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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1929
Page
4
The memorial day message asks nations to couple Kellogg Briand pledges with real disarmament action. It warns against funding arms and debt from wars while urging that nations maintain defense until worldwide disarmament is accepted. It calls for practical disarmament aligned with public conscience rather than diplomat rhetoric.
The article reviews Britain's recent election results showing Conservative rebuke and a Labour surge with Liberal gains as a potential balance. It compares Britain’s shift toward democracy, citing Labour’s eight hour week aimed at unemployment relief, and discusses implications for sea policy and U S relations.
Governor Bilbo will not convene a special Mississippi legislature session and claims savings of about a quarter of a million dollars. The Jackson Clarion-Ledger questions whether economy is the sole motive and suggests Long's extra Louisiana session warned Bilbo.
Oil prospectors in early days faced slow contact with home offices. The Humble Oil and Refining Company prototyped licensees for low power radio devices capable of maintaining constant communication with nearby transmission grids, enabling quicker reports and instructions during remote searches.
A reflective reminiscence about hidden fortunes and the concept of golden opportunities. The piece compares a Arkansas farm find to famed diamond mines and references Dr. Russell Conwell and Acres of Diamonds. It muses on modern wealth, "Golconda" prospects, and the abundance of fortunes in contemporary life.
Herbert C. Plummer argues three powerful leaders shape the U S House of Representatives. Speaker Nicholas Longworth Republican floor leader John Tilson and Rules Committee chair Bertrand Snell guide policy amid 422 independent minds. They quickly advanced the farm relief bill despite Senate wrangling.
The house relies on a steering committee of Longworth Tilson and Snell to chart legislation. All three are long serving veterans with 24 years for Longworth and Tilson and 12 for Snell. They share a warm friendship and social circles in Washington. Tilson stands out as the most colorful figure among them.
A Yale student nearly gave up on education until a 25 cent coin on a New Haven sidewalk changed his fate. He worked his way back, earned two degrees, and served as lieutenant colonel with the 2nd Connecticut Infantry on the Mexican border in 1916, after a Spanish American War service.
Readable text shows a rugged setting with a character and a distant event. The fragment mentions wilderness paths, neighborly gossip, and an off sur f mountain area with a reference to Edea, but essential details are missing.
The Cabin reveals a new type of client whose contribution arrives as a pair of letters. The piece mocks prior rituals and urges readers to emulate R. U. ON by writing two messages at once, highlighting a departure from tradition and urging participation.
A New York report describes Great Danes Rex and a sports writer’s Dane causing disturbances by guarding open elevator doors and wagging tails leading to damage. It also previews a new Central Park casino backed by Vanderbilt and Zaltor with Beaumont as chef and Coleman leading the orchestra offering round‑the‑clock meals for society, while parking will restrict horses and autos.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce advances regional growth with higher river project funds. The Ouachita river locks and dams receive boosted support for year round shipping between Monroe and New Orleans. Alexandria Moose visit Monroe for lodge events and a luncheon at Grand Street. Dr J L Adams and Dr J Q Graves form a Monroe medical partnership effective today.
A letter argues for growth and industrial expansion in Monroe highlighting water gas and electric services in suburbs and praising factory whistles. The writer condemns opponents to moving in and urges acceptance of mills rail jobs and a bustling economy, while acknowledging a later move to the countryside.
Hollywood columnist notes producer Roland West earns a salary plus a percentage from United Artists projects including Ali Baba. Taxation allegedly scrubs a third of profits after a high income level, reducing his motive to overwork for multiple films.
The column praises motor boating on rivers as thrilling and addictive while noting the noise debates linked to city ordinances. It compares the sport to a perfect piano recital and a top graduating class, promising value for enthusiasts and mentioning government domains like federal river zones and the post office.
A rousing plea urges lifebuoy safety before boat outings and promotes pushing motors to the limit for speed and fun. It contrasts personal risk on water with broader danger on streets and calls for responsible conduct.
A Toluca Lake homeowner refuses to move and paints his house bright red. Neighbors balk at the color, prompting local realtors to buy the property at asking price to resolve the dispute. The stunt yields a surprising real estate workaround as a “good thing.”
A quirky collection lists witty lines and social sayings about patriotism crime and romance. Items include jokes about the Star Spangled Banner foreigner money and pigeons plus tongue in cheek notes about detectives and marriages with light vaudeville flavor.
Long list of radio programs at multiple stations led by WABC WEAF WENR and WGN. Includes Temple of Air National Forum Phil Spitalny and Benny Bernie's Orchestra plus dance music blocks and announced station relays across WEAF WABC WENR WGN and others.
A backstage snapshot recalls director Alan Crosland shouting Turn em over as Lowell Sherman quips We are done on one side. Thelma Todd works late on Her Private Life and leaves with dark glasses after brutal lights. William Haines and Anita Page travel with the Speedway cast to Minneapolis amid gossip and shifting roles in silent era cinema.
A Montreal Star joke recalls a new stable hand who proudly greased the two front carriage wheels and explains he assumed the hind wheels would follow. The manager questions the logic as the humor highlights a naive reasoning about tasks. The clip ends with a village aside about a husband and a pawnbroker.
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