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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1933
Page
2
The essay argues that world upheavals in economy, society, and politics reflect a rhythmic pattern of rise and fall in civilizations. It asserts that progress hinges on imagination and freedom, while rigid systems that suppress change doom themselves. History shows cycles of growth and stagnation, urging adaptive governance and temporary collaboration.
Modern science hints at a radical advance as researchers in New York uncover a bacteriophage in aquarium tanks that cures skin infections by consuming their bacterial causes. The hunt for a polyphage that can devour all microbes could mark a turning point in medicine and bacteriology, potentially ending humanitys war with disease.
Obituary notes the death of an American spirit aged 110 described as a true old school man who faced life with grit. The piece references a Pat Ryan as a Yankee and hints at a wartime or fighting past, but details are fragmented and unclear.
John Blake argues graft thrives when backed by fear and corruption. He cites corrupt cops drawn to easy money, gamblers exploiting officers, and merchants paying for fake protection. Public opinion must rise to curb racketeers before more businesses burn or fail.
Poem exhorting noble aims and consideration of others as the highest reward. A humorous aside interrupts with a mock matrimonial query about Clarence Littleneck, noting his lack of furnishings but possession of a mandolin and manicure set.
A humorous exchange shows Farmer Brown noting the reduced speeding fine from ten dollars to five as the country judge agrees. The joke hinges on the judge saying the cusses were slowing up, implying old timey good humor and rural dialect.
A lighthearted quip notes Binks and Jinks discussing a cheerful chauffeur. The jest hinges on the driver’s remark that if he misses a man on the way to town he will surely hit him on the return trip. The exchange reads like a playful cartoon caption.
In a light exchange Binks pleads for a loan from Dinks to escape a squeeze. He asks for one dollar, then raises to two dollars to widen the hole, framing a humorous exchange of chance and double requests.
In a dialogue from 1933, Mrs Aker worries about son Henry while Mrs Dixx asks what ails him. Mrs Aker believes he would squander a $1,000,000 if he ever received it. Algy asks Clara how much she thinks of him and she responds with a flirtatious exchange about continuing to call.
A collection of humorous exam scraps and quirky word origins. It mentions Boners as teacher notes, Alma Mater from Greek roots, a Rhodes scholar as a road shoulder, Bermuda named for onions, and a remark about a Freemason builder of a 137 year old structure.
In Washington a Scottish whisky trade tale unfolds about overproduction, repeal shocks, and the risk to stocks. A Scotch distillery agent claims most whisky sold abroad is blended, not straight, and peats start yet. The piece notes repeal’s impact on aged stock and markets, with Paris and Milan named in broader profit shifts.
Twenty years ago today in Monroe several residents returned from visits to New Orleans and Tyler. Navy recruit Fred Hill came home from Algiers camp with his family awaiting deployment. Dr Minnie Fawlk of Lexington Kentucky visited relatives in Monroe area. Cadet Ronald Lee Davis of Dallas aviation corps arrived on furlough. M W Stroud departed for San Antonio on business, and Miss Katie Key local weather observer returned from Tyler after a business course.
Reuben Moore alias James Moore, a Negro, arrested in West Monroe on a pig eon dropping charge, is said to be wanted on a felony in Los Angeles. Sheriff Milton Coverdale will study the Los Angeles police telegram to determine if Moore should be surrendered to California authorities or held locally.
At a Madison Parish Garden Club meeting in Tallulah Louisiana Mrs. E S Pierce longtime resident of the Philippines gave an address on Flowers of thy Orient. Mrs. J H Devine led a seed identification contest.
Paramount shows The Warrior's Husband featuring Betty Blythe Gertrude Astor and Bily Taft in a satirical tale of Amazonian dames It opens Saturday Sunday and Monday. Capitol presents I Love That Man with Edmond Lowe and Nancy Carroll a tale of devotion deception and a dramatic bank robbery twist.
G W Jones Monroe city building inspector reports July permits amount to 12500 with a rising trend. A key project was the National Harvester company warehouse on DeSiard Street near the Illinois Central yards costing 9000.
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton, estranged from husband David L. Hutton, will perform on stage without him. Angelus Temple elders approved a plan for a national tour in large theaters to spread the Four Square gospel.
Hollywood reports John Gilbert former husband of Leatrice Joy and Ina Claire with wife Virginia Bravé welcomed a daughter born at Cedars of Lebanon hospital. The infant reportedly weighed about 11 pounds 4 ounces at birth.
A dense schedule lists network bands and programs across NBC stations from East to Coast. It details time slots, show names, and performers such as U S Army Band, Rhythm Music, Larry Larsen Organist, and Amos n Andy, with regional notes and time standards.
In New York the Italian air armada led by Balbo stays at the Hotel Ambassador on Park Avenue. Fliers mingle with American society, autographs flow, and Italian officials oversee flags and protocol as Balbo and his men enjoy American dining, elevators, and city sights.
Hollywood Close Ups surveys movie folk with peculiar habits and hobbies. Lee Tracy dodges black cats, Jean Harlow once rode a pig cart as a child, and W S Van Dyke once lumberjacked. Actors like Willard Mack and Jean Hersholt are noted for courtroom or trial observations. Luy Velez preserves fans gifts, Nick Stuart and Sue Carol pursue new loves, Dolores Del Rio gardens, and Richard Dix traces Cornell lineage while James Bush recalls early church singing.
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