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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
15
Dr. William E. Barton discusses Einstein’s two core theses that all motion is relative and light's speed is independent of the source. He notes public fascination and the difficulty of applying these ideas, exploring how daily language like “absolutely” misleads and how movement is relative to astronomical motions.
Notice to taxpayers that the payment deadline for street taxes is extended to Friday June 6. Those failing to pay by then will be brought before the mayor and fined for violation of this notice.
The piece profiles T Coleman Du Pont who rose from a Louisville mule driver earning 1.50 weekly to general manager of his coal mine and now president of Dupont Powder Company. It cites Owen Wister's 1915 influence and quotes on success through hard work and a positive mindset.
Tibbs, newly employed, asks his sweetheart if they can marry on a $20 weekly salary. She replies she will try, but asks what he will do after marriage. The exchange reflects practical concerns about income and partnership.
The 1846 decollete is seen again on new dinner and dance frocks. Skirt lines feature drooping shoulder effects with full silhouettes and sleeves reaching almost to the elbow.
The Sixth Judicial District Court of Louisiana orders seizure of an estate in Monroe. Property includes boiler engine edger three circle saws carriage and 256.44 acres in section nine township eighteen north range four east. Auction at courthouse front steps on July 2 1921 cash with appraisal benefit to highest bidder. T A Grant sheriff Monroe La June 1 1921.
Nicely furnished front room with board if desired, in private family. Phone 1514. Hemstitching machine fixed ready to take orders. Mrs. W. C. Walters, phone 1728. Unusual opportunities to represent Lamar Life Insurance in Monroe. write Jackson Miss home office. 3 6t. Widow seeks housekeeper position. references exchanged. Mrs. Neal 419 Catalpa. 3 6t. Seven or eight room house wanted to rent close in. phone 787 Mrs. Allen. For rent three furnished rooms 200 Texas avenue. phone 1139. 3 31.
The Monroe School stage became a garden as ushers offered graduates flowers. Dr. Fichman gave a benediction as the class began life's journey. The graduates listed include Emma, Louise Biedenharn, John Ernest Bynum, Etta Martha Cassidy, Mary Elizabeth Davis, Lucyle Leila Godwin, Mary Morris Jouvenat, Thomas Flournoy Larche, Annie Laurie Lowery, Evelyn Hester Mangham, Pete Sherlock Mulhearn Jr., Addie Julia McNeil, Marietta Louise Moore, Mildred Helen Reneaud, Mary Smith, Freneau Baird Surgaine, Katie Estelle McGee, William Andrew Page Jr., Alan Friend heim Sugar.
Frank Kleinheintz tried seven jobs in a Wisconsin town but failed to prosper. He returned to farming, devoted himself to sheep raising, and grew to love the work. Now Professor Kleinheintz of the University of Wisconsin is a leading authority on sheep breeding. Edison said every man has a forte and should seek the job he does best.
A writer notes patching worn stockings on the inside to prevent holes. The mending hides stitches and preserves the appearance while the patch wears instead of the outer fabric.
A reflective column argues for maintaining hope and expectancy. It cites a postal story of a man asking for letters, using it to advocate daily optimism, proactive effort, and belief that hoping and working toward good outcomes sustains people and communities.
A collection of remarks spans politics and law with Mayor Moore asserting flags over Philadelphia's Independence Hall and City Hall, Justice Ford commenting on marriages, Henry Ford noting postwar shifts in business, and a traditional proverb on truth and birth reflecting a broad public discourse.
A simple method combines one heaping teaspoon baking powder with a pint of flour to sift. Stir in one pint of cream one tablespoon butter and two beaten eggs, mix with the flour, drop into buttered muffin molds and bake quickly.
A French scientist links longer city residence to paler eyes and lighter hair. The Netherlands is Koningrijk der Nederlanden. US residents average nine sick days a year. An ancient graveyard in Stagard West Prussia is unearthed. A London tree from 1760 bore fruit last year. Mexico proposes compulsory military training. US women spent nearly 5 million dollars on cosmetics last year. Eskdale railway is the world’s smallest public railway. Uruguayan law bans alcohol sales to women. A new profession for women emerges as educational director for stores. About 2,000 Germans gain Paris residence permits.
A compact collection of aphorisms on behavior and social feeling. Alexander the Great praises gentleness for correcting offense while Blair declares gentleness as corrective. Palmerston redefines dirt as misplaced. Petit Senn compares envy to flame that corrodes what it cannot reach.
Advice suggests giving children a small imitation telephone placed within reach and a book served as a pretend phone book to reduce bother from the real telephone.
A gentle sunburn lotion is prepared by mixing a teaspoon of baking soda with a pint of water. The solution aims to soothe sensitive skin including delicate baby skin.
To remove grease spots sprinkle the area with soap then pour boiling water over it. This method uses common household steps to break down grease and lift stains from the floor surface.
A dyed lace evening gown is described with a square cape of the same lace lined with taffeta. The ensemble emphasizes coordinated fabric and finish for formal wear.
A craftsman explains a method for a lightweight hat using a feather like trim. The thread is passed through the trim on one side and then the opposite side, with the ends tied to secure the trim.
District Inspector Stevenson a police sergeant and four constables were killed when a patrol was ambushed near Cork by about 100 armed men. Four officers were seriously wounded as ammunition and three police cars were seized and burned.
A fashion note describes a shallow faced model with a short back brim and a white crown ribbon with streamers. It praises a figured veil and suggests white satin sailors and georgette hats for afternoon wear, noting minimal trimming and a range of fabrics to complement white Canton crepe dresses.
A recent importation reveals a unique effect where a single large bead used on the middle thread of hand made insetting creates the appearance of a line of beads unattached to any material.
As ears act again making their appearance they must be ornamented with long drop earrings for evening wear. The piece notes a fashion trend focusing on statement jewelry for social events.
A fragment describes a braid like trimming attached to a suit on one side, appearing fastened and finished with a small embroidery at the outer edge. The odd detailing suggests a garment element or decorative edging.
The mother of a young husband finds his wife in tears as she fears his habit of returning home later each night. The wife reveals he leaves the office at 5:30 pm but has been coming home at 6:30 pm and 6:45 pm, raising concern and prompting questions about what to do.
A girl at a children's picnic sits silent while others pretend to be animals. She explains she is a hen, laying an egg and will soon cackle, as teachers and peers observe the play with varied animal imitations.
The list highlights Chicago housing the largest telegraph office in the United States, Ontario dominating Canadian pulp mills, New York City importing eggs from China, Fiji native workers striking for a six hour day and five day week, and nations pursuing patents and industrial growth worldwide.
Notice announces Tom Carter's pardon application submitted to the Louisiana Board of Pardons. The filing dates back to 1931 and identifies Carter as the applicant seeking clemency from the state authorities.
The article recalls Ralph Waldo Emerson praising two great poets America produced Daniel Webster and Father Taylor. It notes Webster’s lack of verse yet strong poetic imagination while highlighting Father Taylor’s famous ministry in the North End Bethel. A memory about two drunken sailors seeking the Bethel ends the excerpt.
The undersigned announces an application to the Pardon Board of the State of Louisiana for a pardon. The filing reference is 6-1-81-10d and is signed by Jim Howard.
Rita Stuyvesant notes white hats dominate early summer wardrobes. She highlights soft white straw sport hats with black stripes, white faille silk pull-ons, white silk cords with tassels, white taffeta hats with green embroidery, and street hats trimmed with lilies or gardenias for stylish, light-weight wear.
A reflective piece recalls Bethel’s kerosene light sign spelling Bet hell and Jennie Lind’s Boston church visit. It honors Father Taylor’s heart and eloquence, his death, and his preference to stay “among folks” rather than among angels, emphasizing the value of living with people over solitary speech.
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