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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1930

Page

4

Think About Thought The Mind’s Power Versus Mechanical Views

The piece argues thought is not mere digestion like a mechanical process but a mysterious inner activity that shapes life. It contrasts conditioned reflex ideas with the freedom of thought, citing Dorsey and historical figures to urge five minutes of honest reflection to gain humility, curiosity, and personal power.

George A. Dorsey Dorsey Stevenson Socrates Heaven Hell King Features Syndicate, Inc

Poet Defacer Faces Trial Over Poe Monument Alteration

Edmond Fontaine of Baltimore is jailed and charged with defacing public property after cutting a stray “s” from Edgar Allan Poe’s bust inscription in Wyman's Park. Supporters from Maryland Poetry Society argue the change corrects a literary error and improves public property, predicting acquittal but urging a new penalty for careless stone work.

Edmond Fontaine Baltimore Wyman's Park Edgar Allan Poe Pallas Poe Fontaine Maryland Poetry Society

Traveling Salesman's View in Monroe

The local council has brought J. E. Homer Kerr from the department of work to represent traveling salesmen here. Monroe hosts many traveling salesmen who own homes and raise families, and Kerr will help improve ties between merchants and itinerant sellers. He participates in elections and supports worthy causes, and his visit offers the group a chance to share views through an informed representative.

The United Commercial Travelers J. E. Homer Kerr Department of Work National Organization Monroe Kerr

Princess Helene Faces Return or Rupture With Carol

The Romania throne crisis after Carol’s proclamation leaves Princess Helene pressed between forgiveness and reunion or staying apart to protect her son Michael. If she reconciles she risks her pride and past, if not she endangers her son’s companionship. Most mothers would choose proximity to their child.

Carol Romania Helene Michael Royal Palace Mme. Magda Lupescu Kisseleff

Dream Dream Law Cites Nightmare Liability In Wisconsin Case

A Wisconsin man sued two others claiming they caused his bad dream after a car crash. The court awarded him 1000 dollars, prompting commentary from the New York World on potential broad uses of such a dream law.

Lable Fond du Lac Wis Richard W. Wilson New York World

Senator Hawes and his fishing world in Washington

In the Senate office building a corridor oasis belongs to Senator Hawes a genial fisherman and theorist on angling whose chat blends fishing lore with cooking tips. He praises camp meals of fish coffee flapjacks and canned tomatoes and dismisses the modern girl label as a rural joke.

Washington Senate Senator Hawes Missouri Harry Hawes

The Lawyer Legislators of Louisiana Senate 1980

The Baton Rouge roster lists 39 senators including 18 lawyers forming a powerful bloc concern. It names lawyer group Boone to Woods, planters Barousse to Gilbert, one farmer Norwood, merchants Fisher Settoon, bankers Larcade Whittington, insurers Foucher Gamble, minister Anderson, contractor Brennan, builder Cain, and railroad man Ducros.

Baton Rouge Senate Barousse Brooks Caffery Gilbert Norwood Larcade Anderson Colfax Boone Brennan Cain Benjamin Ducros

Drowning Rescue Do’s and Don’ts From Advice Column

The piece offers practical steps for bystanders and swimmers to aid drowning victims. It advises staying on shore when possible, throwing a floating object, and, if necessary, swimming to assist while keeping track of the victim’s location. It emphasizes calming the person, grabbing hair or clothing, guiding them to breathe, and using resuscitation if needed.

Arctic explorer Dr Knud Rasmussen may link Eskimo and Neolithic Europe

Dr Knud Rasmussen sen an Arctic explorer believes Eskimos and Neolithic cave dwellers in Europe could be related He plans a polar expedition soon his daughter Anne Rasmussen reports arrival There are 272 vegetable drying canning evaporating and fruit preserving plants in Canada

New York Knud Rasmussen Europe Anne Rasmussen Canada

Senate roster for the state shows varied professional lineups

The roster lists senators with diverse roles from steamboat master to demurrage bureau superintendent and engine foreman, suggesting a detailed cross section of state governance. It hints at future coverage of house membership and leadership.

Senate Duke Fernandez N. O

Hoaxes and Celebrity Pranks Stir New York Show World

A column recalls New York hoaxes that misled leaders and readers, from Poe’s trans Atlantic tale to a fake Volstead tale and cabaret pranks. It notes Miss Texas Guinan falling for a phony Warner contract and other staged stunts, with high priced hats used as advertising.

Broadway Central Park Warner Brothers Texas Guinan la Guinan Harry Warner Jack Miss Guinan Frind

Wrights Host Night Euchre Club At Cedars

On Tuesday evening Dr. and Mrs. T. E. Wright hosted the Night Euchre club at their Riverfront home Cedars. Prizes went to Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Jones, with a two course luncheon served after the game. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Cummings and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Me.

T. E. Wright Cedars Riverfront W. L. Jones W.F. Cummings J. H. Me

Radio Program Schedule Highlights Across Major Networks

A dense list of radio program lineups for WEAF WABC WJZ and affiliates in multiple markets. Includes times and featured acts such as Troika Bells Balalaika Orchestra Frank Crumit and Julia Sanderson Romany Matteran Amos Andy programs and orchestras.

WEAF New York NBC Troika Bells Balalaika Orchestra WWJ WSAI WDAF Frontier Days WEAIF WGY WTAM WGN KSD WHAS WSM WMC WSB KOA KSL KGO KGW KOMO KHQ WSMB Bakers WKJC WSAL WIBO WOW WDRAF WTMJ KSTP WEBC KWOO WJVX KUO KECA WBAP WEJC WIGO WHS Wow WJAX Frank Crumit Julia Sanderson WADC WHK WGHP KOIL KMBC WRAM WSPD WMT Romany Matteran WADG WEKRG WKBN WEEM KFH WBCM WEFIW WDOL WLAC KRLD KLRA KFJF KLZ Kvi K ¥ PY WDAY WNAX Mard Gras WKEC WGAP WKEN WOWO WEFBM WBBM KMOX WISN WCCO WGST WBRC WDOD WREC WDSU KTSA KLZ KDYL KHJ KFRC KOIN KFPY KOL KTRH Cgrand Opera WKRC WIBW WFIW Kora K KYW Chicago WJZ WIA State St WENR WLS General Store WJJD WMAQ Orchestra Pratt and Sherman Dan Sylvia Amos Andy WLW Cincinnati Los Amigos Orch Des Moines Frits Filip Knights Atlanta WJZ & Weaf WAPI Birmingham Henry & Percy Jeffersonians Air Voolvil Dallas WABC WFAA Mercantile Musica'e Rhythm Quartet Wbap Fort Worth

Forcing Your Way Into Unwelcome Crowds

A 1930 guidance note urges children to avoid intruding in conversations where they are not invited. It condemns rude behavior and highlights the value of waiting to be included, warning that overstepping invites backlash and damages reputation.

International Feature Service, Inc

Local Visitor List and Society Notes

Williams and Taylor households host a string of guests including A R Taylor and G B Cogley families. New Orleans visitor Charles Trousdale joins residents. Mrs W E Lamb of McGehee stays with sister Mrs A V Miller. Minnie Ruffin visits G B Cooley before summer departure. Judge B C Dawkins travels to Bastrop for legal matters. Kate Mandel returns from Baton Rouge for summer, J G Trimble of Shreveport visits, Etta Travis calls on Mamie Hill, and Bessie and Katie Bryant depart for Ruston to enter Louisiana Industrial Institute.

B. C. Dawkins Bastrop Kate Mandel West Side Baton Rouge J. G. Trimble Shreveport Union National Bank Etta Travis Rawls Ark Mamie Hill Ruston Bessie Katie Bryant Louisiana Industrial Institute

Has Your Goldfish Fleas

Seattle readers are advised that a goldfish that flicks and rubs the tank may have fleas known as copepods, according to Dr. John E. Guberlet of the University of Washington.

Associated Press Seattle John E. Guberlet University of Washington

Boy Writes Backward Despite Normal Vision in Verdigre

Eight year old Miles Robisud of Verdigre Nebraska writes backward while his vision remains normal. Doctors and teachers note the unusual handwriting pattern as a curious trait in the local child.

Miles Robisud Verdigre

Overparkers in Dodge City Face Extra Fine

Motorists in Dodge City Kansas who overpark are fined an additional dollar on top of the standard one dollar fine for each offense.

Dodge City Kans

Delayed Mails Shuffle New John Medbury Feature

Current releases of Maybe I'm Wrong by John Medbury have been delayed in the mails. This explains why the entertaining feature is missing from The News-Star editorial page today. Duplicates are expected to reach The News-Star by tomorrow or Thursday at the latest.

John Medbury News-Star

Baptists of Twin Cities Oppose Dry Law Repeal

The First Baptist churches of Monroe and West Monroe joined other Louisiana church groups in urging the house to reject the Wingrave bill repealing state prohibition. Messages and a petition from Oak Grove Baptist were read in the house.

Baptists of Twin Cities Baton Rouge First Baptist Monroe West Monroe Louisiana Wingrave Oak Grove

Transfer of Ill Officer to George Washington En Route

Captain Randall of the liner George Washington reports transferring third officer Harold Mann who is ill aboard the freighter West Caddoa to his ship. The West Caddoa heads for New Orleans from Manchester and is due in New York Friday. Mann's illness remains undiagnosed.

New York Randall George Washington Harold Mann Mann New Orleans Manchester

Walker logs 73000 miles in 13 years on Oklahoma lines

W. J. Brown of Nowata Oklahoma has walked 73000 miles in 13 years, averaging 18 miles each weekday. A Portland Oregon railroad clock has served a railroad company for 61 years.

W. J. Brown Nowata Okla Pipeline Walker Portland Ore

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Elsie Robinson Pgressional Politica Herbert Plummer Capital Fisher Settoon Temples of Trade Academy of Medicine Senator McConnell Senator Wingate Senator Robinson By Richard Maslock Cornell Hugo N. Frye Panama Fifth Avenue Jun WU CBS NBC Chain Organ Wren Kgo KFAR WAPT Lopez Orch KDKA WAR Kyw SREN WJDK WJR KWK Wren Harry Archer KUKA Cesare Sodero KPRC WIDX KTHS WIR Floyd Gibbons Wren Kpab Central Clear Channel WJIR Detroit Cecil Old Settlers St. Louis Lydia Lee Wiliie Lillie Southern Clear Channel Louisville WIZ & Weaf Ensemble Jack Turner WSM Nashville Francis Cratie Weaf & W Ly Agi J. J. Mundy W. E. Lamb McGehee, Ark A. V. Miller Minnie Ruffin G. B. Cooley Orleans
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