Gumps A Peek At Paradise And Hidden Pride
A distressed speaker laments poverty and pride amid wants for basic food and a modest coat. The letter asks Henrietta where her nerve is as she dodges bills and social pressures.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1925
Page
2
Public Call for Better Police Public Relations in Monroe
Rev. F M Freeman urged unity between the public and city police at a First Methodist service in Monroe. He praised Col R A Young Jr and warned that officers face danger and criticism while urging the public to back law enforcement and aid officers with information. He called for cooperation and Christian principles to ease duties and improve results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Freeman
First Methodist
Monroe
Freeman
First Methodist Church
Church of the Iste
R. A. Young, Jr
Col. Young
Gol
Lice
Obituary for Silas W Hobbs Ouachita Parish Farmer Dies
Silas W Hobbs aged 73 and longtime Ouachita parish farmer died at his home on Saturday. Burial followed Sunday at Walnut Grove cemetery. Survived by wife and several children. Samuel Duvors age 3 son of Mr and Mrs S F Duvors died late Saturday night at home in LaPine Ward 3. Burial Sunday in Mt Vernon cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas W. Hobbs
Ouachita Parish
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Samuel Duvors
S. F. Duvors
LaPine
Ward
Mt. Vernon
A Wife’s Confessional unfolds in a woodland stakeout
Adele Garrison’s Confessions of a Wife features Missee Graham and Mother Graham lurking in a garden woodland as Lee Chow guides a hidden rendezvous. An aged visitor arrives, probing a deal while tension rises between hidden parties and a wary mother-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Chow
Graham
Hugh Grantland
Graham Iook
Mother Graham
Trip
Andrew Johnson revival ends at Stone Ave Methodist church
Dr Johnson wraps two weeks of services at Stone Ave Church with two crowded congregations. Morning sermon on the Ten Ships from the 23rd Psalm covered Authorship through Ownership. evening sermon on the second coming discussed pre millennial viewpoints, noting Moody Chapman Billy Sunday and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Johnson
Stone Avenue
Christ
Moody, Chapman
Billy Sunday
Tanlac Promises Quick Health Boost With Weight Gain Claim
Advertisement touts Tanlac as Nature's tonic made from roots and herbs. It claims a man regained 20 pounds after six bottles and urges readers to visit their druggist to feel healthier and productive quickly.
Sermon by Dr Johnson Draws Earnest Attention at Meeting
A sermon by Dr. Johnson drew attentive audiences and was praised as among his best in these meetings. Altar services occurred at all Sunday sessions, nine members joined the Methodist Protestant Church, and three were baptized by Dr. Stephen B. Williams. An offering of $332.44 was presented to Dr. Johnson, a $60 love offering to the pastor, and a $25 bank gift to pianist Beatrice Yeager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Methodist Protestant Church
Stephen B. Williams
Beatrice Yeager
Stop Your Cold Tonight Bond's Pills Ad
Stop Your Cold Tonight. A Bond's Pill at bedtime will help you feel well tomorrow. Colds and influenza can't take hold when Bond's Pills keep the bowels open and drive out germs. Get a bottle at any drug store. 25c.adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Macabees Close State Convention With Banquet
The 1925 state convention of Macabees ended with a banquet at the Hotel Monroe attended by over a hundred delegates. Speeches by Bulger Rev F M Freeman Charles Hartley and Frank O Croy praised building the Tent in Louisiana. Bulger noted Louisiana bonds and mortgage notes totaling over 1.5 million and Ouachita parish notes worth 109000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabees
Monroe
Bulger
New Orleans
F. M. Freeman
Charles P. Hartley
Frank O'Croy
Birmingham
Alabama
Supreme
J. J. Ferguson
Louisiana
State of Louisiana
Parish
Ouachita
Mr. Bulger
Dr Johnson Praised for Community Address in City
The meeting raised about 500 dollars with little effort and attendees enjoyed the event. The pastor and church members praised Dr. Johnson for his work in the city and his outreach to community groups including the high school Rotary Club State Industrial School for boys and church groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Rotary Club
State Industrial School
Presbyterian Church
Boy Scouts
First Methodist Church
Southern Worker of C. E. Attracts Large Gathering
Miss Mamie Gene Cole Junior Superintendent of Christian Endeavor in the southern states addressed a Presbyterian church meeting drawing a large group of C E members and parents. She praised the Louisiana turnout noting three visits here showed growing interest surpassing Baton Rouge and Shreveport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
Mamie Gene Cole
Miss Cole
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Shreveport
C. E
Religious Influence Spurs Youth Audience at Evening Service
A church evening service drew a full auditorium as speakers highlighted religious influence on youths. The gathering emphasized how faith shapes daily life and choices for young attendees.
Le Grand Annex Contract Let by Hotel Management
The Le Grand hotel management has just let the contract for an annex to the south of the main building. Work will start at once under contractor C. W. Sally. The annex will provide several rooms, each with bath and complete furnishings. The cost vote for the annex is given as the document progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Grand Hotel Management
C. W. Sally
Completion Planned for Fifteen Thousand Dollar Project
A project valued at $15,000 is to be completed within six ty days.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paradise
Henriettayts
Bimbo
Carmen
Duvors
Home Furniture CO
DeSiard St
Adele Garrison
Madge
Stone Ave. Church
Tanlac
Otto Segrin
Portland, Ore
Millsaps Hardware Co
Vest Monroe
LE Grand Annex
City of Monroe
Finance and Public Utilities
H. R. Speed
D. A. Breard
Frank Banta
Rudy Wiedoeft
Saxophonist
Billy Murray
Henry Burr
Frank Croxton
Basso
Ne Nason
Albert Campbell
John Meyer
Victor
Maxine Palmist
Alexander Hotel
Maxine
Italy
China
T. Malouf
B. Wise
C. Wise
Wise Shoe CO
Jackson Monroe, la
van Ess
NEW South Drug Store
Grand St
L’hone
Turkish Paths Hotel
Part
Jno. Meyer
Banta
Meyer and Croxton
Cohen
Sterling Trio
Campbell, Burr and Meyer
Kathleen Mavourneen
Valse Mazanetta
Wiedoeft
Saxema
Colorado
Nightingale
Campbell and Burr
Preludin
Rachmanioff
Valse Vanite
Campbell, Burr, Meyer and Croxton
Foster
Uci
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