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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1920
Page
5
The fragment references subscription terms and postage changes for a Thursday edition, with mention of advance payment and durations. It notes a price of 1.50 and adds postage in the second postal zone, within city limits to West Monroe, with continuations at expiration.
The text states that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of dispatches credited to AP and to local news published in this paper. No further factual event or names are present in the fragment.
The News-Star announces W. F. Pipes as a candidate for District Attorney pending Democratic Primary action on September 14, 1920.
A notice identifies DAVID I. GARRETT as a candidate for District Attorney. The filing signals a political bid and position seeking election in the local jurisdiction.
Nicholas Iordansky, former Petrograd editor, claims in a New York Times piece that in Bolshevik Russia the fit are physically capable survivors. He describes Petrograd as a silent city with factories closed, high death rates, and a population fleeing harsh conditions. The remaining strong men are seen as the future Bolshevist backbone, contrasting with the old intellectuals. He warns this fate could threaten the United States if a similar revolution occurs here.
Ex-president Taft, praised by Republicans, explains in the Public Ledger why he will back Harding over party lines. He recalls supporting the League and Treaty, noting that had he served in the Senate he would have voted for ratification as submitted.
The article argues Taft hopes a Harding victory could soften Senate opposition to the League of Nations by Republicans, while a Cox win would risk ratification hindered by Lodge reservations. It notes Taft’s loyalty to party and internationalism, yet questions the logic of his argument and its political odds.
Reports say the hull of the Mayflower has been located and would disturb the peace of over ten thousand descendants. Measurements suggest the vessel was too small to carry the heavy load once claimed.
The Higgins anti gambling law goes into effect statewide in Louisiana banning all games of chance for money in any building. It imposes heavy fines on tenants or owners and allows raids on private homes used to gamble. The article endorses public action and cites Governor statements urging justice against organized vice.
A brief excerpt suggests professional gambling could be steered into legitimate channels to help individuals become useful and progressive members of their communities. The text lacks concrete details, names, or events to establish a full report.
The Children's Bureau of the U S Department of Labor released Child Welfare Programs outlines to aid clubs and classes in studying child welfare. The five topic areas cover community child welfare rural and village life maternal and infant care infant mortality children in industry recreation and care for special needs with local adaptation. The foreign section offers a concise outline of infant welfare development.
The fragment mentions using publicity to compare with U S efforts and promote the value of child welfare measures. It hints at advocacy outreach but lacks concrete facts, names, or dates. Further readable details are needed to form a complete card.
Diamante Faini a noted Italian poet born in Roalto near Breschia showed genius early writing poems by fifteen. She joined Unanimi Ardetti and Arcadi academies. She died in 1770 at Salo. James P. Fox an American rowing official accompanies oarsmen to Antwerp with long New England amateur rowing ties.
The Armory A A of Jersey City sets August 16 as the date for a feature program pairing Frank Moran of Pittsburgh against Al Reich of New York. Reich returns to the ring after a several month layoff.
Trapshooters from all states and four Canadian provinces compete in the Grand American Handicap in Cleveland from August 23 to 28. Officials of the American Trapshooting Association expect a large turnout and high level of competition.
A major event described as the largest of its kind in years, signaling significant public interest and anticipation. Details remain sparse in the fragment, but the emphasis is on scale, prestige, and community impact.
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