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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
4
Entry notes second class matter designation dated June 1 1909 for Monroe Louisiana Post Office under the act of March 1879. The fragment indicates archival metadata rather than a full news item.
Subscriptions to a Christmas fund will aid neglected recipients with money to be distributed by the King's Daughters. The News-Star notes enthusiasm in New Orleans for a five million dollar exposition in fall 1914, urging parishes and cities to prepare robust representation, highlighting New Orleans as a gateway to the Panama Canal and the South's progress.
The piece argues that true Christmas giving springs from good motives and expresses love, gratitude, and joy. It contrasts ostentatious or obligated gifts with gifts that reflect genuine spirit, noting that modest tokens can outlast costly baubles when given in the right spirit. The article underscores Christmas as a celebration of the greatest gift and cautions against transient, superficial expressions.
The passage urges teachers to model virtue and manners, avoid shocking language, and discipline without harsh words. It emphasizes careful word choice, high moral example, and restraint to prevent damaging outcomes in students. It condemns using terms from prize fighters and stresses refined expression in schools.
Fire safety guidance warns merchants churches and schools about holiday decorating risks. The National Fire Protection Association urges care during the last two weeks of December and cautions against lighted candles careless smoking and altering electrical wiring.
A public notice urges using nonflammable decorations and securing trees to prevent tip overs. It warns against using cotton for snow and asbestos fibre only if needed, advising adults not to leave candles or matches within children’s reach to avoid fire losses during holidays. It emphasizes keeping homes safe to prevent repeat fire tragedies.
Dr King s New Discovery praised by Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio for his children s croup and cough relief. Claims show it calms sudden attacks and prevents choking. Bottle available from druggists at one dollar. Also mentions brick repair services and Uwanta Miour sale for local readers.
Secretary of War Garrison presents the first annual report to the President. He offers no post reorganization plan due to immediate needs for field artillery, emphasizes a national militia reserve, and notes improved infantry target practice and enlistment concerns. He details Mexican border patrol duties and calls for wider West Point competition while urging Philippine law enforcement against slavery.
The article outlines Aldrich s rise from a hilltop farm near Providence to success as a grocer bookkeeper and partner in various businesses. It notes his political career from Common Council president to U S senator serving thirty years and mentions an anecdote about his thrift. His wealth is estimated between ten and twenty million dollars.
Secretary Garrison argues independence for Porto Rico is a fringe idea and not a practical path, urging instead that Porto Ricans be granted individual citizenship. He criticizes Army budget cuts, saying they force restraint on the military without regard to its real needs.
Des Moines junior delegates discuss the bearing of the meat problem on the high cost of living at the Corn Belt Meat Producers association annual meeting. President A. Sykes gave the annual address and other noted speakers spoke on Meat producers topics as the session opened.
The notice argues against unions based on race and labor costs, promoting estimates for repair work including tile and brick mantels. It cites a Monroe Messenger Service contact and a secretary mail address for W. A. Hatch, promising fire ordinance compliant work with a best or no pay guarantee.
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