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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
2
The United States demanded Mexico mediate the release of Jenkine, warning of serious effects on bilateral relations. Mexico refused, bringing the dispute toward rupture in a time when external necessity could yet resolve internal tensions. The Administration faces a perplexing problem and citizens are urged to avoid adding to it.
The article portrays John M. Parker as an unstable Democrat, citing a 1904 squaw man label, a 2006 National Republican Medal vote, 1913 Progressive registration, and 1916 opposition to the Democratic nominee, arguing his record shows inconsistent political loyalties amid calls for African American franchise rights.
The piece rails at John M. Parker accusing him of shifting loyalties and mocks his banter about constitutional duties. It asserts Parker lacks a clear record on white voter rights and public service, while praising Col. Stubbs and criticizing the Dock Board's Behrmanization and the State Affairs Board.
The Methodist church plans a million conversions by June 1, 1920. Campaign targets working and middle classes, aiming to counter pro German and Bolshevik influence while promoting patriotism and lawfulness. If realized, it could redefine postwar religious outreach and civic engagement.
Cel Stubbs declares at Monroe that if elected he will be governor in fact and name, will take power from courts and boards, place state bodies beyond factional control, and appoint high class businessmen to Dock Board terms to ensure civil service reform and strict standards of conduct.
In Rayville John M. Parker claimed a shift from Democrat to Progressive 1912 16. The Shreveport Journal notes his past votes including Palmer Buckner 1896 over Bryan and alleges a 1904 squaw man stance.
The article traces a Louisiana political figure’s shifts from Democratic to Progressive aligns in 1908 1916 and 1918. It notes support for Roosevelt campaigns and opposition to the Democratic party while seeking the governor nomination and later vice presidency.
Rev. W. F. M. Swyndale of Macon Georgia credits Foley Kidney Pills with easing kidney trouble and says he is ready to speak a word for the product. He lists his address at 818 Elm St. and notes his kidney relief prompted his offer to help others. Chase & Amman Co. Ltd.
Racing events highlight Cuba American Jockey Club Havana and Jefferson Park New Orleans winter meetings. Other sports include six day cycling in New York, billiards national championship in Philadelphia, and multiple boxing matches across Kansas City Omaha Buffalo Morristown and New York venues.
Advice promotes pleasurable meals by thorough chewing and spacing meals five hours apart. Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to improve digestion and enjoyment of meals.
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