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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1909
Page
4
All old accounts of the Star Printing Company and the Ouachita Printing Company publishers of The Monroe News will be pushed for collection. Ample warning given, no surprise when stringent methods are adopted. Remittances payable to the News-Star Publishing Co. Ltd. 28 tf.
A fragmentary satire on press personas and regional tidbits. Mentions Monroe natural gas discovery, Donaldsonville judge Charles Schulze traveling in the northwest, and correspondence from Vancouver Calgary Alberta Winnipeg. Critique of Monroe News-Star editor over alleged democracy criticism, with reference to Shreveport Times and Major Hearsy.
A prominent New Orleans family face charges for violating child labor laws after two children performed a twenty five minute vaudeville sketch at a local theatre and received $100 weekly. The incident prompts calls for reforms in the city.
A Shreveport Journal item notes two Chicago girls held up a young man for two ice cream sodas and suggests some Lake Charles youths need such "heroic" lessons. The quip reflects local humor on courage and behavior.
Judge John L. Buckley expresses gratitude after reading a News Star editorial praising his Lauderdale County grand jury charge delivered last Monday. He recalls the Chas R. Smith murder case in Lowndes County, noting Smith as a powerful local figure reputedly worth about $590,000.
A Louisiana piece urges rapid trials to curb jail costs and protect the innocent while praising Judge Buckley for setting an example. It extols Monroe’s Progressive League, urging business leaders to join to boost trade and widen the city’s trade reach.
Mr Snowden of the United States Agricultural Department and Mr I A Ross toured Morehouse parish inspecting farms. He praised the crops as the best seen and credited disciplined farming and Ross’s guidance. He noted fields where fallen squares were burned yield better cotton.
A harsh critique of concealed weapon laws and enforcement argues the system fails by targeting the lower classes while the wellborn carry pistols unseen. The piece calls for stronger measures to curb the high-toned pistol toters and reduce tragic shootings.
The article calls on Monroe merchants to unite and widen their trade territory beyond Ouachita parish to attract more customers. It notes strong local stocks and wholesale transport advantages, arguing that action rather than inaction or blaming boll weevils is required to secure better trade opportunities.
A Bastrop Enterprise editorial argues that James Hill’s warning of rising living costs should not apply to their region. The piece asserts residents, though poor in possessions, are their own masters with ample room to grow meat and bread and will not endure severe austerity.
The text outlines George Peabody Wetmore born August 2 1846 in London. Yale graduate 1867, Columbia Law School trained, Rhode Island lawyer, first presidential elector 1880 1884, Rhode Island governor 1885 re elected 1886 defeated 1887, U S Senator elected 1894 succeeding Nathan F. Dixon Jr. and re elected 1900 1907.
Washington August 2 hearing will probe the manufacture and labeling of compressed yeast and yeast preparations. The Pure Food and Drug Board of the Department of Agriculture will seek views on starch admixtures and beer yeast for baking.
The Wisconsin League of Building and Loan associations met in Milwaukee for its annual convention with representatives from local societies across the state attending. The gathering will continue in session tomorrow.
New York day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition in Seattle drew several thousand New Yorkers and former Empire State residents. Governor Hughes of New York and exposition President Chilberg gave the principal addresses in a program marked by enthusiasm and success.
An advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar stops chronic coughs that weaken the constitution and develop into consumption. It claims to heal and strengthen the lungs and provide relief in chronic bronchitis asthma hay fever and lung trouble as endorsed by D H Key.
Jackson Miss August 2 Major R W Millsaps banker founder of Millsaps College proposes the old state capitol grounds be donated for a Confederate memorial park. If donation fails he would subscribe 19000 toward public purchase of the property which may be valued at 200000 to 300000. The idea aims to unite sentimental and financial views on state control and use of the grounds.
Boston officials report Rev Samuel Howe Seccombe the father of quadruplets is asked to resign from Goshen Congregational Church after a short tenure. He moved with his wife and eight children from Chicago, four newborns added to the family in Goshen and four older children aged four to fourteen. The parishioners and Home Missionary Society remain reticent about the reasons.
An examination for teachers in Ouachita parish public schools will be held on August 26 27 and 28 1909. Those seeking certificates should govern themselves accordingly. An eligibility examination for the office of superintendent will be on August 28 1949. T O Brown white Ballot Superintendent. Moffroe La Aug 2 1909.
Albany peace treaty with Five Nations in 1684. 1776 engraving and signing of the Declaration of Independence. 1816 Missouri’s first Presbyterian congregation organized at Bellevue. 1820 Sir John Rose, Canadian statesman, born. 1835 Elisha Gray, inventor, born. 1863 Cavalry clash at Culpeper. 1873 Portland fire disaster. 1908 British Columbia forest fires devastate towns.
Advertisement notes gold bond certificates given away every Monday and invites readers to inquire at Monroe Drug Company for particulars. Mentions Alice Buist's celebrated turnip and garden seeds and lists Allen's Pharmacy.
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