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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1927
Page
3
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The Post urges against an inadequately funded floodway plan for the Boeuf basin and argues flood control costs should be shared by the federal treasury while urging thorough study. It praises the paper for highlighting the infirmities of the army engineers proposal and for showcasing a prudent policy stance benefiting Louisiana and the nation.
In a forceful defense of law enforcement, the author compares the justice system to an eightieth-mile speed machine. It emphasizes preparedness, strong institutions, and the need to crush criminals like Hickman while warning against excessive force that could trigger upheaval.
Figures show end of the fiscal year per capita savings higher in Louisiana than Alabama Arkansas Georgia Kentucky Mississippi North Carolina Oklahoma South a surpassed by Florida North Carolina Texas New Jersey Maryland Virginia and West Virginia Louisiana proud of its thrift. Thrifty citizens form a major asset. excessive extravagance signals improvidence amid American plentitude. The saver builds a firm foundation for himself as a buyer, keeping business from an oversupply of solvent buyers.
The piece notes a mix of imported toys from London Copenhagen Vienna and more from Germany and Switzerland illustrating reliance on imports. It argues that even everyday goods reflect a nation’s economic links and that Britain’s desire for a larger navy is tied to these import dynamics and England’s dependency.
The article notes Monroe could be nearly smokeless if rail locomotives switched to natural gas and contrasts coal heavy cities with dust, grime, and higher laundry and cleaning costs. It highlights how neatness and clean brick facades suffer where coal dominates heat and power.
In a critical column Brano Lessing rebuts Mr. Fingscheid of San Francisco who argues boxing is a science and manly. The writer condemns boxing as a body sport, calls it dangerous and ugly, and favors mental development and truth, cleanliness, and decency over pugilism.
A 1827 King Features piece scorns talkers who know much but do little. It contrasts pampered elites with practical doers, urging readers to replace idle chatter with decisive action and courage in facing national crises.
Medbury predicts season of showy autos and buyers overextended as Americans plan to choose affordable cars. A manufacturer introduces radical features including a windshield between seats and a dash mounted tail light. The design aims to reduce friction but may lead to unsafe driving and overreaction by drivers.
A playful vintage column lists birthdays including John Ervine and others born in Belfast and Kentucky, while a satirical section mocks 1920s automobiles and speed, finance, and novelty trends. It jokes about laughing gas vanity tubes, six-figure down payments, and old Lizzie cars blending with Lincoln aesthetics, finishing with horse finance quips.
Short items list residents and visitors. J W Sutton of Dass becomes a Lusnes Sister to Monroe, Mrs J L Morris Le, A H Tissington recovers from illness, M M Stroud confined in Arkansas, R W Streeter Texas salesman visits Monroe, Miss Annie Mae Grayson and Josephine Keller host Miss Olive Gunby, cotillion dance set, Louis Cahn spending holidays with grandparents in Bastrop, M P Handy returns from Natchitoches, Mrs B Ford and Aline Ford travel to San Diego for ill father, Mrs Dickard leaves Monroe for Galveston to take better position.
Washington Post urges federal takeover of Mississippi River flood control, dismissing state-by-state schemes. It argues only the U S government can keep the river in bounds, proposing a national floodway from Arkansas to Louisiana to prevent future disasters and require shared federal funding rather than state-by-state costs.
Chronology of notable anniversaries and events including the death of Queen Mary II in 1694, Catharine Sedgwick birth 1769, Aberdeen premiership 1852, a 1853 snowstorm in New England, Yazoo City fire 1860, Puget Sound storm 1891, US railroads control 1917, Sergei Yesenin death 1925. Names, dates, and places from the provided list.
The Woodrow Wilson Foundation honored Elihu Root, famed statesman, with the Peace Prize exactly one year prior, marking a notable milestone in his public service and international diplomacy career.
The article argues for thorough postpartum care emphasizing three month checkups after delivery to assess pelvic organs and uterine involution. It recommends electrocautery, mechanical support, rest and exercise, bed confinement until recovery is clear, and proper abdominal support to prevent hernias and visceroptosis. Routine urinalysis and kidney monitoring after pregnancy are urged for long term safety.
John J. Esch of Wisconsin, nominated by President Coolidge for another term as Interstate Commerce Commissioner, is regarded as an able member. He served 22 years in the House representing the Seventh Wisconsin district, on the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, chairing it in 1898 as Republican leader.
The article urges patient cooperation with obstetric care, arguing many illnesses and disabilities linked to pregnancy can be prevented. It stresses that early time spent with restrictions leads to quicker, lasting recovery and restoration to health and activity for the average woman.
A dense list of radio station frequencies and hosted programs across cities including New York Buffalo Hartford Chicago and many others. It catalogs orchestras ensembles operas and recital programs with times and call signs, offering a snapshot of late 1930s or 1940s broadcast fare.
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