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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
4
The Commission Council announces for January 3 1921 the adoption of an ordinance to fund 1212 mill tax into negotiable bonds about 140 000 dollars. Proceeds to complete water and light plants now under construction. Officials pledge a detailed public cost statement to justify expenditures and assure taxpayers funds were wisely spent.
A biographical sketch honors Dr. Benjamin Rush on his anniversary in Philadelphia. A signer of the Declaration, Rush led medical efforts during the Revolution as surgeon-general, directed the first U S dispensary, and advanced yellow fever treatment amid criticism. He studied at Princeton and Edinburgh and served at Valley Forge, refusing pay.
A congresswoman contemplates a career shift toward managing a popular cafe in Muskogee Oklahoma while weighing political duties. The piece notes the House restauran task and possible guidance from Speaker Gilmer and others as she considers running or serving. The report hints at expectations from supporters and critics.
A fragmented reflection notes that many desire authority and believe anyone could be a boss if they had enough iron discipline and leadership. The piece hints at workplace social dynamics and the value of strong workers.
A Monroe woman, unable to sew or read for years, suffered red, weak eyes and sharp pain. After trying various herbal mixtures the treatment yielded little relief and strained her vision further.
A text urging workers to invest pay in government savings security, stressing the value of starting early and letting dollars work. It promotes Treasury Savings Stamps and Certificates and links saving to prosperity. It also notes the Children's Bureau producing practical bulletins to aid private child welfare groups and improve efficiency and funding.
The annual report shows 35 states with Child Hygiene or Welfare Divisions and cites New Jersey's 160000 dollar annual appropriation as the largest state budget. The Federal Children's Bureau advises and assists state efforts while stressing panic prevention and child welfare in public venues.
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