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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1929

Page

4

Louisiana carbon black industry defended against critics

The article argues Louisiana carbon black is essential for state wealth with taxes over 1.5 million this year and millions invested in gas fields. It claims carbon output supports Northeast Louisiana, creates jobs, and reduces fuel costs by using gas efficiently, countering claims of waste.

Mie Minden Signal-Tribune Louisiana Signal-Tribune Signal Tribune Globe United States Indust

Right Angles by Alexander Cairns

A 1929 King Features syndicated column extols Texas vastness and abundance with humorous hyperbole. The narrator compares Texas to major states and regions, noting enormous wheat and radish outputs, cattle herds, and geographic reach from Gulf coast to far neighborhoods.

Alexander Cairns

Senate fashion clash over summer wear in Washington

In Washington the question of proper summer attire for a U S senator divides opinion between Tom Heflin and Robert La Follette. Heflin represents formal attire while La Follette favors blending with ordinary citizens, highlighting a wide gap in wardrobe choices.

Washington Bob la Follette Tom Heflin United States Heflin la Follette

Morning Post Dawn Promises New Labor in City Print

The piece marks the eve of a new Morning Post and the end of the cabin era. It reflects on the old press, linotypes, and ink stained hands, and looks ahead to new printers, galleys, and nightly bedtimes for the paper. The writer offers a toast to the coming era and its hopeful dawn.

New Morning Post Morning Post

Senators Display Sartorial Spread in Senate Heat

A crowd of senators braves summer in light outfits with palm beach suits and white linen ensembles. Heflin and La Follette standout in modern dress while others like Johnson Gillett and Reed showcase tailored two piece or white linen styles. Some hold to traditional morning dress as Vice President Curtis keeps formal wear.

Senator Heflin Senate Prince Albert Palm Beach Senator la Follette Bob Hiram Johnson Palm Beach Senator McNary Senator Gillett Jim Watson Reed Pennsylvania Trammell Florida Blaine Wisconsin Ashurst Arizona King Utah Wheeler Montana Senator Overman North Carolina Fess Ohio Walshes Brookhart Smoot Dineen Curtis

Senate summer fashion sparks in the aisles

In an amused scene the senate pages abandon blue serge coats for shirt sleeves, moving quickly through aisles as senators snap fingers. The pages, and only they, enjoy this casual summer look while others remain in formal dress.

Senate

Fragmented quotes on government, mothers day, and Chicago gangs

A collage of brief quotes notes Washington as seat of Government for kicke registrations, celebrates every day as mother’s day, and comments on Chicago gang troubles. The Virginian-Pilot and Christian Science Monitor are cited in brief remarks.

Washington Thomas FE Pickerill Service Christian Science Monitor

Runaway Wife and Bookkeeper Telegram Inquiry

A terse Telegram reports a husband revealing his wife ran off with his book-keeper and asks about the status of Bloch and Schlesinger in Munich. The exchange, styled as a humorous quip, reflects a comic tone from Lustige Bleat ter.

Teleor Bloch & Schlesinger Lustige Bleatter Munich

Stolen Goods Racket Flashes Through City Streets

New York readers report a surge in petty sidewalk racketeering as furtive sellers peddle allegedly stolen suits watches perfumes and other goods from passing trucks. The piece traces the racket’s roots to former raincoat peddlers and notes police sometimes recover items with bills of sale. It also touches on cigar coupon dealings and Eleanor Painter’s Paris opera role as well as thrill trades at Coney Island’s Eden Musee with wax figures of sensational crimes.

New York Coney Island Sam Gumpertz

Neighborly Humour About Hats Sparks Quick Solution

A light 1910s style exchange from the Christian Science Monitor imagines a neighbourly dilemma when a woman wears a hat identical to another's. The punchline suggests staying put is cheaper than relocating, reflecting practical wit of the era.

Ring Gift Reveals Hidden Love Triangle

In a terse exchange Hamburg Hummel outlines a plan to sell a ring to the man she loves, prompting questions about loyalty. The woman admits love for another, and the man demands the truth and the other’s name, fearing harm but intent on selling the ring.

Hamburg Hummel

Local ventures and public notices load Louisiana page

The article notes Isadore Sugar hiring H R Seeman for a new airdome opening Sunday June 14, assessors begin 1914 rolls for State Board of Equalization in Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge capital fears ease, Caldwell Brothers begin two State Training school buildings, police jury re-elects officers, Sheriff and jail guard measures, iron jail door planned.

Airdome Isadore Sugar H. R. Seeman Lafayette Theatre New Orleans Seeman Joe Hanna Hanna State Board of Equalization Baton Rouge Frank Roddy Alexandria Baton Rouges Caldwell Brothers Messrs C. P. Slack C. B. Morton W. A. O’kelly J. Q. Graves Parish Board of Health

Shubert Offerings Include A Night in Venice on Broadway

Stage by stage review notes Shubert world tour on West Forty fourth street adds A Night in Venice to summer showcases. The revue features seven stars and 25 cast, with Ted Foaly and Ann Seymour among highlights, plus lavish decor and variegated costumes. A second item, Stepping Out, is a new summer offering by Charles B. Dillingham and Eddie Dowling about two wives and two gold diggers, starring Walter Connolly and Jobyna Howland. Cantor’s future moves threaten Ziegfeld over Whoopee as Cantor veers toward film and benefits.

New York Shubert Chester Hale Allan Foster Fannie Brice Marx Brothers Ted Foaly Ann Seymour Miles Beth Betty Dodge Washington Paris East Dodge Sisters Broadway Have Brothers Betty Rees Anita Case Donna Joe Pete Charles B. Dillingham Eddie Dowling Walter Connolly Jobyna Howland Grace LaRue Hale Hamilton

Radio Program Grid for Chicago and Nearby Stations

Central standard time schedules list WABC WEAF WJZ WGN WBBM and other networks with hourly programs. It outlines music, vaudeville and orchestra strands, with explicit station call letters and times across multiple markets and bands.

Associated Press Clear Channel KYW Chicago Bob Walter Wilson WIL & Weap WEAF WBBM WABC WENR Farimer Rusk Mike & Herman WGN WLIB Ulin Pablo Floorwalker Hawks WJZ WLS WMAQ Howard O'Brien Amos-Andy Dan Sylvia WLW Cincinnati Cleveland Ohio Caverns the Pines WSB Atlanta WIZ Amos WAPI Birmingham KRLD Dallas WBAC WBAP Fort Worth WEAP KGO KPO District of Columbia Eskimos Orchestra Orchestradians Radio Vaudeville Wayside Inn KHQ KGW KJR Seattle Whiteman KLZ KDYL Voice of Columbia KGA KPX KGA Kex Kdyl Klz Paul Bunyan KGA Kmtr KFAB Vic Meyers KYA KMTR Philharmonic

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