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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1925
Page
4
This piece humorously notes husbands begin Christmas hints early and shop late while wives hint what they want. It jokes about ash on carpets, pipe烟, and gifts becoming table linens. The refrain urges preferring frugality over costly, anxious holiday pressure.
Today marks notable anniversaries and deaths including Martin Van Buren born Kinderhook New York died 1862 Abby Sage Richardson died Rome 1837 Robert Fulton inventor steamboat honored 1901 Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman British Prime Minister 1905 and Sir William Mackenzie Canadian railroad builder died 1923. The list covers events from 17 2 to 30 October across multiple years.
Birthdays listed for several notables marks today. Painleve born in Paris 62 years ago. General Sir Arthur Currie born in Napperton Ont 50 years ago. Rt Rev Walter Sumner bishop of Oregon born in Manchester 4 B years ago. Ellis Parker Butler author born Muscatine Iowa 3 years ago. Decies who married Vivian Gould of New York born in Wogland 59 years ago.
In Leavenworth John Black convicted of first degree murder claims the court and prison system fail in the United States. He thanks the jury for the verdict and says he will seek a pardon, mocking insanity defenses and reflecting on how crime is treated in American society.
A St. Louis banker writing from Monroe praised the city’s industrial assets in News-Star coverage. He cited paper mills on Ouachita river, power industries, and forward spirit, noting Monroe-West Monroe Chamber of Commerce events and cooperative drive as key steps toward regional progress.
The Saenger vaudeville program draws large Wednesday crowds, outpacing costlier shows and more sedate entertainments. Observers note it offers simple, well done fun with jokes, tumbling, and songs, reflecting public taste rather than low culture fears.
The article urges early shopping to spread holiday cheer and ease pressure on clerks and postal workers. It notes farmers in the region can buy more this year and that urban buyers expect spending before Christmas, despite a common habit of delaying purchases. Merchants should advertise to foster early buying.
Brano Lessing argues Mussolini is a product of his age and country, led by a rising middle class that defies both capitalism and communism. He warns that a successor would lack the elder Mussolini's ability, leaving democracy at risk, and urges Americans to watch Italy and protect their own government.
From the News-Star December 5 1910 Dr Dowling president of the State Board of Health lectured at Vidalia courthouse on arrival of the Demonstration train. Mr D C Strickles superintendent of schools and Dr Chrichlow arranged the pogram which drew a large crowd despite bad weather.
The American Mercury features a monthly Americana section compiling the most imbecile utterances from the American press, lampooning their token hyperbole and sensational framing.
A critique observes Mencken like editors clipping Americana to mock American smugpharas and partisan zealots. It notes educated readers differ in reaction, seeing a portrait of individuals rather than national level, while warning the abroad audience may be misled by distorted snippets.
Sealed bids for a three story brick school building in Monroe Ouachita Parish are invited by the Ouachita Parish School Board. Bids due noon Tuesday December 29, 1925, accompanied by a 2 percent bid bond. Plans available from architect J. W Smith in Monroe. The board may reject all bids.
Westbound and eastbound timetable entries show multiple trains with listed arrival and departure times. Western runs include 7:00 am past train 10:10, 11:20 am to 11:30 am, 6:40 pm to 7:65 pm, and 8:10 pm. Eastern runs list 10:57 am to 11:02 am, 6:25 pm to 6:35 pm, and 9:15 am to 9:25 am, with local and fast trains in between.
Under and by virtue of section 1 of act 172 of 1916 the Missouri Pacific Railway agent will sell at Monroe station house on Saturday December 19 1925 the unclaimed freight not called for within 60 days. Items include two cartoon sale tickets shipped from Shelby Sales Book Company Sturgis Michigan to Hodges Market Monroe La. on hand since May 14 1925.
Various troop notes describe meetings at 7 30 with 32 attendees, flag and oath pledges, inspector from the National Guards, and remarks on merit badges. Troop 4 plans for a court of honor December 12 with several first class candidates.
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