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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1920
Page
2
The News-Star lists candidates for District Attorney. William B. Stuckey and David I. Garrett are named as candidates subject to the Democratic Primary actions around September 1920. The notices indicate party guidance and authorization for campaign positions.
The article argues housing shortages persist across Monroe and New York City despite efforts by private builders and organizations. It calls for concerted citizen action and a scientific, efficient solution, warning that delayed legislative action wastes time and worsens demand. It notes failures of past methods and the risk that New York lawmakers will not implement a clear plan.
The article recalls postwar immigration debates, noting initial expectations of a lull in European arrivals and a potential return of many foreigners to their homelands as borders loosened or tightened, reflecting uncertainty about future migrant flows.
The article argues that European immigration to America will surge after World War I, with over 3,000,000 petals and ships bringing homeseekers. It warns of risks from unskilled arrivals and urges strict government limits to admit only those who are assimilable and have clean records.
The National Bank of Commerce reports in Commerce Magazine that on July 3 1920 U S gold reserves stood at 2.254 billion against 4.512 billion notes, a 49.5 percent reserve. Britain held 15.5 percent, France 0.6 percent, Germany 1.6 percent, Austria 6.44 percent, Italy 7.8 percent. Total notes out ranged 1.5129 billion in the U S versus 16.104 billion in Germany and 12.25 billion in Austria Hungary. Currency totals for Britain and France were about 2.755 billion and 87.288 billion respectively.
Notice states the Police Jury of this parish will meet September 22 1920 to receive protests and hear complaints on valuations. All voters wanting to protect revelations fixed by the Board of State Affairs must file their protest with the Secretary of the Police Jury before the meeting date.
Morehouse parish Education Superintendent B A Caldwell sent in 5.00 with others urged to contribute. Subscriptions listed include M C Flewellen F L Meyer Mrs F L Meyer Geo Sellman Fred G Hudson Jr Arnold Bernatein Captain W P Renwick Roamer Grayson Loyal Democrat 8 A Caldwell Bastrop Woo Parker Rev J T Sailes Ten Mrs Julius Reichert and Bob Carter of St Louis join a trip to El Dorado Arkansas to visit Mrs Reichert's sister before returning home.
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