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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1920
Page
3
A child narrator describes a tense domestic scene as whispers of Santa Claus and hidden packages under a father’s bed raise suspicions. The speaker notes parental fear at night and a corridor of secrecy with a squeaky chimney and a sled like a conundrum.
John D. Gestet, a Jacksonville real estate dealer, was tarred and feathered after he objected to the word Hun in a local paper. His wife said he would not be silenced and was warned by assailants to leave the country. The attack followed Bischoff's letter protesting the term and threatening to withdraw advertising.
New Yorkers plan modest holidays with pennies rather than dollars as economic constraints shape gift giving. City leaders urge voters to back tax measures to close government budget gaps while promises of renewed prosperity accompany the year’s end.
Economic experts warn the tax system buckles under rising national state and city charges. Millions of dollars in income tax remain unpaid by thousands of citizens who cannot be reached for the last quarter installments. Lawmakers in Washington and Albany may act, but a wave of tax bankruptcy could follow.
Local chemical men warn the senate must act now to curb Germany's powerful drug and dye cartel. They urge a special tariff and licensing barrier to stop foreign invasion that could ruin American labs built during wartime need. Without licensing, high tariffs alone won’t stop monopolies favoring the Vaterland.
The fragment signals a discussion about resisting stringent blue law proposals. It references opposition to perceived restrictions and hints at a broader debate over legal limits on Sunday activities or commercial restrictions. The readable text centers on anticipated pushback and policy contention.
Hotel men say they intend to stage a blue Sunday after New Year without labor aid leaving guests to fend for themselves from sunrise to sunset. If carried out the Monday papers may promise a unusually lively issue.
New Orleans reports the distribution of license applications under the new real estate law to agents brokers salesmen and the State Commission. Meyer Eiseman urges full compliance with penalties for noncompliance and asks for information to identify unlicensed operators. The board plans a December 28 meeting to issue licenses by early January and clarifies bond requirements for parish coverage regarding agents operating in multiple parishes.
Baton Rouge notes from December 20 with State University Extension guidance on transplanting fruit and nut trees. Soil preparation includes plowing ahead of planting and adding manure, plus ridge drainage on poorly drained soils. recommends one year old trees four to five feet tall and cautions against using five or six year olds.
Social News from Wisconsin and Brenau College families celebrate holidays with relatives in New Orleans Baton Rouge and New Orleans plus college students at home. Christmas tree at Presbyterian church in 6:30 pm. Also notes on economy crop prospects War Finance measures and cotton trade outlook with cautious optimism for 1920. Gardening instructions cover heeling in fruit trees planting spacing and tree protection. Washington Supreme Court adjourns until January third and a bridal shower in Alexandria features traditional gifts and cake with ring and thimble prizes.
The market note shows December 20 1920 cotton prices with spots around 14.75 cents and futures for May and March trading near 14.45 to 15.22 cents. Volume noted as 215 sales and prices quoted with highs lows and closes for various contracts.
Market notes show Chicago futures with wheat closing at 1.67 for March and ranges 1.643 to 1.601. corn near 69 to 72 with May around 74. oats trading around 47 5 8 to 49 1 2 with May at 48 3 8. Substantial daily shifts across grains recorded.
Several notices request a district manager with good references and offer a favorable contract. Also sought is a late model roadster in good condition for cash. Advertisements include rental listings for furnished and unfurnished apartments, sale items such as a wicker baby carriage, a porcelain lined refrigerator, a Bible set, and bazaar leftovers. Lost brown leather pocket book with cash and bank book offering reward. Hemstitching services advertised for immediate work.
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