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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1923
Page
4
The Monroe News-Star outlines an adequate drainage program to enhance flood control and community building. It calls for year round river traffic on the Ouachita and complete industrial development in the Monroe district with permanent manufacturing enterprises and gas fields expansion.
The Anti Tuberculosis Society urges public support for Christmas Seal donations. It notes TB is a constant health threat, stresses relentless fundraising, and highlights wartime medical exams revealing hidden cases. Contributions help prevent, treat, and relieve tuberculosis and fund a hospital near Baton Rouge.
A public note condemns jitney service cars for using state highways improperly and profiting from public roads. It warns that continued abuse will force drastic corrective measures and urges operators to reform or risk losing their licenses or business.
An appeal urges families to mark the first Sunday after Thanksgiving as International Golden Rule Sunday to aid homeless orphans in the Near East. Readers are asked to choose a simple four cent meal or donate the difference from a lavish dinner to supply food for the orphans.
A satirical column mocks political fever and international antics. It jokes about presidential candidates, a Denver editor hit in Los Angeles, royalty, tax payers, Germany France England Italy and Mussolini, plus a rash of quirky vignettes from New York to Atlanta.
The cable despatches report Ludwig Fulda, a distinguished German poet and dramatist born in 1862, expelled by Italians from his Tyrolean home. Son of a Brankfort coal merchant, he pursued philosophy and philology at Heidelberg, earning a PhD in 1883 and gaining fame as a leading romantic playwright.
A historical sequence lists events and figures: Blanche of Castile's death in France. 1787 Worcester riots over spinning machines. 1823 Daniel Webster’s first Congress appearance. 1826 birth of William Mahone. 1848 Louis Napoleon’s French presidency bid. 1863 first patent for artificial limbs to Amasa Marks. 1873 James G Blaine elected Speaker. 1921 Marshal Foch welcomed in Portland Oregon.
One year has passed since labor unions in Mexico called a general strike amid unrest. Report notes eleven lives lost when the Canadian steamer Maplehurst sank in Lake Superior.
Queen Alexandra born in Copenhagen 79 years ago today mother of King George V. Samuel M. Ralston U S senator from Indiana born in Tuscarawas county Ohio 66 years ago today Edward J Edwards U S senator from New Jersey born in Jersey City 60 years ago today George W Wheeler chief justice of Connecticut born in Woodville Mississippi 63 years ago today Dr William T Hornaday director of the New York Zoological Park born in Plainfield Indiana 69 years ago today
J E Henderson reports progress at the Dixie No 2 well in the Cheniere swamp reaching 275 feet. If a productive sand is not found, drilling will go to 2600 feet to strike another cap rock and set casing.
London report says Lord Charnwood unveiled an oil portrait of the late President Harding by Miss Margaret Lindsay Williams at the English Speaking Union headquarters. The artist and sitter discussed U.S. British ties, and the portrait is a gift from an anonymous friend to the Union.
Notice lists phone 6803 Mrs. Peyton Parker and indicates orders for turkeys, with land posted and public warned to keep off. Includes date and initials MNQ P Parker.
3 000 bushels of Missouri apples offered at 1 75 per bushel delivered anywhere in Monroe. For details call 1660. Published in the Monroe notice section.
Lawrence Kansas December 1 192? A former University of Kansas professor Dr McKeever proposes A Universal Auto Creed to reduce crashes. The pledge targets drivers pedestrians and passengers with ten key points emphasizing ahead thinking signaling obedience and shared responsibility.
A corps of British Army officers led by Colonel Carruthers plans to push from Pernambuco to locate the Amazon river source. Major Regan O'Connor says expedition will resume where the Roosevelt 1914 attempt ended, seeking unknown tribes, white men, and valuable resources. If Roosevelt’s line is reached, the group will split and continue for 18 months studying water power and concessions.
BERLIN Germany reports a crisis in primary and secondary education as teacher pay falls short, supplies run out, and families cannot afford basics like copy books. Students improvise by using wrapping paper and wallpaper scraps for lessons.
Associated Press reports diamonds valued between 50 000 and 60 000 dollars were stolen from a hotel room in Tulsa. The thief entered the room while Charles Mednikow, a Memphis wholesale diamond representative, was away at a theatre. He found additional stones in another cage and a trunk valued at 150 000 dollars untouched.
A fragmentary early 20th century note depicts Governor Ruadressed offering rustic counsel to Governor-elect H. L. Wicalled at the governor’s office. The dialogue stresses resilience for the four year term, suggesting preparation for political kicks and the need to endure office to finish with life intact. A brief ad references Phoenix Drug and local furniture ads appear, including Med Jonze and Comforts Bedstand Springs.
An inquiry shows general downward movement in wholesale prices with modest rises in Australia and New Zealand. Germany and Poland show larger spikes. in August wholesale prices reach tenfold in Germany and the cost of living increases 26 fold. Entities include Geneva, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Poland, and Czechoslovakia.
The Agriculture Department issues a survey to reduce the number of hay grades and simplify classification. Maurice Niczer of Wayne Indiana is named grading specialist to advise on the new system. Hay classes will be determined by percentage of grasses and legumes and color indicators, aligning with the federal method.
Short notice allocates turkeys for immediate desk starting Thursday with Mrs. identified as involved.
A brief item notes that cleaning wheat raised Bashel’s value by nearly eight cents per bushel, reflecting market adjustments in grain processing. The notice records a small price shift impacting local farmers and traders.
A historic remedy advertisement claims to relieve itch, eczema, and various skin ailments including chapped hands and sores. It promotes sale by Collens Pher with dated pricing and distribution details for readers seeking relief.
Farmers from Denmark and Holland are sought for settlement in the Carolinas. Officials advertise for skilled agricultural workers to aid colonial farming efforts and promise opportunities in new communities planned for spring hiring.
Three car loads offer Apples Standard Gin at 1.775 dollars per bushel with delivery available. Orders are taken immediately for Thursday delivery. phone 6503 Peyton Parker.
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