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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1933
Page
2
A historical mock ad urges frank, cautious promotion of Snake River whiskey while acknowledging alcohol as a habit forming drug. It calls for strong public education to deter drinking except under medical advice and warns against addictive use and misleading portrayals.
The article argues against talking down to children, noting their rapid learning and curiosity. It urges answering questions, fostering inquiry, and teaching how to find information, so children develop interest in the world and become capable adults. It stresses treating children with respect and guiding them toward self-driven learning.
The American Legislators association backs regional conferences to push a nationwide uniform motor vehicle act. Salt Lake City and Harrisburg will host meetings with representatives from 28 states and 17 states respectively. The movement seeks to reduce 49 separate state regulations and ease interstate motor law compliance.
The piece opens with a lovers' pledge and faith that lifts hope amid gloom. Interspersed are a string of quick lines: a tall boarder asks about butter in tea, a bystander mentions a red headed man taking a car, and a chauffeur exclaims at the thief's nerve as he notes the car owner.
Mr Hardfax urges a private talk with Miss Gushington about a revealed matter while a cop warns them to move or face arrest. An actor protests his status as a performer amid the clash.
Jack plans a trout fishing outing tomorrow and jokes about sending a dozen fish. Ethel responds to avoid wasteful spending and suggests buying caramels instead.
A witty exchange between two office boys about the stenographer confessing affection for the young man. The Second Office Boy believes the old man will reward the confession with a raise, noting the boss may be aware of the situation.
Odd notes surface about dry regions in Norway and rain blocks from the Scandinavian phrase. A playful reference links the Himalayas to Absalom as humor crops up in student papers. A spoof line pretends Shakespeare wrote Twelfth Night in a barroom.
A Boston based coalition led by Maurice E. Goldberg challenges proposed milk price spreads between farmers and consumers. They argue the plan increases costs, hurts poor families, and would reduce flow of milk to groceries while noting current practices in Boston.
W C Feazel announced parish committees for Jackson Lincoln Morehouse and Madison with chairmen named to lead independent work. In Ouachita west, Lee Hawkins listed executive organizations publicity speakers and evaluation groups after a meeting at Hotel Virginia and named Jesse Heard as west side vice chairman.
Aug 25 1918 report notes Mayor Appar awaiting Birmingham engineer Walter G Kirkpatrick to start plans for a city filtration plant. W A Walker Jr returns from Nashville clerical work. City Court buzzes with brisk activity as Judge Schulze reflects on local cases. Alden Shotwell and wife from Chicago set to move to Monroe October 1 with Mr Shotwell practicing law.
During cotton goods inventory in stores under new NRA regulations, employers may work employees beyond standard hours. Some workers must be paid at time and a third the regular wage rate. This official notice comes from A. V. Miller, parish NRA committee chair.
Elevator crews install passenger and freight lifts in the new federal building. Flooring and surfacing in maple and oak are underway with maple in work rooms and oak elsewhere. Marble is being laid in the courtroom as construction progresses toward a sixty day completion window.
Listing of coast to coast schedules with hour blocks for NBC CBS and regional networks. Includes entertainment acts from The South Sea Islanders to The Three Jesters and Amos n Andy with orchestras, bands, and serials across times and zones.
A New Yorker writer chronicles Paris paired with pets and high society. Au Colisee serves dog friendly menus and a stylish clientele, while La Cremaillere attracts top American patrons from Ciro's. The French White House and ambassador Straus feature in a social sketch of June garden parties and riding at the Bois.
Hollywood profile traces Pat OMalley from a Rolls Royce fortune to grinding poverty after the stock crash and vanished demand for his acting. He takes a small role in Paddy the Next Best Thing and fights to avoid being typecast as a bit player while Ricardo Cortez speaks on Hollywood scrutiny.
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