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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1925
Page
4
A satirical piece describes a college spooning bureau run by campus “advance Sheiks” who map co ed lips and rate kisses. Freshmen file reports to guide sophomores and help seniors avoid missteps, claiming many accountants once learned better bookkeeping in college than after.
A sequence of historical notes lists notable anniversaries and events. Sir Edward Cunard dies in New York City. Worth Bagley, first American naval officer killed in the Spanish-American War, born in Raleigh. early window glass factory opens in Laramie. Hayesopens Ohio anniversary remarks at Marietta. William Ingraham Kip dies. Oakland unrest by unemployed army. Campbell Barn or Campbell Farrell resigns as British PM. Marion Illinois acquittals of union mine leaders in the Herring murder riots.
A year back United States Globe circling aviators completed the Seattle to Prince Rupert, B C route of about 650 miles despite fog and storms. Nicholas Longworth, Speaker of the House, plans a Boston visit as guest of honor at Harvard dinner. Maj. Gen. David C. Shanks, VA, who led WWI embarkation of the US Army’s 2 060 000 men, is placed on retired list.
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On this day the United Daughters of the Confederacy gather for their state convention in Mansfield marking the sixty first anniversary of the Battle of Mansfield. The article reflects on war memory, patriotism, and nostalgia eight to sixty one years after World War I.
A candid plea urges Monroe business and civic leaders to back the Chamber of Commerce to harness cooperative effort. It cites prospects of Ouachita parish industrial power, a potential oil boom, and a bright agricultural season, arguing strong funding now can smooth rough spots and guide future growth.
The essay argues pride and fear drive international conflict and violence. It warns against national superiority and wealth selfishness, urging humility and trust to keep peace in families communities and nations. Fear, once rooted, provokes aggression and undermines harmony everywhere.
The article notes global oil demand rising and 1924 producing record gasoline output while crude oil production fell three percent in the United States. It cites new pools, dry holes, heavy drilling in California, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas, plus rising vehicle and locomotive oil use and expanding diesel motors in ships as drivers of demand.
The London Morning Post laments that films from Hollywood push American styles worldwide. British manufacturers fear losing trade as Near East demand shifts to American boots, clothes, and sewing machines seen in cinema. The Post cites belief that American locomotives and cars set the standard.
Public meeting set at the Monroe post office at 8 p m to discuss Ouachita Parish April 19 road tax and rally citizen support. West Monroe committee named to study street sprinkling with the council and report findings. Judge Madison rules on a drainage canal case in favor of the city, with appeal to the Supreme Court.
The text argues that the rise of American pictures harms British industry and commerce. It notes damage to British film producers from American films and questions effective remedies. It states American industries are benefited by the popularity of American movies in Great Britain.
An old newspaper ad for Leon's Cafe offers a regular 50 cent dinner with a 25 cent Wednesday special. Coffee with pure cream adds 5 cents. The listing also mentions Old Fashioned Corned Beef and Green's Market & Gro.
Lincoln C Andrews, named to replace Eliot Wadsworth as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, is a retired army officer with Cuban, Philippine, and World War I service. He led the New York Transit Commission and served as receiver of the New York and Queens County Railway. He is noted for executive ability and authorship. Separately, the 21st annual knitting arts exhibit opens today at the Commercial Museum in Philadelphia under the National Association of Hosiery and Underwear Manufacturers.
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