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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1932
Page
4
A reflective Christmas meditation urges embracing the season’s spirit to curb selfishness. It invites readers to observe shoppers and aging grandparents, celebrate shared gifts, and find renewal in goodwill toward others.
A skeptical school questions attributing the low mood to cycles beyond control. Edward A. Filene argues for active measures and productive work to revive wealth, criticizing reliance on doom and blaming “Ox-age thinking.” The piece notes Wendel fortune claims shrinking to 29, easing legal bills, and hints at preparations for Monday obituaries.
John Blake urges a wartime mindset of self discipline and shared sacrifice. He praises readiness, cutbacks, and mutual support, saying Americans must abandon get rich quick dreams and act boldly together to restore prosperity.
The speaker serenades a lady knitting by the fire with memories of old scenes and stagescoaches. He longs to return to bygone days and endure hardships for another ride down Winston's hill in a bobsled, while imagining other modern marvels.
A humorous dialog contrasts old fashioned lovers with modern romance as Miss Gushington wistfully recalls air travel fantasies while Mr. Hardfax dismisses the idea, joking about a hundred horsepower plane waiting outside.
Innkeeper confirms the large guide is allowed only with guests who are very poor marksmen. The exchange highlights caution in outfitting hunts and control over hunting parties.
A brief note explains overhead expense as business costs not tied to a single product. It covers general items like utilities and administration. The passage cites a shop owner paying for hats and umbrellas as part of daily operating costs.
Edna boasts she owns the rights to her own beauty secrets as the town notes her businesslike manner and clever self promotion. Mai asks why, and Edna explains she copyrights her personal techniques.
General Fernandez asks why he wants to retire. the colonel replies he has only two brass but tons left on his uniform. The exchange shows stubborn resolve and readiness to продолжить fighting despite aging.
Philadelphia's mayor urges residents to stay home for Christmas with transportation firms backing the plan. A brisk year ahead is predicted for gold production with a 20 percent rise forecast. The piece notes the agricultural department's ready bulletin on lame duck care and feeding.
Washington lawmakers led by Senator Wagner seek to strip discretion from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the 300 million dollar relief fund. A new commission would decide allocations, aiming for faster disbursement and greater human focus, with emphasis on public works and employment.
An article explains burns are common surgical emergencies and stresses prompt medical help for deep burns. It describes home first aid with tannic acid for minor burns, detailing a 5 percent solution, application methods, blister puncture, and careful handling of crusts before seeking medical care.
Unclear fragment notes concerns over suffering this winter amid cited report. The text mentions possible hardship and references copyright dating to 1932. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
Barry Norton, once known for What Price Glory and other films, sailed to Tahiti seeking relief from shrinking parts in Hollywood. The 25 year old Argentine actor dropped from 190 pounds to 165, swam six hours daily, fished, and ran a small trading schooner with a French friend between Tahiti and nearby islands for copra and canned goods.
Barry, who eased into fame, vows a focused comeback with 800d roles. His first project is Luxury Liner as he seeks to reclaim his former juvenile character status after earlier films. He had three extra roles before signing a contract and appearing in What Price Glory.
A period of inactivity in France and Belgium continues with occasional bombardments and small recon missions. In Italy, Austro German forces again fail to pierce the Italian front after sanguinary clashes. Local social notes include visits home by W A Walker and family and a St Francis Auxiliary meeting with attendees listed.
A detailed schedule lists NBC WEAF and affiliates across East Midwest Northwest and Coast with daily programs and hour by hour airings from 4:30 PM to 12:30 AM including The Hutchinson Family The Goldbergs Gypsies Concert and Lawrence Tibbett among others.
An editorial traces a thread from William Jennings Bryan to Franklin D Roosevelt, citing Bryan’s Century Magazine and Commoner essays and Roosevelt’s remarks. It highlights debates on private monopoly, state versus national rights, tariffs, and economic policy as shared lineage between the two figures.
A collage of aphorisms and wry observations on fame money religion and daily life. The narrator muses on ethics consistency and temptation while poking fun at social pretenses and common propensities. The piece ends with a terse note on waiting out of the room after failed conversational attempts.
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