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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1925
Page
5
A humorous column by John P. Medbury on highway safety absurdities. The piece lampoons speeders and overworked cops using puns about bicycles, motorcycles, and chickens, ending with a call to curb reckless driving as railroads cannot.
Dr James L McConnaughy arrives at Wesleyan University to take the presidency as a gathering of educators convenes in Middletown Conn The New York City native is Yale educated and has held posts at Bowdoin Dartmouth and Knox College The students describe him as a supporter of the honor system and a fan of athletics
Ex Empress Marie Charlotte widow of Maximilian of Mexico was born 86 years ago today. Mortimer L Sehff a New York banker and philanthropist was born in New York City 48 years ago. Ladislas Lazaro seventh term congressman from Louisiana born near Ville Platte 58 years ago. Emmet Corrigan actor born in Amsterdam Holland 67 years ago.
New Orleans bankers conveyed to Secretary Mellon that the South supports reductions for higher income tax brackets, arguing current tax structure benefits the region. They note 1924 federal aid totals and subsidies favor the South, contrasting with New England and Middle Atlantic returns, and warn against further cuts to federal revenue.
President L W Baldwin of the Missouri Pacific will address Monroe business leaders at the annual Monroe Chamber of Commerce and civic clubs meeting. The railroad is praised for supporting North Louisiana development and aiding agriculture, with noted quick service during the La Salle parish oil discovery. The visit is billed as a significant community event.
A History magazine article summarized by A Percival Finch argues that Chinese labor unrest stems from economic insecurity long hours and insanitary factories. It notes hundreds of unions across Canton Shanghai Hankow and other centers and shows strikes as a key tool in labor leverage.
A report on a New York Authors League gathering where Irvin S. Cobb argues writing is a livelihood not inspiration. Walter Prichard Eaton emphasizes training, while Rachel Crothers and Meredith Nicholson advocate constant writing. The consensus is that readers reward useful, original work.
The Monroe police jury adjourned after two busy days electing D. A. Breard as president O B Morton parish treasurer J E Hanna clerk Percy Sandel parish attorney Dr A H Gladden re elected health board chair The road improvement committee expands and bridges move under its oversight Patent talks involve Fulson Delinter with Jack Murphy C H Fulson heading to Washington New York East Bridgewater Mass to start factory The Delinter touted as a major saving for southern farmers Susie M Juden of New Orleans visits for Sunday school work with meetings at the Methodist church slated tonight rally this afternoon
A mixed crossword puzzle list with clues for horizontal and vertical entries including articles, pronouns, places, and common words. The puzzle spans numerous entries from definite articles to terms like constellation god and Latin abbreviations.
A patient describes long lasting stomach catarrh and bloating eased after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the product removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, alleviating stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. one dose proves it, with money back guarantee. Available at Phoenix Drug Store and druggists everywhere.
A classic 1920s advertisement touts Calotabs as the ideal calomel tablet to cleanse the liver and purify the system. One tablet at bedtime leaves the user with a refreshed morning, claiming no taste or griping and a return to appetite, with a money back guarantee if not delighted.
A long circulated Texas story about a country editor who retires with 50000 in Dallas after 30 years in the field is retold with a new ending. The joke centers on a wisecrack about earning wealth through hard work and a late uncle’s gift, while noting the press’s wartime boost to subscriptions and education plans at York University offering over 500 summer courses.
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