Monroe urged drainage to spur colonization and growth
Sociologist and planner Allen D. Albert urged Monroe to use drainage to expand cultivable land and attract foreign colonists, especially Italians, to fuel agricultural development and factory growth. He warned against anti immigration sentiment while stressing need for 250 new houses and gas powered industry.
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Monroe
Allen D. Albert
Albert
Est
Mr. Albert
Congress
Monroe Leader Urges Vote for 400000 School Bond and Merger
Allen D Albert Jr urged Monroe voters to approve a 400000 bond to complete three partially built school buildings and back a merger of city and parish boards. He praised local architects, called for a single modern high school, and endorsed a public library and integrated district education.
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Speaker
Monroe
Allen D. Albert Jr
Albert
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Smith, Drago and King
Ity
Parish
Illinois
New York
Minnesota
South
City Expert Rev Means Introduces Monroe Civic Vision
Rev Means introduces Albert at Monroe event praising civic uplift and a new era led by citizens. Albert argues factories alone don’t build cities, urging low fuel costs and active outreach to attract industry while praising local hospitality and potential growth.
Walter George well produces 1000 barrels near El Dorado
A report from El Dorado to the Monroe News-Star says the Walter George oil well was brought in today with a capacity of 1000 barrels of oil and 20 000 000 cubic feet of gas. Location is near the north line of section six about 1.5 miles southwest of El Dorado. Casing set at 2048 feet. The well lies one mile south of Busey well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe News-Star
el Dorado
Walter George
Section Six
Busey Well
Wilson to Probe Rail Statement
President Wilson plans to complete and transmit today his reply to railroad labor unions regarding the grounds for W. W. Atterbury's statement that carriers face bankruptcy if wages are not readjusted.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Railroad Labor Board
W. W. Atterbury
Albert Praises Monroe Officials and Urges Civic Unity
Allen D. Albert lauded Monroe officials last night, urging residents to support the city administration and direct grievances to commissioners. He noted Monroe’s four utilities under city control and urged an independent five person commission to study financial needs and separate utility revenues and bonds from general city finances.
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Albert
Allen D. Albert
Monroe
Orer
Alexandria
Ety
Pay Bills by the 10th to Save Ten Percent
Pay your bills on or before the 10th of the month and save ten per cent. All bills not paid by the 20th of the month, service will be discontinued without further notice.
Human Elements In Development Of Cities In Spirit Of Man
Allen D. Albert argues for civic development centered on people with playgrounds, open air concerts, water recreation, and festivals. He urges Monroe Rotary Club leadership with women's clubs backing a broad plan including a park along the north river front, a hotel, an auditorium, a union station, and a modern juvenile court with detention houses and extended health services.
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Lonroa
Allen D. Albert
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Elks’ Club
Albert
Los Angeles
Monroe
Chamber of Commerce
North River Front
Chamber of Commerce and
Rotary Club
Carpenter of
Nazareth
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Geo
Matthew Adams
By Morris
Ucu
Europe
Herbert Hoover
Rev. Means
E. K. Means
Harry A. Merfeld
Don Juan Filhiol
George
Busey
Westminster
Bible
First Presbyterian Church
Wallace Clift
Church OF Christ
A. EK. Ramsey
City Hall
Chamor
Lba
American Legion
Robert F. Cook
Weaka Supply CO
Ox Galilee
Equitable Life Assurance Society
C. D. Oakley
New South
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