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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
4
The News-Star announces W F Pipes as a candidate for District Attorney subject to the Democratic Primary on September 14 1920. Also listing Wm B Stuckey and David L Garrett as candidates for District Attorney in the September 14 1920 primary.
Tennessee approves the federal suffrage amendment, with a 50 to 46 vote amid cautious optimism. Debate centers on state rights and potential future political shifts as officials consider possible reconsideration on Thursday.
The War Department lists 173,911 draft board records that could label men as slackers, urging anyone with record errors to contact Major-General Peter Harris to correct their file. Publicizing the list aims to shame shirkers, while authorities question prosecutions but warn the dishonor could be broad and severe.
A fragment notes concerns among citizens as a freight rate increase looms, prompting worries about rising living expenses and the impact on households and commerce. The text reflects public skepticism toward price hikes and their broad economic effect.
W Jet Bauck argues the freight cost share is small and prices rise little. Lauck cites shoes up by five cents max, with necessities rising proportionally. Willard of Baltimore and Ohio predicts rate hikes could spur rail activity and lower living costs if service improves, warning of serious consequences if not.
The Springfield Republican cites the post Senate defeat clash between imperialism and internationalism led by Lenin and Trotsky. It notes the league of nations’ failure shapes today’s world and warns opponents of Lenin cannot alter the core historical arc. It frames Wilson’s odds and the president’s long view.
The American Library Association launches a three year drive to raise 2 million dollars to provide library facilities for about 60 million Americans without them. It seeks broader library support, county and village branches, library wagons, and more braille and accessible books for the blind.
In Persia a man who laughs is deemed effeminate, while women enjoy freer merriment. The remark contrasts male restraint with female license in public humor.
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