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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1932

Page

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Sixth farmers outlook meeting slated in Ouachita Parish

The sixth farmers outlook meeting for Ouachita Parish is set for tomorrow at 2 30 PM in Okaloosa community with E R Strahan and Mrs Jewel L McQuiller in charge. A similar session was held this afternoon in Eureka and earlier meetings occurred at the parish courthouse Drew Chenire and Liberty. Four 4 H Club meetings were held yesterday in Lapine Mt Vernon Watson and Cypress with Strahan and McQuiller lecturing on fertilizers and spring gardening.

Farmers’ Outlook Ouachita Parish Okaloosa E. R. Strahan Jewel L. McQuiller Eureka Drew, Cheniere Liberty Indian Village Smith Home Home Demonstration Club Outlook Federal Farm Board Mr. Strahan

Credit Expansion Bill Reaches Senate After House Support

The Glass-Steagall credit expansion bill, approved by the House 350 to 15 after swift, rule-suspending debate, goes to the Senate where passage is expected. House members backed the measure as it moves toward presidential action and final approval.

Washington House Senate

Marmola Pills Promise Quick Fat Loss Across Circles

Medical claims describe Marmola tablets as a fat reducing remedy effective for many years. The advertisement asserts a fat loss solution linked to Marmola and urges readers to buy the product from druggists, noting a book in each box explains the method.

Locaieg Tech

Pirates of Pellucidar seize two explorers on a river voyage

Thoar and Jason are ambushed by a dozen men described as Kosars of Pellucidar. Bound and forced into a longboat, they travel through swampy waters while the crew sails and rows toward an unknown destination. A tense reveal awaits as the captives endure the peril.

Thoar Jason Mike Pellucidar Gridley

Chinese and Japanese Shelling Near Chapei Amid Rising Tensions

Shanghai dispatch reports a brief artillery duel on the Chapei front as Japanese and Chinese forces maneuver for a larger offensive. General Tsai Ting Kai shifts 50,000 troops to block moves while civilians rally for national resistance and flag displays surge across the city.

Associated Press Shanghai Chapei Front Tsai Ting-Kai Chinese Bankers Association Nineteenth Route Army Peace Preservation Committee Red Cross

No More Neuritis Relief Claim Ad

An advertisement touts a new emollient named Tysmol for quick relief from neuritis nevlalgia and nerve pains. It promises disappearance of soreness swelling numbness and joint tenderness with use and claims availability at drug stores.

Alweys

This Modern Age and Laughing Sinners At Capitol and Paramount

The Capitol presents Joan Crawford in This Modern Age a lively Paris youth tale with Pauline Frederick as her mother. At the Paramount John M Stahl, famed director, introduces Strictly Dishonorable with Paul Lukas Sidney Fox and Lewis Stone as part of his Universal slate and a new contract celebration.

Capitol Knute Rockne Lindbergh Joan Crawford Capitol Theater Joan Paris Pauline Frederick John M. Stahl Stahl Pilot Yonkers Hollywood Universal Paramount Theater Paul Lukas Sidney Fox Lewis Stone Carl Laemmle Fanny Hurst Back Street

Analysis shows girl from Boston dies at sea amid mystery

The piece reports on the death of Miss Cook aboard the Chinese Prince en route to America. U S consul Richard L. Sprague notes Mrs. Conk believes pneumonia caused the death. The consul sent a cablegram requesting copies for authorities. Miss Cook, engaged to St George Arnold of Boston, died before their planned wedding in the United States.

States Richard L. Sprague United States Miss Cook Boston Albert E. Carroll Mediterranean Arnold

Escaping Gas In Room Gives Close Call To Mrs Cox

Mrs Cox nearly suffocated due to gas escape in a vacated house causing a near fatal incident. She was found by her mother about noon and revived after gas exposure. Her husband, unaware until he returned home, urged warnings for moving into vacant houses amid increased pressure to maintain service during high water.

West Monroe Jenks

Maurice Costello In Critical Condition From Stroke

Los Angeles report says early matinee idol Maurice Costello is in critical condition after a cerebral hemorrhage he suffered today. Doctor Bonfiglio later stated Costello has shown improvement and has a good chance to pull through.

Los Angeles Maurice Costello John Bonfiglio

Kidnapped sportsman Blagden escapes after captivity by five men

Jim Blagden, owner of a boys camp on Upper Saranac Lake and Yale alumnus, was abducted from a Saranac Lake cottage. He overpowered a guard, seized a revolver, and fled after hours of moving between a sedan, a windowless room, and a farm house. He suspected Albany or Cleveland at times as captors demanded a $1000 ransom.

Curly Blagden Claude J. Peck Saranac Lake Albany Thomas Utica N. Y Thomas Blagden Tupper Lake Syracuse Jim Cleveland Upper Saranac Lake Yale University E. Roland Harriman New York Harriman E. H. Harriman

Seven Passengers and Two Pilots Rescued at Sea

A twin motored Italian seaplane with seven passengers and two pilots crashed fifty miles off Malta. The British destroyer Brilliant rescued all aboard and towed the craft to Malta after being summoned by wireless. The plane had come down while repairing a motor.

Rome Malta Brilliant

Cooper Named to Supervise Roads in District No 10

W F Cooper formerly vice chairman of the Louisiana Highway Commission succeeds E T Randall as maintenance superintendent for District No 10. The district covers parishes west of Ouachita Parish. Randall served four years. Cooper, an engineer, will reside in Winnsboro where district headquarters are located. The Winnsboro license bureau will close today forcing late applicants to seek tags elsewhere.

Winnsboro W. F. Cooper Louisiana Highway Commission Simpson E. T. Randall Cooper Louisiana Ouachita Parish Randall

Solons Await Governor Communication on Budget and Bills

The legislature faces anticipated governor remarks on budget cuts likely exceeding prior estimates. House Ways and Means reports two revenue bills, one preserving the eight mill levy and another lowering brackets. A gas tax bill moves in the House as well. Senate actions include pay increases for election officials and delays on county commissioner reductions and primary scheduling. Governor Conner signs the absentee voting repeal and proposes a safer alternative. Scientists link tooth decay to diets from mineral-deficient soil.

House Ways and Means Leo Seal State Highway Commission Senate Conner

Orleans swept by wave of crime in city

A stack of cases includes an alleged bandit facing 14 to 28 years for bank robbery and Cecil Irons 31 given 6 to 10 years on breaking and entering. Alvin Caddin 27 of Algiers gets a year in parish prison for shooting his wife. A mustard bottle with a note washed ashore near Bayou St. John spurs speculation of a hoax. Victor Mancuso 22 is convicted of murder with life term awaiting in the state penitentiary after killing Samuel Cortez following a remark about the widow.

Cecil Irons Alvin Caddin Algiers Second Island Fancy Frase Bayou St. John Lake Pontchartrain Victor Mancusco Samuel Cortez Mancuso

Public Safety Incident Report Near Mangham

Franklin Parish sheriffs officers investigated a public safety incident on W. C. Fullers plantation three miles east of Mangham. One Black person was wounded and another involved was arrested. The arrestee's name was not available early this afternoon.

Winnsboro Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Department W. C. Fuller Mangham

Tide Turns Against Hoarding and Credit Tightening

AGA leader explains that stores and industries show historically low stocks relative to population and demand due to fear and tight credit. He links reduced purchasing to manufacturer credit limits, arguing federal programs could revive demand and aid agriculture, with widespread purchasing expected. The article notes one divorce per six marriages in the United States.

United States

Feels Like a New Woman in Crystal Springs

Mrs Ruby Rice of Route 1 Box 239 Crystal Springs describes relief from long lasting nerve spells after using Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discover y herbal tonic and Favorite Prescription for women’s ailments. She reports headaches subsiding and renewed ability to work. Drugstores carry these medicines nationwide.

Dr. Pierce

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