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Newspaper
Monmouth Herald
Location
Monmouth, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1925
Page
4
William Archer, celebrated dramatic critic and author, died in London on Saturday. The report highlights his influence on theater criticism and his literary contributions across a long career.
The House approved 11 million dollars for prohibition enforcement in the coming fiscal year, with a slightly lower total than this year but higher than budget estimates. An allotment of about 20.6 million for coast guard activities was also approved to curb rum running, part of a 415.8 million package for post office and treasury operations. A broader economy debate accompanied passage of the 760 million post office treasury appropriation. A senate bill by Senator Couzens would bar political appointments to federal offices except in limited cases and impose penalties for improper influence including fines or jail.
Secretary Weeks approved a plan at the War Department to promote Captain Lowell H. Smith by 1000 files and promote Wade Nelson and Arnold each by 100 files. Sergeants Henry H. Ogden and John Harding would become regular army officers in reserve corps grades. All flight squadron members would receive distinguished service medals and may accept foreign decorations. The plan was submitted to President Coolidge.
In Harris Canyon west of Echo Oregon about 200 participants from Umatilla and Morrow counties drove a large herd of jackrabbits into a corral reducing the population by about 5000 in three drives on Sunday. Cameras filmed the event as rabbits knocked over a camera twice during the close up shots.
Paris report shows France denying repudiation of war debts while arguing for proportional distribution of costs. Finance Minister Clementel says allied debts form part of wartime resources but calls for deductions for duties earned by British and American firms on French orders. He insists France seeks no repudiation.
A compilation from Oregon towns reports 410 foreign autos registered in Howl River county, public service seeks intervention in interstate express rates, and Salem notes school transportation funds for rural Pupils of Selro high school. Other items include Toledo water app, fiscal opinions on a state treasurer, hunts and licenses, and fires at Roy. The Pendleton bonds for sheriff-elect Cookingham and recorder-elect Graham are approved. From North Bend, lumber mill shifts add 76 jobs, and Dallas reports fire losses of 2000. Umpqua port ships 70 million feet in 1924, while highway plans urge scenic preservation. Hood River receives a Hereford bull gift for Rev Billy Sunday.
Seattle official Charles L. Maxfield secretary of the University Young Men's Christian Association asked the city council to impeach Mayor Brown. Maxfield cited gambling robbery boodegg ing and graft in the city and urged removal and appointment of a new mayor.
Union leaders said a first break in the 11 000 worker strike may be at the Underwood colliery near Throop. Of 1200 employees, 828 miners voted to resume work and 8 dissented after the meeting, with at least 800 expected to return.
The Trinity college board of trustees voted Monday to rename the college Duke University, guaranteeing $6,000,000 for building and an endowment of $12,500,000. James B. Duke threatened to back a separate Duke University if the name change did not occur.
Coast robber William Ryan 25 alias William Smith and his 18 year old wife Martha Gleser Smith were arrested Sunday. He confessed taking part in the Pacific Gas and Electric Company robbery, yielding 17700 in currency and 60000 in bonds. He named two San Francisco men as accomplices to police.
Washington report notes a higher maternal death rate from puerperal causes in 1923 than 1922. In the birth registration area of ten states plus the District of Columbia the puerperal death rate was 6.4 per 1000 live births in 1923, up from 6.2 in 1922 and 6.1 in 1921.
Secretary Mughes dispatched a message to Ambassador Kellogg directing a full inquiry and report on Britain s embargo against American potato imports into England and Wales. The embargo was to take effect on December 38.
The piece satirically contrasts confident young reformers with wary elders in large industries. It notes a literacy‑minded youth aiming to run a newspaper and lure subscribers within a year, while older critics warn of idealism and flaws in the new generation amid sharp social commentary.
A witty exploration of romance and marriage by Helen Rowland. It contrasts a bachelor’s casual flirtations with a wife’s evolving view of her husband’s behavior, noting how men rush to marriage while women weigh love, vanity, and social expectations.
The readable fragment hints at a poetic or literary piece with odd phrasing about a garden and a buried figure. It references a motherly voice and a fallen head, suggesting a symbolic or editorial note rather than a clear news event.
Werece Magweet M4, Western newspaper intends a baked biscuit and meat dish recipe. The text describes ingredients such as four teaspoons baking powder, butter, milk, cheese, vegetables, and herbs, with steps to mix, bake, and serve.
The passage notes that after Carpentier’s actions the young Jody and others doubt Jack Dempsey can find a challenger. It reflects boxing era concerns about Dempsey facing willing opponents and public sentiment toward rivals.
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