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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1909
Page
3
A fragmented report suggests a political maneuver around a Fengal deal and a push to influence Governor Sanders to suppress a probe. The text hints at Ray Ville theory and calls for clarity amid the controversy.
Allegations claim lawyers traveled with the governor to press efforts to halt a fraud investigation. Several lawsuits aided the probe, outlining attempts to interfere with authorities and protect implicated parties.
Rayville reports that Gov. Sanders face pressure to resign Tensas Basin Levee Board members amid a $130,000 1898 land sale to the Tensas Delta Land Company. Citizens and officials examine records, probe the roles of Col. F. G. Hudson and J. W. Brown, and await court action with Attorney George Wesley Smith leading suits to recover land sought by the Delta firm.
Monroe residents profit from a testimonial about Dean's Kidney Pills. R. R. Brown of Ruston Louisiana reports severe back pain eased after using the pills and says kidneys returned to normal. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States Remember the name Dovan and take no other.
Mr Frank C Harrahan a Portsmouth Va druggist says he has sold and recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for six years calling it great and one of the best patent medicines. He notes it cures reliably and customers appreciate his recommendation. For sale by Allen's Pharmacy and New South Drug Store.
Notice states Rev J C Toombs of Progressive Baptist Church colored has been appointed financial agent to solicit aid to complete the church before winter. It asks for support from white and colored congregants and commends the pastor for honesty and trust. Also includes a separate note about stopping at the old Se"able store of S J Meek Co for bargains.
Fragmentary note lists an agent named Peters and a Globe Wernicke hook case with references to store numbers and telephones. The readable text suggests a catalog or inventory line item in a business or trade context. No clear event or outcome is present in the legible fragments.
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