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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1925
Page
4
A humorous piece describes apartment dwellers feeding on neighbors groceries via the dumb waiter. It notes upsides for mid floor residents and warns top floors face hunger, with suburban migration toward city life and shared provisions as the punchline.
The article notes Dr. Miguel Paz Baraona, a native Honduran and physician educated in Guatemala and Paris, elected president to unite factions split by revolution. Known for charitable work, he has not held public office, yet is seen as best suited to harmonize the nation’s divided politics.
Today honors Hon George F Pearce of Australia 65 years since birth. Also noted are Daniel H McMilland ex lieutenant governor of Manitoba born Whith and Dr Raymond M Hughes longtime University president born Atlantic Iowa 62 years ago. Benjamin B Odell ex New York governor born Newburgh 71 years ago. Coe I Crawford ex US senator from South Dakota born Volney Iowa 67 years ago.
An editorial argues the Senate blocked a postal pay raise veto by highlighting the post office as a vital nationwide service. It urges funding reform away from pork barrels toward real post office support, criticizing national niggardliness and urging Congress to fund the department as a government priority.
A local headquarters in Monroe coordinates a state wide drive to locate Confederate Navy veterans. Officials note 6 500 served with 4 000 left without records and urge readers to offer tips leading to fuller identifications and permanent records.
A foreign observer wandering magazine aisles would see a wide range of topics from radio to travel but little religion. The piece argues religious life remains significant beyond glossy shelves and questions the trend toward shrinking religious presence in American life.
A Michigan divorce case reveals alleged private drinking by a dry Congress member and public hypocrisy. The wife's testimony cites whetted appetites on trips to Panama and in Washington, sparking debate on enforcement and public trust. Upshaw of Georgia calls for a universal moral pledge amid bootlegging jokes.
The Agriculture Department rules that small oysters may be labeled Blue Points regardless of region. The query centers on the department’s jurisdiction. In 1924 cotton reached 18 million bales, about 500000 above earlier estimates.
A German inventor introduces a folding pocket ee ostron for bringing home purchases. The ex tire delivery system is marketed as more convenient and breciacular.
An essay reflects on longing for distant beauty while urging appreciation of the ordinary around us. The author cites Chaplin, Armour, Hardy and Bundy as examples of finding meaning close to home and warns against chasing the unknown. Emphasizes focus on everyday wonders.
A reader notes strategy for crossword solving with tips to start from confident fills and expand. The long list repeats numerous clues across horizontal and vertical entries including punctuation mark, periods, metals, and various common terms.
Henry Boyer, wanted in Washington County Missouri for murder, was arrested in Monroe by Special Officer M J Baulch. He was turned over to Sheriff Jack Parker and a $300 reward will go to Baulch. Missouri officials notified. they are expected soon. The rest covers local events and notices from the era.
A Rochester Times-Union remark and a Mount Vernon Argus note parody Wall Street and Trotzky. The fragment reflects a satirical take on beliefs and public figures with brief, era-specific punchlines. The item preserves names and places in a clipped newspaper style.
Stop Your Cold Tonight. Bond's Pill at bedtime will help you feel well tomorrow. The ad asserts Bond's Pills keep the bowels open and drive out germs to prevent colds influenza and grippe. Available at drug stores for 25c.
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