A Problem Which Does Not Exist
An editorial argues that natural gas use for carbon black is overstated and warns that future pipeline lines will greatly raise overall pipeline consumption. It claims carbon black demand will fall as gas is redirected to industry and pipeline markets, urging public funding toward advertising Northeast Louisiana gas resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisia
Monroe
Richland
Arkansas
Mississippi
Mobile
Memphis
St. Louis
New Orleans
Louisiana
West Virginia
Progress Toward Righteous Self Control Amid Crime
The article argues civilization must continue to advance against violent crime and moral decay. It emphasizes education, libraries, and churches as forces to curb viciousness and guide society toward tranquil living and higher self restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haynesville
Three Precautions From Police Court On Traffic Accidents
A police court session highlights accident causes in the city. Lack of vigilance poor brakes and failure to signal top the list. While streets are narrow and corners hard to see, drivers must be vigilant and follow signals, especially in the Christmas rush.
Australia’s queer animal life and remarkable marsupials
A National Geographic bulletin extols Australia’s unique fauna. It highlights the platypus, echidna, kangaroo variants including tree-climbers, and marsupial names misapplied abroad. It notes koalas, Tasmanian tiger, devil, and the dingo as non native or endangered, with ongoing habitat pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Washington, D. C
National Geographic Society
Captain Cook
Europe
America
Whisky Fueled Nebraska Car Crashes Raise Alarm
The piece argues that even minor whisky use makes drivers unsafe, likening intoxicated driving to a public threat. It warns that whisky impairs judgment and temper, increases risk, and equates careless driving to war or pestilence, urging stringent response to such behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
German saloon keeper runs beer 10 miles through Berlin
A Halense saloon keeper named Luetteke, angered by a beer draymen strike, vowed to fetch beer from the Friedrichshagen brewery. He planned a 10 mile trip through central Berlin, starting at 4 p.m. He reached midnight two miles from home, the barrel burst and his shoes failed, ending his effort in defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luetteke
Friedrichshagen
Berlin
Luetieke
A Het
Laws Run Amok in Comical Rant on Overregulation
A humor piece from 1927 mocks government overreach with quips about two thousand new laws, excessive ordinances, absurd penalties, and pervasive red tape. It lampoons lawmakers, police, and even gravity, noting the futility of enforcing every regulation while a senator talks repeal and citizens joke about singing on Sundays and walking backward on one way streets.
Birthdays Today Include Noted Authors and Officials
Willa Cather born near Winchester Virginia 51 years ago today. Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes born at Moundsville West Virginia 61 years ago today. Rear Admiral Roger Welles born in Newington Connecticut 65 years ago today. William C Lankford born in Clinch County Georgia 50 years ago today.
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Willa Cather
Winchester
Edwin Holt Hughes
Methodist Episcopal Church
Moundsville
W. Va
Roger Welles
U. S
Newington
Conn
William C. Lankford
Congress
Georgia
Clinch County
Local social notes mix visitors and weddings in Monroe
Fifteen years ago Baton Rouge visitor G M Meyer. Mer Rouge guest Daniel. Ruston guest Belie Calhoun. and many others greet Monroe. Weddings loom with Lila Davis and Herman Bracey set for December 15. Holiday plans include Marjorie Smith hosting a house party. Leona Lieber limits at home due to illness. Baptist ladies expect bazaar totals near 1000 with today’s receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Meyer
Baton Rouge
Daniel
Mer Rouge
Lida Davis
Nathalie Wright
Belie Calhoun
Ruston
Dug. Miles
J. W. McWilliams
Meridian
Miss
Leona Wilson
Mabel Handy
Natchitoches
Camille Parker
New Orleans
Lelia Ducerneau
Lilla Williams
Logtown
Monroe
A. Willis
Lila Davis
Herman Bracey
Little Rock
Grace Church
Miss Davis
W. F. Davis
Mr. Bracey
Hudson, Potts and Bernstein
Marjorie Smith
Sterling
Anniversaries and milestones from 1572 to 1925
A list of historical anniversaries notes Richard Bellingham's death in 1572 and his witchcraft sister, Covent Garden opening in 1732, Washington's 1796 congressional meeting, Buenos Aires as capital in 1880, Arthur's 1881 message, 1891 Shanghai passport case, 1922 Irish parliament assassinations, and 1925 Nicholas Longworth as Speaker of the 69th Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bellingham
Massachusetts
England
London
Washington
Congress
United States
Buenos Aires
Arthur
Shanghai
Federal
San Francisco
Dublin
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
The Value of a Family Doctor in Child Health
Andrew J. Thornton extols consulting a family physician over neighbor advice for a sick child. He argues experts with medical training offer better guidance, as health matters demand scientific medicine and proven judgment rather than casual opinion.
Hibben Heads Princeton 15 Years Since Woodrow Wilson
Dr. John Grier Hibben, a native of Illinois and Princeton alumnus, serves as Princeton University's president, a role he assumed about fifteen years after Woodrow Wilson. He has authored works on logic philosophy and belles lettres and was ordained in 1887 after studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and the University of Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grier Hibben
Pinceton University
Woodrow Wilson
Hibben
Illinois
University
Princeton Theological Seminary
University of Berlin
Princeton
Right Angles Good Head In Napoleon’s Crisis Foresight
A 1927 King Features piece recalls a Paris restaurant scene where a 23 year old Napoleon Bonaparte watches a mob and predicts outcomes. It argues his genius lay in calculated crisis planning and analytical thinking, likening foresight to scientific weather prediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Eldom
Alexander Cairns
Napoleon
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Coolidge Urges Tax Rebate and Farm Aid in Volstead Act Push
A year ago today President Coolidge addressed Congress urging a tax rebate program and farm aid while pressing for stronger enforcement with teeth in the Volstead act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Coolidge
Congress
Radio Schedules Across Cities Amid Holiday Programs
Central standard time radio listings show hundreds of stations from Atlantic City to Seattle. Programs include orchestras, recitals, Ipana Troubadours, Goodrich Orchestra Quartet, Farm Bureau conventions, and opera Der Freischutz with Pershing noted at several venues.
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WPG
Atlantic City
Royal Palace Hotel
Orchestra
WBAL
Baltimore
Dalhart
Dance Orchestra
Boston
Cans
van & Schenck
Aétellan
Ipana Troubadours
Goodrich Orchestra
Wnac Citines
Keister Hall
Columbia Pie
Hotel Brunswick Orchestra
WGR
Buffalo
The
Soconyans
Aeolian
Pana Troubadors
WMAK
Kolster
Columbia Phonograph
Wtic Hartford
the Soconyans
Bassett
WOR
Newark
Levitow
Commodore Ensemble
Madelanna Corby
Villa Venice Orchestra
WEAF
New York
National Musicalites
Hotel Manger Orchestra
Koka Pittsburgh
Westinghouse
Champion Sparkers
Sylvania Foresters
WJAR
Providence
WHAM
Rochester
Farm Bureau Convention
John J. Pershing
Kemington Rand Band
Hickok Buckeliers
WGY Schenectady
WBZ Springfield
Sparkers
Palm Gardens Orchestra
WRC
Washington
Savoy-Plaza Orchestra
Aeolian Recital
Troubadours
Godrich Orchestra
Wtag Worcester
Butter & Beg Boys
WSAI
Cincinnati
C. T H. Tartington
Avcolian
Weaf Grand Opera
WTAM
Cleveland
Acolian
WOC
Davenport
Farm Bureau
WCX
WJR
Detroit
Jahn J. Pershing
Inny Suda
Ke Springfield
Goldkette’s Orchestra
WHO
Des Moines
Farm Fureau
Opera “der Freischutz
Ww4j
WBAP
Fort Worth
Seven Aces
WOS
Jfferson City
WDAF
Kansas City
Ipana Troubadolours
Cavaliers
WCCO
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Gerdohn J. Pershing
KVOO
Tulsa
KOA
Denver
Brown Palace Hotel
Scheuerman’s Orchestra
Univ. of Denver
WSB
Atlanta
Sears-Roebuck Foundation
KTHS
Hot Springs
Louisville
Nat’l Grand Opera Company
WMC
Memphis
WSM
Nashville
National Grand Opera
WSMB
New Orleans
WCOA
Pensacola
Ann Galey
WRVA
Richmond
Virginia Singers
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Tion
Queer Animal Life
Tasmania
Asia
Antipodes
Omaha World-Herald
Germany
Medbury
John Law
Middle West
Andrew J. Thornton
M. D
San Diego
Calif
Gorgas
Waterbury
Waterbury’s
Napoleon Bonaparte
QDAS
Associated Press
Asheville
Spencer
Champion
Chicago
Palmer House Orchestra
Mooseheart
WGN
Accollan
Pana Troubadours
Goodrich Orchestra Quartet
the Hoodlums
WLS
Allstate
Univ. of Chicago
Jackhawks
Dee Cook
WMAQ
WQJ
Northwestern Univ
Columbia Chain
WLW
Henry Thies
Los Angeles
Putnam Trio
KNX
Charles Hamp
Listmore Hotel Orchestra
KGO
Oakland
Vagabonds
Hotel St. Francia Orchestra
KLX
KGW
Portland
White King Orchestra
Slilver King Revelers
KFRC
Maxwell Hour
Balconades Ballroom Orchestra
KPO
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