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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1925
Page
4
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A New York florist sells mistletoe worth ten thousand dollars as couples buy early for holiday romance. A twig costs a dollar fifty and sparks office and streetcar kisses, with stories of middle aged spinsters and lonely men using last year’s sprigs. The piece warns to buy from a reliable florist and jokes about the season's romance.
Oscar Straus, born to Bavarian immigrant parents, marked his Sth birthday today while a distinguished figure in U S history. A merchant prince turned philanthropist, he served as U S ambassador to Turkey under three administrations and was secretary of commerce and labor from 1906 to 1909, the first Jewish cabinet member.
Oscar S. Straus and Edwin T. Meredith celebrate birthdays, with notes on their roles as New York merchant and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Henry P. Walcott, once acting Harvard president, is listed with his Salem birthplace. Connie Mack of the Philadelphia baseball club is noted with Brookfield, Massachusetts.
An editorial weighs replacing street cars with buses to meet rising automobile use. It notes Meridian Mississippi cut street cars for buses, Akron Ohio reversed. It cites higher bus fares and complex cost comparisons, then concludes the idea deserves thoughtful study as transport needs evolve.
A man with fifteen red snails hides from daily work in a hobby. He explains he hates his factory job and fears dismissal. The tale urges facing unpleasant facts at work, using hobbies for true relief, not escape, and adapting to improve performance.
The editorial urges heavy jail terms for petty auto thefts in Monroe to deter thieves. It notes crowded streets and night parking create risk, calls for organized-ring disruption, and advises owners to lock extra tires and secure loose parts. Publicity on arrests is favored to deter the thieves.
Iron Mountain schedules a public meeting at the Monroe court house at 10 o clock Saturday morning to discuss general farm conditions and crop diversification. L A Markham Missouri Pacific and Cobb of American Refrigerator Transit will attend as authorities on diversification.
Government mortality figures show 5 to 15 year olds bear the heaviest automobile death toll with 22,000 fatalities yearly. Stewart Warner Safety Council urges more playgrounds and school safety education as only 85 percent of records exist. 8,621 male deaths vs 2,545 female deaths despite a slightly larger male population.
A essay contends that benevolent assimilation in the Philippines harmed 18000 mixed race children of American blood. It notes civilian and military Americans abandoned their Filipino offspring after leaving the islands. The piece condemns white civilization’s impact on primitive peoples and recalls native accusations linked to Aloma.
A Chicago letter from L. D. Miller argues that large cities breed indifference to neighbors and sacrifice simple virtues. He contrasts Mississippi rural life with northern metropolises, praising local schools and plantation culture while questioning the price of urban prosperity.
The News-Star appeals for charitable gifts to the Good Fellows fund before Thursday noon closing. Readers are urged to donate to aid Monroe’s needy on Christmas Day, citing urgent cases like a youth in Florida. An observer notes returning travelers grumble about high prices as the fundraiser nears its deadline.
Today's anniversaries list John Cotton dies in Boston 1652. Charles Michel l Espee, deaf education pioneer, dies 1789. George F E Cole governor and railroad builder born in Trenton 1826. Samuel Bell NH governor and senator dies 1850. Laurence Oliphant, writer and traveler, dies 1888. James S Boynton Georgia governor dies 1902. Hay note 1904. Pope Pius XI3rd consistory 1928.
A brief notice lists a bus waiting room at 208 South Grand with contact telephone 772 for information or service inquiries.
Baton Rouge December reports that Louisiana will finance pension payments to veterans ahead of Christmas. State treasurer L. B. Ba and state auditor Eugene F. Lyons announced funds are ready. Checks dated December 24 will be issued, with disbursements expected within days and petitions possible if discounts arise on cashed checks.
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