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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1925
Page
4
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A humorous piece on illiteracy and language quirks in the United States comparing restaurants serving alphabetical soup to a learning process. It riffs on punctuation marks, spelling, and the challenge of reading and writing without errors, framed as comic misadventures around food and letters.
Colonel Merct B Stewart named to succeed Maj Gen Fred W Sladen as superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is regarded as an efficient infantry officer and former West Point instructor. Stewart has served in Cuba and the Philippines and led American units near Archangel. He is a Virginia native.
The Duke of York heir to the throne is celebrated on his 30th birthday born at York Cottage. Rt Rev Frank A McElwain bishop of Minnesota marks 50 years since birth in Warsaw New York. Rubertus H Baldwin Tariff Commission member born Branford Connecticut 60 years ago. David S Hill University of New Mexico president born Nashville Tennessee 52 years ago. Dr Charles T Aiken 20 years president Susquehanna University born Mifflin County Pennsylvania 85 years ago.
The News-Post notes an article from The Magazine of Wall Street praising South and North Louisiana industrial growth. It highlights coal, petroleum, natural gas and hydro power, citing Monroe field development and the region’s potential to attract out of state business.
District Judge John R. McIntosh suspended several sentences after irregular testimony by federal enforcement agents. The ruling urged nolle prosequi on charges and called for principled enforcement of prohibition. The article cautions against zeal over rights and due process in a democratic system.
At the Franklin parish fair in Winnsboro, Congressman Riley J. Wilson warned that cutting federal road funding is a top issue. He noted New York pays about 28.8 percent of federal revenue, much from income taxes, while many major firms operate nationwide. He cited American Highways data showing New York taxes largely come from outside earnings.
The piece urges teachers to cultivate enthusiasm overlook discipline humaneness and humor. It stresses that teaching is a valued vocation and a single idea at school age can change a life. It advises reading on effectiveness and applying humane common sense in class.
Clyde C. Moser of Chicago arrives in Pine Bluff after starting December 7 to walk a 1000 mile route by December 1, 1912 on a $5000 wager. his journey passes New Orleans Houston El Paso Albuquerque San Francisco Denver Kansas City St. Louis and returns. Also notes Cyrus A. Thomas named Cumberland exchange manager in Monroe replacing T Barton Baird who moves to Shreveport. Baird praised as a gentleman and capable.
A New Republic reviewer lauds E. E. Cummings as one of the "strong young" lights reshaping American poetry with immediacy. The Atlantic Monthly notes his kaleidoscopic verse and asserts it invigorates poetry, while skeptics warn the aim is to attract attention by saying little in obscure forms.
Notable events listed include 1799 George Washington dies at Mount Vernon Virginia. 1817 San Rafael founded as first mission north of the San Francisco Bay. 1825 English banking panic follows several big bank failures. 1844 Belle of Clarksville sinks after collision with Louisiana on the Mississippi with over 30 dead. 1861 Prince Albert dies at Windsor.
Born near Coburg Germany August 26 1819. Louis Agassiz died in New York May 28 1807. Franklin S Spalding consecrated 3rd Episcopal missionary bishop of Utah in 1904. President Obergen assumed control of Mexican troops suppressing insurrection in 1923.
Ice Cream Perfection offers Angelene flavor named for Wat son with price 12 to 16 cents. Customers are urged to ask for it by name. Stores highlight a novel scoop option and limited availability in regional sections.
A year ago today the ceremony to loosen the masonry sealing the Basilica of St Peter's holy door was performed in preparation for the holy year.
Creomulsion offers two fold action soothing inflamed membranes and inhibiting germ growth. It claims creosote is a leading health agent for persistent coughs and throat troubles with added healing elements. Money refunded if cough or cold not relieved after following directions.
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