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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
2
Fragmented notice lists candidates including WM. B. STUCKEY and DAVID J. GARRETT as nominees for District Attorney subject to Democratic party action. Dates on September 14 appear, with references to party approval and candidacy status.
The Securities Commission, created by the last Legislature to protect the public, seeks full cooperation and information about any Louisiana securities cases. Ex Gov W W Heard, secretary, will answer inquiries. the article warns against profiteers and burglarlike stock manipulators.
A critical view argues that constructive critique of administration policy is essential in a free nation. It cites President Wilson’s 1919 appeals to Congress on living costs and price controls, noting Congress ignored recommendations and pursued its own interests.
The public is advised that Act 178 of 2980 bars sale of bonds or securities by any broker for any domestic or foreign entity without a permit from the Sigma Securities Commission. Permits require filing details about the company, its plan, and how stock will be offered. any sale without a permit is barred.
A broad meditation on postwar price declines and the market path after wars. The piece recalls Civil War price patterns, notes risk of delayed drops, and contrasts savings impact with scarce coin. It also touches on women voting, social reform zeal, and public appetite for sensationalism and crime.
The article paints ongoing discontent in New Bedford and other centers as unions pass resolutions after labor performances end. Mills face wage and price pressures with rising costs for silk products and cotton goods. hosiery, underwear, and luxury items see layoffs and shutdowns while raw cotton demand falters.
The editor notes objections to Harding and Cox styles for clearness and elegance yet cautions against expecting a Wilsonian standard for the White House each time. The piece contrasts plain and refined prose in political leadership communications.
The piece jabs at Kaiser Hohenzollern and Lenine style threats, notes Sumatra imported old newspapers in 1930s era, questions how much paper fuels Sumatra cigars, and notes Tennessee becoming the 36th state with playful tax on cross party marriages.
In the Saturday Evening Post Charles Gilbert Hall notes a prolonged demand lull and muddled state, with signs Henry may sober up and recover soon. The dollar’s value and comfort goods are discussed as the piece reflects England’s weak buying activity and various regional trade tensions.
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