Demand for Higher Teacher Pay Widens Across States
Across the nation there is a rising call for increased teacher salaries. Observers note living costs have risen, and the push gains support from officials and informed citizens alike.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1919
Page
4
Demand for Adequate Teacher Salaries and Certification Demands
The article notes ongoing dissatisfaction with teacher pay lagging behind living costs and cites the requirement of exams and Normal School or college credentials. It argues these demands strain teachers financially and limit them to education work, as renewals and summer classes constrain other employment and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ime
School Board of Canada Parish
Adequate Pay Urged for Canada Parish Teachers
Editorial argues teachers deserve higher salaries to attract and retain qualified staff. It cites Canada parish setting a ten dollar monthly minimum and notes other parishes consider increases to sustain capable educators. Emphasizes teachers invest time and money to train and the need for fair compensation to ensure quality education for future generations.
Sergeant York Receives Honor Then Marries in Public
The Tennessee hero Alvin C. York is celebrated in Washington with Congress on its feet and praise from Marshal Foch after his Medal of Honor. York, famed for single handedly killing many Germans and capturing 132, also wed his chosen partner before 5,000 spectators Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
York
Tennessee
Congress
Washington
Marshal Foch
Europe
Appalachian
Germans Reminded of Montaigne Saying on Thre
A brief note cites Montaigne to urge Germans to remember the limits of human conduct and the prudence of restraint in public life as tensions rise. The reminiscence frames a call for measured action rather than pendulum-like responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montaigne
Five Room and Six Room Cottages Advertised for Sale
Within two blocks of the traffic bridge in West Monroe, six modern lots offer cottages with sewer, electricity and gas. Three five room cottages with bath, one six room cottage with bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
Wisdom Finds In Cheerfulness Amid Messes
A reflective note on choosing cheerfulness as the clearest sign of wisdom and urging people to make the best of the messes they create themselves.
James McParland Dies Veteran Detective Recalled
James McParland died in Denver after a fifty year career uncovering crime. He was famed for expert achievements in detective work that even Sherlock Holmes might have envied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McParland
Denver
Sherlock Holmes
Salvation Army Image Seen In Doughnut Sale Signal
Sale of doughnuts at 5000 dollars each on Wall Street signals the high esteem in which the Salvation Army is held. The item reflects broad support and strong public perception of the charity's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Salvation Army
Germany to confess guilt delays in 1914 plans
Reports say nobody works and everybody leaves in Germany, hindering balance of payments and indemnities. 1914 German plans showed aim to conquer the works and force the vanquished to confess responsibility for the war, making a confession hard to secure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Democrats Embrace Critique Role After Opposition Turn
The piece notes a shift as Democrats ready to adopt a more passive stance of critique amid the theater of political maneuvering. It highlights strategic positioning and the expected impact on visibility and messaging as power dynamics evolve.
Berlin could see Allied occupation if Germans end fighting
The text notes Germany showing willingness to invite Allied occupation as fighting ceased last November to avert a victorious invasion. It highlights the potential shift in the war's dynamic and the prospect of Allied control over Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Republicans Respond Positively to President’s Overseas Message
The text notes reduced GOP criticism and increased praise for the President’s overseas address. It suggests Congress, though Republican controlled, has not shouldered heavy responsibility and is open to constructive ideas from a Democratic president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Patriotism and discipline clash with civilian praise
Col. Wm. J. Donovan of the Luxy rinth Regiment objects to civilians who pet and coddle discharged service men. He decries patronizing tactics as unnecessary alarm and says such attitudes will not demoralize fighting men and will not last long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Donovan
Luxyrinth
Landog
Kenyon Turns 50 as Iowa Senator Nears Second Term
William S. Kenyon, newly entering his second term as U.S. senator from Iowa, celebrates his 50th birthday. A Scotch-born Ohio native, he studied at the University of Iowa law school, built a career as attorney and district judge in Fort Dodge, then moved to corporate service before leading federal prosecutions and winning a Senate seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ss. Kenyon
United States
Iowa
Senator Kenyon
Webb-Kenyon
Ohio
University of Iowa Law School
Fort Dodge
State Supreme Court
United States Senate
666 Relieves Constipation and Headache Symptoms
An old remedy labeled 666 claims to ease constipation torpid liver and related headaches. The note references dosage 9-108 without context or endorsement.
This Date in History Highlights 1844 to 1917 Events
The chronicle lists key events and births from 1844 to 1917 including Carl Hagenbeck’s birth and death, the Vigilance Committee execution in San Francisco, Duff Green’s death, Sir John Macdonald’s Ottawa funeral, the Nebraska eight hour law ruling, the Paris Franco-Japanese agreement, and Italian offensives on Trieste and Trentino fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hagenbeck
Llambarg
Vigilance Committee
San Francisco
Duff Green
Dalton
Woodford County
Sir John Macdonald
Ottawa
Canada
Nebraska Supreme Court
Paris
Trieste
Karlsruhe
Treves
Trentino
Foley Kidney Pills Back Relief Claim by Mrs Warren Dyer
Mrs Warren Dyer of Arkport New York says Foley Kidney Pills gave relief from kidney pain and backache after a week of use. She reports feeling younger and stronger following the treatment. Chase Amman Co Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Dyer
Arkport
N. Y
Chase-Amman Co., Ltd
Today's anniversaries mark several notable births
Paul S. Reinsch born Milwaukee fifty years ago today, Charles A. Culberson born Dadeville Alabama sixty four years ago, Caroline Hagzard former Wellesley College president born Peace Dale Rhode Island sixty three years ago, Francis X. Bushman born Norfolk Virginia thirty four years ago, Battling Levinsky Philadelphia heavyweight born twenty eight years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul S. Reinsch
United States
China
Milwaukee
Charles A. Culberson
Texas
Dadeville
Ala
Caroline Hagzard
Wellesley College
Peace Dale
R. J
Francis X. Bushman
Norfolk
Battling Levinsky
Philadelphia
Chamberlain’s Tablets for digestion relief
A reader recommends Chamberlain’s Tablets to strengthen the stomach and restore natural function. The tablets ease indigestion and stimulate gentle bowel movement, with users noting noticeable improvement after a few doses.
War Update One Year Ago Today
Germans resumed long range bombardment of Paris. Two Austrian dreadnoughts were torpedoed by Italians in the Adriatic. David E Putnam an American aviator downed five German planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Adriatic
David E. Putnam
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs in Children
Mrs Amanda Flint of Route 4 New Philadelphia reports Foley's Honey and Tar relieved her little girl's lingering tickling cough. The remedy provides immediate relief from distressing coughing and helps soothe and heal. Chase-Ainman Co Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Flint
New Philadelphia
Conventions Opening Across Regions and Organizations
A compiled notice lists conventions opening today in multiple cities and associations including the Imperial Council of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in Columbus Ohio, the National Association of Sheet Metal Contractors in Pittsburgh, and the American Society for Heating and Ventilating Engineers in Philadelphia. Other groups span Armore Oklahoma to Watertown South Dakota with Christian Endeavor Societies, building owners, and city mayoral conferences among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Imperial Counsil of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Columbus
National Association of Sheet Metal Contractors
Pittsburg
American Society For Heating and Ventilating Engineers
Philadelphia
National Association ‘of Building Owners and Managers
Aremore
Okla
Kansas City
Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen of America
Rochester
N, Y
National Association of Civil Service Commissions
Shreveport
Louisiana Christian Endeavor Societies
Lawrence, Kas
Kansas
Christiian Enndeavor Societies
Clarksburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Christian Mndeavoor Societies
Baltimore
Woman Suffrage League of Maryland
Watertown
Dak
South Dakota
State Conference of Congregational Churches
Schenectady
N. Y
New York State
Conference of Mayors
News-Star Classified: Find a renter for your rooms
The News-Star offers a classified line promising to locate a renter for available rooms. Contact details or ad placement instructions are not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He News-Star
Man’s Letter Promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Cough Syrup
Albany resident Thomas A Breslin describes voyage on a torpedoed ship coming from England and says Foley’s Honey and Tar cured his persistent cough and cold. Chase-Amman Co Ltd distributes the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Breslin
Broadway
Albany
N. Y
England
Foley
Chase-Amman Co., Ltd
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Federal Reserve
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Loreal News
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
Tippit
Mali
Menmine CO
Atlanta, GA
Tex
Ouachita National Bank
National Bank For Savings
Mouroe, la
Peters Furniture Company, Inc
Kirsch
Edison Diamond
Central Savings Bank & Trust Co
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