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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
4
All old accounts of the Star Printing Company and the Ouachita Printing Company publishers of The Monroe News will be pushed for collection. Ample warning given. stringent methods may be used. Remittances payable to the News Star Publishing Co Ltd. 28-tf.
A columnist argues that a wife should ignore a husband’s past before marriage and avoid jealousy. Confessions are pointless after marriage and forgiveness matters more than old indiscretions. Focus on present behavior and kindness, not imagined past sins, lest you burden the relationship.
The piece notes that publishing a progressive newspaper costs more than money, requiring brains and energy beyond cash outlays. It states few publishers become rich, often earning only a meager living despite ambition and effort.
The Laurel Ledger explains why editors endure hostility and high costs. It notes that taking public stands can provoke attacks, while opposing or supporting progress draws different critics. The piece argues success relies on attracting ads and readers, not just money.
A Prison Reform Congress report stresses swiftness and certainty in criminal law and condemns slow halting procedures in trials, jury disputes, delays, and reversals for technical appeal reasons as eroding public confidence and undermining law enforcement.
The Monroe Progressive League faces the possible loss of secretary BE W Anderson as he considers an offer from another city. The city’s supporters argue his work is valuable and say Monroe needs him to continue the League’s progress during impending national improvements.
The Maumee Advance Era notes that editors sell mainly space and subscriptions while warning against filler lines to inflate a piece. It compares asking for extra lines to obtain a free hotel dinner to boost a business, calling such practices an empty display of commerce.
The piece argues that advertising must be read and answered by readers who seek progressiveness. It posits advertising as essential for merchants and readers alike, noting ads carry important information that cannot be ignored by an active readership.
The State used Than's exaggerated ego and his habit of dictating terms on unfamiliar matters as evidence of insanity. The remark warns against broad use of this principle, noting it could affect self-important individuals nationwide.
Critics compare the popular meal-sack gowns to night robes noting their identical front and back silhouettes from head to foot. Observers question whether they signal a going or coming state, praising none for beauty and labeling them hideous.
A New York court suit targets a married man for breach of promise. The defendant questions the law’s protection, asking what marriage offers if it fails to shield him in such cases.
A palm leaf raft aided a ship wrecked crew and aided rescue. The report recalls that fig leaves were cited as a historic improvised aid in a similar crisis.
In San Francisco a young woman reportedly deteriorated in a cafe, prompting renewed criticism of serving practices and a call for restraint and accountability. The incident drew sharp remarks about the cafe’s role in influencing patrons.
The article asks what affluent drivers and chauffeurs do outside jail or police court, exploring leisure or routines of city motorists. It probes daily life activities and social behavior of influential vehicle owners, contrasting legal troubles with ordinary pursuits.
The annual Ohio National Guard and Lakes Rifle Association events end. Practice days lead to the national matches under War Department and National Board auspices. The national team match begins Monday with 50 plus teams from states territories and services. The week includes the nations individual rifle and pistol, then NRA events lasting six to ten days. Key events include president and individual matches with teams of twelve riflemen from army navy marine corps naval academy and military academy, plus state teams.
Albert B. Moore will auction the Chicago Great Western Railway and its affiliates at noon in the West Side freight depot St. Paul. The sale includes 259 locomotives, thousands of cars and buildings with franchises, valued in the millions, with a $500,000 cash deposit for bidders. The event marks a major reorganization led by J. P. Morgan & Company after years of independent operation under A. B. Stickney and ongoing receivership since 1908.
Arnold W. Brunner and Mrs. Brunner arrived from a two month abroad trip observing municipal conditions and city planning. He notes London's slum displacement laws, low rents for the poor, and traffic friendly station approaches, contrasts Paris Antwerp and New York architecture, and urges government influence on urban design.
Debentures and most stock classes have been deposited under a reorganization plan directed by J P Morgan and associates. Samuel M Felton will lead the road as president with forty years of railroad experience. The move aims to rehabilitate and elevate Chicago Great Western among major arteries of the Midwest with potential HQ move from St Paul to Chicago.
Advertises Cottolene as healthier and cheaper than lard with a call to order by phone from Walker's Progressive Grocery, 9-tf.
A chronicle of dates marks events from 1672 to 1908 including De Witt’s assassination at The Hague and the Congo treaty. A charity event at the American League park featured many notable athletes raising funds for Malachy Hogan with all gate receipts donated and additional donations pledged.
Chicago on August 20 hosted a gala in sporting circles to honor a noted fight retiree. The Keller Grocer Co Ltd and L8-41 Distributors are mentioned in relation to tall planting red oats rye triumph potatoes.
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