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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1925
Page
4
A witty World War I era humor piece about husbands avoiding kitchen chores. It jokes that romance fades into dishwashing, extols rubber and gutta percha dishes, and imagines comical scenes of plates bouncing and saving households from soap and clutter.
Robert P. Bass, former New Hampshire governor and Harvard educated lawyer, announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to the United States Senate from New Hampshire against incumbent George H. Moses. Bass, born in Chicago and longtime Peterboro resident, has forestry roots and served in NH legislature and on the State Forestry Commission.
Sir Patrick T. McGrath, Patrick T. McGrath born in St. Johns, age 47. Maj. Gen. William J. Snow born in New York, age 57. Oscar B. Colquitt born in Camilla, Ga, age 64. Rear Admiral Austin M. Knight born in Ware, Mass, age 71. Schuyler Merritt born in New York City, age 72.
The article lauds Riley J. Wilson for reintroducing the anti pollution bill in both houses. It notes his leadership with the National Rivers and Harbors Congress and his work on Ouachita and Tensas river basin issues aiding levee and agriculture plans in the Fifth District. Senator Ransdell is credited for advancing the bill in the Senate.
The article explains how France's debt and wartime exchange rates have eroded the franc’s value. It notes that prewar one dollar bought about five francs, while today it buys about 28 francs on London exchange. The piece argues that this depreciation worsens the treasury’s burden and shapes new fiscal measures aimed at restoring stability.
A Wisconsin political debate centers on Robert Jr. La Follette following in his father’s Senate path. Republicans welcome a La Follette style critic to probe political authority, arguing La Follette’s approach remains unproven yet necessary for genuine democratic government.
The daughter of Spectator editor Strachey and the daughter of Lord Curzon convert to socialism after harsh slum observations. An American editor questions notoriety, while distress over underfed women and children is evident. Mr Balfour quips about his son. The Spectator editor releases a social themed romantic novel.
The author argues for compulsory military training for youths, praising discipline, endurance, and national service. He compares the army to a democratic equalizer and suggests a year of public service building roads and bridges, predicting a ready reserve should war arise. He treats war anhored by history as dangerous but notes training offers personal growth.
A week long tournament in a city tent was halted after state officials ruled cock fighting illegal. Sheriff Parker acted on Attorney General Guion and Governor Lambremont's guidance to stop fights. Also: Black, a felon from South Arkansas, arrested in Parkdale for multiple robberies tied to pocket knife thefts. A candy-store burglary on Jackson street yielded about 20 dollars in sweets with no arrest yet. Mrs. William Mitchell hosted the Young Matron's Embroidery Club at the West Side with several guests.
The piece notes a shift among British aristocrats toward sympathy for the underdog and support for social reform. It cites noblesse oblige, a sense of duty to the nation’s less fortunate, and even mentions that some Conservative heirs join the Labor cause.
D F Walker of the Monroe Motor Club pressed a winter driving warning after police talks. He cited A A A club studies showing drivers fail to adjust for winter conditions, with wet days raising accident rates by about 100 percent. Reducing speed by 25 percent on slick streets and avoiding overreliance on chains were advised, plus a psychological adaptation to winter risk.
The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Co expands and doubles the Lake Providence cables at about 10000 dollars with toll line upgrades totaling 3750 dollars. Engineers expect five years growth and report Lake Providence will grow substantially.]]
In 1848 the first gutta percha balls appeared replacing the older leather balls stuffed with feathers. The note highlights a key material shift in the history of golf equipment.
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