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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1935
Page
4
Two men speak on meeting purpose and the value of constructive criticism. The piece urges praising genuine effort, avoiding hostile fault finding, and asking how to help others advance worthwhile work.
An obituary notes Admiral Jellicoe died at 74 and recalls how a Nelson comparison miscast his role. He fought at Jutland, lost more ships, yet preserved British naval supremacy in the North Sea by choosing safety over spectacular dives.
The piece recalls the clipper ship era with New England yards and the China Clipper seaplane linking past romance to modern travel. It notes beauty and utility in both sailing ships and trans-Pacific aviation, and mentions Stefansson's claim that one could live on meat if wealthy.
A nostalgic verse piece recalls the vanished old fashioned hired girl who kept the roost, did washing and cooking, tended children, and stayed in, with a playful tone. It is followed by brief light notes including a definition about a breathing spell and terse political quips referencing Mussolini and Governor Landon.
A Columbia professor, Dr Patty Smith Hill, helps a troubled New York City block by opening a community center at her free nursery school. She engages the 12 year old leaders with chemistry art music stenography and dramatics, turning them from rowdies into well behaved youths. The piece argues boredom drives delinquency and adult initiative provides a vital outlet.
The piece lampoons lists of beauty and talent naming the ten most beautiful actresses and best singers, jokes about ancient China football, Hays office rules, and a Southern poetical claim. It notes 135 Hollywood cosmetics firms and quips on overseas mandates.
The writings quote Rev. E A Walsh on shared prosperity and communism as a symptom, Dorothy Lee on marriage and divorce, and Sydney Gumpert on going to war again. Each reflects personal views on society, relationships, and service.
Washington reports show Harold Ickes entangled with the Steel Trust and AFL opposition as foreign steel fears collide with New Deal aims. The White House pressed him to raise the differential despite internal misgivings while Ickes prepares evidence of bid collusion for the federal trade commission.
Real estate transfer records show R F Maxwell sold to Mrs Maggie Maxwell the northeast quadrant of the southwest quadrant in section 9 township 17 range 1 east for 100 dollars. The deed was filed yesterday in the clerk's office.
A brief Bible thought cites Job 20 5 about the triumph of the wicked and the hypocrite's joy while noting the peril of evil actions used to justify perceived good. The text reflects on moral consequences and caution against paying tolls to evil for supposed gains.
Articles of Incorporation were filed in the clerk's office for W. J. Riley Plumbing & Heating Co. Inc. at 805 South Grand Street. The firm is capitalized at $5,000 with W. J. Riley as president, L. F. Rolleigh as vice president, and Mrs. Pauline R. Riley as secretary-treasurer and first board member.
Fire truck No 3 responded to a grass fire near 500 Fairview yesterday afternoon with no damage reported. Astronomer Percival Lowell died in 1916 fourteen years before Pluto's discovery.
A columnist recalls nights in New York venues from the Versailles to the Stork Club detailing high society patrons, celebrity sightings, bar scenes, and backstage anecdotes. He notes cash mysteries, security entourages around Libby Holman, and late performances at Joe Romano's with Met stars.
Mating and Nichols of Alexandria won the grading and surfacing contract for the Jena Routon highway at 29 538 dollars. Work to begin soon on a 4.538 mile route improving access from Routon to Jena for local residents.
In dialect speech a sister named Mandy vows to try to bake a little before starting time. The speaker notes her intent to settle herself during the singing.
A letter to the editor denounces the share our wealth idea as bunk. It claims wealth should come from work or inheritance or theft and warns against taxing the rich too heavily. The writer urges government action to curb cranks and crooks harming morale and employment.
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