15 Nov 1917
Page 1
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1917
Page
1
A reader reports using a single can of Cottolene for many baked goods and fried items, claiming deep savings and superior results. The note highlights recipes and notes the item’s economy, urging others to try the Thanksgiving pudding recipe.
Weekend social calendar lists a Junior Red Cross three course dinner at Mrs. Haglan’s Pine street home and a postponement of Riverside Club events due to the dinner. Several visits and homecomings are noted including Miss Clark’s return from Texas and Mrs. Taylor’s convalescence. The Book Club met at the City High library with Oplich and Cleopatra discussion. St Fraters Auxiliary planned Christmas sale items. a Thanks dance was scheduled.
Local gatherings include the Twentieth Century Book Club at Hotel Monroe with Mrs J H Daughtie hosting and a salad luncheon. War recruiting comments praise The Slacker screen broadside by Captain Franklyn H Kenney as a key aid, featuring pivotal American moments and leaders.
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a quick, safe remedy for indigestion, sour stomach, and dyspepsia, claiming relief within five minutes and urging readers to obtain a fifty cent case from drug stores. The piece also references Ford Weekly and patriotic imagery around a broad appeal.
Advice for athletes facing muscle soreness and lameness recommends rest, gentle stretching, hydration, proper warmups, and gradual return to activity. Seek medical evaluation if pain persists or worsens.
An old line ad promotes White Liniment for rub downs sold exclusively by New South Drug Store in Monroe Louisiana with price points of 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar.
North West loyalty drive emphasizes unity with the war effort as the All-Northwest Loyalty convention gathers in the Twin Cities over two days. Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and the Dakotas will send representatives amid Liberty Loan success celebrations. National speakers are expected with sessions at St Paul Auditorium and Minneapolis venues.
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