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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1925
Page
3
An affectionate meditation on the circus and its timeless appeal followed by local notes. Readers like Mr Sam Kaplan return from trips and families such as the Flucks welcome a new baby. community updates include meetings of the Twenty Century Book Club and area PTA events in Monroe and nearby towns.
Fashion notes describe new fall gowns in lace trims and fine materials. Gowns range from flesh crepe de chine with long sleeves and high necks to white crepe de chine with turquoise jabots. Designs imitate men’s stiff-front shirts with inset fronts and precise tucks.
Monroe residents witnessed a notable scene as a real estate man drove his family and four colored children to the circus in one car before dawn. The eight youngsters, dressed in Sunday best, traveled together to the grounds and downtown, symbolizing a rare moment of shared joy. An advertisement followed offering lots for sale in the J. A. Smith addition with $2 down and $2 weekly, slated for Thursday October 15 at 10 am.
Flower shop offers baskets and ferns for hotel openings and orphanage openings. Mrs Edney's Flower Shop guarantees satisfaction and invites orders for all events.
Mr and Mrs S C Paulus arrive tomorrow from Cristobal Panama Canal Zone to visit their son and daughter Mr and Mrs Carl Paulus on Lovers Lane. Captain Skipwith is critically ill at Riverside Sanitarium as his daughters Mrs Louis Casper and Mrs G Hyams monitor him closely awaiting improvement. Mrs J D McCranie is invited to address Lov Moreaux Gottschalk Music Club of Ruston at their first meeting of the year, hosted by Mrs V C Cupp.
Friends of Miss Basch presented a warm send off as she departs for Denver next week. Hosts Mrs James Phelps and guests shared buffet refreshments and exchanged keepsakes including books perfumes and lingerie with sentiment filled cards. Doctors recommended Denver’s climate and friends hope she returns to Monroe soon with renewed health.
Plans discuss formation of a state Chamber of Commerce at Alexandria with Walter Godchaux of New Orleans leading the meeting. Proposed name Louisiana Development League may become Louisiana State Chamber of Commerce linking local chambers with the U S Chamber. Attendees include D F Walker T H Trousdale P M Atkins C B Morton and Sam Kaplan. Businessmen from across the state urged to participate.
Special to The News-Star Bastrop Louisiana October 13 reports Mesdam es W. M. Taylor T. H. Milliken and F. B. Winberry co hosted a card party at Mrs. Taylor s home. High score went to Mrs. A. H. Dumaree low to Mrs. W. L. Pugh with prize vases and old fashion pitchers. A long list of guests and hosts from multiple towns attended. a plate lunch followed.
Mrs L J Stevens of Meridian Mississippi praises Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription noting it cured feminine trouble after three bottles and improved her health. The ad urges readers to ask a druggist for the medicine and sends 10 cents for a trial package to Dr Pierce's Invalids Hotel Buffalo NY.
United States troops began policing Panama City today at the Panama government request amid a general strike and renewed disorders.
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