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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1925
Page
4
A humorous piece on married life and sleep habits in which a wife struggles to rouse a husband. The jokes hinge on alarm clocks, bed habits, and a man’s penchant for sleep, including Edison as a figure who supposedly sleeps less.
A compact list of notable anniversaries, births, and deaths: William Shakespeare born 1564 in Stratford on Avon and died 1616 in Stratford. Maurice of Nassau born 1587 died 1625. J M W Turner born 1775 died 1841. Abraham Alexander 1713 1888. Koreans arriving in 1888 for Chicago exposition. 1894 Germany revokes edict on Roman Catholic orders. 1895 McKinlay calls for 125000 volunteers for Spain war. 1909 William M Stewart born 1827 Lyons New York died Washington DC.
A fire razed Alton City Hall in NL exactly one year prior, recalling a historic event as the town remembers. The note also mentions the 1858 Lincoln Douglas debate observed by locals.
Hungary marks the centenary of novelist Maurus dokal with a set of three postage stamps featuring portraits. The move forms part of a broader celebration of the writer's work and legacy.
Air freight service established between Detroit and Chicago backed by Henry Ford with a 2000 pound guarantee per trip. If successful, new routes to St Paul Minneapolis St Louis and Omaha may follow. Europe already shows cargo by air thriving with jewels engines bullion and apparel among cargos.
D A Breard Jr commissioner of finance and utilities in Monroe urges residents to curb water waste during drought conditions. He notes a million gallons are wasted daily by hydrants and taps and explains that reduced supply quality and filtration capacity require careful use while sprinkling and essential needs continue.
The death by his own hand of Captain Hemard of the New Orleans police marks a tragic climax to a city political dispute. The affair exposed a childish battle over personalities, suggesting the system itself bears the blame and offers a warning to others in the force and city.
A festival is being planned at the Richland Parish fair grounds tied to the boys and girls club encampment near Rayville this summer. The Richland encampment includes members from Ouachita and neighboring parishes and has received special help to stage a pageant led by experienced organizers.
Brano Lessing compares Timbers of Tropical America to human life, arguing heartwood versus sapwood mirrors inner character. He notes slow growth yields valuable woods like oak and mahogany, while rapid growth produces fleeting, less worthy wood. The piece contends a natural aristocracy exists in both trees and people, with adversity shaping true genius and beauty.
The News-Star reports a large throng at the Thacker Fisher revival in Monroe with strong singing and persuasive sermons by Mr Fisher. The piece notes growing interest and a temperate tone, aiming for lasting faith rather than short lived emotion. Also highlighted is Sanderford Jarman’s marriage to Dorothy Donald and a Mission Study program at First Methodist church listing participating ladies.
Richland parish officials envision a large turnout from parishes at the encampment. The Rayville festival is described as a vital incentive for boys and girls to engage in farm life and for promoting broader agricultural interests in the region.
A reader friendly guide lists cross word clues and strategies. It details starting with confident words to reveal crossings and outlines numerous clues across and down with varied word types and abbreviations.
Sapphires occur in blue green yellow red white and violet tones. The mineral shows a wide color range beyond the common blue varieties.
A new office building in Modesto California operates on all electric heating. The facility uses electric systems for space heating and climate control, signaling a shift from fossil fuels in commercial construction.
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