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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1923
Page
4
A magazine essay argues that seekers of unreality flee from facts and responsibility. Theodore Roosevelt coined the phrase lunatic fringe to describe such followers, with praecox defined as the desire to escape duty and reality. The piece notes this tendency is disturbingly common and hinders national and international progress.
A National Board of Fire Underwriters report criticizes public indifference to arson. It argues arsonists pose risks in factories and homes, with $500 million annual losses and about 15 000 deaths nationally, urging stronger enforcement and awareness.
The piece argues Chinese authorities fail to secure freed captives and warns of international risks. It urges that patient, strong government action may aid a weak state, citing Mexico lessons and the need to protect citizens abroad amid growing indignation toward Beijing.
Careful readers note that hot weather dulls physical and moral strength, especially in the South. The piece argues that during the dog days people loosen standards, procrastinate, and adopt slipshod work. it urges using brakes and maintaining discipline to resist moral laxity despite longer days and fatigue. It warns bad habits form easier than good ones and urges proactive restraint.
Delegates at a socialist convention in New York heard blunt self criticism from Abraham Cahan and others. They admitted failure to persuade American workers, noting US attitudes differ from Europe's class consciousness. They argued American workers pursue individual advancement and a square deal rather than proletarian labels, with ambivalence toward socialist reform and respect for opportunity.
This date features notable anniversaries and events including Dee Gurry born in Philadelphia and dying in Portland in 1878, 1834 political shift with John Bell in the U S House, 1871 Nebraska governor Butler impeachment, Garibaldi’s death in 1882, Dreyfus verdict revision in 1899, Indiana centennial opening in Corydon, 1917 draft registration noting Provost Marshal General Crowder, along with 1808 Jefferson Davis birth, 1790s wars and peace meetings, Kiel Canal start in 1887, and floods in 1921 Pueblo Cuba.
Edwin B Parker, a Texas lawyer known for public service, succeeds Judge William R Day as umpire of the Mixed Claims Commission between the United States Government and German interests. A Missouri native educated there, Parker moved to Texas, practiced law in Houston, and built a national reputation. He helped organize the War Industries Board and later joined the U.S. Liquidation Commission.
Berlin records show the mark sliding from 69 500 to 72 450 to the dollar. Prices for essentials spike by 50 to over 100 percent since early May, with flour up fourfold, lard up over 100 percent, rents rising about 50 percent, and wages up 40 to 50 percent as shoppers face a widening cost of living crisis.
Ms G W Parsons of Route 1 Hatfield says Black-Draught is the best all around medicine for liver and constipation. She notes 25 years of use, relief of sluggish digestion and sour stomach, and that her wife uses it for headaches and bile. Sold everywhere under NC-150.
The day marks birthdays of Thomas Hardy in Dorset England 88 years ago Sir Edward Elgar in Worcestershire 66 years ago Mrs William Howerd Taft in Cincinnati 32 years ago Ruffin G Pleasant in Shiloh 62 years ago Edward Penfield in New York City 57 years ago King George V in London 58 years ago Sir Arthur Barrett in London 66 years ago Rt Rev Charles M Beckwith in Virginia 72 years ago Dudley Field Malone in New York City 43 years ago Sam Bernard in Birmingham Alabama 60 years ago today.
One hundred years ago today the first Christian worship was held in present day South Dakota. The 150th anniversary of John Randolph of Roanoke’s birth is noted. Delegates from many countries arrive in Atlantic City for the Associated Advertising Clubs world convention. Johnny Kilbane defends his featherweight title against European champion Eugene Criqui at Pelo Grounds in New York City. Washington awakens for Noble Shrine visitors as they plan an imperial council meeting in the capital.
Harvard officials denied an anti Jewish movement on campus amid reporting of a stroke in a university premier linen of Russia. A separate item notes Greece amended its constitution a year ago to grant civic rights to women, while the United States agreed to join an international investigation into atrocities in Anatolia.
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