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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1927

Page

4

Mysterious Time Frames Appear in Page Fragments

A fragmentary OCR item lists signals of time spans such as one week one month and twelve months with numeric codes 223 224 and 219. The readable text offers no clear event or narrator.

Let the Gavel Swing ESS Assesses Southern Flood Control

The piece stresses congressional focus on flood control in the South and the political maneuvering shaping legislation. It urges Southern senators and representatives to push for effective action, warning national priorities may overlook regional needs.

ESS Mele South Dia

Overhead Intersections: A Traffic Solution for Cities

E. E. Duffy argues in the Memphis Commercial Appeal that separating major intersections offers relief as traffic grows. Chicago and Detroit cases show elevated intersections boosting capacity, while Monroe would face high costs. A Chicago firm reports street cars cost 25 percent more than rural routes. Further figures are expected to guide potential plans.

E. E. Duffy Memphis Chicago Park Lincoln Park Park Detroit Monroe Chicago

Uniform Accounting Aims for Oil Industry Credentialed System

The petroleum industry pushes a uniform accounting system modeled after railroads banks and utilities. A Chicago meeting of the American Petroleum Institute will hear a committee present revenue and expense details and a final statement for approval. The move benefits investors by providing clear financial pictures and reducing misleading figures across the industry.

Chicago American Petroleum Institute Als

Medical Advice J H Inman Attacks Huey Long Campaign

The piece questions Dr. Inman's call for sweeping political change by claiming a preference for cleaner air via natural gas compared to carbon black smoke. It asks whether his plan would curb carbon black industry and reduce tax valuations in Ouachita and Morehouse parishes while criticizing the loss of state resources.

J. H. Inman Huey Long Dr. Inman Louisiana St. Louis el Dorado Memphis Mobile Ouachita Morehouse Inman

Stratford-on-Avon to rebuild Shakespeare memorial theater

A National Geographic Society bulletin notes Stratford-on-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare, will regain its memorial theater via international subscription. The article recounts Stratford’s Roman and medieval history, notable buildings, and the planned replacement of the memorial theater with a modern structure to honor the town’s Shakespearean heritage.

Stratford-on-Avon Washington, D. C National Geographic Society Britain England Stratford William the Conqueror Worcester Avon Richard the Lion-Hearted Shakespeare Anne Hathaway Elizabeth New Place London Lady Barnard Harvard House Harvard University Harvard Red Horse Washington Irving Stratford-on Rosalind King Lear Marie Corelli Queen Victoria David Garrick Memorial Theater

Railroad sale reshapes Minden's past and future

The Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad sale, discussed in Minden this week, rekindles memories of the town's growth spurred by rail. Citizens fear shop moves but expect limited immediate changes, while links to the light plant sale echo economic stakes for payroll and progress.

Louisiana and Arkansas Minden U.S. and P. Railroad Sibley

Tattooing Revival Sparks Comic Portraits of Men

A humorous 1927 King Features piece notes thousands take up tattoos, spilling vivid quirks about a man covered in art. It pokes fun at faded colors, odd body canvases, and social remarks while remarking on tattoo style gaining popularity.

Right Angles Alexander Cairns Tribute on Honor and Justice

A reflective note recounts Uncle Sam paying back bandits who kidnapped American aviators. It praises keeping faith to the last penny and resisting temptation to seek revenge, declaring the true measure of a man is tempered justice and mercy.

Matlack Sam Joseph T Uncle Sam

Birthdays of notable figures marked in today’s issue

Princess Shigeko Teru-No- Miya the empress daughter is celebrated in Tokyo on her birthday two years ago. Gen Herbert M. Lord born Rockland Maine 68 years ago today. Charles S. Thomas born Darien Georgia 72 years ago today. William Hart veteran actor born Newburgh New York 51 years ago today. Tony Lazzeri second baseman for the New York team born San Francisco 23 years ago.

Shigeko Teru-No- Miya Japan Tokyo Herbert M. Lord Rockland Maine Charles S. Thomas United States Colorado Darien William §. Hart Newburgh N. Y Tony la

Local social notes from Monroe December 6, 1912

Mrs. Charles Easterling remains indoors this week while Mrs. J. C. Theus returns from New Orleans. Miss Marjory Smith visits Miss Inez Mangham. Miss Alice Nelson heads to Indianapolis for an indefinite stay. Shriner ceremonial in Shreveport plans. Baptist bazaar opens. Captain J. E. Morris returns home ill with daughter Mrs. Earnest Faulk accompanying.

Charles Easterling J. C. Theus New Orleans Marjory Smith Sterlington Inez Mangham J. T. McClanahan Riverton Florence H. Rosenblum R. Wright John Scholars Monroe J. R. Tidwell Pine Street Phil Chauvin Lee Avenue R. E. Mowen Gladys Albright Shriner Shreveport J. A. Cason Order of Eagles Miriam Hartman Farmerville Miriam Brown Ike Kuhn Washington Street Alice Nelson Indianapolis Ind Nelson J. E. Morris West Monroe Charlieville Earnest Faulk

Anniversaries of historic events span centuries

A compiled list recalls events from 1608 Gen George Monk birth to 1925 Pope Pius giving the Golden Rose to Queen Elizabeth of the Belgians. Notable items include 1798 Piedmont ceding territory to France, 1813 Orange proclaimed sovereign of the United Netherlands, and 1922 Tim Healy’s Dublin inauguration as Irish governor general.

George Monk England London Turin Piedmont Sardinia Prince of Orange United Netherlands France Wyoming Riax Havana Tim Healy Dublin Irish Free State Pope Pius Elizabeth

Better Health TRICOPHYTOSIS OR RINGWORM

Dr Ravogli explains ringworm a skin fungus infection common in many climates and tropical regions. It spreads via hair nails and skin, forms round red patches, and causes itching and bald spots. Public towels and animals pose transmission risks. avoid shared towels and handling pets in public spaces.

Canal Zone Gruby Marsten

Budget director Gen. Lord marks 68th birthday

Gen Herbert M. Lord, director of the budget since 1922, celebrates his 68th birthday. A Rockland Maine native, he began in journalism and later held key finance posts in the Army and War Department before his national service in budgeting duties.

Uncle Sam Herbert M. Lord Gen. Lord Charles G. Dawes United States Rockland Maine United States Military Service Army Goethals War Department

Medical note on Roumanian king's surgery and treatment

A year ago King Ferdinand of Roumania underwent surgery in Bucharest for an internal condition. The text notes anti parasitic ointment helps but symptoms often return as hair follicle spores reactivate if treatment is relaxed, stressing medical guidance.

Ferdinand of Roumania Bucharest

Radio Schedule Highlights Evening Programs and Guests

Tonight schedule lists Stromberg Carlson Hour on several stations at 7 00 along with Sealy Air Weavers and Liveready Hour across major outlets. The Continentals and Auction Bridge Games follow with National Games and Janssens Hofbrau Orchestra later in the evening on different networks.

Stromberg-Carlson Hour WJZ WBZ WBAL WHAM KDKA WJR Sealy Alr Weavers WEAF WFI WRC WGY WGR WCAE WTAM WWJ WEBH KSD WDAF KVOO WFAA Liveready Hour WEE WJAK WCAL WYTAM WSAL WGN WCCO WOC WHAS WSM WMC WSB KYW WTIC WJAR WTAG WCSH WFL WwOc WTMJ WGK WSAI Janssen Hofbrau Eiveready Hour KGO KFI KGW KPO Buffalo Eveready Hour New York Sanka Sealy Air Weavers Philadelphia Providence Teiveryready Rochester Hotel Ten Eyck Orchestra Stromberg-Carlson the Continentals J. Gordon Baldwin WGY Schenectady Liveready the Cavalcade WBZ Springfield Bert Dolan The Continentals Chet Frost Bostonians CKCL Toronto Dance Orchestra Washington Kneveready Worcester the Dakinites WMAQ WQS Chicago Hamiltton Club Chorus Stevens Hotel Orchestra WSA Cincinnati Ray M ! Orchestra WLW Rbandbox Boys Croesley Henry Thies Cleveland TZTS Sealy Alt Weavers Dallas WOC Davenport Cornell College Des Moines Eiveryready Hofbrau Orchestra WCX Detroit the Dreamers Strombere-Carlson Manuel Cigar Girls Red Apple Club Universal Mills WOS Jefferson City Vocational Radio Kansas City Eveready Folger’s Minneapolis-St. Paul Minneapolis Association Trustodians Randall’s Fontenelle Orchestra George H. Lee San Antonio Gebhardt St. Louis Radio Cavalcade Tulsa Univ. of Tulsa Polar Bear Marie M. Hine WCBD Zion KOA Denver Brown Palace Hotel Farm Ernest Loomis

Radio Program Schedule Across Networks Far and Wide

A dense listing shows CST times for stations from Atlantic City to Seattle with call letters WBAL WPG and more. It catalogs programs such as Eveready Hour, The Cavalcade, Dance Orchestra, and various orchestras, bands, and hotel ensembles across numerous cities, detailing hours and offerings for listeners.

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Medbury Metropolitan Museum of Art St. Vitus Railroad King Features Syndicate, Inc Alexander Cairns Sammy Dickman A. Ravogli M. D Gorgas I Ae Preas WPG Atlantic City Baltimore Wbal Ensemble Oston the Pilgrims WNAC Boston Jersey Derby Stevens WMAK Shea Radio Movie Club Hartford Howard Radio Weymouth Legion Newark Shelton Commodore Dance Orchestra Elizabeth Ellis Hotel Manger Orchestra Cook’'s Pittsburgh Stringwood Ensemble WWNC Asheville Kenilworth Orchestra Atlanta Rudy Brown KTHS Hot Springs WJAX Jacksonville Florida Theater Louisville Kentucky Hotel Orchestra WMC Mempahis W3m Nashville Stromberge-Carlson Orchestra Congress Carnival Hamp WJJD Falmer House Orchestra Krdgewater Leach Orchestra Mooseheart Palmer House WLIB WLS College Inn Orchestra Los Angeles Fire Department Orchestra KNX Biltmore Hotel Cocoanut Grove Orchestra Oakland Iiveready KLX Portland Isveready KFRC San Francisco Shell Serenaders Lance Orchestra Gypsy Marta Harmony KFOA Seattle KHQ Spokane Merrick
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