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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1927
Page
4
In a Christmas meditation Brano Lessing contrasts harsh modern competition with a hopeful holiday mood. He- notes the world’s flaws yet celebrates the universal joy of Christmas shared by Christians Jews and nonbelievers alike as a season free from selfishness.
The piece critiques Representative Whittington of the Third Mississippi for opposing a fully controlled Tensas basin floodway. It argues the plan would ease flood concerns for Mississippi and neighboring areas, urging consideration of regional needs over state self-interest.
The article notes unconfirmed reports that a single company plans to drill thirty wells in Richland parish early next year. It argues Richland will bolster Northeast Louisiana’s prosperity and Monroe’s role as an oil and gas supply hub, despite LaSalle field price declines.
The commission plans street light upgrades on DeSiard and to align vehicular and street car traffic. It opposes removing DeSiard street cars due to transfer hazards and future congestion. Editorials urged routing changes before the holiday period, while officials seek minimal streetcar disruption and some sacrifice to ease DeSiard congestion.
A columnist imagines an automatic natural gas heater lighter linked to an alarm clock to wake households by warming the home at a set time. Engineering sources say such gag lighters are common in industry and a future Henry Ford may popularize a low cost version.
An exhortation urges readers to cast aside cynicism and perform unselfish acts on Christmas Day. It stresses visiting the needy, supporting charities, and giving to orphans or hospitals, arguing any sacrifice brings happiness and fulfills conscience. The piece closes with a merry Christmas wish.
The Arkansas Gazette argues flood protection is a national obligation not tied to land reclamation. It cites political figures and recent floods in Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and adjacent states, condemning misconceptions spread by national leaders and noting historical quips from other papers.
A satirical piece from 1927 notes higher liquor prices during Prohibition with jokes about bootleggers selling cheap spirits and the anti-saloon league stocking up. It mocks moralizing and references New York Scotch selling for 67.50 at the Statue of Liberty.
Edwin T. Meredith former secretary of agriculture and dry candidate for the Democratic nomination born Avoca Iowa 61 years ago. Dr Henry P Walcott once acting Harvard president born Salem Massachusetts 59 years ago. Connie Mack Cornelius McGilli cuddy head of the Philadelphia club born East Brookfield Massachusetts 65 years ago. Al Thomas pitcher for the Chicago club born Baltimore 28 years ago.
Mr. Joe Downs returns from New Orleans for the holidays. Several families travel for Christmas including the Kings to Gibsland, the Chandlers and Jordons visiting the Flournoys, and Misses Faulk and Wright returning from college. Local residents report arrivals, illnesses, and planned gatherings through the area.
Dr. Earle D. MacKenzie argues that bed rest is essential during simple infectious fevers to allow antibodies to fight infection and avoid long lasting damage. He warns against early return to activity, noting risk of heart, kidney, rheumatic, and pneumonia complications if patients abandon bed too soon.
Highlights include 1728 birth of Commodore Thomas Macdonough whose Lake Champlain victory saved New York remain noted. 1814 US postage rates up 50 percent. 1852 Han Yang captured by Chinese rebels. 1861 funeral of Prince Consort. 1877 liquefied oxygen announced. 1879 British forces defeat Afghan army. 1390 Henry B. Brown becomes US Supreme Court justice. 1925 US Mexico anti smuggling and extradition treaty signed.
A year ago U S marines landed in Nicaragua to protect life and property of Americans and foreigners. The oldest Christmas name is the Feast of Lights describing celestial glory announced by angels. Covent Garden market in London sells at least sixty thousand Christmas trees annually.
Sebastian S. Kresge, born in Pennsylvania sixty years ago, rose from schoolteacher to country store clerk to traveling salesman and drum merchant before creating a vast chain store network. He attributes his success to hard work thrift and willingness to try new ideas. The piece notes Turkey became a Christmas dish in James I’s England.
The text argues for tempered justice delivered with mercy and a gentle tone. It warns that harsh judgment breeds resentment while soft speech and inner self-discipline transform the disciplinarian into a guide and the punished into a student.
Radio listings show the WEAP WEEL WLIT WRC WGR WCAE WTAM and others broadcasting a 7:00 to 11:00 sequence of concerts, programs, and story features. Notable items include the Cities Service Orchestra at 7:00 and The Gift of the Megi retold, plus Wright Review at 8:00 and Capn Kidds Buccaneers at 9:00.
Reading through extensive schedule entries for multiple stations, the list catalogs call letters, frequencies, and daily programs. It notes varying shows from Palmolive Hour to Anglo-Persians and Wrigley Hour across major markets including New York Boston Chicago and Los Angeles with times and program blocks.
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