the line of property trades. Similar boards have formed in nearby El Dorado and are said to be functioning, with organizers seeking active formation and operation.
A brakeman was injured in a train shed at Sarttarium when a freight car toppled a shed and struck a worker on a ladder. The injured man was taken to a hospital with facial injuries as others aided him and reports noted his condition as serious but stable.
The article lists issued licenses in November including I B Gunter of Swartz with Lema Parrisa of Marshes Texas and several other couples Aubrey Williams Annie Jones Downie Robert Cald Eula Jenkins Cainoun man Juanita Coats Monroe Wills Powell and Lizzie Wilson Travelers Rest plus Elaine from Me & Co visiting Monroe staying at Hotel Le Grande. Elaine, a Me & Co. staffer, arrived from New Orleans and is well known among Monroe friends.
Reverend Frank Tripp pastor of the First Baptist Church has returned from a visit to North Carolina, was recently in New Orleans for several days and is recovering. He is expected to be home within a week or ten days.
A local notice explains that the election officers at polling places for the national election are not the same as those who served at the July primary. It states Registrar Coltes and J. W. Phillips were mentioned, with Phillips described as an innocent party amid economic concerns.
A man described as a Negro was shot in the left leg at a diner on the No 12 line. He was removed to St Fra hospital sanitarium, where his wound was dressed and he remains a patient in the Negro ward.
At Lions Club session in Hotel Monroe J I Merc was named chairman to succeed Dr Carl Schorr on the Christmas tree committee. Plans for the celebration move ahead with parade by Boy Scouts and fundraising. Louisiana Training School band engaged to play.
The report outlines a plantation with diversified farming using crop rotation and a mix of tenants, croppers, and wage workers. It notes advantages in staffing, enterprise diversification, and soil improvement, with cheap land and labor and climate favorable to staple crops.
A fragment discusses union influence backing Senator La Follette and labor-friendly candidates. It notes AFL and Brotherhoods mobilizing support for labor legislation and mentions political managers predicting La Follette may tilt away from major parties. The piece references campaign deadlock thoughts and possible electoral effects.
The piece explains how electors choose presidents but tradition binds most to their party's candidate. It notes a potential deadlock if enough states fracture, forcing the House to decide the president. It lists Senate party counts and states slated to elect senators, highlighting political tension.
Reported returns show Davis elected by pupils at the City School in Gump with 11 votes. The fragment hints at a tally and mentions Morse power and related figures but unreadable.
Radio listeners in the city enjoyed an evening of talks and discussion. Voters gathered for the event as voices from Monroe were heard, marking a lively local gathering.
Warning about kidney and bladder disorders with signs of trouble. Describes symptoms such as dark urine, frequent or painful urination, back pain, and nighttime urination. Promotes Bond's Kidney and Bladder Remedy available at drug stores or by mail order from Bond's Pharmacy Co. Little Rock Arkansas.
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