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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1909
Page
4
A Monroe editorial argues charity should involve shared suffering and personal sacrifice. It contrasts grand philanthropic acts with humble, direct aid to the needy, urging readers to engage with poverty to truly help and feel the virtue of giving. It cites Meg in Little Women and praises local workers, urging humility over spectacle.
This piece argues that individuals shift blame to others and neglect personal responsibility in public affairs. It asserts we are all part of the problem and urges self examination with a homely jingle about how a town would change if every citizen were like me. It also advertises Planters' Oil Mill offering cotton seed meat hulls and quilting cotton, with home phone 142.
New York reports Patrick Henry McCarren state senator and Brooklyn Democratic leader died at St. Catharine's Hospital Brooklyn at 1 15 this morning after an October 13 appendicitis operation. He was a coopers by trade a lawyer and longtime political figure known for strong leadership in New York.
Mr. Floyd Parker and Sheriff Jack Parker unveil a 30 ft 6 in gasoline launch built at St. John Street. Electric lights, natural oak finish, maple and mahogany decks. It uses a 27 30 HP Tremott Monahan engine and should reach about twenty miles per hour.
The shipment includes New Citron Lemon Peel Orange Peel Dates plain and stuffed Kitchen Bouquetts Green Kern Seeded Raisins Currants cleaned Cranberries Jelly Deserts from Price's Buckwheat prepared Pancake Flour and chipped Potatoes. Nuts are unavailable but expected soon. Fish line is complete.
Notice grants Rev J C Toombs as financial agent for Progressive Baptist church to solicit funds to complete the church before winter. Trustees praise his honesty and ask white and colored aid. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised for cough relief. Charles Comiskey announces Hugh Duffy named manager of Chicago Baseball Club with arrangement believed satisfactory to Eastern organization.
In August 1908 Mrs. Dalton Costello, 27, faced acute Bright's disease with urine loaded with albumin. After failed remedies, Robinson Spring water produced complete relief in about three weeks, leaving her a well woman. Dr. H F Ashford and Tulane professor Dr. John B. Elliott endorse the treatment.
All persons holding claims against W A Swim interdict must file with H A Moore, curator, without delay. Publication appears to be a legal notice calling for claim submissions and listing the responsible party and date.
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