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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1920
Page
3
Letter from Riley J. Wilson discusses the Farm Loan Act and its future. It notes a Supreme Court case on the matter being argued and under advisement with an opinion expected soon. The writer predicts Congress will support extending farm loan principles and hints at upcoming legislation to fix defects.
Dec 4 Newport News reports the steamship arrived at dawn with Harding and his party landing at 1 o'clock. They plan to spend the morning in the city before traveling to Norfolk.
The Casper Building on South Grand and Oak in Monroe showcases bold brick work and terracotta detailing. It houses Monroe Plumbing and Peddicord Motor Supply on the first floor, with sixteen Le Grand sleeping rooms for traveling men on the second floor under Louis Casper. Built by Gehr Construction and designed by William Drago and Milton Kingita for Mrs Rowena J Casper, the project aims at affordable comfort and modern facilities.
Nepe eon urged support and volunteers launched an aid effort to help poor children. Donations began pouring in as workers from across the region contributed cash and coins to fund a joyful Christmas for Meares’s needy youngsters. Additional gifts from local groups and show employees were noted.
Detective L. V. Tarver went to Shreveport yesterday and secured Ben Hunt, wanted here on a charge of embezzlement and larceny from a negro in Monroe in September.
James Steele secured a building permit for a one story brick annex of one room on DeSiard street between Sixth and Seventh streets. The building costs $1,920 with A. J. Brooks as contractor.
Monroe fire crews were called to a report of a grass fire opposite the swimming pool at 6 40 pm with no damage. An alarm from Ouachita at midnight a false report prompted a response but no fire was found.
Seemingly dated market briefs show prices for wheat corn and cotton with scattered figures from Liverpool and New Orleans. The reports discuss domestic demand, wage cuts, and forecasts of mill reopenings, plus plans to revive wartime financing to aid European trade.
Behrman tears in his eyes as he says goodbye to friends at City Hall New Orleans. Monday Andrew McShane becomes mayor and Behrman receives an automobile. Attendees attend Second and Third day sessions of a conference with Bishop Fountain presiding and sermons and speeches on education mission and temperance.
Chicago dispatch reports wholesale pork and pork products moving toward 1917 wartime prices with live hogs down sharply. Beef shows a downward trend while retail prices diverge from wholesale declines. Institute figures note pork on the hoof at 10 to 12 cents in November, with substantial drops across products, but retailers vary by grade and store.
The Hague dispatch reports Soviet efforts to fund and position 25,000 Moscow workers to spread Bolshevism globally, with South and Central America as key fronts for agitation and potential bases for North American unrest. Brazilian officials cite constitutional limits on immigration control while noting wartime needs and the allure of Bolshevik propaganda.
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