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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1926
Page
8
The advertisement markets dresses in polka dots and stripes with washable silk frocks trimmed in plain ede chine and gingham with heavy white linen trims. It lists fabric requirements including 36 inch dotted and striped yardage and pattern numbers 3013 and 2995 with sizes from 34 to 44 and 14 to 18 years, pricing at 45 and 34 to 44 cents.
A 1921 to 1926 five year stretch shows Lafayette with 38 wins, 1 loss, and 3 ties, the best record in the east. Michigan posted strong defense while Cornell boasted a high scoring machine as Alabama leads southern teams in overall performance.
Associated Press reports Louisiana is expected to harvest about 790,000 bales of cotton with a national yield around 18 299 pounds per acre and a ten year production average near 475,000 bales. Weather, picking, and ginning progress show favorable conditions as figures reflect pre-November 14 census data and ongoing monthly department estimates.
Secretary of the Navy will be on the stand by the defense tomorrow or today in the conspiracy trial. He plans to ask whether orders have been given to subordinate naval officials since they were summoned to appear as witnesses in the case.
Monroe and West Monroe Chamber of Commerce senior board approves the Syracuse Baseball Club arrangement for 1927 training in Monroe. W L Ethridge chairs the baseball committee with George Holmes and Henry Biedenharn assisting. plans seek private guarantees of about 1000 and a 300 initial signed total. A five game schedule and a ticket drive are to follow to protect guarantors from loss.
London’s Smith Square, once a social hub, is set to become a center for Labor and union activity. The seven story building will house the Labor Party, Trade Union Congress, London Labor party, and Parliamentary Labor club, signaling a shift from society to political power. Prominent residents including Viscountess Grey, Oswald, Lady Cynthia Mosses, Sir Godfrey Collins, and others may relocate as the Labor invasion progresses.
In Poplar Bee Mo on December 3, Mrs Eva Book 81 and Georgia Le Christian 3 died from burns after a gasoline can exploded at Ben Book’s home in the city’s east section. Mrs Book was in the kitchen when a kerosene suspected can ignited. The Christian child, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Christian, ran in as the blast occurred.
Montreal December 5 20 000 Canadian train men had threatened to strike over pay but the dispute was settled today avoiding a walkout and preserving service.
A feature warns parents that a bicycle from Santy’s pack is the hopeful Christmas gift. a child’s joy hinges on securing this present. The piece emphasizes the urgency of obtaining the bike to ensure a merry holiday at home.
Monroe and West Monroe Chamber of Commerce leaders will call a meeting of Northeast Louisiana chamber presidents and secretaries to plan the launch of the regional Chamber of Commerce in January. Cities already organized include Olla Columbia Ruston Bastrop Tallulah Lake Providence and Monroe with more invited. The effort aims to address regional agricultural issues and foster district cooperation.
Loyola of New Orleans will start the 1927 football season hosting Rice of the Southwest Conference on September 24. Rice, coached by John W Helsman, returns to New Orleans for the first time since 1921. Helsman is credited as originator of the Helsman shift and linked to Georgia Tech’s famed attack.
The sentence notes the Penn State Nittany Lions gaining control at Rice two seasons ago, highlighting a transition in leadership and rising influence within the program.
The revolutionary southern army defeats two key cities, Foonchow and Yenping, opening a path toward northern Fukkien and Chekiang as Chang Tso Lin unites northern warlords. Foreign influence remains quiet with the Hart gunboat protecting Americans in Foochow and Hankow amid anti foreign demonstrations.
The Loyola and Baylor connections this season have opened inroads for the Wolfpack in two Southwestern sections, signaling stronger ties and potential shifts in regional standings.
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