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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1925
Page
4
A comical column notes New York subways grow more congested daily. It jokes a solution is to push passengers onto the street and let taxis replace transit, with exaggerated scenes of crowds, fashion quirks, and readers urged to walk or drive home.
A list of historical anniversaries notes Thomas Jefferson's Pacific expedition suggestion in 1783, Santa Barbara founding in 1786, Carlyle's 1795 birth, Silliman's 1816 birth and 1885 death, Harrison's 1839 Whig nomination, Portland Oregonian founding in 1550, Justin McCarthy 1890 leadership, and Coolidge 1923 GOP preference vote result.
In Monroe, repeated railroad crossings on U S and P tracks at Five Points and nearby streets disrupt daily traffic. The piece urges underpasses or viaducts to relieve congestion, noting West Monroe’s successful viaduct and calling for action before new management changes or further delays.
A Washington writer explains how interconnecting small electricity plants forms super power and relates the idea to physician partnerships. He argues community doctors, like merged utilities, can deliver better service at lower cost through collective practice, improving access in regions adopting power development.
The piece argues that debt cancellation for France and other nations is linked to tariffs. It notes that favored debtors see tariffs as counterproductive options, while American manufacturers and consumers bear higher costs. It suggests Europe paying debts via exports could ease domestic tariff pressure.
Western and Southern Democrats exhibit willingness to cut the surtaxes of Eastern millionaires. The discussion centers on adjusting income tax policy to ease burdens on affluent Eastern figures while balancing national fiscal aims.
The Spectator compares a neglected onion sealed in a tin to a truck driver facing manslaughter charges after rescuing strangers. It argues justice favors general laws over individual outcomes and that nature remains impartial even amid tragedy.
Monroe’s cotton trade, once up to 80 000 bales annually, has fallen with boll weevil damage. This year forecast shows receipts at the two Monroe compresses likely to dip again from last year’s 15 000 bales. Dr. James S. Meyers arrived from Ferriday to speak on labor and strikes, including Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain. J C Hestand of Fort Worth, promoting hog farming in North Louisiana, toured the region. a Four course luncheon honored Miss Myrtis Igo of Texas with guests and hosts at the Rice home.
Frank R. Kent in the New York Nation blames cowardice for adopting a Republican approach that aids the rich first, while the New York World calls it a shrewd, feasible choice. The piece notes two thirds of House Democrats hail from the West and South, where few pay high taxes, and argues the bill favors small earners and the wealthiest, drafting a middle group with less influence.
Southern forestry researchers report clean cutting leaves land poorer due to lack of seed-trees and unburned sites, reducing future timber. light cutting preserves second crops on cut-over lands, aiding Eastern Texas gains. A broad survey of cut-over lands in several states is planned, with New York also involved in initial steps.
Dr. Oscar von Miller, founder of Munichs German Museum of Science and Industry, arrives in New York to advise a local committee on a major peaceful arts museum project. He previously visited America in 1888 during the era of the first electric plant.
Persistent coughs and colds can lead to serious trouble says Creomulsion. The emulsified creosote medicine claims to soothe and heal inflamed membranes while inhibiting germ growth. It is marketed as a remedy for persistent coughs bronchial asthma bronchitis and other respiratory diseases with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
The readable fragments reference money, items, and telecommunication guidance with mentions of millions of people. No clear event, names, or dates emerge from the text, suggesting a broad discussion or caption about a large money and telecommunication situation.
Thomas Walker Page economist and former U S Tariff Commission chair born Cobham Virginia 58 years ago Edwin S Brownsard U S senator from Louisiana born Iberia Parish Louisiana 51 years ago Frank J Gould son of Joy Gould born New York City 48 years ago William J Sears U S House member from Florida born Smithville Georgia 51 years ago Robert J Shawkey major league pitcher born Brookfield Pennsylvania 35 years ago
Doctors advise Calotabs to break up a cold or flu overnight. One or two Calotabs with water at bedtime, no salts or nausea, morning fully purged and appetite restored. Family package with directions available for 35 cents at drug stores.
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