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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1925
Page
2
The speaker likens a fat lifestyle to being serenaded by a gun for peace and quiet. They describe drowning in an ocean of lard while friends throw anvils, using satirical tone to mock excess.
An excerpt shows Adele Garrison narrating daily tasks around Katherine and Mrs. Ticer with Dr. Meredith’s cautious help. The scene blends domestic routine, obscure humor, and hints of medical watchfulness amid a tense household dynamic.
Fragmented text shows rail disruption with trains 135 and 136 suspended to Alexandria, and an incident involving Dr. Meredith and Mrs. Ticer. The excerpt includes local mentions of Ouachita National Bank, Patterson and J. Bennett, and a courtroom or medical note in a sprawling, era-specific narrative. The excerpt ends with a scene involving Mrs. Ticer and her son Jerry.
In Monroe Louisiana large crowds attend 10 a m services led by Rev Neill with many businesses closing to allow attendance. Full churches fill every seat as sermons target children youth and adults with edifying messages and practical applications.
The wedding of Katherine G Cahill forty one and Harry E Robinson fifty three a Boston multi millionaire bachelor and clubman has been announced. Cahill was employed as housekeeper in Robinsons mansion. Since 1920 the death of his father he has led a practical retirement and shown strength of argument and wisdom in his advising roles.
Monroe will host a one day Modern Woodmen of America meeting on May 6 as a precursor to the national convention in Milwaukee next month. J R Petagna, local officer, says hundreds from major cities in the state may attend. Officers will be elected and key matters considered. hotel reservations are already being made and delegates will use Hotel Monroe with sessions in the city hall council chamber.
President E P Norman of the Richland Parish Fair Association begins planning for the eleventh annual Richland Parish Fair in Rayville. The 1920s event runs September 28 to October 3 with a printer supplied catalog, expanded premium list, and improved program. New buildings were erected last year, and this year will feature more funding to provide better inducements.
Miss Abby Rockefeller receives license to wed David Merriwether Milton in May at her father’s New York townhouse. Mrs Charles A Fulton sues for divorce and seeks $300,000 from his parents for alienation of affections amid his wartime name change. Georgia panel recommends commuting Ida Hughes death sentence to life imprisonment.
Delays are dangerous says the ad for Bond's Kidney and Bladder Remedy a prescription for urinary organs. It appeals to sufferers with bladder trouble inflammation and frequent urination urging immediate purchase from druggists. Endorses elderly users for weak bladders and notes price 60c to 1.20 with mail options from Bond's Pharmacy Co Little Rock Ark.
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