04 Feb 1932
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1932
Page
1
A Japanese official statement argues against Western rumors about Japan during the Shanghai crisis. It cites careful bombing targeting enemy formations, cooperation with foreign garrisons, and efforts to restore order. The text urges foreign publics to overlook misreports caused by wartime confusion and uphold trust in Japanese naval discipline.
A health tonics advertisement asserts Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin can stimulate vital organs, improve energy, and prevent bilious spells. It markets a natural, non habit forming laxative suitable for children and adults, claiming quick relief and affordable price.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars oversee a courthouse feeding operation for levee workers with 2,480 served last night and 2,107 by 9 am today. Senior officials John M. McKee and G N Mills run the commissary while Red Cross canteen workers prepare sandwiches for field delivery. About 1,400 to 1,500 workers expected to remain as flood effort continues.
Secretary Hurley approved a $20 000 emergency flood protection allotment for the Atchafalaya Basin Louisiana to safeguard levees and protect lives and property. Brig Gen T H Jackson of the Mississippi River Commission said funds cover supplies personnel and repairs as pumping at a dam on Black Bayou resumes tonight.
The article notes the deaths of Mississippi Representative Quin aged 59 and Georgia Representative Rutherford aged 61. Quin, a colorful Mississippi lawmaker known for floor theatrics, served in Congress since 1913 and held prior state roles. Rutherford, a Georgia Democrat, had served in the U.S. House since 1925 after a career in Georgia state politics and law.
Hoover wins four Southern states for the Republican ticket, Texas gains 23 votes to 49, Virginia adds 10 to 25, North Carolina adds 8 to 28, Florida adds 6 to 16. Alabama and Arkansas increase to 19 and 15 respectively, while Georgia and Louisiana stay at 16 and 12.
Judge Percy Sandel announced that the regular motion hour in Ouachita Parish District Court will be held Saturday morning at 7 for the flood recovery period motion hour had been suspended during the flood emergency.
Citizens in several communities organize spontaneous anti hoarding campaigns after realizing the impact on town life. The President pledges rapid government and institution support and unity seen in wartime. Reconstruction Corporation directors urge patriotic participation as loans begin this week. Wilson McCarthy of Salt Lake City confirmed as last director by the Senate.
Dispatches report residents fleeing a Cuban city after a catastrophic event. Personal representatives and aid were sent as work crews cleared rubble strewn streets. Doctors said no epidemic danger and water supplies were adequate. Officials estimated about 80 percent of homes must be rebuilt. A towering cathedral with a spire featuring an angel framed the wreckage.
An advertisement warns that even a simple cold can cause serious infections in babies and promotes Teethina as a safe laxative and intestinal antiseptic. It claims Teethina cleanses the liver, removes bile and mucus, contains no narcotics, and costs 20 cents. It urges readers to obtain a package for relief.
Dayton resident Mrs Betty Luedeke proclaims Krushen helped her drop ten pounds in seven days. The ad promotes safe fat loss with a half teaspoon daily in hot water and offers a four week supply with a money back guarantee from Collens Pharmacy or any drugstore.
A testimonial ad claims a new prescription stopped asthma symptoms within a day after six years of suffering. The writer says sleep returned, a life insurance policy was possible again, and invites readers to request a free trial by writing O. W. Dean in Benton Harbor Michigan with a 10 cent postage fee.
Descriptions of crowds in the plaza and damaged buildings lead to a 24 hour evacuation proclaimed by Mayor Desiderio Arnax. Military forces patrol Santiago de Cuba to prevent looting as passes become required for movement. The city, once a base for expeditions toward Yucatan, Mexico, and Florida, has repeatedly suffered destruction over four centuries.
The ad touts skin health through proper red blood cell balance and promotes 5.8.8 as a longstanding tonic for strength and vitality. It asserts over a century of use and notes a price-saving charger size to start taking 5.5.8 today.
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