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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1937
Page
4
A young man seeks to prove his readiness for a rival unit by claiming mastery of the store’s merchandise and its history. A veteran explains that true capability comes from experience, using a naval sextant tale and the horrors of a holiday rush to show how concrete pressure shapes judgment and prevents faulty departures from reality.
Reported Brussels talks are seen as doomed with no real fruit, while Japan advances in China. Shanghai reports describe chaos, looting, and Japanese control as provinces fall under Tokyo's claim. Observers warn of a repeating history of conquest under the Mikado.
The piece argues France faces real danger from fascist pressure and conspiracies, but the Bourbons and Orleanists are viewed as faded dreams. It notes a Bonapartist claimant exists but is treated as a relic, while lasting imperial memories fade from Paris history. It ends with a quip about mental telepathy at Duke University and stock market tips.
The report notes a romance between showman Mr. Rose and swimmer Eleanor Holm. Jarrett the mermaid is involved in a separate public display, but a wife and husband condition may affect public perception and legality of the affair.
A 1937 column argues Italy under Il Duce imposes a 10 percent capital tax and compares costs of dictatorship to democracy. It warns about munitions, credit, and government waste, praising democracy as safer and healthier despite taxes.
A playful verse by George Elliston extols hazel wands and magic. The poem imagines fairies appearing when twigs are waved with belief and ends with a witty exchange about nerve and a toothache in a comic exchange.
Dialogue snippet shows Jessie asking about Bill's intentions and Mae replying she cares only about her own plans. The exchange highlights interpersonal tension and focus on personal agency.
A brief dialogue captures Ned praising Louise as a standout, while Oscar reports she turned him down. The exchange reflects social dynamics and a lighthearted tone in early 20th century street chatter.
A speaker jokes about being a free thinker while noting nobody pays him for it, reflecting a moment of humorous self awareness and pension of independence. The exchange underscores the value placed on personal judgment and creative thought.
A patient questions a $10 charge for removing a cinder from the eye and the specialist explains the fee covers removing a foreign substance from the cornea. The exchange captures a terse but humorous moment about medical billing.
Rod condemns the play’s lack of truth to life while noting the wife repeatedly asks for money and receives it, a point Deke defends as natural. The exchange highlights differing views on financial dynamics in couples depicted on stage.
Iowa convicts push for return home by Christmas and parole boards may grant early release. The piece links six hour day plans to extra work, critiques evasive speech, and questions tax dodging versus sanctimonious pretenses.
Washington congresswoman Virginia Jenckes calls for legal action to root up all Japanese cherry trees on federal property arguing they symbolize deception and traitorism linked to Japanese agents. She cites Lt Cmdr Farnsworth spying case and condemns flag handling at Union Station while noting Browder’s 1936 arrest.
Local Sons of the American Legion will meet at the Legion home at 8 o clock to nominate officers for the coming year. Elections for local officers are scheduled for December 15, with terms running January to December and officers to be selected before January 1, 1938.
A 1922 report by W. R. Ritch shows Crossett Lumber Co part of a three year demonstration near Bastrop yields strong results. The model plantation sold hogs to Monroe and Bastrop dealers totaling 5000 dollars, moved six carloads last year and nine carloads the year before. The operation includes 150 feeder hogs 49 bred sows 20 bred gilts and 25 pigs with future plantings planned on over 100 acres of clover oats wheat and rye.
Seventeen students will complete work for the A B degree at Louisiana State Normal college this week Among them are Mary Powell and Marvin Wyatt of Winnfield The graduates will receive their degrees at the annual June commencement exercises.
Lice living in underclothing and body folds bite around the neck shoulders and buttocks. Eggs and puncture wounds cause itching scabs and possible secondary infections. Treat by boiling clothing and hot baths, sulfur powders, and toxic ointments under medical guidance to destroy parasites and soothe irritation.
E. C. Gibson urged Monroe Lions at Hotel Frances to back the Christmas seal sale for the Ouachita parish Tuberculosis and Public Health association. He urged buyers to place seals on letters and packages to fund education and care for indigent TB victims. A moving picture on termites and two cornet solos by Charles Gaushell were featured.
Mrs. Mizzy, formerly Gypsy Rose Lee, returns from a chaotic wedding trip in a two room trailer with her mother and six dachshunds. Studio pressure and California marriage rules shaped a quirky trek across Texas and California.
Even before talking pictures, many properties sold to studios had their sound rights reserved. Filmmakers refilming such stories must pay an additional amount for the talking rights.
A dense schedule lists NBC WAEF WEAF and NBC WJZ blue networks with station lists across East Midwest and West regions. It covers 4:30 to past midnight programs including Jack Armstrong Vagabonds Quartet Little Orphan Annie and The Hit Parade with major orchestras and dramatic series.
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