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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
4
Harvey C. Couch and associates may soon see the L. and A. pass to new owners as consolidation sweeps the industry. Predictions place a merger likely within months, with possible links to Kansas City Southern or Illinois Central Frisco lines, though no official statement has been issued.
A Geneva report on white slave traffic notes careful analysis and progress but concludes the scope is not yet alarming. It argues that restricted districts failed to end vice, which has merely shifted to new forms, and calls for earnest, intelligent study to wage slow but hopeful progress.
President Coolidge states the federal government should not bear the entire burden of flood control and argues localities must pay a third. He notes that this “extraordinary concession” shifts costs to valley states to ensure responsibility for improvements. He contrasts with congressional leaders on levee finances.
The piece argues Riley J. Wilson is the constructive candidate while 0. H. Simpson and Huey P Long are destructive. It claims Wilson has real accomplishments and plans more, whereas rivals rely on political pressure. It portrays voters as seeking sterling character over politicized departments and costly government.
Washington Geographic Society bulletin traces Dijon as capital of Burgundy, key trade hub on the Paris Lyon Marseille route, and now a river connected land port. It notes Burgundian dukes, shifting borders, and the city’s medieval relics, museums, and charming streets amid modern industry as mustard and gingerbread export Dijon remains famed for.
Professor John Co Almack of Stanford argues that a joke loses luster when its targets become worn out. He tested reactions in drawing rooms and vaudeville houses and concludes fat men old maids and mothers in law no longer provoke laughter. Prohibition and politics now dominate humor as audiences tire of familiar targets.
Premier Poincare as finance minister takes all dividends on two stacks and more than half on many others. Tax rates on unregistered stocks are high and vary widely, prompting calls for relief in the chamber’s budget report.
A 1927 King Features column argues that rigidity of mind harms progress. It contrasts Stoic stoicism and biblical scapegoat imagery with the virtue of admitting error. It praises adaptability, shifting gears, and enterprise over stubborn consistency.
A humorous 1870s quip piece recalls a Brooklyn woman who lost a sweetheart in 1877 and has spent fifty years trying to rekindle the spark. The column uses electric metaphors about love and marriage with playful jabs and punchy one liners.
Read about notable anniversaries from 1620 to 1925 including the first battle between Indians and Pilgrims in Massachusetts, the La Purisima Mission, birth of iron magnate William Milnes Jr, the Pope inviting bishops to Rome, the U S Supreme Court ruling on head taxes, a Wing Ho temple fire disaster, Arizona bullfighting ban, and the Irish Boundary agreement ratified by Britain.
Associated Press reports Henry Ford spent about 1.3 million dollars in five days on newspaper ads and Ford dealers added 400 thousand. Jewish papers carried the foreign language coverage in New York, while General Motors allocated 9.372 million dollars to newspaper advertising in the previous year.
Today marks birthdays for William Cardinal O Connell born Lowell Massachusetts 68 years ago Henry T Mayo retired admiral born Burlington Vermont 71 years ago Charles Murphy Ottawa Canada 64 years ago William C Durant Boston 60 years ago Edgar Blake Gorham Maine 59 years ago.
The article urges early medical consultation for abnormal growths and tumors, noting improved diagnosis and prevention. It emphasizes self care, public education, and prophy laxis through informed action, highlighting the role of Gorgas Memorial and collective effort to extend healthy years.
A fire destroyed the royal palace at Bucharest Roumania exactly one year prior, leaving destruction in the capital and prompting archival notices recalling the event.
Miss Leah Hirsch of New Orleans visits Vicksburg and plans to guest with sister Mrs. Abe Arent. Sterlington’s Mr. Martin Smith to move to Beaumont, Texas. Natchez’s Miss Flora Schlenker and Shreveport’s Miss Henries Lively to visit Miss Rosina Lemle during holidays. Mrs. B. Ford and daughter Aline Ford depart for Los Angeles for ailing father. Worthy Grand Matron W G M W Robinson of Welch, La arrives in Monroe to host Eastern Star events at Hotel Monroe and install officers. Mr and Mrs H Rosenblum host a ten course dinner for Mr and Mrs Joe Marx and guests Sadie Heinberg Eva Sokoloski. The Young Matrons Embroidery Club meets with Mrs Myatt McClendon. The event features roses and chrysanthemum, luncheon salad course, and a guest list including Mesdames Mitchell Redell Bennon and Harper Tooke Simonton Ellis McClendon Brodie.
A detailed listing of radio programs for Thursday December 8 across stations WEAF WFI WRC WGR WSAK WDAF and others. Highlights include Great Composers at 7 00 PM and opera Pannhauser at 9 00 PM with multiple city stations carrying each show.
Central standard time listings detail station call letters and programs. Entries cover dozens of stations from Atlantic City to Spokane with Maxwell Hour and Chicago Civic Opera among recurring features.
The Day notes Rev Edgar Blake enters his sixtieth year. A Wesleyan bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church now residing in Paris, he was born in Gorham Maine and trained at the Boston University School of Theology. He led the Lourd of Sunday Schools in Manchester and rose to secretary roles, earning wide regard as a constructive church leader and a participant in unification efforts.
After a few applications the itching is gone and the skin becomes clean and free from eruptions pimples or roughness. The ad touts Peterson Ointment as a top druggist recommended remedy. Large box 60 cents. Free sample requests addressed to Peterson Ointment Co Room D 138 Buffalo NY.
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