The Woman Who Preys by John P Medbury
A 1925 King Features syndicate piece by John P Medbury skewers alimony fashion in Florida Nevada. It mocks divorces in Reno Palm Beach post office alimony and ex husbands in jail as social theater. It names Palm Beach Kokomo Indiana and cites lawyers postmasters and sheriffs in a satirical portrait.
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Florida
Nevada
Reno
Palm Beach
Palm Beach Florida
Kokomo
Indiana
Viscount Lee of Fareham Named Knight Grand Commander of India
The English statesman Viscount Lee of Fareham, famed for service in the Spanish American war and World War I, is recognized as Knight Grand Commander of the Star of India. A former observer with the American army and Irish military attaché, he also served as a professor at Kingston and long stood in Parliament. He gifted Whequers, his country estate, in 1917 to house the prime minister.
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Fareham
Star of India
Atlan
Arthur Lee
Amercan
Washington
Roya Military College
Kingston
Ontario
Roosevelt
America
Viscount Lee
Birth anniversaries mark famed figures this day
Marshal Joffre born 73 years ago today and Georges Carpentier born 81 years ago today are highlighted as notable birthday figures. Also noted are careers and roles of Marquis of Carew and Robert Underwood Johnson with brief mentions of U S ambassadors and congressional figures.
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Marshal Joffre
Marquis of Carew
France
London
Robert Underwood
U. S
Washington
Toda
Hubert H. Peave Epres
Congress
Onsin
Mian
Georges Carpentier
Pugilist
Lens
Dual allegiance cited for naturalized citizens across nations
An Atlantic Monthly article says naturalized Americans from Germany Italy Greece Romania Poland Holland Switzerland France and Russia face foreign military service or desertionprosecution. The piece argues U S treaties do not regulate this status and calls for decisive reform to ensure citizenship is final or the immigrant remains an alien.
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Atelantic Monthly
United States
Orleans mayoral race sparks mystified debate in Louisiana
The piece questions the New Orleans mayoral campaign and casts doubt on the wisdom of nominating Martin Behrman. It argues a candidate with a clean record and strong executive traits could better serve Louisiana, noting local politics heavily influence state governance.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Martin Behrman
Cleaner sports faith in honest play grows through Camp's views
The piece notes the Landis baseball bribe case report and Centenary football fuss as evidence that the sports world is cleaner today, though not perfect. Walter Camp, in World's Work, urges public effort to foster true sportsmanship, arguing clean, influential sport shapes youth and health.
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Landis
Walter Camp
Debate Over Child Labor Amendment Fears Federal Overreach
The piece argues against expanding federal power via the Child Labor Amendment while acknowledging the need for uniform child protections. It contends the current stance favors states rights, criticizes a Manufacturers Record critique, and cites President Coolidge’s parental guidance as misrepresented by critics.
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America
Washington
Manufacturers Record
Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Ouachita Bank Directors Re-elected in Monroe Meeting
The Ouachita National Bank in Monroe elected its board of directors T. E. Flournoy L. D. McLain J. S. Handy J. Sugar J. M. Keller D. A. Breard J. S. Block F. G. Hudson I. Baer Sig Haat and re-elected officers T. E. Flournoy president F. G. Hudson first vice president J. S. Handy second vice president O. B. Morton cashier J. T. Austin assistant cashier. A semi annual dividend of 6 percent was declared.
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News-Star
Ouachita National Bank
T. E. Flournoy
L. D. McLain
J. S. Handy
J. Sugar
J. M. Keller
D. A. Breard
J. S. Block
F. G
Crossword Puzzle Word Fill Concepts
A list of crossword clues follows guiding solvers to fill white squares. Clues range from feast to give up, cobra to conquer, and various parts of speech. The grid instructions emphasize starting with confident answers to build crossing words.
The Spectator Music Reflections On Music Creativity
A reflective piece on music emphasizing creation over listening and the value of folk tunes. It argues music unites souls, links emotion and memory, and notes the enduring appeal of old songs. It discusses major versus minor harmonies, the mathematics of music, and the distinction between genius and reinvention.
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John Brown
Bond's Pills Promised Quick Relief From Colds
An advertisement urges readers to take Bond's Pill at bedtime to prevent colds flu and neuralgia overnight. It claims the remedy keeps bowels open and drives out poisonous germs, and encourages buying a bottle at any drug store for 2 cents.
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Bond
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Naan
A. P. Ryan
D. W. Worthington
Secy Treas
TRF
Associated Press
Miss
Monroe
West Monroe
John P. Medbury
Telegraph Office
King Features Bynndicate, Inc
Orleans
J. B. Wilson
Lillian B. Mining Company
Wilson
William Garig
Carter
Garig
E. W. Anderson
A. B. Tissington
Progressive League
Anderson
J. A. H. Wharton
Young Men's Social Union of the Baptist Church
W. L. Stevens
O. B. Morton
Richland Monk
R. C. Brown
Wharton
Children of
Isle of Panes
Selves
IAL
Gionnie
Gome
Ajpie
Ali
Biuif
Biain
Diai
Star Company
R. E. Flowerree
Fenner & Beane
N. OU
N. Y
Vhone
North
Grand Monroe
Oseessaeeee
Las
W. Monroe
Eimer & Amend
Third Avenue
New York
Bell Tailors
City of Monroe
Finance and Public Utilities
H. R. Speed
Casualty Insurance
Hoover
Trousdale & Slater, Inc
H. R. Speed Ins
Gregg & McKenzie Cobb-Jackson Co., Inc
Hayden-Brown Ins
McReynolds Co
Sidney Kahn & Co
Sam H. Humphries
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