27 Aug 1927
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1927
Page
1
The fragment presents a speaker describing a child with phrases like two sapphires eyes and a rosy mouth, comparing the face to a grushd rosebud. The tone is intense and nonstandard, mentioning a red faced toothless expressionless ensemble and a hot water image.
Shreveport writer Paul E. Ticks reports Monroe’s rapid development across utilities, streets, and civic amenities. He contrasts Monroe’s prosperity with Shreveport and notes political alignments for Wilson and Riley, plus Monroe’s press backing from the News-Star. A separate brief notes a local accident with a single witness whose account matched the black eyewitness.
Bell Motors Co Inc expands to a new Grand Street building formerly Taylor Nash Auto. The site will house Chrysler sales and a service station, with 2719 Desiard Street used for used cars and parts. Mayor C C Bell of West Monroe is president with Bartlett Hall as vice president and general manager.
In Yaroslavl on August 27 Miss Nina Brigalova aged 18.6 earned the unofficial label super-idler after 16 days absent in two months despite six warnings. Her record was publicized in the press though she has not been fired.
James Thibodeaux, eight, son of J R Thibodeaux of Wood and Vfart streets, was injured Friday when struck by a delivery track driven by Wesley Logan of Faulk Brothers' grocery. Playing near home on a scooter, he fell into the truck's path. the driver halted, carried him home, then left to summon aid.
Bids were opened for the new medical clinic on Oak and St. John streets with eight proposals from local and out of town builders. Plans were drawn by Hi H. Land of J. W. Smith and associates and officials said results will be announced by Monday after reviewing figures. The lowest bid was about 129000 dollars.
A hotel menu lists choices for entrees including Roast Young Texas Tom Turkey with Currant Dressing Apple Jelly and Brown Sauce and Filet Mignon Maitre D Hotel with Vegetables. Side options include Banana Fritter, Carmel Sauce Asparagus Tips in Cream Jenette Potatoes and Maryland Corn Muffin.
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