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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
4
Terms Subscription by one, one year in advance. Months in advance Ban than six months, additional postage beyond second postal zone. Carrier within Monroe and West Monroe city limits same as above. Thursday Edition annual price $1.56 payable in advance, discontinued at expiration. Business Office and Editorial Room telephone hours.
The News Star announces W. F. Pipes as a candidate for District Attorney subject to Democratic Primary action on September 14 1920.
William B. Stuckey announces his bid for District Attorney with support from local party leaders and endorsements from key legal figures. David Garrett joins race as potential rival, signaling a contested local election in the district.
The late Mrs. Anna Ruth Meyer of Monroe is remembered for a charitable life. Her will disperses major wealth to religious and eleemosynary causes, funding a public library and support for a worthy youth, aiding Baptist Methodist Catholic and Hebrew institutions alike.
Recent Washington dispatches show official circles view Red Russia as democratic civilization’s foe and Poland as a bulwark. The administration backs Poland and opposes Bolshevik Russia, despite no drastic U.S. action yet. Public left-leaning sentiment criticizes Poland and risks undermining allied war aims in Europe.
The Reedy's Mirror editor argues the Japan issue in California reflects a broader racial tension from Canada to Mexico. He links anti Japanese sentiment to interventions in Mexico and notes Pacific coast fears of Japanese immigration and “cleaning up” Mexico to curb smuggling.
The article notes Japanese land control in California reaching 427000 acres with crops valued at 67090000 dollars in 1919. It also contrasts criticism of Senator Harding's acceptance speech as barren with the Philadelphia North American backing him, suggesting aversion to a so called super-man in the White House.
The note suggests Charlie Chaplin’s wife is filing for divorce citing his on screen look as a reason. It frames the divorce intent as linked to his public persona.
The piece notes candidates like Cox Harding Coolidge Roosevelt and Watkins engaging in ordinary tasks to appear connected with the people. It describes the lively eagerness of contenders to identify with voters and showcases unusual, eye catching campaign performances amidst daily life.
Interstate Commerce Committee of the National Safety Council reports the annual toll of railroad crossing crashes at 1000 killed and 3000 injured. Authorities urge stricter safety measures and driver caution at crossings nationwide.
A newspaper note extols staying on the farm citing sky high food prices and the farmer’s autonomy as his own boss. The line underscores economic appeal and personal liberty as key incentives for farm life.
A historical overview argues that Senator Kirby of Arkansas joins Vardaman and Gore in facing impeachment by failing to support the president in a major national crisis. The piece defends the American insistence on national honor and flag as central to the wartime stance.
The Shreveport Times quotes a bold stance against the audacious German autocrat. Citizens vow decisive action, denouncing lawlessness and honoring the call for honor over dishonor. The piece emphasizes unity and the people’s rejection of those who fail to hear their demand for justice.
Finnish universities became among the first in Europe to admit women, marking a landmark in higher education access. The move reflects broader social reforms and sets a precedent for gender inclusion in academia.
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