Monroe News-Star publication and AP relation note
The Monroe News Star is an independent daily except weekends, published by News-Star-World Publishing Corporation at 10 114 North Second Street. It is a member of the Associated Press and reserves republication rights for AP dispatches and other wires.
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Preparing for Christmas a festive year ahead
The piece expects a happier Christmas with signs of economic improvement. It cites $38 million raised in 78 cities by community chest drives, rising factory payrolls and employment, lower unemployment, and increased farm income. Early shopping reduces stock issues and eases burdens on store and postal workers.
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Department of Commerce
Counterblast for pure science helper from Princeton professor
Princeton professor Henry D Smyth rebuts a Boston critic who called pure scientific research useless arguing that science has boosted daily life with devices like electric radios and vacuum cleaners. He cites theory shaping modern industry and insists even abstract knowledge enriches humanity.
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Henry D. Smyth
Princeton
Boston
Language as social conduct urged over rigid grammar
Professor Walter Barnes of New York University argues to the National Council of Teachers of English that schools overemphasize language as logic and grammar. He says language evolves as a mode of group conduct and should be taught as lively, conversational American speech rather than rigid pedantry.
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Walter Barnes
New York University
Nationalneil of Teachers of English
Dr. Barnes
Nazi Revenge Over Ossietzky Nobel Award Sparks German Fury
The Nobel Peace Prize to Carl von Ossietzky, imprisoned three years by Nazi Germany, draws harsh official reaction. A government spokesman warned that if outsiders rally to his defense, Berlin may reconsider its stance. Ossietzky, released and hospitalized, faces Nazis’ menacing retaliation.
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Carl von Obossietzky
Nazi Germany
von Ossietzky
Eli Whitney and the Birth of Mass Production
One hundred and seventy one years ago in Westboro Mass a boy named Eli Whitney grew to change U S industry. He built tools and crafted the cotton gin in Georgia and later devised labor division in gun manufacturing saving time and locking in efficiency. Despite patent theft he prospered through government contracts and became a lasting figure in United States history.
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United States
Eli Whitney
Georgia
Connecticut
Whitney
Bell Syndicate, Inc
The Glee Club by George Elliston
A short verse by George Elliston describing green pastures as soothing words for a troubled heart. The poem contrasts earthly bitterness with dreamlike comfort, noting fresh airs, tall trees, and a dove nest as sorrows ease and peace returns.
Frank Reply on Ignavio Zuluaga Paintings
A conversation questions Ignavio Zuluaga's paintings with a hesitant reply saying it is hard to say.
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Ignavio Zuluaga
Lucy and Ann Question Happiness in Marriage
Dialog reveals Lucy claiming happiness but warning of trouble if husband defies her wish for a contented life.
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Lucy
Movie Magnate Slanders Actress Over Screen Image
A sharp exchange reveals a movie magnate ridiculing an actress by saying her face is not worth the skin it’s painted on, prompting a public clash over beauty and celebrity in cinema.
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Temple
Susanah
Neighborly Tension over Late Hours
Dialogue shows Jane lamenting Charley’s late returns and Susan retorts by noting her own husband’s similar pattern, highlighting household strife over infrequent homecomings.
Memory Culture School Opens With One Spirit
A quirky exchange about starting a memory culture school reveals one student who forgot to pay. The tale notes Blinks is described as too happy in the morning to travel, hinting at a local, playful rumor or anecdote.
Quips and Quites from a 1920s Gossip Page
A collection of pithy opinions and jokes on marriage hats and politics. The sketches reference a MD commenting on pain in the neck and women’s intuition, a banquet joke about left wing conservatism, Florida Madrid troubles, a Michigan College memorial, and a film star who relies on veteran actors for charm.
They Call It Politics They Call It Politics
Washington experts debate airmail policy as Congress dictates lower expenditures while revenues rise, risking a continued $3,000,000 deficit. Officials prefer a five cent airmail rate to boost volume, yet business dependence and stamp habits challenge any change.
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Washington
Congress
Eastern
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Department
Homes Livestock Exempted in Claiborne Parish
The home exemption tax law saved Claiborne parish homeowners 41778.59. Exempted homes totaled 1739 with value 1348150. Personal property including mules horses and cattle valued at 50570.
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Homer
Claiborne Parish
Masonic Officers Elected at Homer
Homer lodge No. 152 Free and Accepted Masons elected Robert M. Kent as worshipful master Grady Mullenix senior warden J T Gibson junior warden Harry McKenzie treasurer N J Kendrick secretary C G McClure chaplain L T McFerrin senior deacon J C LeSage junior deacon James M Oakes master of ceremonies Dillard Aubrey and W R Wicker stewards J D Walt Hall tyler The new officers will be installed December 15 at a joint meeting with Haynesville and Athens lodges at the Masonic building Robert F Kennon grand master of the Louisiana Grand Lodge will conduct the installation.
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Homer
Homer Lodge No. 152
Robert M. Kent
Grady Mullenix
J. T. Gibson
Harry McKenzie
N. J. Kendrick
C. G. McClure
L. T. McFerrin
J. C. LeSage
James M. Oakes
Girl Scouts Form First Patrol In 1921
Fifteen years ago on December 8 1921 the Girl Scouts organized with a single patrol led by Lady Bird Ruffin as lieutenant The group includes Irene Clark Louise Culpepper Eleanor Butler Jewel Brown Esther Snell Avarice Tucker Mary McDonald and Georgia Lee Keller The club will stay at one patrol until after the fourth meeting to allow tender foot status until new members join.
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Irene Clark
Louise Culpepper
Eleanor Butler
Jewel Brown
Esther Snell
Avarice Tucker
Mary McDonald
Georgia Lee Keller
Lady Bird Ruffin
First American ice yacht club formed in Poughkeepsie 1861
The first ice yacht club in America organized at Poughkeepsie New York in 1861. it held regattas and races on the Hudson River drawing early enthusiasts and events.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Hudson River
Hambone's Meditations On A Widow
A fragment notes a widow’s reflections on loss and love with dialect humor. The piece evokes rural life and social mores through a lively vernacular voice.
Hearing tests and ringing in the ears a medical concern
The article notes millions of U S children may have defective hearing and describes testing methods and the push for regular checks. It discusses causes of ear noises such as throbbing and ringing, remedies for congestion infections, and the role of lip reading classes and hearing devices.
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United States
West Monroe Firemen Respond To Eight Alarms In November
The West Monroe fire department logged eight runs in November. Fires included a negro house on the Jonesboro highway on November 8 and a car at 608 North Third street on November 24. Other calls covered numbers on South Second street Trenton street Lin derman avenue Highway 80 and at Brown Paper mill O K Knights store and an outhouse at O J Hall residence.
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Jonesboro Highway
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Brown Paper Mill
Linderman Avenue
John Hammett
Highway 80
North Third Street
Hollywood Unds Sights and Studio Buzz From Hollywood
Hollywood gossip notes Ted Healy’s luck at cards but bad at the race track. Fred Keating claims he read Gone With the Wind in one sitting. Pete Smith plans amateur shorts and new movie-maker series. Ned Sparks stays busy in the stock market with offices in Los Angeles. Various stars and industry moves including Georgie Price, Al Jolson, Mary Pickford, Dorothy Arzner, Joan Crawford, and Anna Sten feature in a round of set gossip, relocations, and project plans across studios and resorts.
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Hollywood
Los Ange
Georgie Price
al Jolson
Practical Jokes and Star Pranks Stir New York Crowds
A column chronicles von the practical joke culture in Manhattan with Hollywood stars like Weissmuller and Lupe Velez, noting pranks such as fake tooth makeup and staged flirtations. It mentions a Diamonds in buttonhole spectacle and a cab photo request to Howard as crowded with fans.
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Radio Schedule Fragment Shows Coast to Coast Listings
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