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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
4
As the constitutional convention nears its close the piece weighs its work and potential outcomes. It praises delegates independence and foresees reforms in roads education forestry and taxation while noting the new constitution should be long enough to cover necessary provisions yet not excessive.
The Western city branch of the Gossiper A. W. C. T. U. forms a vow to stop repeating ill stories about young girls and pledges to aid those seeking respectability. The piece questions moral double standards and warns against hypocritical gossip, calling for reform at the base of society.
The piece extols seeking good in people over evil, citing Elbert Hubbard and John Wesley. It argues that kindness echoes through time, gossip damages the gossiper, and personal self poise lets one rise above daily annoyances. It urges readers to change their thought world rather than the world itself.
Australian Prime Minister Hughes argues Australia will contribute to maintaining Britain's naval supremacy and seeks a defense role in shaping foreign policy. He links Pacific security to imperial naval power and opposes disarmament, noting Australia faced heavy wartime losses and costs.
The Kansas City Star notes the temper of the imperial conference and asserts navies will not disappear from the sea soon. The report signals continued emphasis on naval power in international affairs.
Secretary Hughes announced a US plan to seek a treaty with Mexico guaranteeing protection of property rights held by American citizens before 1917. The move would imply recognition of the Mexican government, with negotiations led by George T. Summerlin. Obregon indicated willingness to continue discussions, and the treaty would cover commerce, reciprocal rights, claims settlement, and boundary issues while stressing property security as core.
Baton Rouge June 9 Women in Louisiana were told to provide their birthdates and ages to register to vote, a measure debated at the constitutional convention. An amendment to allow age omissions was tabled as opponents warned it could compromise poll taxes and allow fraud. Edith Browne Bailie urged sympathy for the proposal but the convention refused.
Fatty Arbuckle, filming The Dollar a Year Man at Paramount, works long hours on a yacht set for Brewster’s Millions then switches back to his comedy role as amateur detective. Despite 24 hour days, Arbuckle reportedly loses no weight and gains two pounds, showing on screen in The Dollar a Year Man.
Mrs Bailey speaks for young women while Mrs Friend notes age registration would exclude many state women. Mr Sandoz fails to secure roll call. In a Western association game a squeeze play fails with runners on second and third as a triple play ends the inning.
In the Piedmont league two pitchers named Friday earned innings for different clubs. One Friday played for Wins ton Salem, the other for Danville, turning in solid performances in separate matchups.
A playful verse laments town knocker culture and praises cheerful, hopeful work. It mocks grouchy critics and Ebenezers while urging bright, positive songs and productive crafts as better paths to happiness and success.
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