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11 Nov 1918
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1918
Page
1
Local Social Notes Mention Illnesses Weddings and Milestones
The itemized notes include Mr. Cloyd Drew recovering from illness and sympathy for Mrs. Wyatt H Dowling on the death of her sister Mrs Frank Hinton in Eros from pneumonia at twenty eight. It also reports Judge Theus and Miss Louise Theus returning from New Orleans, L B Ferguson in New Orleans on business, Mrs. Alex Kuhn able to be out after influenza, Mrs. L Fraque hosting her mother for Christmas, Isaac Letule of Jackson Barracks passing a preliminary exam for the officers training camp at Fort Monroe, and nineteen men leaving for camp. Additionally, Simon Sehrenker Jr returns to New Orleans for Tulane, Lawrence Vaughn and Dolly Breard wed in Vicksburg, with Dolly Breard of Arkansas Avenue and Vaughn of North Fourth Street, Vaughn begins work at Monroe Hardware, and the Vinox Vaughan couple arriving home to share the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Board of Stewards
Young Woman's Methodist Auxiliary
Wilbur Peek
The
Baptist Church
Woman's Missionary Society
Church of the Methodist Woman's Missionary Society
D. G. Trousdale
Warren, Av
Lachman
Alexandria
Joe Marx
Simeon Henniger
T C. Newton
Peyton Parker
Camp Pike
Officers Training School
R. O. Randel
Allen
Ruston
United War Work
W. RR. Mitchell
West Sde
D. Y Smith
Sterlington
J. C. Theus
Pitt
Huttig
Ark
Octave Schultz
Haltimore
Win. Schultz
Helen Barnette
Washington, D. C
J. Q. Graves
Harrisonburg
Holloman
Br. A. R. Crebbin
New Orleans
O. O Clark
Globe
Shelby Meek
Chemical Department of the War Services
Camp Leach
S. J. Mteek
Cloyd Drew
Wyatt H. Dowling
Frank Hinton
Eros
Hinton
Judge
Aira
Theus
Louise Theus
Ferguson
Vicksburg
Lawrence Vaughn
Dolly Breard
John M. Breard
Arkansas Avenue
J. M. Beard
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
Vaughn
Henry Vaughn
North Fourth Street
Monroe Vmardware Co
Mrs. Vaughan
Atrs. Vaughan
Principles of liberty and education through a free press
The speaker extols the United States as a beacon of liberty and equality, praising free press and free schools, and detailing how churches, families, and schools form a university for conscience. He contrasts US leadership with England France Italy Belgium, arguing only the US achieved full national power by fostering intellect, integrity, and opportunity. He envisions the church as a hospital and university for moral growth and child nurture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
England
France
Italy
Belzium
United States
Free Church
Earth
Christ
Workers Return and Readjustment Test Church in God
The era after peace will test the church and nation as two million veterans return home. The speaker cites past Civil War revival and warns of labor unrest, urging the church to meet the challenges with calm resolve and moral leadership. Historical figures are noted alongside reflections on reconstruction and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Jesus
Baton Rouge
Kaiser Bill
Church
Alisin
Russia
Austria
Germany
James
Centennials and Celebrations Mark 1769 Births
Washington discusses the 150th anniversary births of Napoleon Bonaparte and allied leaders, Cuvier, and other famed 18th century figures born in 1769, highlighting their lasting impact on history and the upcoming centennial commemorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Napoleon Bonaparte
Duke of Wellington
Marshal Ney
Marshal Soult
Napoleon
Cuvier
Andauthor
Great War Joint Campaign Aims to Raise 170 Million
Seven organizations unite under the United War Work Campaign to fund soldiers at home and overseas. The drive, suggested by President Wilson, seeks 170.5 million dollars with apportioned gifts to the YMCA and YWCA, Catholic War Council, Jewish Welfare Board, American Library Association, War Camp Community Service and the Salvation Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
National Catholic War Council
Nights of Columbus
Jewish Welfare Board
American Library Association
War Camp Community Service
Salvation Army
United War Work Campaign
Wilson
Young Men’s Christian Association
Young Women’s Christian Association
Sugar Certificates Unclaimed and Property Auction Notices
Unclaimed sugar certificates forwarded by John M. Parker are held by Lelia Henry Cochran, administratrix, with residents of Ouachita Parish advised to claim. concurrent notices describe auctions of liquor stock, farm equipment, and Concordia Plantation property at Ferriday and Vidalia, including livestock, cattle, mules, and stock feed with detailed inventories on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Parker
Ouachita Parish
Monroe
Parker
Sale of Mammoth Saloon Stock in Ferriday Estate Auction
Administratrix of J C Cochran estate in Concordia Parish will sell at public auction in Ferriday La on November 23 1918. Sale includes Mammoth stock of whiskies wines gins beer and liquor certificates cattle breeding stock horses and farm implements. Terms cash not less than two thirds of appraised value for the sale of property at the deceaseds brick saloon building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hunter
Oscar
Tip Tyler
Sugar Valley
Concordia Plantation
Ferriday
Vidalia
Concordia Sentinel
Vadalia
J. C. Cochran
District Court
Concordia Parish
Mammooth
Towl
10Th District Court
New Life Pills Promoted for Constipation Relief
An advertisement touts New Life Pills claiming relief for constipation with quick action. The copy emphasizes a pleasant taste and fresh breath, pricing at 25 cents and 60 cents in larger quantities.
Franklin Wharton cup trophy joins Marine rifle honors
The Franklin Wharton cup for excellence in rifle practice was added to the trophies Marines may win. Wharton, lieutenant colonel in the Marines 1804 to 1818 and second commandant after 1798 reorganization, is honored by the gift from his great granddaughter Mrs. Sarah Wharton Howard of Maryland and other family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Wharton
United States Marines
Wharton
Marines
Sarah Wharton Howard
Maryland
Blighted Hopes and Manganese Mirage
A Kansag Cit Star item recalls a burst of town excitement over a rumored manganese discovery at the Petunia tavern and compares it to a two headed calf tale. The landlord voices skepticism as hopes for a local boom fade, the promised fortune proving illusory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qaic
Petunia
Zach Fage
Workmen’s 22 Mile Brick Carry Wager Earned Victory
A group of Philadelphia workmen staged a endurance challenge amid talk of feats. A comrade carried a nine pound brick across a street and back for five hours, earning a 22 mile total walk and the wager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
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