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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1936
Page
4
The piece argues the New Woman has proven capable but cautions against abandoning traditional female moral standards. It asserts women can prove freedom through constructive competition with men while maintaining distinctive propriety, lest moral structure suffer and respect for women erode.
A retired columnist critiques carp fans and advertising honesty. The piece argues advertising should target trout and bass lovers, condemns carp as unappealing, and celebrates truthfulness and square dealing as driving progress.
Leaf pictures in the moon find a mother with her child a laughing imp and two lovers beneath catalpa trees in moonlight. The scene blends nature and romance as June blossoms surround the tree and birds and beasts seem drawn to a fairy place in the yard.
The piece argues taxes reach everyone through indirect levies as politicians mask costs in public spending. It notes cigarettes and gasoline taxes affect all ages and incomes and urges reducing government waste to curb rising costs. The call targets citizens, not just income or inheritance taxpayers, and condemns demagogic “soaking the rich” gestures.
The inside stories of Alvin Karpis and others reveal that they could buy comfort but not happiness or peace of mind. Karpis lived richly yet lived under fear of the law, taunting him from the death house. He believed he could beat the game but the law caught up.
Italian paper Il Messaggero urges strict control in Ethiopia after conquest, proposing white supervision posts to govern natives and casting the so called civilizing mission as a new form of slavery. The commentary warns against gullible praise and notes public figures’ shifting reputations.
Washington column argues the silver buying policy will persist despite experts and critics. It notes subsidies benefit few mines mainly producing other metals and that two small groups back the policy for inflation and employment, likely influencing votes in the election.
Probing exchange shows a physician describing Mr Brown’s deteriorating mental state as he attempts to prepay a bill, illustrating strain and confusion in a medical context. The dialogue hints at financial concerns and perceived loss of reason.
In a whispered exchange Flora hints at an engagement to Mr Allfront while Fauna challenges the idea, declaring she would marry only for love or substantial wealth beyond Mr Allfront. The dialogue centers on the rumored union and its financial lure.
A doctor explains the husband’s stomach ailment as a sign of broader disorder while a wry quip about his writing desk reveals the couple’s humor amid concern. The exchange hints at domestic tension and a physician’s bedside manner in a concise vignette.
Chairman proposes action on waste on the south side. A member moves to assign the issue to a special committee for handling.
A witty exchange between N. Devver and an unnamed speaker centers on success attracting attention yet debt. Devver dismisses the idea, while the other notes creditors have already found a route to them.
A peace advocate declares that games involving shooting will be abolished in the near future. Mr Chase questions the source and dismisses the claim, asserting that crap-shooting will continue indefinitely.
A compact sample of a 1936 Syndicate column with quips about Old Man Coyne marriage news Duke Nottingleft good neighbor policy lawn mower season Vesuvius versus Il Duce naval pact Borah defeats and corrupt interests. Amos Pitts of Fairfax Oklahoma owns 103 year old Scottish glass dishes. A spoke free steering wheel hints at improved auto vision. The piece ends with a blunt refrain we want money.
Dora Swartz, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Swartz, received an American Legion award for scholarship and character for the past year as a seventh grade student at Dodson Grammar School in Dodson Louisiana.
Bernice La June 2 Twenty one graduating students of Bernice High school received diplomas at exercises in the school auditorium. Diplomas were awarded by M A Price Jr with honors readings by Irene Lynn salutatorian Maureen Allen valedictorian T L Brooks third honor Jewell Reeves fourth honor and musical selections by Virginia Colvin and a quartet. Scholarships went to Maureen Allen T L Burks and Irene Lynn and American Legion medals were awarded to T L Brooks and Irene Lynn.
The article outlines typical abilities of a 12 month old including opening lids, handling small objects, throwing a ball, walking with help, and climbing stairs on hands and knees. It notes intellectual signs like waving bye bye and playing pat-a-cake and offers guidance on encouraging development with suitable play materials and structured routines.
Graduation exercises for Monroe City High School will be held at the city high school auditorium tonight. Salutatorian Freneau Surgaine will speak on A Dreamer of Dreams while valedictorian Miss Addie McNeill will address The Battle Cry of Civilization.
The fragment shows dialectal reminiscence about a character named Hambone or Ole Tom in a churchhouse setting. It hints at trouble with someone not returning to the back, a scene of social or ritual reflection.
English author Hilton, calm amid film adaptation chaos, accepts changes to his novels like Lost Horizon and Mr. Chips. He praises the movie business, flirts with screenwriting tasks, and notes Hollywood’s idle knack as an artful waste necessary for cinema.
Graduates of Joseph M. David son High School received diplomas at the Blackman theater. Vera Skinner Elizabeth Watsor Curry MacPherson Jr Earl Gilbreath Robert Osborn and John Osborn earned diplomas. Curry MacPherson Jr won the American Legion award and Whitney-Lee award for service. James Baragona won Cosmopolitan club award and highest average. awards presented by H J Monnot B F Young and Mrs C B Haddon.
A vivid snapshot of Broadway at night with neon glare and crowds near Times Square. The piece notes the Subway Murder headlines, plazas full of performers and beggars, flashing marquees, and lingering glimpses of theatre life. It also touches on livestock, prunes, French champagne exports, and a Napa trout tale as varied echoes of city and country.
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