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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1933
Page
2
The Monroe News Star outlines subscription options including four months three months eight months and one year. The independent newspaper pledges impartial news coverage and stance against what it views as wrong, without party political influence.
A letter to the New York Times argues the blue eagle is wrong for the national recovery program and promotes the little brown hen as a better symbol of industriousness. The author contends hens reflect modesty and hard work, yet warns overproduction and egg prices threaten farm recovery and calls for decisive action by the farm administration.
The governor's chair is a political graveyard for many leaders. The Zenger case in New York established free speech and press freedom, countering Cosby’s ban and influencing early American liberty through John Peter Zenger and Andrew Hamilton's defense. The 200th anniversary of Lewis Morris's assembly election recalls these events.
The piece argues against overextending federal police authority amid rising kidnapping and racketeering fears. It notes senate hearings showing momentum to cover all felonies and shift reliance from local police to federal agencies, urging balance and avoidance of martial law.
An old song drifts tonight across memory as memories of other days return. The piece recalls comrades of another era and a lingering affection that songs awaken. A humorous exchange follows with a quip about being double faced turning into double chinned.
A startled husband suffers a vertigo attack causing a fall onto a hall rack as his wife laments the incident. The exchange hints at a loaded joke about misjudgment and danger, reflecting a tense domestic moment in a humorous newspaper tone.
In a humorous exchange residents gossip about the Willers quiet life and the ambitions of Percy who builds castles in the air while others mock the Chippendale furniture and tax woes. Lucile defends Percy’s ambition as harmless fantasy.
A doctor asks to settle a bill by the middle of next month in a casual exchange. Chelly questions the current month, prompting confirmation.
A George Elliston poem urges heart and faith to persevere toward tomorrow's hopeful heights. The section ends with a humorous Rankin quip about an economical man who saves tacks from pulled tires.
A light exchange unfolds with Mrs Hammond Egge urging another serving of roast chicken, while The New Boarder jokes about surviving in the Arctic by eating a dog harness, highlighting a humorous dining moment.
A brief quip notes Hewitt constantly worries about others and jokes about his own concerns. He jokes that he overthinks even small pains like corns, comparing them to a centipede’s many feet.
In a lively exchange, Mr Homebody boasts at speed with a needle while his Wife counters that she could have won if pencils hadn’t run out, turning a mundane moment into a humorous domestic squabble.
A humorous exchange shows Brown questioning a $50 check from Jake and Jones declaring it valid when Jake bursts into tears while signing. The line frames emotion as financial assurance in a light, punchy cartoon moment.
Dialogue hints that Homer, touted as lead man, will perform the grand oriental finale with the elephant, as a humorous stage moment between Hen Grassneck and Timseed.
A fragmented piece mocks Shakespeare by claiming he wrote difficult plays and hinting at a theatrical tribute. It includes garbled dates and odd statements about becoming president and Shakespeare’s life and works.
The article details Baton Rouge fiscal strain on public schools amid general fund shortfalls and lingering overdrafts. It notes malt tax diversions, reliance on local funds, and potential whisky or sales taxes as possible offset options, with Superintendent Harris cautiously optimistic but uncertain about additional state aid.
A permit was issued to Louisville Cooperage to erect an addition to the stave mill on Jackson street. The structure will serve as a kiln for stave manufacture. The addition cost about $600 and has already been erected.
In Nacogdoches Texas two men were arrested after an attempt to sell 59000 worth of General Motors securities for 30000. A third man fled toward Houston. Lufkin officers detained the two suspects carrying two instate bonds each. Sheriff Butler plans robbery and possession charges and is tracing the bonds origin.
Police reported two cars stolen late Monday night. L A Voorhees of 320 Pine street found his 1927 Buick coach missing from in front of his home with front and rear fenders damaged. Tidwell and Sons at Third and Washington streets reported a black Ford roadster stolen about 9 pm with the firm name printed on both sides of the car.
James Filsay, 47, was found dead about 7:30 last night in his room at 406 Breard street. Coroner officials said death was caused by acute alcoholism. He had been drinking heavily for a week and was recently employed as a stone cutter for the new post office. No relatives in this country were located.
In August 1918 Mrs. J R Wooten and daughters returned from Cuthbert Georgia after six weeks away. Mrs J M Lee arrived from Minden visiting relatives Mr and Mrs W B Lee. Mr and Mrs J R Tidwell left for New Orleans on business. Dr Minnie Faulk of Lexington Kentucky left for Bogalusa to visit Mrs John Williams. The Young Women's Methodist auxiliary met at Mrs W G Lawhead with Mrs J Q Graves presiding. The first telegraph line in the United States was built in 1844 from Washington.
Radio listings detail hourly programs on NBC and NBC WJZ networks across East Midwest and West regions. Includes orchestras, serials, talk shows, and special features with time slots from 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM EST and coast to coast repeats.
A portrait of high society in New York featuring Stephen Sanford Ruth Kresge and other elite figures. It highlights marriages ambitions golf and polo and the Cobina Wright saga including her plans to convert the Leviathan into a floating palace of entertainment and Cobina’s career on stage and in society.
Hollywood observers tour a seaside day in movieland with stars such as Verna Hillie Adrienne Ames Leo McCarey and Gary Cooper seen amid boats yachts and sunlit set scenes. The piece mentions Catalina Island shipboard gatherings and a flotilla of industry figures enjoying marine leisure at the lakeside club and surrounding waterfront spots.
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