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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1909
Page
4
Fragmentary line from a Christmas meditation connects the Bethlehem birth with an eternal love. The speaker emphasizes living in the blessed life that began there and frames Christmas as a living visibility of that love.
Washington action focuses on a rivers and harbors bill prepared by Chairman Alexander and allies. Louisiana’s Ransdell seeks a bill exceeding 25 million dollars with annual funding, plus projects on the lower Mississippi and Big Sunflower river. Mississippi’s Humphreys backs larger asks including 5 million more than government estimates and navagation improvements. A report from engineer boards on several schemes remains pending.
A Louisiana editorial defends Governor Sanders and the current administration against critic editors who accuse efforts to amend the Constitution. The piece urges calm, argues for voter input, and denounces hostile press as hindering state plans like road improvements and other meritorious projects.
A reflective Christmas piece contrasts shopping crowds with quiet pangs of poverty and urges readers to live Christmas by giving, forgiving, and considering others needs. It stresses love, selflessness, and duty as the season's true message.
The Monroe community shows rising growth with a planned City Hall of 100000 dollars, new residences, and remodeled businesses. Higher residential rents reflect demand, while bank deposits, population, and post office receipts indicate ongoing progress driven by local leaders. unity could make Monroe a premier southern business and home destination.
Ten years after Billy Bryan drew crowded audiences, his fame wanes as audiences tire of familiar topics. He has spoken so long that few attend today. People crave a new leader and fresh subjects. Even the brightest orators grow commonplace with time.
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