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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
4
A long meditation on criticism, its motives, and its effects across professions and daily life. The piece argues many critics act from vanity or ignorance, while genuine constructive feedback is rare and valuable. It contrasts harsh critique with kindly guidance in art and public duty.
The article describes how today marks the shortest day at six o clock tomorrow Washington time as Earth reaches the winter solstice beginning winter. It explains the solstice, equinoxes, and the Halcyon days named by ancient Greeks and the myth of the kingfisher.
An unsettling note contrasts singing about the Beautiful Snow in warmth with a strong man forcing a small amount down a person’s spine, creating a disturbing shift in mood and implication.
General Estrada outlines a limited offensive plan against Zelayan positions between Rama and R4co Junction. He aims to harass with small detachments, shut off food supplies, and force the Zelayans from trenches through sharpshooting and bombardment without a full assault.
Couriers report General Estrada with a strong force massing near Rama to clash with General Vasquez and Zelayan troops. Engagement expected to start today as Estrada seeks to force a confrontation. Zelaya declines to meet Madriz envoy over Estrada’s stance on his candidacy.
Washington December 20 The House committee on agriculture has closed hearings on the evidence for the next fiscal year's agricultural department. The bill is expected to be reported after the holiday recess with an appropriation near 13 million dollars excluding continuing permanent funds. Secretary Wilson testified that boll weevil parasite activity has reduced weevils by up to 50 percent in some areas. The boll weevil remains harder to control in the Mississippi delta due to faster breeding and more hiding places compared with upland regions.
New York District Attorney elect Whitman announced staff selections including Cornelius W. McDougald the first black deputy assistant in the office since Asa Gardiner. A woman deputy will head work in the children’s court. Eight assistant district attorneys are set with salaries of 7500 and two dozen deputies with 2500 to 5000. Reappointments from Jerome’s staff appear on the list.
Loyal Irish supporters and sympathizers filled the New Amsterdam Theatre to applaud vaudeville and legitimate actors in a monster benefit for the Irish Parliamentary party. The event also sent off T. P. O'Connor MP who sails home tomorrow to support the British election campaign. Archbishop Farley and other prominent Irish leaders attended this afternoon.
Plenty of room to wait for your car at 2041 Allen's Pharmacy Ltd. The ad promises convenience and a welcoming atmosphere and invites patrons to come in and feel at home.
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