French Strong Sets V Opening of the Wing of the Met
A garbled sports and cultural page notes the Met wing opening amid a revival of furniture and art, with references to baseball matchups including the Cubs and Pelicans, and a tennis men’s cup season linking Bill Tilden and Vincent Richards. The piece blends athletic results with cultural tables and fundraising figures, mentioning Cracker and Pelican teams and a mix of financial figures.
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Philadelph
Bill Tilden
Bill Johnston Ag
France
Vincent Rich
Coste
Borot
Borotta
Cee
Borotra
Early American furniture shines in a recovered home exhibit
A display contrasts colonial rooms with bright textiles, canopied beds, and chests showing the artistry of colonial makers. The piece highlights how early homes combined utility with beauty, dispelling the myth of barren frontier quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
America
Furniture trends and finishes in the Ozark region rise
Industry editor Richard Dallam notes a growing demand for period styles with durable lacquer finishes as homeowners seek beauty and practicality. Decorators mix Chippen dale and Adam styles with modern finishes to create livable rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippendale
Adam
Period Furniture Finishes Link Past and Present
The article traces how early housewives cared for furniture with beeswax and turpentine in the John Alden and Priscilla era, then notes modern demands push toward lacquer finishes driven by smokeless powder research, signaling a new phase in American furniture design and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alden
Priscilla
Hard lacquer finish gains traction in American furniture trade
In St Louis factories the push for a durable hard lacquer finish grows as finishers move beyond beeswax and turpentine methods. Experts cite historical styles from Jacobean to Empire and praise Duco as a practical polish that saves labor while preserving wood furniture pieces and antiques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
St. Louis
Hive Furniture Board of Trade
G. E. Predock
St. Louis Furniture Board of Trade
Writ of seizure sale on 1924 Ford truck in Monroe Louisiana
A writ of seizure and sale from the Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court directs sheriff Milton Coverdale to sell at the Monroe courthouse front steps on September 12 1925 a 1924 Ford truck with motor number 6862378 plus all parts and appurtenances. Terms are cash without appraisal.
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Venice
State of
Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Fourth District Court
Ward
Emmett Arrant
A. G. Treadgold
E. G. Sugar
R. W. Germany
Chas. Garvey
W. W. Curtis
G. Harmon
J. L. Brooks
Ewell Camp
Howard Butler
W. T. Holloway
H. A. Brownlee Jr
Sam Kaplan
A. S. Tidwell
Wary Ce
J. D. Cloyd
H. O. Brownlee
C. G. Hamilton
W. M. Sheffield
E. T. Chapman
T. R. Younse
A. G. Anding
Robert H. Percy
F. R. George
Felix Terzia
Bennie Gray
Brewer Haynes
Ouachita
Monroe
Ford Motor Company
Milton Coverdale
Train Schedules for Ez Arrive Westbound and Eastbound
The Ez Arrive line shows westbound trains at 11:20 and 11:30 a.m. and 5:40 p.m. plus fast and local options. eastbound lists fast trains at 10:67 a.m. and 11:02 a.m. and locals at 9:15 and 9:25 a.m. Missouri Pacific Main Line notes northbound departures at 7:00 a.m. and several No. numbers with varies arrivals. El Dorado and Natchez branches list departures and arrivals with unspecified times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific Railway
City of Monroe Bid Notice Seeks Certified Guaranty
Monroe Louisiana September 1 1925 city council resolution requires bid security by certified check amounting to five percent of bid. Poag P A secretary treasurer reserves right to reject any and all bids.
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Collinston
Bastrop
Louisiana
Morehouse Parish
J. W. Smith
Monroe
North Sixth Street
Breard Street
Washington Street
Frank Collins
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Met
Household Fur
Fifth
Sox
Auth
Cubs
Ntimate
Atlanta
Penn
Achita
Pelicag
Joe Mariey
Pelicar
Nashville St
Poon
Birmingham
Larry Jimer
Lesk Sox
Woo. le Sele
L. J. Gimler Jr
J. J. LeBlanc
Robert O'Neil
R. C. Sparks
Sanford Camp
Z. F. Hardy
R. L. Kellogg
Thos. H. Ewing
L. H. Wallace
J. B. Womack
CC. P. Hartley
Wallie Keller
H. M. Allen
Adeee
W. A. Walker
Howard Brooks
G. H. Brown
L. B. Carter
M. B. Higman
R. C. Brown
John Lee Hutson
F. B. Surguine
Joseph Airoldi
Jas. E. Grandstaff
W. B. Humble
Renne
J. W. Boatright
W. Benton Fra Wm
B. Ennis
Harrison Noel
Harvard
Mary Daly
Montclair
N. J
H. R. Speed
Daniel S Owens
Collier Murphrey
John H. Moore
Harrison Rhynes F. C. Breese
Robert R. Cann
J. L. Avant
G. S. Cagle
M. M. Munholland
R. P. Benson
M.I. Holmes
Pat. S. Hamilton
A. Grant
Geo. F. MceKenz
A. Wy Sven
Seal
Pat S. Hamilton
Lerk Fourth District Court
Fourth District
Gulf Finance and Securities Company
J. B. Chap
Yworld
Richard Dallam
Furniture News
Mr. Dallam
Os Oesame & Dr
Quachi
Uharies National Bank
James Edwin Wallw
H. H. Boyd
Ouachita National Bank
Leo Vandegaer
DR. Jas
Collens
J. B. Vaugha
Ouachita Nationa
C. H. Mosley
Res. Phorm
Collens’ Pharm
F. G Bennett
P.L
Bennett & Perc Eye
Ouachita Nations Building
J P Brown
Rea
DeSiard Street
Ion
DR. A L Peters
Ouachita Nationget
J H. Pankey
Ouachita National
James Russell Scientific
Palmer
R L. Wood
Chase-Amman
Philip M Gayli
Ouachilla National Bank
National Dental PA
L. Poole Portia
DeSiard St
Mivoire
Louisiana Optical Company
Roy L. Carns Optometrist
Ouachita Nat’ Bank
DR. C. & Gill Internal Medicine and Re
New South Drd
Edwin R. Yancey
der. D. O. Sherman
DRS. Yancey
San ‘Dhood
Wlentury
George I
Early Republic
Hepplewhite
Duncan Phyfe
Sheraton
Duco
McEcvceennnrae
Seeeeel
Southbend
el Dorado
Natchez
Tilan
Farmerv
Ast
Star Master
News-Star
The
Monroe News-Star
P. L. Elliott
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