24 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
1
Fragmentary notices report Kern horse shoeing shop offerings and wagon orders, Ferne Eckert osteopathic physician, Winona Mills kid wear, Montes Piundne booth at Monroe Fair, Billie Burke Mind the Paint Girl tour, rackete store cloak arrivals, plus Governor and Mrs. Wilson at Princeton events and campaign notes.
SMiTH BROS promotes Mens and Boys suits labeled Daisies for the money with new Cloaks and Cost Suits at ET STORE. The ad references a 24 21 figure and urges customers to step in for the latest styles.
Mrs EB Watts listed at 2171 Loonies Avenue is recorded with a note on residence change and property details. The fragment mentions pane or pane like item and unclear plumbing or unit reference, indicating a relocation log in a local ledger.
Devoted to painting advice, the message urges acting when property needs it and warns against waiting for prices to fall. It notes overall job cost rises about ten percent, with first-year declines small, suggesting a cautious wait of one to two percent rather than five.
In a sermon like address Governor Wilson spoke on church values during the 200 year observance of the Presbyterian church’s founding. He warned that living without church standards risks moral failings and urged communities to prioritize the search for good.
A New York messenger for W C Langley & Co. reported losing an envelope with securities worth 68 000 dollars while en route to redeem collateral in a loan. After a frantic search at Wall Street offices, two other messengers returned the envelope containing 63 000 dollars in stock intact, averting a loss.
Lost brass hub from automobile truck between park and DeSiard street with reward offered to Motor Transfer Co. Also a lost bay pony mare with blaze and a glass eye last seen wearing a grass halter and long rope. Reward for information leading to recovery by R. P. Benson, West Monroe.
Welcome visitors to Monroe's Great Fair and Greatest Store. The Dress and Suit departments showcase tailored suits in whipcords worsteds and broadcloths plus charming dresses in Charmeuse Crepe de Chine Eponge Velour and Mesaline. Millinery features velour beaver silks with ostrich feathers and two tone hats. Stores touts ample stock for all figures and sizes with fashionable gowns waists skirts kimonos and accessories.
A notice offers a reward of 100 dollars for individuals involved in a trouble incident. The report provides limited context and names of participants are not specified.
Washington reports the Louisiana National Guard received 61 790 11 from a 4 million dollar year allocation. Funds cover arms equipment camps rifle practice ammunition supplies and relate to 1 860 enlisted personnel. Mississippi Guard share totaled 58 877 95 with similar category splits.
The report notes an enlisted strength of 1,288 for Mississippi and cites an allotment amount of 8,794.39 in connection with the figures.
Jose Puonomo of Chicago admitted killing his common law wife Jennie Cavagilieri near Stratford to force her to return to Chicago. He had previously claimed drunkenness and said four men aided the auto trip to a cemetery near Putney where she was shot. He denied the shooting stemmed from her alleged remarks about Chicago white slave traffic.
Booster leader J M Cobb directs members of the Hamburz Crossett excursion over A L G railway arrangement. Mr Cobb, head buster of the Boosters, calls for attention and participation from all members.
The Hamburg Crossett excursion over the Arkansas Louisiana and Gulf railroad leaves at 10 30 tomorrow morning. Six to seven hundred people are expected from A L G points. The Fair Association will send the band, traveling men will march to the train, and boosters are urged to attend or face penalties.
A eight pound package said to contain jewelry disappeared from an American Express wagon in Houston. The item was consigned to Beaumont and Express officials will say nothing, but police and private officers are investigating. The package vanished from the wagon seat while the driver was away.
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