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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1925
Page
4
A satirical piece notes how prohibition forces have turned seas into bootlegger chasers. It describes swimmers carrying cracked ice, drinking Scotch from waves, and cities threatening closures while rivers and harbors reportedly run with alcohol.
The World Federation of Education Associations convenes in Edinburgh today with Dr A O Thomas of Maine as presiding officer. Born in 1864 on an Illinois farm, he trained in Iowa, started as an educator in Nebraska, led the Kearney normal school, and became Nebraska State Superintendent before moving to Maine in 1917. He spearheaded the federation, aiming to foster international goodwill through schools.
Notable dates include 1788 Marietta sermon in the Northwest Territory, 186 meteor over New England states, 1876 death of Sir Francis Bond Head, 1888 Ohio Governor Thomas L. Young death, 1896 Jameson raid trial in London, 1908 Pope Leo XIII death, 1928 Pancho Villa assassination in Parral Mexico.
The News-Star highlights correspondence between Monroe and Greece refugee children aided by the American Red Cross in Athens. Letters reveal hardships from loss of home and property, praise Greece’s scenery and modern city, and urge English study and charitable action as a core Christian duty.
The piece warns the rubber shortage may spark a 1928 to 1930 crisis as demand soars and output stays limited. It notes the United States buys about 75 percent of world rubber while Britain controls similar shares, with Firestone Ford and others racing to secure supplies from Liberia to Madagascar and the Everglades.
In a House of Lords debate the 95 percent figure for British screens and 99 percent across the empire was challenged, arguing for more English output. The piece notes Britain's rich landscapes and dramatic talent, yet cites undeveloped film photography methods as a key handicap hindering rival British cinema.
The article argues European audiences hiss poor performances while American crowds applaud. It suggests Americans may show better manners due to greater consideration for the performers, possibly explaining the difference in reception.
William Muldoon the 80 year old trainer urged restraint of narcotics and urged obedience as the key to a long life. He compared life to ten year laps and said youth should be guided while adults enforce discipline. His speech framed rules of conduct as divine laws and showcased his own fitness as living proof of his gospel.
A 1910 New Orleans dispatch reports Monroe officials celebrated a waterworks upgrade with strong fire protection and a new city hall. Dr Day confirmed radium emanations in Forsythe Park salt water, potentially elevating Monroe to a leading health resort and increasing interest in its natural gas and electric services.
After 22 years of agitation the church union in Canada becomes an accomplished fact by merging three denominations into one body representing two and a half million people or 80 percent of the Dominion population. Leaders call it the great adventure with uncertain outcomes.
William John Beach of Toronto sails with his wife and five year old son in a 26 foot boat seeking pirate gold near Cocos Island in the Pacific. He carries an electrical instrument said to ring when gold is within digging distance and hopes for an exciting venture without serious mishaps.
The text notes ten universities and colleges in the United States have women serving as presidents. It also states Colorado was the first state to elect a woman as state superintendent of public instruction.
A dense list of radio time slots shows stations across domains: comedy from KOA at 9 p.m., Serenaders on KFI, orchestras on KPO and WGR, organ recitals on WHN, and dance or orchestral sets on WPG. Late night blocks include KNX orchestras, KJR studio programs, and final mentions of KNX, KJR, and WDAF through 1 a.m. with various music formats.
A dense schedule of radio stations and programs from 9 p.m. to midnight featuring orchestras, organ recitals, jazz orchestras, entertainments, theater concerts, and special programs across multiple stations including KFI KWKA WJZ WLS KNX KGW KHJ and more with multiple live performers and times.
Morehouse Parish School Board invites sealed bids for remodeling and repairs to the Collinston School Building in Collinston Louisiana. Bids due 2 pm Monday August 8 1925. Plans from Architect J W Smith Monroe Louisiana. A 5 percent certified check required with each bid. Board reserves right to reject all bids. Signed K D Shaw Superintendent E Barham President. jy 18-20-25-27
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