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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1928
Page
4
Readable text fragment notes a Mississippi and Louisiana postal or mail reference with figures 2.76 and 600 tied to a Salta location. No clear event or person stated.
In a call to voters, editors argue Ouachita parish should establish a junior college arguing it offers affordable two year higher education at home, improves access for modest families, keeps students near family support, provides foundational credits, and supports democratic education. The piece stresses preparation, maturity, and broad parish benefit.
Destitute families face Christmas need as several drives have already occurred. The Good Fellows club asks for community support to fund food and warm clothing for the needy, urging donations today and prioritizing this cause over others.
District Attorney David I Garrett urged a new code to restore regularity and effectiveness to Louisiana criminal law at a bar association meeting. He argued public support and gubernatorial backing paves the way for swift reform with lawmakers likely to approve a well designed code program.
A King Features Syndicate satire mocks Volstead reform, urging absurd amendments to restrict liberty. It lampoons prohibition by proposing bans on water purity, late nights, women in public with cosmetics, mothers with strollers, fast street crossing, and six month marriages, ending with a blessing on the commonwealth.
A Washington bystander notes Theodore F. Shuey marks 60 years of unbroken service as the Senate official reporter of debates. Shuey, who has never missed a day on duty, inspired comments from Vice President Dawes and Sen. Copeland on duty and longevity. The piece also highlights long-serving staff like Kennedy F. Rea, a key aide to appropriations chairmen, and his role as a living reference on congressional money bills.
The dairy sector benefits from diverse outlets with ice cream consuming four percent of national milk and over 325 million gallons used yearly. Population growth and higher per capita intake boost dairy profits, while Louisiana farmers could gain more if their herds are high producing and tick-free.
A medical article reviews an injection method for varicose veins, noting it is only suitable for certain cases and requires medical examination. It describes procedure details, potential pain, and the need to avoid treatment in pregnancy or with heart or kidney issues, while highlighting overall positive outcomes from many cases worldwide.
Rev. Ledbetter and Presiding Elder Wm. Schuble left early this morning for Crowley to attend the annual Methodist conference. A New Year’s Eve dance at the Y M H A club is planned by Mrs. Henry Haas and Miss Fanny Haas as part of holiday events. Frank F Patterson, after closing Monroe business affairs, heads to Vicksburg for a new home and position. Mrs. W K Duncan of Ruston visits Captain J E Norris and sister Mrs FE N Faulk while he recovers from illness.
Dorothy Herzog profiles Hollywood actors revealing unexpected hobbies and routines. Lon Chaney builds bird cages, Joan Crawford sews and washes dishes, Ramon Novarro visits distant theatres, Louise Fazenda gardens, Reginald Denny camps outdoors, Corinne Griffith digs in her yard, Marie Prevost runs properties, Phyllis Haver pursues business ventures, and Louis Wolheim enjoys varied activities off screen.
A dense grid lists December Saturday programs across stations like WJZ KDKA KWK WRC KOA WHAS WSM and more. Indigo items include a 45 talk on world business by Dr Julius Klen and an Opera Hour featuring Naughty Marietta followed by Tunes of Broadway and a Ponce Sisters segment.
A dense listing of radio stations with call letters and city, showing schedule blocks in CST PM, including programs like orchestras, news, dance hours, and NBC or network programs across cities from Chicago to Oakland and Denver to Boston. Includes times and program blocks for KYW WGN WMAQ WTAM WCX WJZ WEAF KDKA and others.
A humorous column of short satirical items and quips on marriage gender roles work and everyday life. The pieces feature pithy lines about wives husbands automobiles surgeons typists and a vaudeville style exchange. The tone mimics early 20th century comic verse with sharp one liners.
The passage portrays George O'Brien as a rugged, camera savvy actor who enjoys bridge games and military bravado. Olive Borden is noted as a companion, while Charlie Chaplin is described as savoring reading the dictionary. The tone blends celebrity habit and personal quirks.
John J. Malone, convicted of murdering his wife in Los Angeles, was hanged at San Quentin Prison in California on Friday as reported by the Associated Press. The execution followed his conviction last year.
In Farmerville on December 8, F D Rugg of Downsville Union parish reports a five acre cotton plot yield of 5500 pounds using 500 pounds per acre of an 800 phosphate 200 nitrate mix. J W Rabb agent notes the results. T W Auger of Truxno harvested 16 bales from 16 acres with 12 4 4 at planting and 150 pounds nitrate side dressing on D P L No 4 cotton.
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