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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1925
Page
4
Satirical piece on advances in cosmetic surgery with detachable ears noses and faces. It humorously imagines interchangeable body parts for disguise and social satire. The piece lampoons vanity and reformers while noting the odd possibilities of reversible facial features.
The 74 year old Dr Walter Leaf, notable British businessman and scholar, becomes president of the International Chamber of Commerce. He rose to prominence as a director of a major London bank in 1891 and earned acclaim in finance while also translating Persian Russian and Greek works. He helped found the London Chamber of Commerce and is regarded as a leading authority on national and international finance and economics.
Rhode Islanders beat five French privateers off Block Island in 1690. Burns dies in 1786. 1861 Civil War battle at Bull Run marks early war. 1865 A. J. Hamilton elected Texas governor. 1875 John Lee Carroll nominated Maryland governor. 1893 Arctic explorer Rue dies. born Orkney Islands sept 30 2813. 1894 Frederick Low dies. born Frankfort Maine 1828. 1923 Chile Peru agree to Tacna Arica arbitration.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce directors passed a resolution urging employers to grant fifteen days annual vacation for National Guard and reserve training near Alexandria. Employers should also pay full salaries during leave to train for national defense, per the Monroe paper’s endorsement.
Connecticut has earmarked 445000 dollars to acquire state forests and aims to plant and redeem 200000 acres of woods on a 25000 acre tract. Yale University is highlighted as a key collaborator, with Louisiana cited as a leader in forest conservation. The article urges broader adoption of this model across states.
The Treasury reports only eight Nebraskans earning over 10000, six from Omaha. The Philadelphia Record notes Reading claims 100 millionaires yet is smaller than Omaha, implying wealth concentration in the East versus the agricultural West. The piece links this to differing political policies within the GOP.
The article notes a heated debate in New Zealand about how to treat American visitors and whether Britain should honor U S Volstead era restrictions by omitting beverages disapproved by Mr. Volstead. Sir Albert Spicer is cited proposing home style respect for U S principles.
Brandt Lessing argues that moral courage surpasses physical bravery, noting medals often honor bold acts in danger while true courage lies in confessing fault and facing personal truth. He cites Mohammedans and ascetics as examples of belief-driven bravery, contrasting public glory with private integrity.
Jack Christy known as Phil Ward was moved by Rapides authorities from Caddo to Rapides parish jail after arrest in Monroe while attending his wife’s funeral. He faces a 1908 murder indictment and a May 1910 post office robbery charge. Separately Monroe leaders push $25,000 stock for a river terminal, hoping Cranes and wharf cut shipper rates dramatically.
Dowager Queen Marie Christina of Spain marks 67 as Regent’s memory. Anna A. Gordon, Boston born, celebrates 72 years as World WCTU president. Edward J. Hanna of San Francisco born in Rochester 65 years ago. Chauncey Olcott, Buffalo born, turns 65 as Irish musical drama star. Frances Folsom Preston, Buffalo born, turns 61, former Mrs. Grover Cleveland.
On Wednesday afternoon Miss Mamie Massengill and Mrs. Dick Ray hosted Y M C A young ladies. Mrs. Ray led the meeting as attendees, including Camille Parker Edith Gunby Bertie Moore Lucille Vaughn Belle Newhall Gladys Broadway Irene Newhall Cora Cook Gladys Gibson Stella Reilly Harriett Terwil linger Lillian Massengill, considered increasing their bank accounts.
Prohibition debates flare as American ships head to Wellington for a Pacific friendship cruise. Wet versus dry welcomes split locals with talk of Volstead and hospitality norms. Some advocate leaving decisions to individual guests to avoid embarrassment.
Fashion authorities claim current styles boost health and beauty in women through low necklines, short skirts, and silk undergarments, promoting youthfulness and vitality.
Radio schedule entries detail numerous stations including KYW KFI KGO KGW KHJ KNX WXRC WLS WJZ WGN WHO and more. Programs range from orchestras and concerts to jazz, organ recitals and special feature shows with times from 9 p m to midnight and beyond.
The page lists a dense slate of radio programs across stations KFI KNX KPO KYW WCAE WEAF and others. Entries note detective stories orchestras lectures weather sports dance music studio programs and late night concerts from 9:15 p m through 12 30 a m featuring groups like Albin s orchestra Silvertown orchestra Marsh s orchestra and Vaughan orchestra.
An advertisement promotes Velvet Ice Cream as pure delicious and popular. It notes production by the Monroe Ice Cream and Candy Co. Inc and carries a date variant of 11 25.
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