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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1930

Page

4

Monroe News Tar and Morning World Masthead Fragment

The fragment lists publication details for The Monroe News Tar and Morning World with staff roles and newspaper associations. It mentions metered post office classification and national advertising representatives, including addresses in Chicago New York Nashville Detroit and other cities.

The Monroe Joba NM Company Michigan Ave Chicago Graybar New York Naenvile, Tenn Motors Detroit Mich Dermon Bice Tenn Chemical St. Loui Candi Ig Atlania Galeed Kanvet City Coe @ Birch Kohl San Francisco

Like Cures Like Agriculturists Learn Nature Destroys Pests

The text discusses using nature’s own destroyers to combat crop pests mirroring medical use of germs to combat germs. It notes city noise affecting nerves and reports work in a major factory on an electrical ear to neutralize sounds. It envisions reducing urban clamor and hints at future understanding of universal laws.

Blessing in Disguise Boosts College Enrollments in 1990

The economy’s strain spurs optimism as higher education enrollments rise across the United States. Dean Raymond Walters notes 1990 enrollments surpassed 1929 by 12 percent with increases exceeding the prior year, signaling belief in education as a sound investment for future careers and national progress.

United States Raymond Walters Ean Swarthmore College Deen Walters Dean Waller UY NO

Editorial blunder blames Roosevelt as most dangerous foe of prohibition

The Anti-Saloon League paper labels New York Governor Roosevelt as the most dangerous man to prohibition. It admits he is respectable, law-abiding, educated, yet opposed to repeal. The piece argues such a clean, anti prohibitionist stance threatens politics and crusading aims.

The Anti-Saloon League America Roosevelt New York Drus Emr Antio Roosetati

Laughs From Life in a Plumber's Daughter Wedding

A humorous scene unfolds as Earl of Redfern vows to marry Martha the plumber's daughter despite social barriers. The ceremony at Woppinghampton Cathedral features Redfern's anxious royal pride and Martha’s playful defiance as she arrives in an odd four cylinder vehicle.

Redfern Earl of Redfern Martha Quince Woppinghampton Redfern Castle Lor Reddy

Berry Baited Beret Bane in Verse

Poet voices disdain for fashion hounds and a foe named Berry wearing a beret. The speaker condemns trendy attire while noting tolerance for some fads and a sharp outburst of TNT like venom at berets in his bean. Copyright 1930 Bell Syndicate.

The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Washington Day Book Looks at Senate and House Shifts

The piece surveys the new Congress slate with additions like Charles F. Currey Jr and discusses the Senate’s budding line of “Sons of Senators,” naming Fred Hale, LaFollette, John Bankhead, and Robert Carey among others. It notes Indiana’s 1928-ward GOP loss, Louis Ludlow’s surprising Hoosier comeback, and hints at prohibition politics as a factor.

Washington Tyler Page California Charles F. Currey Congress Senate Fred Hale Maine Young LaFollette Wisconsin John Bankhead Alabama Heflin Robert Carey Wyoming Ruth Hanna McCormick Illinois Carey Warren

Answers to Questions from the Morning World Information Bureau

Readers submit inquiries on fact questions answered by experts. Topics include hunting from airplanes legality, Waldorf Astoria completion in 1931, Mount Rainier’s naming, American Library in Paris location and endowment, Hispaniola’s Columbus name, Byron quote author, Unknown Soldier cross, electric lighting efficiency, and match word origins.

Monroe Morning World Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C America United States of America George V Lord Beatty Arlington National Cemetery Washington

Health primer on meningitis and common questions answer

This excerpt explains the brain and spinal cord protection by meninges and cerebrospinal fluid and describes meningitis types and causes. It includes a Q&A section on Kaiser salary Excelsior production and the Bicentennial birth celebration sponsorship, with historical figures and figures noted.

Nature

Hollywood Notes on Names and Plans for a Busy Season

Hollywood writers comment on name usage in studios as Lew Ayres becomes official billing. Writers mock a critic of film people while a busy pre holiday season signals early production jump, with Warners resuming before New Year. Excitement over wide film processes fades as studios hype a musical romance while masking star names.

Cass Lewis Ayres Charles Rogers Buddy Rogers Boy Ayres Lew Hollywood Warners

West Monroe Plans Christmas Tree on Vacant Lot

West Monroe announces a Christmas tree to be set on the vacant lot between the Methodist church and the W S P railway. The large tree will be lit with electric bulbs and decorated to spread cheer to travelers. Local visitors include Mrs. J M Stamper and Mrs M E Kidd with daughter. Senator Fernand Mouton and Lt Governor T C Barrett visit briefly.

West Monroe W. M. Washburn Shreveport M. E.kidd Calhoun J. M. Stamper West Side R. A. Shotwell Chicago Fernand Mouton Monroe Rayville T. C. Barrett Bastrop Morehouse Parish R. B. Sadler Master Dick

Radio Schedule Listings From a Bygone Network Era

Central time radio grid shows multiple programs and stations including Dance Orchestra, Silver Flute, Dixie Echoes, Amos n Andy, Indian Legend, and Troubadour. Notable stations cited include WEAF WABC WLS WGN KDKA KMOX KOA WGN WJZ and many others with hourly blocks and cross listings.

WEAF New Y WWI WTAM WOW WSAT WMI WIDX KGY KGO RKTAR WDAF WJAX WIOD WSM WMC WEG WSMB WJDX KPRC WOAI WKY KOA KSL KGW Keca Fone KTAR KPSD Damrosch Orchestra WAM KSD WTMJ WEBCO WHAS WSB Wabc New Y WAT WHK WGOST WXYZ WSPP WREC WBRC Wdst WOWO WFEM WMAQ KMOX KMBC KFJIF KRLD Dixie Echoes WADKC AKAN WXY2 WSRCM WSPD WDOD WLAC WRRC WISN WOWDO Ksel WMT KLRA WNAX WIBW K—-760 NBC Chain WAPI KSTP Edwin Seder Alno Alteo Wren Chicago Opera Alco KDKA WIRO WLW KFAB Amos 'N Andy KWK KFAR Amon Hannel

Uniform Traffic Codes Urged By Southeastern Conference

Editorial notes latest conference conclusions from Atlanta stressing uniform motor vehicle laws and steady enforcement to reduce accidents. It highlights a model four act code by the National Conference on Street and Highway Safety and endorses the Uniform Operators and Chauffeurs License Act as the safest path, plus calls for persistent enforcement and better lighting rules.

Atlanta Southeastern Traffic Conference

Public figures warn on private life and economic disarmament

Edward M. Ruttenber notes youths reveal private lives publicly while Agnes MacPhail urges action on economic disarmament before broader disarmament. The quote appears as part of a broader commentary on public behavior and policy.

Edward M. Ruttenber

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