Repeal Dilemma Looms Over Louisiana Liquor Policy
The piece argues repeal of the eighteenth amendment is near and Louisiana faces chaos. It considers regulation, open saloons, imports, and state rights as post prohibition issues, urging preparation and a special legislative session to address the looming trade and revenue shifts.
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America
Louisiana
Polic
United States of America
Democratic Party
Washington
Dalremyie
Prohibition
Homer S. Cummings
Gover
Prosperity From the Soil and Agricultural Prices Rise
The article discusses farm income revival driven by agricultural prices, noting the 1915 1924 pattern and contrasting with global and domestic harvests below normal. It cites cotton price hikes from acreage cuts and spinner demand, plus speculation fueled by government actions to aid farmers. fate hinges on weather and grain supply.
Seeing the World From Home by John Blake
A reflective essay on travel and imagination noting how many never leave their homeland yet gain vast insights through books and media. The piece argues modern screens and films expand horizons for shut ins and distant observers, shaping how we perceive cities like Paris and scenes worldwide.
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New York
Carcassonne
Paris
Earth
The Glee Club By George Elliston MAGIC IN PRINTED PAGES
A poetic meditation on reading as escape. The speaker finds joy and renewal in printed pages, traveling through travel books and biographies to join royal courts and ordinary households, and to seize happiness through books despite daily distress.
Man Turns Charity Games Into Liniment Sales Scandal
A local character runs charity ball games for middle-aged men at the grand stand and then visits the players the next day to peddle liniment for their aches. The scheme blends fundraising with questionable sales tactics.
Four-legged chickens rumored in garden intrusion
Cityman asks about four legged chickens while Subbubs recalls a garden encounter yesterday implying a stray or unusual poultry appearance. The exchange centers on an odd animal sighting with no further details.
Proceeding With Caution in a Quiet House
A terse exchange echoes a courtroom tone as a Householder and an Arms Solicitor spar over prior conduct and possible omissions in a six month span prompting cautious legal maneuvering.
Paper Hunter Baffles Neighborly Gentry
In a brisk exchange, a man collecting papers prompts neighbors to caution and chide. The boy’s swearing raises alarm, while Mrs. Simon Pure notes the unusual—yet grammatically spoken—outburst.
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Simon
Noted sportsman claims Malaria county fly-swatting title
Mrs Trapshoot addresses Mr Littleneck in a humorous dialogue about winning the championship at the last county fly-swatting tournament. The exchange highlights a playful sportsman scene from a 1933 copyright era.
They Call It Politics and the Crawford Fallout
Washington columnist argues the Crawford affair exposes tensions in farm relief and a political scapegoat. It notes Crawford's large corn bets, the administration’s grain program, and the blame aimed at the “Big Interest” while farmers seek higher prices and stability.
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Washington
Brain Trust
Edward A. Crawford
New Orleans
Crawford
Chicago Board of Trade
Roosevelt
Wallace
Tugwell
Peak
Messrs
Messrs. Crawford
Own Knife Causes Death of Jenkins in Summer Illinois Fight
Willie Jenkins, a black man, was fatally stabbed with his own knife after a fight with Eugene Cheffey, also black, on July 22. Coroner and district attorney’s offices say Jenkins died from the weapon preserving in his chest as he fell after being attacked with a picket Cheffey pulled from a fence. Cheffey surrendered to officers after Jenkins’ death and evidence includes witnesses and Jenkins’ body found near Young's Bayou.
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Willie Jenkins
Eugene Cheffey
Coroner’s and
District Attorney's Office
Cheffey
Jenkins
Wotatiucu
Young’s Bayou
Kiwanis Meet Moves to Sterlington for Community Session
The Monroe Kiwanis Club shifts its regular meeting from Hotel Monroe to the social house of Louisiana Light and Power in Sterlington. C. C. Calvert chairs the agricultural program as Sterlington residents attend as honored guests to boost city rural relations.
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Monroe Kiwanis Club
Sterington
Hotel Monroe
Sterlington
Louisiana Light and Power Company
C. C. Calvert
Hambone's Meditations Reflections on Shoes and Freedom
A fragmented jolt of street vernacular questions whether shoes fit and imply freedom. References to Ali and a stubborn stance against grant of liberty echo a defiant, humorous street voice. The piece blends humor with social critique through absurd imagery.
15 Years Ago August 2 1918 Local Notes
Mrs. Joe Marx and son Joe Jr left for Alexandria for three weeks. D J Potts returns from a business trip to New York. Mrs Minnie Ruffin travels from Tu lane to Biloxi for the summer rest. Mr and Mrs W B Reily of New Orleans visit the Weaks. Judge Ben C Dawkins returns from campaign trip and forecasts a strong vote in Webster Claiborne Bossier Bienville parishes.
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Joe Marx
Joe, Jr
Leff
Alexandria
W. B. Reily
New Orleans
Weaks
Ben C. Dawkins
Webster
Claiborne
Bossier
Bienville
Gulf Opens First Air Service Station on Long Island
Gulf Refining creates history with the first aviation service station on Long Island New York. A large marked field serves both professional and amateur pilots with fuel oil and maintenance, under Captain Al Williams. Paul Gallico refuels as the first flying customer while ground signage proclaims Gulf Air Service Station and gas prices.
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Gulf Refining Company
Long Island
N.Y
al Williams
Gulf Air Service Station
Paul Gallico
New York
Gulf Air Service
Gulf Service
South Carolina Farmers To Protest Ginning Code
A state wide meeting of South Carolina cotton farmers is set for Wednesday at 11 a m to protest a new ginning code. State agriculture commissioner J Roy Jones calls the proposed charge of upwards of 7 50 a sale exorbitant and says it would cost farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars. He is also arranging a plan for cotton state agricultural commissioners to meet in Washington to protest the code.
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Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
J. Roy Jones
Jones
Agricultural Commissioners of Cotton States
Washington
North Second Street Burglary Report Details Stolen Items
A burglary on Tuesday afternoon at Homer Dickson's home at 1610 North Second Street led to missing items including trousers shirts shoes and four suits of men's clothing. Police were notified and say entry was gained through an unlocked rear door.
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Homer Dickson
North Second Street
Radio Program Schedule Across Regions and Time Zones
A dense listing outlines coast to coast radio programming with time slots, show titles, and performers across NBC WEAF CBS and regional networks. The schedule notes daylight time shifts and varies by region including East Midwest South Northwest Coast and Mountain areas with many notable acts and programs tentatively listed.
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Wibr
Wey
Weas
Wiam
Wwj
Wial
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Well
Ksd
Wdat
Wtm
Wiba
Kstp
Webe
Wday
Kfyr
Ckgw
Cfd
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Wwne
Wis
Wjax
Wila
Wsun
Wied
Wsm
Wme
Wsb
Wapi
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Wspth
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Wky
Wfaa
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Kths
Mountain
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Koib
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Chew Efet
Weal
Pacific Coast
Kip
Larry Larsen
Orphan Sare
Richard Kiiper
d—Thres ¢ Fosters
Lowell Thomas
Amis
Andyecast
G—Petash
Perimutters
Ty Frank Parker
Goluoman
Eas
Westrepeagra
Tog Rainbos
Orch
Reggie Child's
Henry Kinga
Wwkema
Tie Euks
Ames
Ethel
Broadway Theater Health Fears and Revival Gleams
Walter Hampden worries about Broadway health next fall as writers drift to Hollywood. Victor Hugo adapts Ruy Bias with a stage focus while revival plans for The Merry Widow spark talk of Marion Talley. The Bohemian Girl era returns amid Park Row nostalgia and Balfe’s legacy revived by Milton Aborn.
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New York
Walter Hampden
Hollywood
Ring
Dramaticon
Ruy
Iman
Victor Higo
Grand Oper
Colo
Gilalis
Swarthout
Charles Historic Con
Dillingham
Guittin
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Miss Talley
Kansas
Merry Widow
Ethel Jackson
Sonia
Donald Wn
Brian
Danilo
Jestardic
Broadway
Park Row
Park Theater
Uneir Lane
Hollywood Close-Ups and Hollywood Gossip on Malibu Scene
Hollywood Close-Ups surveys Malibu Beach’s summer scene where stars like Mae West Peggy Hopkins Joyce Gary Stand and Gary Cooper attract visitors despite road repairs. The piece notes party culture, redecoration disputes, romances and a blimp greeting by Frank Borzage on arrival from Honolulu.
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Malibu Beach
Malibu
al Boasberg
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