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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
7
Dr William E Barton argues that Einstein’s core ideas are simple two main theses that motion is relative and light speed is constant. He notes difficulties in applying them and discusses daily uses and misunderstandings of the word absolutely with examples and thought experiments.
The notice extends street tax payment time to Friday June 10. Those failing to pay by then will be brought before the mayor and fined for violation. The second item states final accounts in the Ouachita Parish Sixth District Court Succession of Mrs. M. K. Pinkston, No. 186, Probate. Creditors and interested parties must show cause within ten days why the accounts should not be approved and funds distributed accordingly. Judge Fred M. Odom dated June 2, 1921.
Whit Hadley profiles T. Coleman Du Pont who rose from a Louisville mule driver earning 1.60 a week to general manager of his coal mine and now president of the Dupont Powder Company. The piece notes Owen Wister’s 1915 quip on success urging effort, humor, and persistence.
Tibbs tells his sweetheart that with his salary of twenty dollars a week they might marry now. She responds that she will try, but wonders what he will do next.
The 1840 decollete returns in new dinner and dance gowns with drooping shoulder effects. Skirt lines are full and sleeves extend nearly to the elbow.
By writ of fi fa from the Sixth Judicial District Court Monroe Louisiana on June 1 1921 Sheriff T A Grant will sell at the courthouse front door Monroe on July 2 1921 between legal hours the following seized property boiler engine edger three circle saws one carriage and lands described as Lots 3 4 SE quarter or fractional south half of section 9 township 18 north range 4 east containing 256.44 acres to satisfy the writ and costs cash with appraisement to the highest bidder.
New classified ads announce rental and job opportunities including a furnished front room for rent with board, a hemstitching service, an insurance sales representative post, and a housekeeper position. Also listed are lost and rent requests plus multiple room rentals on Texas avenues and nearby streets with contact numbers.
The ceremony converted the stage into a flower garden as graduates received floral offerings from friends. Dr. Fichman gave a benediction welcoming their life journey. Graduates named 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 Lurgaine Katie Estelle McGee William Andrew Page Jr Alan Freundheim Sugary.
Frank Kleinheintz tried seven occupations in a Wisconsin town and failed at each, returning to farming to raise sheep. He stresses love and care for flocks, placing the sheep first, and became a renowned professor at the University of Wisconsin in sheep breeding. Edison adds that every man has a forte, though many never find it.
A craftsman describes reinforcing knee patches on stockings to prevent wear. By sewing patches to the inside the stitches stay hidden and the patch bears the wear, extending the garment’s life.
A simple recipe combines one level teaspoon of baking powder sifted into a pint of flour. Beat together one pint of cream one tablespoon of butter and two beaten eggs. Mix with the flour, drop the batter into buttered muffin molds and bake quickly.
A French scientist links prolonged city residence to paler eyes and lighter hair. Holland’s official name is Koningrijk der Nederlanden. US inhabitants average nine sick days yearly. A 2000 year old graveyard was unearthed in Stagard, West Prussia. A London tree planted around 1760 bore fruit last year. Mexico proposes compulsory military training. Women spent nearly $5 million on cosmetics in the past year. Eskdale railway claims to be the smallest public railway in England. Uruguay bans intoxicants sales to women. A new job for women emerges as educational director for stores. Around 2,000 Germans obtained Paris residence permits.
In as a snapshot of industry the largest telegraph office is in Chicago Ontario hosts over a third of Canada’s paper and pulp mills New York City imports nearly 50000 cartons of eggs from China this year Fiji workers strike for six hour day and five day week The US leads patent grants annually Pacific Northwest apples export worldwide Massachusetts authorizes lawsuits against voluntary associations including unions Wood grinding for paper began in 1869 US chewing gum output valued at 57000000 with retail sales of 100000000 Sixteenth sixth convention of the International Typographical Union set for Quebec in August Nail making origin 1705 produced 200000 nails daily Boston Chamber of Commerce with 7300 members is the world’s largest commercial body All foreign nations invited to an International Dairy Congress to be held in the United States Sweden plans to electrify its rail system using northern water power.
An unnamed Colored town resident asks for letters each evening at the post office. The writer reflects on hope, urging readers to keep expecting good things and to write to lonely people who await mail. The piece champions optimism and proactive kindness.
A collection of brief quotations from Mayors, Justices, Henry Ford, and others. The snippets touch on national pride, divorce trends, postwar business optimism, and a generic reflection on birth and mind.
A collection of maxims and insights from figures such as Blair Palmerston and Petit Senn. The remarks address gentleness correcting offense, dirt as misplaced, and envy blackening greatness.
A practical tip suggests giving children a small imitation telephone within reach and a simple book they can use as a pretend phone book. This setup aims to distract youngsters from disturbing the real telephone lines and provides a quiet activity option.
A gentle sunburn relief solution combines a teaspoon of baking soda with a pint of water to create a soothing lotion safe for tender skin including babies.
A simple method to remove kitchen floor grease involves sprinkling the spot with soap and then pouring boiling water over it to lift the stain. The procedure relies on soap to emulsify fat and hot water to dissolve and rinse away the residue.
A dyed late evening gown is often paired with a square cape of the same lace lined with taffeta, creating a coordinated formal ensemble.
The hat is described as light and well balanced with trimming tied by threading through both sides and tying at the ends.
A recent importation reveals a unique effect where a single large bead placed on the middle thread of hand made ingetting forms a line of beads that appears unattached to any surrounding material.
Ears make a return with visible earrings as a fashion accent. Long drop earrings adorn the evening look and complete the decorative display.
A fragmented description notes a trim that appears braid like on the suit, either fastened to the fabric or growing on one side, with a subtle embroidery detail at the outer edge.
The young wife cries to her mother-in-law about George’s habit of coming home late from work. He left the office at 5:30 but has been returning around 6:30 and even 6:45, alarming his wife who begs for guidance.
A children's picnic scene shows kids acting as animals while one girl sits quietly claiming she is a hen laying an egg and will cackle after finishing. Teachers prompt her, reinforcing playful imagination and the humor of the moment.
Notice states Tom Carter applies to the Pardons Board of the State of Louisiana for a pardon this date.
Cork dispatch reports District Inspector Stevenson and four constables were killed with four others wounded when a patrol was ambushed by about 100 armed men near Cork last night. Police cars were burned and ammunition seized. a kerosene-lit sign named Bethel accompanied the event.
The undersigned announces a pardon request to the Louisiana Pardon Board. The filing is dated June 1, 1931, by Jim Howard.
The article highlights white sport hats and dress hats for women, noting soft affairs with black pencil stripes, a round crown brim style with cherries, white faille silk options, and white taffeta hats with green embroidery. It mentions wear with sport sweaters and bobbed hair, and street hats trimmed with lilies or gardenias.
A description of hats with short brims in the back and white ribbons, veils, and ribbons that pair with Navy tricotine and white canton crepe dresses. It notes satin trims, Roman stripe, georgette or transparent silk large hats, and afternoon options to enhance white frocks.
Ralph Waldo Emerson praised two great American poets Danil Webster and Father Taylor. Webster lacked verse but needed imagination, while Father Taylor filled crowds at the Bethel in North Square Boston. One night two drunken sailors sought the place and asked around.
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