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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1925
Page
2
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A humorous look at July weddings and multiple marriages as brides return home with new husbands. It notes many brides have husbands already past two years and jokes about Niagara Falls, Coney Island, Atlantic City, and demobilized soldiers forming a lighthearted pattern of summer romance and matchmaking.
Notable dated events include the Pueblo rise in 1680 and Santa Fe seizure, 1780 abolition of torture by Louis XVI, Oliver Hazard Perry born in 1785, a 1851 Sacramento hanging, 1875 painter Simon Braun’s death, 1886 San Francisco fire, 1888 Southern Interstate Farmers Association meeting in Raleigh, and 1909 Walter Wellman’s North Pole balloon.
Today's birthday notices honor Master Gerald David Lascelles born in Goldsborough a year ago. Claude Graham-White celebrated aviation pioneer born in England 45 years ago. Brig Gen James E Fechet assistant chief of the Army Air Service born in Texas 48 years ago. Frank A Munsey noted publisher and financier born in Maine decades ago.
The death of Victor Lawson marks the end of an era in American journalism. He built a high minded Chicago Daily News praised for literature taste and public service and helped shape the Associated Press. Lawson's leadership left a lasting imprint on newspapers nationwide.
A column argues Americans should regain humor at themselves to counter solemnity. It proposes a Twain worthy voice to satirize modern dress, thought, and conduct and contrasts imagined perfection with real talent and the allure of youthful potential observed at graduation exercises.
The arrival of Commissioner Irion V K Irion in North Louisiana is welcomed by Monroe’s business leaders who anticipate his public welfare focus and a cooperative approach. Reports from down state praise his sincerity and readiness to enforce conservation measures affecting the gas field and regional welfare.
A newspaper note discusses defamation of deceased figures, citing Gladstone and a new book Portraits and Criticisms by Captain Peter E. Wright. It notes the lack of legal redress for dead persons and mentions attempts by Gladstone's son to seek action.
The notice recounts a burial and funeral in Monroe, mentioning Miss Leila May and other local figures. It notes a homecoming for Mr. and Mrs. Deyburg, social gatherings at Riverside, and a large turnout expected from Hamburg. The piece includes a reflection on respect for the dead and a note on French law protecting reputation after death.
Senator George Norris leads the independent bloc and chairs the Agriculture Committee, defending minorities and favoring government ownership. He reads economic reports and Dickens for moral reading, enjoys driving, and plans a Canadian motor tour to study municipally owned power. He rejects socialist labels and aims to avoid misrepresentation of his beliefs.
A profile notes a ball player, expert rifle shot and rider who smokes for 42 years. He claims smoking never hurt him, even after attempts to quit, asserting he is master of the habit. He is described as modest in dress and always wearing a black bow tie.
The senator boasts he can tie them in the dark and shows a secret relish for boiled ham and cabbage. A radio enthusiast, he spends hours on his home setup listening to church services and choral music from his youth. He pursues public service with few diversions and defends minorities, calling service a thankless but rewarding task.
An advertisement for Velvet Ice Cream by Monroe Ice Cream and Candy Co. Inc highlights purity, quality, and popularity. The notice lists the company address 11 25 and urges customers to try the product.
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