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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1925
Page
2
The page lists subscription prices for various regions including LA and MS, with daily and six month terms. Carrier rates in Monroe areas are shown, plus a note on payments in advance and the exclusive rights of Associated Press dispatches.
Comic catalog of married life exaggerates wives burdening husbands with packages. Jokes riff on shopping chaos, bigamy quips, broken arms, and jealous spouses as men function as human pack animals.
A compact list of notable dates from 1811 to 1923 includes Theophile Gautier born 1811 and died 1872, Nathaniel Wyeth born 1802 and died 1856, James B. McCreary inaugurated Kentucky governor in 1875, Tennessee extra session over convict labor in 1891, Cape Nome miners relief authorized in 1900, Paris moved to Bordeaux in 1914, Samuel M. Shortridge named Republican U S Senator for California in 1920, and Italy taking Corfu in 1923.
Today marks birthdays for Wilhelmina of the Netherlands born in The Hague palace 45 years ago. Dr. John H A Morgan UT president born Strathroy Ontario 58 years ago. Roy A Haynes ex Prohibition Commissioner born Hillsboro Ohio 44 years ago. James F E Ferguson ex Texas governor born Bell County Texas 53 years ago. Dr Joseph A Blake prominent Arab bead surgeon born San Francisco today.
The piece argues war loans to Russia may yet be repaid and are not a total loss. It notes Soviet drift back toward traditional rule, the peasant’s goodwill, and the risk of radicalism, suggesting the United States might see the unpaid debt as a worthwhile investment if Russia stabilizes.
The essay argues the mind needs retreats from dull routine through love religion beauty art and nature. It lists escapes such as politics hobbies books music dreams work and exploration, noting retreats can protect against melancholy and restore focus on larger aims.
Monroe and Ouachita parish residents are urged to support the Labor Day celebration headlining the dedication of the Monroe Shard paving. The event promises a full schedule with dignitaries visiting, amid barbecues, ball games, and ceremonies, aiming for a record crowd from nearby parishes and states.
A police report notes eighty inmates at Ouachita Parish jails, near a record for the two hastises. Officials say seasonal population shifts, not broader crime trends, explain the rise and stress the need for strict supervision and law respect through homes, schools and churches.
A historical survey argues slavery persists from ancient times into today in both brutal and refined forms. It cites Abyssinia, Moslem regions, Congo, Portuguese Africa, and the Amazon as examples, notes peonage and sweatshop labor, and discusses League of Nations findings on economic causes and proposed reforms.
The August 31 1910 News Star reports the death of 15 year old Marshall Baumgartner son of L W Baumgartner foreman at Iron Mountain wrecking yard after a hunting accident in Ruffin pasture east of the cotton mill. He tripped on vines fell onto a sharpened oak stake piercing his left side causing death. The piece also covers social notes with Miss Evelyn Ammon hosting a hearts party where Madeline Bernhardt won first prize and a list of attendees.
A detailed list of radio programs by time across stations such as KFIJ KFKX KNX KPO KNX WCAE WGR WHN WLW WOO and others. Entries include orchestras, programs, concerts, vaudeville acts, weather scores, and recitals from 9:00 p m to 1:00 a m with mentions of specific times and show types.
A brief radio listing shows WOAI airing a jazz program at 10:00 p.m., with KFI and KFRU also referenced in the schedule. The item notes the networked jazz segment and station alignment.
Tomorrow night at 9 00 p m stations CNRR KPJO KEMQ KFI KYW WBCN WCX Red Apple Club WEAF WEAR WFI WIP WPG WCY WRC Nite Hawks WJZ WKRC pgram talk WLS solos WOAW and golists WQJ Sky larks entertainers WOK pro gram WOWL jazz orchestra 9 15 WHAR theater organ KTHS sports program 9 30 WCEE entertainers WGES program WGN jazz singer WHT program WJID program WLS music
A partial OCR fragment lists radio station call signs and program names with times around midnight. Mentions include KFT KPO WBON WFAA WLS WMO KGQ WQU and shows like Ginger Hour and Radio Breezes. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or placements.
A fragment quotes Angelene saying people like me and eat me up. The remark surfaces amid online chatter as readers parse its meaning.
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