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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
4
A 1925 King Features column by John P. Medbury argues against a proposed New York anti gossip law. The piece mocks neighborly meddling and contends gossip fuels social life, noting families in Kokomo Indiana and the impracticality of silencing chatter while preserving personal freedoms.
The Engineering Foundation awards John F Stevens the John Fritz Gold Medal, recognizing his national reputation as a constructive engineer and builder of public works. A Maine native, he spent most of his life in the Western United States and Canada, led Panama Canal construction 1905 07, and headed the American Railway Mission to Russia in 1917.
The column lists several prominent figures celebrating birthdays today. Arthur Woods is noted as United States Prohibition Commissioner born in Boston aged 55. John D. Rockefeller, Cleveland born, aged 51. William M. Butler, Massachusetts senator from New Bedford aged 44. Frederic W. Upham, Racine born former National Republican treasurer aged 64. Walter F. George of Georgia born Pres in 47. M Stedman of North Carolina, the only Confederate veteran in Congress, Pittsboro born, age not stated.
An editorial urges Monroe and Northeast Louisiana to embrace growing highway links and host out of town motorists. It encourages welcoming visitors, easing traffic enforcement for guests, and improving rest rooms and facilities to make Monroe the hub of the region. The piece notes distances shrinking as roads improve and calls for a united civic effort.
A visiting writer found Herrin to be a bright ambitious city with civic pride and ordinary American concerns. He notes churches and business leaders share common ideals and argues the Herrin massacre was mischaracterized, warning that hatred and law violations could erupt again if liberty and fair government are eroded.
A comments on the Kellogg debt pact signing and American diplomatic tactics at the Dawes reparation meeting reflect confusion in U S diplomacy. Representative Donallay cited Cabinet members Hughes and Mellon as unofficial observers, arguing such conduct undermines America's dignity and prestige.
Gerald Chapman, after escaping a federal prison in Atlanta in 1922, evaded pursuers and amassed a fearsome reputation for audacious robberies. Caught in Muncie after a dramatic kidnapping chase, he carried only 4000 dollars and watches. The piece speculates on his talents and motives and cites Beveridge’s view on American law.
Special church services begin at First Presbyterian with Rev. Robert Hill of Dallas preaching for about two weeks. Fire department divides Monroe into three districts for practical alarm signals. Local personals list residents visiting, returning, or hosting guests. Various social notes mention embroid ery club gathering and spring sewing. A jumble of brief items from different papers follows, including travel and debt stories.
The piece argues Spain uses a clever short cut to reduce harm from drunken violence against wives by a Sunday jail sentence that limits no other days. It mocks long legislative delays in the United States and laments lawmakers’ intelligence while praising decisive autocratic action as more effective for common good.
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An advertisement offers BLUE STAR REMEDY for skin diseases including eczema and poison oak claiming a stain free formula and a pleasant odor. The copy urges purchase with a guarantee, noting suitability for adults and children.
R E Flowerree, broker, handles cotton, grain, stocks and bonds with direct wire quotations. Service and attention provided through correspondent Fenner & Beane, member of New York Grain Exchange.
Correct answer to yesterday's crossword puzzle referenced. Now is the time to plant sweet peas. Spencer large flower variety offered by Monroe Seed Co at 107 North Grand.
Letter from Walter L Butler defends plumbers against a critical 1925 Monroe News-Star editorial. He argues public health ethics drive plumbing work and lampoons cost terms. He cites ongoing disputes over billing and quotes vivid images of shop life.
Many women report back pain headaches and fatigue from kidney or bladder issues. Dr Kilmer swamp root is advertised as a remedy restoring kidney health, with sample bottle offers by mail and availability at drug stores.
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