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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1918
Page
2
A reflective verse laments lost joys and cruelty of age then invokes the Red Cross to restore mercy kindness and songs of happier years. It urges hearts to revive joy and healing through humanitarian care.
The column lists upcoming meetings at the Young Woman's Methodist and Baptist Woman's Missionary Society, S Francis Auxiliary, and the Twentieth Century Book Club. It notes travels and health updates for local residents including Mrs. J Robert Anders Mr PD Aubrey Haas and others, plus school and church affairs and baptist mission news.
Mrs Green wood of Alabama entertained the Sadler Bible Class with Jeptha's Daughter readings. DAR chapter met with Mrs F P Stubbs to plan drafting roster submission to Washington by the 21st. Liberty Bond wound up. Young Women's Auxiliary urged to meet for Christmas sale planning and donations. A 22 rifle accident injured a boy but caused no lasting harm. James L Avant and Lillie Crawford wed with close friends present.
An anecdote shows a wise philosopher asked by a child what he is doing. He answers tending swine and earning one florin a week, illustrating the gap between adult wisdom and childlike curiosity.
A boy challenges a bishop with questions about God and miracles. The bishop, claiming a higher salary as a shepherd, faces the boy’s test of whether God can create a two-year-old colt in two minutes. The boy’s insistence exposes the bishop’s doubt and the bishop collapses.
Classified notice notes a bargain want ad promising results. It emphasizes low price and quick response, appealing to readers seeking affordable advertising options. The item highlights value over features with a direct call to action for inquiries.
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