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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
4
The Board of Education warns that children nationwide nap in class and suggests drastic measures to stop it. A playful piece notes late night radio bedtime stories and sleepy pupils in Ohio Chicago and elsewhere while calling for immediate action to curb student slumber.
Gen J Warren Keifer, nearing his ninetieth birthday, is one of two living ex Speakers of the U S House. The Ohio veteran from Springfield has a long career from 1861 Civil War service to major general, Spanish American War command, and multiple terms in Congress.
Kaige Boris of Bulgaria marks 31 with a Europe tour ahead after a Sofia birth. J Warren Keifer, ex U S House of Representatives member, born in Clark County. J Damrosch, famed conductor, noted as U S ambassador to Germany born in Breslau 68 years ago. Rosevelt, Democratic vice president in 1920, 43 years ago.
A Louisiana education department study warns athletics dominate student life at several colleges. It notes a link between large enrollments and successful teams, argues smaller schools fear enforced cuts, and urges larger institutions to adjust rather than push smaller colleges to reduce sports emphasis.
Warden Lewis E. Lawes cites ten external factors driving male youth crime including heredity improper home training and high cost of living while City Judge Charles W. Boodie lists ten causes for delinquent girls such as improper home atmosphere and love of luxury The piece challenges the idea that youths lack free will arguing that people can overcome temptations regardless of circumstances.
The piece critiques enduring price fixing and monopolies in the United States. It argues big firms dictate prices, shops resist undercutting, and small merchants must endure. It notes failed price wars and questions government effectiveness in stamping out collusion, urging cautious acceptance and providence.
The city press treats the campaign as a three ring circus with Behrman Maloney McShane and Huey Long as dramatic figures. It mirrors Pickwick players and Leacock satire showing voters weighing charges amid theatrical spectacle and comic outrage.
The Monroe News Star reviews a State Board of Health survey showing severe housing deficiencies among Black households. It notes lack of bathrooms, poor ventilation, no garbage cans, inadequate heating, and low yard sanitation, linking living conditions to high tuberculosis and pneumonia death rates.
The piece argues that education worthwhile must provide known truths, not admitted ones. It urges readers to test beliefs such as Shakespeare, pacifism, evolution, child labor, prohibition, and politics by personal examination, warning that a fence built on admitted truths collapses under scrutiny.
In January 1910 Monroe report notes C W Powers and G T Ashford identifying Paul Jones as a depot area suspect after a Hall City safe blow. Fuse from Jones satchel matches the Hall City device as investigators tighten the net. The piece also mentions a possible band reorganization led by Edwin Hess and a Grand Street Theatre vaudeville night drawing crowds with Miss Creary Theus hosting a social gathering with numerous guests and dancing.
A full set of across and down crossword clues includes metals notes countries towns and names. Entries cover common metals like iron and silver to Greek letters and royal terms, with abbreviations and poetic forms. The list guides solving order by starting with certain sure fills and using crossings to resolve others.
An advertisement highlights how Doan's Pills relieve backache and urinary troubles in aging residents. Endorsement from W. G. Matty of Monroe cites rapid kidney relief and a strengthened back, noting continued use keeps him active at seventy eight. Price is 60 cents at dealers.
Today’s anniversaries recall Charles I beheaded in 1649 at Whitehall John Lansing born 1754 in Albany NY Walter Savage Landor born 1775 died 1864 in Florence Red Jacket Seneca leader died 1880 near Buffalo United States Hawaii commercial treaty 1875 Cartier monument unveiled 1885 Crown Prince Rudolph Austria Hungary died 1889 John P Jones re-elected senator Nevada 1891.
Fresh strawberries available at Green's Market and Grocery. Customer notices indicate produce is in stock with a seasonal supply arriving around late November.
A husband recalls a big row as his wife refuses then takes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach and liver trouble. He credits the remedy with removing ailments, noting a one dose guarantee and money back offer via Phoenix Drug Store and druggists everywhere.
To the voters of City of Monroe I beg to announce that I will be a candidate to win the unexpired term of Commissioner of Finance and Public Utilities, effective Jan 1 1925, following the resignation of H. R. Speed. Signed D. A. Breard.
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