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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1928
Page
4
The Monroe Louisiana News-Star announces organizational notes including staff titles such as president and secretary treasurer. The brief item notes the paper’s post office status and quality of publication lineage as a second class matter.
The article argues that while Kellogg's peace pact spurs diplomatic efforts, global distrust and rising armaments persist. It contends only world enlightenment through widespread education can curb war, urging the United States to strengthen defense while opposing conflict and urging citizen restraint until peoples worldwide are ready to resist war.
The piece recalls a dedication incident where an ex veteran kept his hat on during America. The St Louis Post Dispatch notes similar behavior by St. Louis officials and discusses military rules for saluting and standing. It argues for reviving talk of a universally recognizable new anthem for America.
Louisiana recorded 7.1 percent fewer divorces in 1927 than 1926 while the nation rose 6.2 percent. The article notes the trend may be seen differently by critics but argues that fewer divorces can indicate progress for some citizens.
A broad paving drive in 1929 gains momentum as petitions ready for official action grow. Citizens cite Monroe’s durable past paving as proof that sound work underpins local progress and city growth.
A reflective essay cites Robert J. Burdette on theology and humor, noting the grave as a final ledger where all deeds and gifts are counted. The piece muses on how riches, kindness, and words transform after death into diamonds or a saintly nimbus, concluding that all we gave is found at the grave.
A humorous column explores the figure of Mr Botz as the ultimate boss of self. It urges self discipline to gain independence from tyrannical habits, compares gluttony and ambition, and cites Bryant and others on fate and conduct. The piece ends with quips from various papers reflecting social observations.
Representative Black introduces a bill in Congress to fine up to 5000 dollars and imprison up to three years for referring to religion of any presidential or congressional candidate to influence votes. The measure faces doubt over passage and fears of bootleggers peddling religious information and new speak easies.
In days of old knights jousted for glory, now crashes on highways produce carnage with no audience to hail a winner. The Cabin recalls a past crash with drunks and a town furor, then laments misdirected rumors and a pervasive wrong-number nuisance and traffic noises at night.
The author compares old and modern medical practice costs from fifty years of experience. He notes mobility, diagnostics, and hospital nursing have raised expenses but improve care. He advocates preventive medicine, annual exams, teeth checkups, outdoor exercise, and adequate sleep to curb costly sickness.
A humorous exchange from a Buffalo Courier-Express note ties the solmen printer man to slow work and harsh critics. Editors demand rhymes on snow, testing the printer, while a witty Rutgers Chanticleer quips restraint.
A fragmented line recounts a caller being shorted by an unclear number and a distant party interrupting with a deadened line, leaving the recipient in silence and without a proper apology.
Misses Marjory and Joe Smith visit Mrs. W L Smith. Mrs W W Stroud recovers from a week illness. Tremble couple travel to Texas for holidays. Mrs Jonas Meyer visits Shreveport with Mr and Mrs Edgar Florsheim. Beulah Rosenthal to guest of Mrs Joe Marx. Mrs J Moritz ill in sanitarium after operation. L B Ferguson family leave for Meridian for holidays. Mrs John Breard recovering well after St Francis sanitarium operation. H L Willis to holiday with Mrs S J Brown. Georgia Lorraine to return from Shangaloo teaching. Walter Glenn to return from Atlanta visit. Mrs Fred Browning and Mrs J M Chambers of Ruston return from visit with Mrs B K Fluker.
Washington reports Dr. A F Woods director of scientific work in the agriculture department is credited with shaping a push for greater research to improve farming methods and markets. Congress is urged to boost funds as Lord pledges thorough review. The program aims to raise variety quality and lower costs across farming from plant propagation to crop and livestock protection.
Central time radio listings show programs at WEAF WRC WGY WTAM WWJ WGN and dozens more. The guide lists orchestras operas, Olive Palmer revelers, Smoker acts, and nightly broadcasts across major markets with exact times and station IDs.
A set of humorous quips and short cartoons from 1928 featuring lines about the younger generation unfair sex auto-suggestion and wedding pictures. The piece includes a sheriff and tramp exchange and notes copyright by King Features Syndicate.
Dr. Woods says a national and international free market service provides farmers and their groups with current and projected market demands and prices. It helps decide whether to increase or decrease crops, hold or sell, reducing speculation and aiding transport, distribution, and financing to curb gluts and surpluses through better education.
A midnights blonde debutante in Gilbert and Sullivan studios voices disdain for her muse and contemplates drastic action. She laments fate as she speaks in a stylized dialogue, planning to take a baby to the doctor for psycho annihilation amid champagne colored hose.
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