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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1928

Page

4

Leakage from High-Pressure Natural Gas Lines Bulletin

The United States Bureau of Mines issues a bulletin on leakage from high pressure natural gas transmission lines. It cites a system where 11 years of leakage totaled 724 400 dollars, with potential savings reducing losses to below 100 000 dollars, urging testing and welding upgrades to cut waste.

WAF United States Bureau of Mines Bureau Phelletin Valie Bureau of Mines

Congress Needs the Truth on Flood Control Facts

A Louisiana senator criticizes Army Engineers led by General Jadwin for overreach in flood control policy. He alleges the program shifts costs to landowners and pressures locals, arguing the scheme inflates engineering prestige and harms Boouf and Atchafalaya basins. He calls for congressional truth-telling.

Washington Ransdell Louisiana Congress Army Engineers Ransdeil Army Jadwin Boouf Monroe Atchafalaya United States

Timely Safety Warnings For Winter Driving

Cold weather adds driving hazards from overcoats to stiff gears and fogged windshields. Pedestrians hurry between warmth sources and may be less cautious. During the pre holiday season drivers should keep extra safety margins to counter cold hazards. Safety First for a Merry Christmas ties these ideas together.

Improved crime laws to curb southern stick ups

The piece argues stronger northern and eastern policing shifts and harsher punishment will deter robberies. It notes seasonal migration southward increases crime and calls for a complete Louisiana criminal code overhaul to curb thugs and gunmen.

South Dixie Louisiana

The Miserable Plight of a Child Prodigy Seeks Patron

A thirteen year old boy, one of five children, shown as a Mozart-like prodigy, begs Inspired Wealth to sponsor his education. His father runs a garage and the family is praised as models of decency while poverty threatens the boy's musical future. The plea frames wealth as the key to unlock genius and counteract a life of ennui.

Barrie Nazareth Mozart Marie Antoinette Goethe Paradise Vatican

Water jokes and political quips from the Cabin

A local column presents humorous verses about city water and a playful jab at the Water Board and Governor Smith. It recalls old spring water and the Ouachita gourd while noting the enduring democratic mule and its resilience against political tides.

Ouachita Pecalia

Stock talk and forest dangers in a changing year

The piece contrasts local risks from falling trees with volatile markets and modest home stocks. It recalls a neighbor who lost a $200 gain after a margin call, notes Columbian Carbon rising from 30 to 85 and above 100, and ends with a wary view of pursuing wealth amid shifting fortunes.

Dame Nature Oiece

Better Health By Esther Loring Richards on Menopause

Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins argues middle age for women is not a disease but a stage shaped by habits and social roles. She contrasts past loneliness with modern active living, urging better hygiene, balanced life, and social engagement as cures for menopausal nervous invalidism.

Esther Loring Richards, M. DB Johns Hopkins University Dread Reaper Europe

Monroe notices reflect visits births and travels

Mrs J W Young returns from Grayson visits. Rivers of Huston Texas visits Monroe. Wheeler Mitchell convalesces from mumps. Elizabeth Reiser resumes duties at city high. Woods of Rilla welcomed birth of son. G D Sanders of Memphis visits Taylor family. Lucille McLeod guests of Camille Parker. Rena Durham visits El Dorado. Cody Watkins welcomed baby daughter Marie Noelle christened. Randel family travels to Crowley for Methodist conference.

J. W. Young Grayson W. C., Rivers Huston Texas Boamer Grayson Wheeler Mitchell W. H. Mitchell West Monroe Fiizabeth Reiser City W. Woods el Dorado Ark Charles Durham Cody Watkins Marie Noelle R. O. Randel Robert Randel Mangham Crowley

Man the Miracle Maker surveys mankind’s inventions

New York Dec 16 Henr ik van Loon traces humanity s drive to magnify power from early skins and tools to skyscrapers and electric warmed garments He argues we remain cavemen spiritually yet should continue expanding our faculties while noting how roads and social norms shape development

New York Hendrik van Loon Man van Loon

Radio Schedule Highlights Monday Night Listings

A Dec 10 radio guide lists programs across networks from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM. Featured shows include Roxy and His Gang, Family Party, The Adventurers To the Rescue, and National Grand Opera Cavalleria Rusticana with stations such as WJAX WRC WHAS WEAF WEBC and more.

Roxy Douglas Stanbury Maritone WDJIZ KDKA WIR WREN KWK WSB WMC WSM WRC WEAF WTAM WWJ WGN WTMJ KSD Kwoo Wow WDAF WFAA KPRC WOAI WHAS WJAX WGY KGO KFI KOMO the Adventurers WOR WADC WKRC WGHP WMAQ KMOX KMBC KOIL WSPD WHK National Grand Opera Cavalleria Rusticana WEAP Wro Wwdj WEBC WOW Weaf New York Voice of Firestone Gypsies Family Party Coursera The Adventurers KOKA Pittsburgh Orchestra Schenectady Cavaliers Washington Louisville

Radio Programming Schedules Across U S Stations

A dense list shows Chicago WENR KYW and multiple networks air daily programs from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. including sport talk, orchestras, family parties, news, and dance music. Stations like WGN WMAQ WLW WTAM WHO and others in Cleveland Des Moines Detroit and beyond feature varied programs such as Voice of Firestone, Real Folks, and Studio Concerts along with special events and operas.

KYW Chicago Voice of Firestone WENR Air Scouts WGN Nighthawks Almanak WMAQ WLW Cincinnati Kyrockif Ina Cleveland WOC Davenport al Carney All Carney Des Moines Littl Symphony WJR Detroit Diesel Orchestra WSB Atlanta Roxy and His Gang Pi Kappa Phi WBAP Fort Worth Seven Aces Ramblers Kths Hot Springs KTHS Shoe Prince Gypsies Family Party National Grand Opera WOWO WTMJS Milwaukee Orman Orchestra Voice of Firestone Jack Turner Turner Club WCCO Minneapolis Watter Mallory WOW Omaha Studio T WSEAF KSD St. Louis KSTP St. Paul Melody Musketeers Meadowlarks Symphony Orchestra KVOO Tulsa

You Really Might Be Wrong A Vaudeville Snippet

A jumble of quips on social folly and pretensions features lines about the anti saloon league vanity illiteracy and marriage missteps. A playful dig at manners and a punchy one liner about divorce concludes the note from 1928.

English Couple Road Trippers Bring Back Americas View

English travelers Jan and Cora Gordon describe American life from farms to hot dog stands after a year touring in a seventh hand car from Cohey Island through New England Ohio and the south. They note entertaining strangers and a show boat and a shouting church service among negroes.

America New York Jan Cora Gordon Europe United States Cohey Island New England Ohio

Marriage Licenses Recorded in Downsville Arcadia and Monroe

White Alva Bento of Downsville wed Mas lone Gertrude Bailey of Arcadia. Charles Robert Crawford weds Ruth Lee Wininger of Downsville. I. J. Crowley of Monroe to Gladys Skates of Sterlington. John Shaw to Sallie Skipper, both of Calhoun. J. E. Webb to Frances Lenard, both of West Monroe. Colored Joe Green to Roxie Harris, both of Monroe.

Alva Bento Downsville Maslone Gertrude Bailey Arcadia Charles Robert Crawford Ruth Lee Wininger I. J. Crowley Monroe Gladys Skates Sterlington John Shaw Sallie Skipper Calhoun J. E. Webb Frances Lenard West Monroe

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