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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1925

Page

6

History of Track Records Recalled in Sport On Uptend

Traditional college rivals clash for indoor running honors at the Millrose A A carnival at Madison Square Garden on January 27 and 28. Rutgers meets Lafayette while Syracuse faces its upstate foe Colgate.

A. P Madison Square Garden Rutgers LaFayette Syracuse Upstate Colette Paavo Nurmi Finland Nurmi Ray Watson Hahn Booth

Monroe Democratic Primary Set In February 1925

The City of Monroe Democratic Executive Committee adopted a resolution calling a February 17 1925 primary to nominate a Democratic candidate for City Councilman and Commissioner of Finance and Utilities to fill the unexpired term of Hillyer R Speed. Candidates must file intent by January 19 1925 and deposit $100 with the committee. The election will be held at six polling places across wards 1 to 6.

Democratic Executive Committee Monroe Department of Finance and Utilities Hillyer R. Speed Louisville Avenue North Sixth Street Milner Motor Company Washington and Walnut Streets City Hall Peters Furniture Company Grand and Calypso Stone and South Fourth Streets Motor Wheel Corporation Jackson Street M. M. Munholland

Seeded Classified Ad Sparks Massive Property Sale

A small seed classified ad prompts a large scale sale of property worth thousands. The notice suggests a bargain route through local listings, drawing attention from buyers and traders in the area.

Alexandria Plans to Enter Cotton States League in 1925

Manager W C Feazel of the Monroe Drillers reports Alexandria intends to join the Cotton States League for the 1925 season after backers signaled strong financial support. Alexandria officials filed a formal charter application as Baton Rouge sat out due to park ownership concerns. Feazel also sought Pine Bluff franchise backing and will attend a Jackson meeting Sunday to finalize season plans.

Alexandria Baton Rouge W. C. Feazer Monroe Drillers Scott Cotton States George C. Merkle Alexandria Chamber of Commerce T. A Feazel Jackson Miss

Shoes on sale at D Masur & Sons

One lot Edwin Clapp shoes valued at 13.50 and 14.50 now offered at 9.45. One lot Walkover shoes up to 8.50 value reduced to 4.95. D Masur and Sons. October 21.

Edwin Clapp Walkover D. Masur & Sons

Iberia Parish Farmers Credit Association Formed

Iberia Parish Louisiana sees the Iberia Parish Farmers Credit Association organized by local businessmen led by District Attorney E M Vuillemot. The group aims to provide funds to help farmers cope with low prices and 1924 drought until this year's crops are harvested.

Credit Association New Iberia The Iberia Parish

Notice of Letters of Administration for Beard Estate

Notice is given that Pearl Tilly Beard petitions for letters of administration on the estate of Lewis W. Beard, deceased. The matter is before the Fourth District Court of Ouachita Parish Louisiana Probate Docket No 2325. Cause must be shown within ten days to contest the petition.

Lewis W. Beard State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Fourth District Court Pearl Tilly Beard Percy Sander A. D

Strangler Lewis Recovering After Dueling With Mann

Ed Strangler Lewis, defeated by Wayne Big Mann for the heavyweight title, is resting comfortably in a Kansas City hospital after a sacroiliac joint sprain incurred when he slipped or was thrown from the ring during the Thursday night bout.

Kansas City Ed “Strangler Lewis Wayne Big

Tick problem halts cattle program at Industrial Lumber farm

Louisiana cattle operations at the Industrial Lumber company’s farm ceased expanding after selling their herd to Mr. McBirny of Welsh. The firm plans no large scale cattle raising until Louisiana’s tick issue is resolved.

Oakdale Industrial Lumber Company

Shirts on sale at deep discounts by D Masur and Sons

Local ad announces shirt sale with 2.50 and 3.00 values discounted to 1.95 during limited stock. The notice is attributed to D Masur and Sons and bears the date 10 21.

D- Masur & Sons

Basketball Race Opens in Western Conference

The western conference basketball race begins tonight with eight teams competing. Ohio meets Indians in Columbus, Michigan faces Northwestern in Ann Arbor, Minnesota plays Wisconsin in Minneapolis, and Chicago versus Illinois takes place in Chicago.

Chicago Ohio Indians Columbus Michigan Northwestern Ann Arbor Minnesota Wisconsin Minneapolis Illinois

School Let for Two-Story Palmett Building

St Landry parish school board awarded a $7800 contract to a Baton Rouge firm for a two story brick building at Palmett La. Several other bidders were rejected.

Alexandria School Board St. Landry Parish Palmett Baton Rouge

Bob Sage Falls to Champion Greb in Detroit Bout

In Detroit on January 10 Bob Sage billed as Battling Barrister was no match for middleweight champion Harry Greb. Greb led on points and the referee’s decision favored the champ as Sage, a Pittsburg fighter, lost amid mixed newspaper opinions on rounds.

Detroit Mich Bob Sage Harry Greb Focal Arena Pittsburger Greb

Golf ball size on the agenda at USGA session

The United States Golf Association will devote major attention to ball size at its annual meeting in New York. A committee report is expected as England and Scotland oppose the larger ball, while Dr. C V Piper notes weed issues and fast greens at St Andrews.

New York United States Golf Association United States England C. V. Piper United States Department of Agriculture St. Andrews

College Basketball Scores and Boxing Result Report

Oklahoma Aggies beat Phillipes 47 to 26 while Mississippi College led Alabama Kentucky 26 to 25 and Mississippi 23. In New York Harold Smith defeated Jackie Snyder in ten rounds yielding a bantamweight boxing win.

Oklahoma Aggies Phillipes Mississippi College Alabama

Promising Horse Ordinance Sold to Mrs. Harry Whitney

Ordinance a 16.1 hand gray valued for the best hind leg since Tracery has been sold and will go to Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney for her stud farm near Red Bank New Jersey. The sale was announced by the late August Belmont estate.

New York Harry Payne Whitney Red Bank N. J Belmont

Hart, Hart Schaffner Style Plus Suit Clearance

Local ad announces reduction on Hart Schaffner Marx and Style Plus suits and overcoats during a clearance sale at D. Mausur & Sons with a date noted as 10-21.

Hart, Schaffner & Marx D. Masur & Sons

Baton Rouge Build Permits Rise Above 1921 Peak

Baton Rouge reports 1924 building permits total 2,243,336 surpassing 1921’s previous peak of 1,493,387. Of 1924 permits, 2,084,479 covered new work with the remainder for remodeling and other projects.

Baton Rouge Lat Ranaiza

Radio Programs Courtesy Radio Digest

The Associated Press outlines radio listings from Radio Digest, noting program schedules, notable shows, and network affiliations for the upcoming broadcast period. Highlights include anticipated debuts and program changes across stations.

Radio Digest Associated Press

Radio Schedule Highlights Across Cities with Concerts and Services

A compiled list of radio stations from across the U S detailing forthcoming concerts orchestras religious services and entertainment programs with times names and venues such as WGN Chicago WHK Cleveland WABC Philadelphia KDKA Pittsburgh WGY Schenectady and KFSG Los Angeles among others. The entries include 6 to 12 o'clock airings featuring concerts organ performances talk shows dances and sacred programs.

WSB Atlanta Journal WMAQ Chicago Glee Club Chicago Theatre Review WGN WLW Cincinnati WHK Cleveland WTAM WFAA Dallas News and Journal WOCC Davenport Sandman WCX Detroit Free Press WWJ Detroit News WTAS Elgin WBAP Ft. Worth Star Telegram KTHS Hot Springs WHAS Louisville Times WMC Memphis WCCO Minneapolis-St. Paul CKAC Montreal Wijd Mooseheart KGO Oakland WOAW Omaha WDAR Philadelphia WFI WIP KDKA Pittsburgh WCAE WAHG Richmond Hill WGY Schenectady Stevens Point KSD St. Louis Post-Dispatch Symphony Orchestra WWI WOC Fort Worth Star Telegram KNX Hollywood WOS Jefferson City KFS Los Angeles KFSG KHJ Los Angeles Times WHN New York WEAF Roxy and His Gang WCAL Northfield

Radio Schedules Hint Local Programming Details

A fragmented broadcast listing shows multiple stations and times for choir violin quartet sermon sacred services and concerts across markets including Atlanta Beaumont Boston Buffalo Cleveland Chicago with partial entries and truncated program notes.

WEMC

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