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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1920

Page

2

Political tensions and misread aims in postwar diplomacy

The passage analyzes American leaders such as Root Taft Wilson and their roles in Europe after World War I. It notes Root’s failed mission to Russia, Taft’s concessions for harmony, and Wilson’s struggle against domestic partisan opposition that wrecked an international agreement Roosevelt, Taft, and Lodge had endorsed.

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Gasoline Shortage Fears Loom Over Rapid Automobile Growth

An article notes 1919 US auto numbers near 7.5 million with forecasts of 9 to 10 million by year end. It cites Interior Department data showing gasoline output lagging behind vehicle growth, risking a supply squeeze and lower quality fuel, while Monroe gas fields and inventor ingenuity are seen as possible solutions.

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Unclear theories rise from barefoot presidential talk

The piece jokes about nominees racing barefoot as Ohio boys and questions why such feats would fit them for the White House. It cites Professor Troude’s bizarre claim that the brain is not the seat of mind and suggests other organs might be involved. It remarks on American physicians’ skepticism and notes Lipton’s sportsmanlike response to the cup victory. It also mentions the Crown Prince’s interest in visiting the United States and potential German enthusiasm among American Germans.

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Taft's Weight Loss Diet At Water and Celery

The article notes President Taft reduced weight by a strict regimen. He drank water at meals, avoided bread fats and sweets while eating beef, mutton and poultry, vegetables and low sugar fruit, exercised daily with golf or walks four to five miles. It questions if the cost is worth the gain.

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Madame de Pre and the Duke of Bourbon Affair

N Omitted fragmentary text describes Madame de Pre as a mistress to the Duke of Bourbon and a manipulative figure who influenced politics with Fleury the bishop. It notes attempts to sway the regent and the duke, prompting political maneuvering and eventual exile of both Bourbon and his mistress.

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Exile Ended After One Week in 1787 Poison Death

A brief note reports a woman’s rapid downfall after a one week exile ending with her death in 1787 from poison self-administered. The account hints at personal distress and a swift conclusion to her banishment.

Wicked Waste and Time Misuse Across the Nation

A critique of poor spending urges readers to value time and money, arguing people waste hours daily and misallocate dollars on trivial items. The piece cites generalized examples and references political figures and entities in a sweeping, satirical tone.

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Fragmentary OCR indicates a report about Paris and potential unrest or events described by newspapers. Names, dates, and clear details are unreadable, leaving only scattered phrases and unclear references to Vatne and Ireland.

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Americ an Federation of Labor to press general amnesty plea

Washington officials of the American Federation of Labor will press their plea for a general amnesty for political prisoners next week, announced today at headquarters.

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Swamp Chill and Fever Tonic Promoted in Broad Ad

An old ad touts Swamp Chill and Fever Tonic as a quick relief remedy for malaria chills fever and related symptoms. It claims tasteless vegetable ingredients no calomel and rapid action within days with endorsements from dealers and neighbors.

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Cost Of Reducing Fat In Chicago Policewoman Tale

A Chicago woman reportedly survived twenty three days on water and celery to lose weight while a 40 pound policewoman candidate trained on an odd diet of half a shoe to lemon. The piece reflects on weight loss costs and social pressures for body image.

Chicago

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