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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1925
Page
5
A humorous column notes rising city arrests for jaywalking and urges pedestrians to heed street safety rules. It jokes about crossing improperly near vehicles and the danger of blocking fire engines, citing past incidents and a 1924 statistic of over two million jaywalkers with efforts to cut the number in half.
A list of anniversaries and obituaries spanning 1825 to 1992 includes George L. Fox born in Boston and died in Cambridge, Prussia's 1866 victory over Austria at Sadowa, 1869 Arctic expedition from St Johns, 1875 Washingtons army command centennial in Cambridge, 1890 United Confederate Veterans reunion in Chattanooga, 1900 Czar banishment decree, 1904 Theodore Herzl death in Vienna, 1992 Walter Hines Page memorial unveiled at Westminster Abbey.
Hubert Work born Marion Center Pennsylvania 65 years ago. Charlotte Perkins Gilman born Hartford Connecticut 65 years ago. George W Kirchwey born Detroit Michigan 70 years ago. Clarence J McLeod born Detroit Michigan 80 years ago. Mrs Peter B Oleson Minnesota first woman candidate for U S Senate born Waterville Minnesota 40 years ago.
Northeast Louisiana marks Independence Day with Defense Test exercises in Alexandria. Monroe and West Monroe observe little formal celebration beyond patriotic addresses and reflections on The American Flag and national spirit.
Discussion notes a planned Mississippi barge line from New Orleans to Monroe and beyond to Camden, with $1,100,000 allocated for ten barges and a diesel towboat. Report cites growing feasibility, terminal improvements, and river conditions as factors shaping public and private interests in river freight.
A New York editor argues that leprosy should be treated like other diseases, not a social pariah. He cites Newark cases and ancient laws to urge renewed focus on contagion safeguards rather than stigma.
A list of horizontal and vertical crossword clues with numbers and word hints. Includes definitions for words ranging from basic traits to places and objects, inviting solver to begin with certain certain entries to cross-check others.
A reflective column marks the 100th anniversary of Thomas Huxley with praise for his commitment to truth and science. It links his legacy to the Tennessee trial over teaching evolution, cites Vernon Kellogg and Mencken, and argues that skepticism and rejection of authority drive scientific progress.
The belated Red Men celebration at Forsythe park drew a large audience despite threats of rain. John E. Owens directed the Giant Ogre role and led a lively fireworks finale. Town placards announced a red mark sale by Famous Co. on July 13, fueling curiosity.
The column cites the relaxed code of manners in the era, noting golf knickers in church and bathing-suited stage crowds as symbols of protest. It argues tradition governs decorum, with tweeds and bathing suits clashing with reverence, menus, and ceremonial norms.
A fragmented ad page lists several businesses and promos including Brooks Gro. Co., Monroe Ice Cream, and Watson's Ice Cream. The readable slivers mention Delicatessen and Velvet Ice Cream with time references but lack complete context or dates.
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