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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1909
Page
8
Multiple items report visits by W J Walker Ned Bradley and Frank Sanders. Real estate listings by Easterling Gordon advertise three 150 by 165 foot lots near an oil well at 1600 each. Taft arrival, V S P excursion, fireman McCrory hire, hat cleaning service, and ministers endorse rescue mission plans with Taft and regional figures named.
Glen Fleming secretary manager states premiums were mailed after the fair and that checks may have gone to wrong addresses or blue ribbon winners did not receive money prizes. He asks anyone with complaints to write to him in Monroe within three days for review.
Report notes indications of oil at about 1200 feet after continuing to bore deeper. Despite signs, the old contractors persisted, and the vein remained shut off.
Four room cottage with both facilities available at 412 North Sixth Street. Apply to L Guerriero. 27-tf
The shipping note shows Liverpool to New York cargo activity on Wednesday October 27, 1909 with 12,000 bales traded. Price ranges include Oct Navy 7.37 to 7.33, Nov Dec 7.34 to 7.32 and Liverpool rates around 7.58 with 7.37-7.33 for near term.
Windes notes gradual price rise as 1909-10 crop estimates drop. Prospects vary from 10.3 to 11.5 million bushels with frost risk and potential shortage influencing New Orleans and Houston receipts. He cites Neill Brothers London and local experts. forecast foresees reduced supply and firmer prices amid light Texas movement.
Capudine relieves headache and nerves so you can meet the day. Hicks’ Capudine clears the head braces the nerves for steady work. Try it at drug stores registered before nine.
Monroe dealer doctor offers cure for kidney and bladder disease claiming medicine can reach any case. The Associated Collegiate Alumnae held its annual convention in Cincinnati with instructors and graduates from leading women’s colleges. In Atlanta, Mildred Harris and Edwin Camp wed at the Harris country home in a literary society event.
The annual convention in Chicago draws attendees representing millions in invested capital and will run through Thursday and Friday. In Painesville Ohio, Miss Vivian B. Small was inaugurated as president of Lake Erie College with speakers including President Woolley of Mount Holyoke College.
South Bend reports progress across lines as officers and committee heads address the annual Indiana State Federation of Women's Clubs convention. The three day sessions, here today, are well attended and underway with encouraging progress updates.
Washington on October 27 reports the Foundation for the Promotion of Industrial Peace will meet to frame by laws and consider using part of its income as a prize for essays on the best method to achieve peace in industrial pursuits. Chief Justice Fuller of the Supreme Court is mentioned in the dispatch.
The Georgia State Fair association opened in Macon on October 27 and will run through November 6 with wide county participation. President Taft is slated to speak next Thursday at the fair.
Land and other assets owned by T. H. McMillan of 305 DeSiard Street are offered for sale or transfer. Public notice details address ownership, parcel descriptions, and potential bidding or sale terms.
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