Pupils to Enter National Essay Contest
Monroe and Ouachita parish students may enter a national essay contest with three prizes 750 500 and 250 dollars. First prize medals second prize bronze medal and third prize merit certificate. Essays up to 500 words on Why Has the American Legion Uphold the Constitution. Age 12 to 18. Entries due June 1 1925. Judges named by county parish and state. National winners announced after August 10 1925. Contestant pledge required.
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Jis
Department Africanism
Ezion
National Americanism
American Legion
Indianapolis
Eidnight
Freshmen and upperclassmen listed in college course roster
The article lists students by class and major. Upperclassmen include Russell W. Granberry of Lambda Chi Alpha in arts and sciences and Ivy A. Gilliland in electrical engineering. Roberts S. Cooper in civil engineering. John Wooten in pre medical. Freshmen include Clifford R. Roberts of Adams Debating Society in arts and sciences. Hattie Vera Booze of Delta Zeta in music. Grace Foren of Chi Omega in home economies. Hillier S. Parker and Edwin Theas of Delta Kappa Epsilon in pre law. Henry W. Page of Lambda Chi Alpha in mechanical engineering. Sidney Jackson in civil engineering.
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Russel W. Granberry
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
Ivy A. Gilliland
Roberts S. Cooper
Win
John Wooten
Clifford R. Roberts
Adams Debating Society
Hattie Vera Booze
Delta Zeta
Grace Foren
Chi Omega Sorority
Hillier S. Parker
Edwin Theas
Delta Kappa Epsilom Fraternity
Henry W. Page
Sidney Jackson
Strike of Sugar Cane Growers Settled in Havama
The strike of sugar cane growers at Central Chaparra and Central Delicias was settled today in Havama. Mills are expected to resume grinding within a few days after weeks of stoppage.
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Havama
Central Chaparra
Central Delicias
Will Ferdinand Abdicate Romania's Throne
Rumors say H R H King Ferdinand of Romania plans to abdicate in favor of Crown Prince Carol due to long illness and doctors reportedly deem the condition incurable. The monarch, called father-in-law of the Balkans and spouse of Europe's queen, faces a potential succession.
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Ferdinand
Romania
Balkans
Europe
Carol
Through Pullman Service Sought to St Louis from Monroe and Alexandria
The towns of Monroe and Alexandria seek through Pullman trains to St Louis. Alexandria backs early Pullman service and agrees to cancel Monroe Alexandria locals if Alexandria Lake Charles locals continue. A through Alexandria St Louis line could significantly aid the city and meets a defined need.
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Monroe
St. Louis
Alexandria
Lake Charles
Kellogg's ALL-BRAN Advertised Relief for Constipation
A testimonial claims Kellogg's ALL-BRAN fully relieved constipation. The letter touts bulk foods easing bowel action and urges regular use with milk or cream, noting a money back guarantee and Battle Creek Michigan origin.
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Grateful
Kellogg’s
V. Hunt
Aurora
Battle Creek
Michigan
Rail connections push late 24 hour service to St Louis
The Missouri Pacific runs the 7:15 a m train via Felsen thal and El Dorado to Little Rock arriving near noon. A connection reaches St Louis by 11 a m the next day. Monroe offers a 24 hour Rainbow Special to Kansas City without changing cars and a similar service to St Louis is desired.
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St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Felsenthal
el Dorado
Little Rock
Monroe
Kansas City
St. Lows
Silk finery and ocean cable costs cited in ancient and modern eras
The article notes that Chinese wore fine silks in 2690 B C and reports that laying an ocean cable costs about 5900 dollars per mile.
Oldest Pensioner on Government Rolls Named
Mrs Mahala Huff of Louisa Kentucky is the oldest pensioner on government rolls at 105 years old. She is the widow of a War of 1812 veteran and lives in Louisa Kentucky.
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Mahala Huff
Louisa
Huff
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