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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1925
Page
4
A humorous sketch depicts the suburban commuter life with chaotic trains, missed connections, and frantic routines. The narrator jokes about delays at every turn, the quest for a five minute house from the depot, and the irony of living in the country yet staying in the city.
A list of notable anniversaries including Torquato Tasso's death linked to his coronation, Marquis de Lafayette at Charleston at age 19, Illinois governor William H. Bissell’s birth, Admiral Cochrane’s blockade proclamation, the US Mexico start of hostilities in 1846, the first pig tin from California ore in 1891, Cripple Creek clashes in 1894, and Johnson N. Camden's death in 1908 with his birth in 1828 Virginia.
Today celebrates Princess Mary Viscountess Lay celles as Bri tish Majesties’ daughter born 23 years ago. William Marconi pioneer of wireless born Bologna Italy 61 years ago. Viscount Grey leader of the Liberal Lords born today in years past.
A U S analysis warns that Central Europe and the Balkans mirror 1914 as Soviet spread and upheaval grow. It notes American reluctance for entanglements and cites a Hanover rally for Von Hindenburg, showing European unrest versus American isolation.
An Ouachita Parish trial shows the difficulty of assembling twelve good men and true for Howard Roberson. The lengthy juror screening drew heavy scrutiny as doubts of jury service dodging arose, yet the final panel earned credit for honesty and duty, underscoring the principle and responsibility of civic participation.
Brano Lessing argues that progress is hindered not by obvious criminals but by reformers and public figures who claim to help society. He warns that self serving motives hide behind polished rhetoric and advertise themselves as moral leaders while harming civilization.
Louisiana Day will be observed April 30 in Monroe schools with a program led by historian Mrs. T. E. Flournoy highlighting General Beauregard and Confederate history. Frank P. Striker of Iron Mountain will marry Helen Bell Butler in Little Rock this evening. Mrs. L. M. Hudnall hosted a birthday party for Master Clifford Hudnall with games, cake, ice cream, and music. numerous children and ladies attended.
North Louisiana communities are urged to observe American Forest Week starting Monday to emphasize forest preservation and reforestation. The piece calls on citizens, sportsmen, and schools to treat woodlands as vital resources and to unite for long term gains in forest welfare.
A Penn Yan congregation read the entire Bible aloud in one day by 200 readers in relays. Beginning Genesis at 2 am they completed Revelations at 8 pm totaling 774 692 words. Readers averaged 758 words per minute, far above the standard 125 words per minute.
The piece critiques a rapid human voice performance described as aimed at stimulating religion. It argues the effort cheapened scripture and exhausted listeners, leaving both readers and audience eager to return to daily duties despite dulled senses and stunned minds. The author calls the venture well meant but misguided.
A Commons speaker, aiming to defend a British naval base at Singapore, inadvertently boosted opponents by saying the base would help the United States defend the Philippines against a Japanese attack. The remark revealed an unexpected alliance factor in imperial defense debates.
Puzzle instructions list across and down clues for a crossword with entries like Horse, Brutal, Decor. It gives numbers and hints for words such as 1 Across, 4 Across, 7 Across, 10 Across and more, including cross references and word lengths.
Charles F D Belden chosen for election to the presidency of the American Library Association at its Seattle session next July. He directs the Boston Public Library and is a leading figure in New England library development. His Harvard Law School Library cataloguing project and Massachusetts library administration mark his prominent career.
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