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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1920
Page
7
In New York on August 2, political leaders and voters acknowledge a lull as national and state conventions end. With the presidential election a little over two weeks away, conferences canvassing and fundraising pause, leaving the political process temporarily inactive in the town.
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Downtown judges doubt money leaders can force a sharp break in current stagnant conditions, noting that a severe slump would serve political aims by signaling deep crisis before voters head to the polls.
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After wartime disruption, outgoing ocean liners begin carrying crowds seeking recreation. Reporters find peacetime departures inspiring features from financial and society circles centered on Paris. Port authorities predict prewar demand for foreign travel will resume before the summer season.
City gardeners report exceptional growth in trees shrubs and lawns across parks and boulevards due to steady sunshine and regular rain. If this growing weather continues, Gotham’s open spaces are projected to reach record size and beauty by fall.
Public interest in sailing has declined as delays and light winds hinder races. Writers note the sport’s ups and downs and question whether another race can revive American enthusiasm.
Ottawa marks the coming centennial birth anniversary of Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal on Friday next. The prominent Canadian figure played a major role in national affairs and is celebrated across the Dominion and in Scotland where he was born.
Mrs. Alice Johnson of Marksville Louisiana describes a year of persistent back and side pain that ruined sleep and work. After a full bottle of Cardul she reports relief, regained strength, and better ability to straighten after stooping.
A Chinese whisper of Lord Strathcona, born Donald Smith, recalls a century of service to Canada. From Hudson’s Bay Company trader to governor, imperialist, and benefactor, his ninety years spanned rail, nation building, and princely gifts from McGill to Royal Victoria Hospital.
Eighty years old today is Baron Mersey eminent English jurist known for leading the official inquiries into the Titanic disaster of 1912 and the Lusitania sinking of 1915. He also presided over the Empress of Ireland case in 1914 and served briefly in Parliament from 1895 to 1897 before rising to chief judge of bankruptcy and head of probate divorce and admiralty in the High Court.
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