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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1925
Page
4
A humorous 1925 King Features Syndicate piece notes extreme heat driving people to sleep in city parks. It describes makeshift beds on benches and trees, strangers using park facilities as baths, and odd complaints about comfort and safety. The piece mocks park life and contrasts it with hotel accommodations.
A dated roundup lists events and births including Don Alexander O Reilly demanding Louisiana for Spain in 1762, Joseph Bonaparte's death in 1844, Elias Ammons born 1860 and died 1925, a Baxter statue unveiling in 1875, George Curry’s death in 1878, a 1892 Montana killing frost, the 1896 Transvaal raid sentence, and Harding's 1928 ptomaine poisoning episode aboard his train.
Today marks anniversaries for Ballington Booth founder of Volunteers of America born in Brighouse England 96 years ago. Mary Anderson de Navarro actress born in Sacramento 66 years ago. Dr Kenneth G Matheson Drexel Institute born Cheraw North Carolina 61 years ago. Justice John Ford Knowlesville New York 63 years ago. Pat Moore Memphis ban tam-weight star born 82 years ago.
A year ago today Mexico suspended silver coinage while Secretary Hughes and his delegation arrived in Paris for talks.
An editorial urges Monroe residents to engage with the state Baptist orphanage recently established in the city. It proposes car outings to the pool, ball games, picnics, and other wholesome activities to connect children with the community, stressing the broader good for both orphans and volunteers.
The President directs remission of the remaining six million dollars of the Boxer indemnity, completing China’s 25 year reparation debt. Congress had previously remitted ten million in 1908 to fund education, aiding China’s move toward republican and cultural reforms amidst suspicion of American motives by some observers.
Lady Rhondda urges equal rights for women in business saying firms should include daughters as partners. She notes British women have fought for suffrage but many prefer social or artistic roles, while business leadership remains male dominated.
A historical look at England 1825 railways through models and tableaux trains. The piece notes the Duke of Wellington doubting the iron horse while Queen Victoria supported progress, and questions what the next century may bring beyond steam travel.
The Spectator discusses Ernest Thompson Seton s four volume work The Monument noting its thorough scope on North American animal life and zones. It praises Seton s knowledge affiliations with animals and life experiences while noting the high price and monumental nature of the series.
In the July 28 1910 News Star report Ed Reed ten years old shot gun incident kills Sewell girl seven years old at Oliver station A L G railroad officers find intent not malicious boy was playing with her Forsythe park game West Monroe vs Arcadia hooter Averette pitching list and a river boat outing with J W Mill party Primary election September 6 Fifth District Congressional Committee nominees listed.
The prosperity of railway companies is endangered by growing motor-bus and motor-truck use. Air travel, though still developing, is widely viewed as faster safer and eventually as comfortable as rail with broader reach.
A lay evangelist converts Herrin Illinois soothing long standing feuds and persuading residents to lay away shooting irons. The town shows sudden peace and goodwill with a remarkable shift from its usual excitement and gun play.
New Attorney General John Garibaldi Sargent from Vermont reveals a wide range of hobbies. He collects pipes and clocks, enjoys antiques, cooks on campfires, and loves fishing and camping. He is an amateur tinsmith, a gardener with a rose garden and an apple orchard, and a self-trained medic with a first aid kit. He enjoys debate and has a reputed prodigious appetite.
The ad claims St Josephs G F P restores health for women by combating disorders of the generative system. It features testimonials noting weight gain and improved well being after multiple bottles, urging others to try the remedy.
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