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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1925
Page
4
A satirical meditation on July Fourth history liberty and modern culture noting the cracked Liberty Bell in Philadelphia and the aging of Independence Day. The author jokes about lawyers crowds and reform while praising Paul Revere as a patriot and criticizing prohibition era policing.
A collage of historic dates including Georgia's first independent assembly in 1774, the 1776 Declaration of Independence, John Adams' death in 1826, the 1870 R. E. Lee steamboat race, and the 1879 California constitution. The text blends fragmented era references with stray dialogue and copyright notes from 1925.
The piece discusses European envy and resentment toward American wealth after World War I. It cites Britain and the Morning Post criticizing Americans for postwar prosperity, high tariffs, and social ills, suggesting such views threaten international goodwill and overlook U.S. taxed citizens and devalued dollars. It notes the Morning Post’s critique may reflect Tory aims and affect Britain’s image abroad.
The Times-Picayune midyear survey of Louisiana and Mississippi shows broad improvement in agriculture and business. Berry and truck crops yield well. building, bank deposits, and investment rise. coast realty gains noted. Interior counties drive overall prosperity with cautious optimism for continued progress. The New Orleans region reports strong deposits and reinvestment. The piece touts New Orleans as a leading, influential city in the South and America.
A Fourth of July reflection on American autonomy from international entanglements after World War I. It notes Europe’s volatility post Versailles, critiques the League of Nations as limited, and cites France Britain Germany and Russia as shaping a fragile balance. It concludes that enduring independence from foreign influence remains worth celebration.
In a public Parks Commission reminiscence Francis D. Gallatin recalls a Central Park tree stripped of bark after a hot day. He argues the act stems from ignorance not malice and urges individuals to defend nature, noting trees share life stages with humans and deserve respect.
Assessments in Ouachita parish show slight gain over last year with Monroe and West Monroe posting decreases. Parish totals reach 7 607 410 while last year was 7 353 020. Fairy spectacle In Dream land slated at Forsythe park with reduced prices and strong support from Red Men. Local figures include Hon J L Kaliski’s return from Baton Rouge and involvement in Gov Saders Senate nomination. Several locals travel or visit, Ouachita National Guards depart for Camp Stafford near Alexandria for ten days.
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