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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
4
The piece urges readers to pursue a better life through steady effort and belief in success. It argues ambition unlocks ability, encourages daily work, and warns that doubt traps potential. Those who advance may surpass others with inferior talents by perseverance.
In a letter from Winnsboro Reporter reprinted by the Monroe News Star, editors defend the Tensas Basin Levee Board and Gov. Sanders from demands that they resign or be dictated to. They praise board members’ integrity and urge patience while an investigation proceeds, urging not to rush public figures.
Opinion says some board members are not connected to alleged fraud and urges resignations to enable an independent, rigorous investigation. The author asserts no personal bias but desires a thorough probe to restore public confidence and reveal any guilty parties.
A letter discusses the Louisiana political scene, arguing against pressing a constitutional amendment to repeal Article 63. The writer cites risks of a bitter 1912 campaign and resigns from pursuing a personal gubernatorial return, urging focus on state progress and public peace. The piece notes San Francisco hosting three days of major California teachers meetings with plans to merge into a single California State Teachers’ Association.
The News-Star comments on Governor Sanders in a bold stance over a proposed constitutional amendment. It argues for public voting on the measure, defends Sanders against criticism, and asserts the people should decide through a primary and eventual vote. The piece emphasizes transparency and maintains the governor’s potential candidacy should be open and above board.
Hillsboro News recounts a night scene with a dog howling at the moon, its tuneless voice and brick-throwing tense residents, portraying a mood of unrest as people seek sleep. The piece frames similar men as disruptors, a moralized late century lament.
A Wend like note urges Carnegie to award a medal to a Kentucky woman who repelled a mob with buckshot. The piece contrasts civic duty with poll tax protests and criticizes political doubles standards while praising the civic act and urging wide circulation of the Monroe News-Star midwinter trades edition.
Speaker Cannon and other alleged obstructionists accompanied President Taft down the Mississippi aboard a deep waterways commission event. The speaker reportedly persisted in an obstructionist policy by dropping a "damn" here and there during the journey.
Five days left to rest and plan New Year resolutions though many will be broken. Money weighs on a man’s mind as the writer praises John Dp for bearing burdens and offering yeoman service for others.
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