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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1930
Page
4
OCR shows stale masthead for Che Monroe News and Morning World with publishing info and addresses. It lists THE SEWE STAR WORLD FURLISHING COMPANY ROPENTEWING and mirrored city notices, plus Associated Press credits and advertising reps. Content is fragmented with garbled lines and missing article events.
Parish school board president cites high prices for suitable sites and urges civic support to secure land near a highway with water gas and electric access. He says bids for construction will begin as soon as a reasonable price is found and aims for a 1931 fall term. Civic pride should aid in speeding erection.
An article discusses evolving education to fit modern needs and individual students. It highlights the University of Chicago plan by Dean Boucher to measure achievement over fixed course units, allowing graduation in varying time frames and balancing research with liberal education.
The text reports England’s move to establish a gold standard in India by dumping large quantities of silver into China. This devalues Chinese silver currency, causing American exports to China to fall as Chinese dollars buy less. Senator Pittman of Nevada urges Washington to stabilize the silver market.
The Bystander notes an eight foot woven wire fence around the east face of the Senate Office Building, cutting off back windows and the inner court. Critics hint it guards against nocturnal prowlers after comments by Senators McKellar and Johnson. Mitchell denies involvement while tying U S economic mood to global events.
A father's affectionate letter praises his son for national attention as an All American fullback. He mentions another brother Franklyn who chose a school with Friday football games and recalls travel by Pullman car. The letter hints at work plans and political timing while vowing support in spirit and in news reels.
John Brown writes sapient editorials on agricultural relief for a big city paper. Kim Brown, a political office holder, delivers speeches praising his work for farmers and criticizing opponents. George, a city banker, advises rural residents on investments and cash management. Sam, a manufacturer, addresses farmers' buying habits. Frank, a road material dealer, offers guidance toward economic salvation.
A playful opinion piece riffs on old bread truck signage. It proposes changing the caption from Bread Like Mother Baked to variants honoring grandmothers and ancestors. The piece ends with a quip tying the faded paint to an empty truck and a light verse about sailors.
Washington is a knowledge storehouse offering free replies from the Information Bureau. Read this summary of Q and A including Josephine Baker in Paris, Napoleon on Washington, liquor prescription laws, the Holland Tunnel, London police weaponry, F. F. V8.2 eligibility, Tipperary authorship, and Norwegian surname changes with dates and names.
The text discusses early 20th century tuberculosis research progress, Koch’s tuberculin, and the shift to organized medical research since 1921. It notes the tubercle bacillus composition, fever causes, and the role of polysaccharides in disease, alongside unrelated Q A summaries about grapefruits seedless and other trivia.
A petite New York native named Sidney Fox arrives in Hollywood to pursue film work after a varied career in journalism fashion work and stock companies. She earned rave stage notices in New York and won contracts from major studios, with her first screen project tentatively titled Gambling Daughters.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marx on North Third street is taking final shape and should be ready soon for occupants. Mrs. Minnie Ruffin plans a Memphis visit while Mr. Peter McLain of Ruston visits with the Flournoys. Sugar's theater gains a new manager, and post office operations add a parcel post room. Dr. C P Gray returns from Chicago after a surgery course. Mrs. Oscar Dowling visits from New Orleans for a robe near son and daughter-in-law.
A dense listing outlines December Friday radio programming across multiple stations and time slots. It notes shows like Amos and Andy, orchestras, opera miniatures, and various regional broadcasters, with many stations and call letters referenced.
The article cites Col. Leonard Ayres of Cleveland Trust predicting non fatal illness of the market, with recovery expected next year. It notes reduced brokers loans, lower commodity prices, and renewed production as demand rises, plus Alfred P. Sloan urging efficiency gains and Europe’s dependence on American recovery. BUY NOW
Report notes women in Paris smoking cigars as a novelty may influence future cigar designs with Havana wrapping. Scientists announce earth’s weight at six sextillion tons in round figures. An editor proposes radio broadcasting of book reviews and airing substantial literary talk.
A fragment notes that borrowed wit and money help create work opportunities while an “American slumberman” is mentioned in a brief, cryptic line. The text remains largely unclear and lacks verifiable details.
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