Public letter questions state control of Louisiana gas fields
A well known investigator of Louisiana gas fields forwards a public letter to The News-Star editor urging state action to protect natural resources while debating whether a producer may be barred from selling from his own well. The writer cites Monroe District consumption of about 96 600 feet daily and roughly 16 000 barrels of fuel oil, arguing for or against government measures and pricing effects.
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News-Star
Louisiana
Toe
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Weil
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Monroe
Arkansas
Trade Stats Show November Decline In Exports From October
The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce reports November exports at 67 million dollars, down from 78.2 million in October and 74 million in November last year. Eleven month totals reach 7.507 billion dollars, up from 7.239 billion year prior.
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Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commeres
France urged to welcome Bland family amid wartime fears
The piece argues France needs the Bland family from North Carolina and similar settlers to bolster population, warning that France cannot defend itself without more births. It contrasts this with a preacher’s evangelism and questions about public religious discussion and civic duty in modern life.
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France
Bland
North Carolina
Mr. R. Bland
Religion and politics clash in modern discourse
Robert Quillen argues in the Saturday Evening Post that religion shapes public life yet individuals fear scrutiny of private beliefs. He cites American intolerance and factionalism, contrasting religious duty with personal integrity in a critique of political zeal and social judgment.
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Ind
Japan
Robert Quillen
Saturday Evening Post
Jury Trials as Melodrama in Baseball and Courtrooms
A long analysis equates baseball to drama and frames jury trials as public spectacles. It discusses good versus evil, suspense, and crowd engagement in courtrooms, arguing trials became popular entertainment and shaped civic perception, while noting evolving procedural rights and the role of spectators. The piece ends by mocking proposals to appoint Lady Astor and Mrs. Catt as ambassadors.
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America
Weéry
Weekly lumber market report reflects quiet season and 1921 build outlook
The lumber market rests in a holiday lull as sawmills shut for Christmas. Retailers plan home building drives and inventory checks while wholesale prices stay low suggesting a strong year ahead. Production week exceeds orders, with prices largely flat and occasional bargains noted. A bank stockholders meeting is scheduled for January 11 1921 to elect directors.
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