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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1925
Page
4
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A reflection on rural America shedding stereotypes as city life changes. The article notes country folk embrace modern conveniences, radio, cars, and healthful living, surpassing urban pretensions. It argues the rural is entering a more advanced era with broader cultural and social engagement.
A famous scientist argues sleep is intoxication, sparking jokes about violating the 18th amendment. Insomniacs are the sober in the country, babies are temperate, and beds become saloons with clocks curing liquor.
A compact list of notable anniversaries and historic events with names and dates: Isaac Thomas Hecker born 1819, Nathan Scott 1841, Louis Moreau Gottschalk died 1869, George L. Shoup and William McConnel elected 1907, Robert L. Paddock consecrated 191?. 1915 Britain volunteers aged 19-22. 1917 ten killed in London air raid. 1923 Greek royal family exile.
Dr S Parkes Cadman born in England 61 years ago today. Francis Burton Harrison born in New York City 52 years ago. William W Head born in Adrian Wisconsin 48 years ago today. Rev James A Beebe born near Mount Valley Kansas 47 years ago today.
A year ago today the Pope spoke at a public Consistory and condemned Socialism while criticizing the Russian Soviet Government. The remarks framed by the Vatican reflected a strong stance against communist movements and their influence.
A reflections on end of year duties and the urge to postpone chores. The piece contrasts busy schedules with a lazy, carefree approach and argues that prompt, efficient action reduces long term hassle.
The South hopes for Alabama in the New Year’s Day matchup with Washington State in Pasadena. Writers note post season games differ from regular seasons and success would crown a year of strong Southern football, though final results for 1926 remain closed.
The Association of Life Insurance Presidents reports 54 million policy holders in the country with an average policy of 1333. The exhibit notes many hold multiple policies and insurance serves as a family financial safeguard and long term investment through endowment plans.
The piece argues that education without application is wasteful. It contrasts storing knowledge in an ice box with using it on the kitchen table to feed life. It cites Ansian Yozierska and Amiel to urge educated people to act honestly in city government.
A special from Huttig Arkansas says the Natchez division offices and key staff will relocate from Ferriday Louisiana to Huttig by January 1. The move places leadership midway in Superintendent Andrews territory from Ferriday to Womble and covers lines to Farmerville and Monroe. The Monroe Progressive League seeks train service to Little Rock, potentially changing routes from Bastrop to Ferriday. Fire at Riverside Lumber below West Monroe destroys four kilns and about twenty thousand feet of lumber worth about 1500 dollars with no insurance. G F Holloway returns from Helena after purchasing the steamer Clipper for Ouachita river trade and a saw mill to be located on the Ouachita.
A Scottish clergyman challenges Duke of Argyll over meddling in parish affairs. The Rev J B Thomson fires a pointed reply accusing the Campbell head of postponing valor to discretion and criticizes Campbell authority as antiquated. The exchange hints at wider unrest among Highlands clergy toward noble influence.
In Covington Louisiana parish agent C G Price says many farmers in St Tammany are setting out berries for the first time. Land preparation and fertilization instructions are in high demand as 20 demonstrators sign on to create plots for demonstrations supervised by Price.
Dr. Fernandez de Castro of Jesus del Nonte Cuba asserts Dicks' Chillifuge best counters malaria now epidemic in the region. He says it quickly relieves malaria chills and fever and may signal attacks if used hours before. Regular use in malarial districts is claimed to neutralize poison and boost appetite and strength.
Bastrop Louisiana December 17 Miss Ada White hosted the Girls Sewing Club with chicken salad crackers and coffee served to Mesdames Hugo Spier J R Ludlum and Misses Hazel Switzer Eunice Eldridge Roberta Marguerite and Katherine Todd Judge F M Odom of Shreveport visited on business Mrs Scott Byatt of Tallulah visits Bastrop and Ellen Montgomery will lead Senior Epworth League Sunday at 6 pm on identifying Christian service The bond issue for a new light and power plant was defeated by two votes and 5600 property value Messrs Eugenes Barham and Drew Moss of Oak Ridge were in town Wednesday.
George B. McClellan, former New York City mayor and congressman, elected vice-president of the American Academy in Rome. A Princeton faculty member, he began in journalism then law, rose in Tammany politics, served as alderman, congressman, mayor from 1903 to 1909, and received a commission as a major in the late war.
An old time ad promotes Joint Base as a pain and swelling remedy for swollen creaky joints anywhere in the body. It claims fast skin penetration and suitability for rheumatic or non rheumatic joint ailments, with use multiple times per evening.
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