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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1925
Page
4
A humorous meditation by John P. Medbury on how golfers learn and deploy colorful language on the links. The piece riffs on profanity, caddies, and the social quirks of mid century golf culture, with anecdotes about word use and the pace of the sport.
The piece discusses how British statesmen, including Prime Minister Baldwin, engage in humor publicly. It contrasts American views of public wit with British restraint and cites a 19th century letter from the Cadi of Mosul to Sir Henry Layard. The letter jokingly dismisses inquiries about Mosul's population and history.
An editorial urges West Monroe residents to vote, stressing that ballot outcomes reveal public opinion and guide local welfare. It calls for informed, independent judgment from every voter and a high turnout to reflect genuine democracy.
The article quotes Dr. Guthrie urging a cathedral service appealing to all denominations through color films and choirs rather than sermons. It argues the church must balance tradition with progress, remaining rooted in the past while growing for the future.
A grid listing horizontal clues from 1 to 61 and vertical clues 1 to 68 for filling a crossword. Clues include styles, measurements, objects, and abbreviations such as To annoy, A flower, Weapons, Medieval shield, Healthful terms, and central state abbreviations.
Dr. Charles H. Herty cites a shift in the oil industry toward by-product use and chemical research. He notes a $9 billion investment in petroleum and a new national survey of needs and possibilities, signaling expected changes as Louisiana industries grow more involved.
Hundreds seek reassurance through faith as Easter services draw people from farm homes and neighbors to a wooded hill church. The article depicts Easter as a supreme call, emphasizing church attendance as essential to meaning and guidance in daily life.
In Monroe the 1910 spring term of the U S District Court opened with Judge Alex Boarman. Joel F Johnson charged with peonage is absent due to illness. an alias warrant is ordered. Hotel management shifts begin with C L Bradley returning to run the Monroe Hotel until May 1 and G F Wahrer to assume control thereafter. The Red River Presbytery dissolves Rev Geo D Booth’s relationship with Monroe First Presbyterian Church with resignation effective May 15. A Bank of Monroe cashier ships a seven year old boy to his father, a rare bank transaction. Charles Phillips buys a Buick run-about for farm use, noted as Ouachita parish’s first automobile owning farmer and praised for his farming changes.
The text asserts religion as life’s rock and Easter as reassuring, with people turning toward an altar. It notes women employed in diverse U.S. government science roles such as chemists and microbiologists, highlighting gendered staffing across departments.
At Bell's Tin Shop 410 Walnut Street vendors quote prices for tin valley and galvanized valley in 14 and 20 inch widths, per foot. Ridge roll available in 8 inch width with 4 cent per foot lengths.
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