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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1928

Page

4

Newspaper Classifieds and Subscriptions Note

Publication notice outlines AP copyright and national representation for classified content. Includes subscription rates and locations for New York Chicago Detroit Atlanta Kansas City San Francisco with terms and advance payment details.

Associates Press Associated Press Eg F. Katz New York Chicago Detroit Atlanta Kansas City San Francisco U. S

Reservoir flood control by deep storage reservoirs gains support

The Manufacturers Record argues against the Jadwin floodway plan for the Mississippi valley, promoting reservoir storage as safer flood control. It dismisses earthquake fears and cites expert opinion that major quakes destroying dams are rare, urging federal adoption to minimize Boeuf basin damage and advance national development.

South Mississippi Valley Army Mississippi St. Lawrence Army Engineers Rayville Boeuf Louisiana Arkansas Boeuf Basin Jadwin

Arkansas dairying push spurs club aided cattle program

News from Fayetteville and statewide reports describe dairy development in Arkansas led by boys and girls clubs. Business and professional men support club members with funds for purebred calves and farm visits, while Louisiana eyes similar progress to prevent Mississippi and Texas from gaining on dairy output.

Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas Texas

Cleveland quote on home life and parental influence

The piece cites Grover Cleveland on the nation resting on homes defined by divine law parental care and parental love. It questions current fears that American homes have weakened but asserts homes exist with families, parents, and children, and notes parental care authority and love persist though varied in strength.

Grover Cleveland United Cleveland

The Cost of Breaking Confidence in News Tales

A reflective essay warns that gossip and betraying confidences ruin friendships and leave scars. It contrasts Judas Iscariot and Benedict Arnold with those who guard trust, noting the social peril of sharing secrets for fleeting attention amid a history of sensational reporting.

Wrong Judas Iscariot Benedict Arnold King Features Syndicate, Inc

Bigotry and intellect rule in true universities

Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler argues that bigotry and persecution have no place in genuine universities and that only those with intellectual competence sincerity and good manners belong there. The piece contrasts sincere belief with competence and manners as essential to reform and civic life.

Nicholas Murray Butler King Features Syndicate, Inc

Letter to the Cabin on taxes and school water link

A readers letter laments election confusion over school finance and water issues. It warns voters may tie tax votes to unrelated topics while noting possible legal defects in November amendments. The writer requests better paving on Gordon avenue paths into the business district.

Gordon Avenue Grand Street Gordon Barkdull Faulk Prune Street Jackson Forest Jackson Street

Random Thoughts on the Short Session

A reflective piece notes Congress appears to step into the spotlight as football fades from national attention. It questions whether lawmakers seek public interest or prefer total visibility, comparing politics to a life career and praising restraint from stadium-style theatrics in Washington.

Congress Washington House Senate

Understanding infantile paralysis and its spread

Julius H. Hess explains infantile paralysis as an infectious disease of the nervous system. The virus can reside in healthy people and contaminate others through the nose and throat, especially children. Most infected do not develop paralysis, though some have mild illnesses that aid spread. No vaccine exists and prevention relies on limiting transmission.

Local Notables Visit Monroe Amid Holiday Notes

Fifteen years ago Mr J H Lyons of New Orleans visits Monroe for a weekend. Mrs FE G Winslow remains at home with la grippe. Mrs Richard Arent and daughter Mrs Marshall of Rilla shop in Monroe. Miss Aileen Ford of Dermott arrives to stay with Miss Zola Young. Mr and Mrs John Lanagan settle in Breard cottage. Mrs N L Clinton of Ruston visits Mrs C E Granberry. Miss Sanna Handy enjoys Orange Texas trip and will return for holidays. Mrs N E O Neal travels to Meridian for Haas Matzner wedding on January 15. Mrs Hall of North Second Street sick but improving. Mr J P Bonar heads to New Orleans for operation. Mrs Harry Russell travels to Vicksburg to visit Captain and Mrs H M Marshall.

J. H. Lyons New Orleans Monroe FE. G. Winslow Richard Arent Marshall Rilla Aileen Ford Dermott Ark Zola Young John Lanagan Breard Cottage Walnut Pine Streets N. L. Clinton Ruston West Monroe C. E. Granberry Sanna Handy Orange Texas N. E. O'Neal Meridian Haas-Matzner Hall North Second Street J. P. Bonar Harry Russell Vicksburg H. M. Marshall

Hollywood gossip links Joe Brown to stage and film roles

Joe Brown and wife head East with headline ads for Hit of the Show. He also stars with Belle Bennett in Reputation at Tiffany Theater while Belle remains involved with Strangler Lewis. Brown plans to return home by Christmas to Hollywood and then work on The Song of Broadway with Harry Richman.

Hollywood Joe Brown Joe Tiffany Stahlhhop Belle Bennett Belle Kansas Harry Richman Broadway Lewis

Disease recovery and reporting guidance for epidemics

The text notes that disease recovery is aided by medical care and that cases should be reported to health authorities. It highlights that the illness occurs mainly in late summer and fall and warns that children are most at risk, suggesting they stay in home surroundings for safety.

Radio Program Guide Across Major Cities Tonight

A dense schedule lists CBS and NBC affiliate lineups with multiple stations and times. Programs include Roxy and His Gang, Family Party, Voice of Firestone, Adventurers, and Dreamline concerts across WJZ WGN WOR WSB WCKO KSD KPRC KOA KFI and many others with regional times and genres.

Roxy Jacob Moskowitz WJZ KDKA WLW KWK Wren Webc WSB WSM WMC WFAA WJR Family Party Rosa Ponselle WEAF WTAM WWJ WGN WTMJ KSD KVOO WCCO WOW WDAF KPRC WOAL WHAS WJAX KGO KFI WRC WGY the Adventurers, Vocal WOR WADC WKRC WGHP WMAQ WOWO KMOX KMBC WSPD WHK Voice of Firestone WIJAX KOA KYOO WOAI KYW KPO KHQ Chicago Nighthawks Almanak Cincinnati Kyrock Over'uy Polis Voice of Firestone Opera Wayne Kansas City School of the Air Ensemble Gypsies Sunny Jim Milwaukee Jack Turner Turner Club Minneapolis-St. Paul Hammne University Walter Mallory WOW Omaha National Grand Opera KSD St. Louis KSTP St. Paul Melody Musketeers Meadowlarks Syimphony Orchestra Hkoxy and His Gang Bakers Louisville Orchestra Memphis Roxy and His Nashville Roxy and His Gang Fires San Antonio

Engineer Will Come to Review Reservoir Plans

City water supply conditions have improved and a Kansas City engineering firm will send an engineer to Monroe this week to review plans for a storage reservoir on Bayou DeSiard. The project aims to provide an auxiliary supply during salt influx in the Ouachita, with heavy rains expected to ease current concerns.

D. A. Breard Finance and Utilities Quachita Arkansas Comemissioner Breard Monroe Breard Burns and McDonnell Kansas City City Bayou DeSiard Ouachita River

Lincoln negroes attend Alabama farm meet

F B Bottom Lincoln parish negro farm agent leads three 4-H club boys Cottrell Wilson Bennie Jones and Louis Malone from Ruston to Tuskegee Alabama for a national 4-H contest. Wilson enters milking potatoes and harmonica events as part of a three day National Negro Farmers Institute encampment opening Monday.

National Negro Farmers’ Institute Tuskegee Clonday

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