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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
4
The News-Star announces Burk A. Bridges of Claiborne parish as a candidate for Railroad Commissioner from the Third District, subject to Democratic party action. J. J. Meredith of Caldwell parish seeks re election to the same office and district, also subject to Democratic party action.
Monroe candidate Percy Sandel seeks the Democratic nomination for District Judge in the Sixth District covering Morehouse and Ouachita Parishes, subject to the Democratic Primary election action.
Fred M. Odom of Morehouse parish files for re-election as District Attorney for the Sixth Judicial District which includes Morehouse and Ouachita parishes, subject to the Democratic primary.
Ouachita parish candidate R Harry Oliver seeks Democratic primary nomination for District Attorney of the Sixth Judicial District which includes Morehouse and Ouachita parishes with Robert O Randle listed.
Critics charge Governor Sanders used a big stick to push measures through the Legislature while the Hall administration faces similar scrutiny for lacking persuasive tactics. Meanwhile Monroe Chamber of Commerce lingers in incubation, and officials warn the community must maintain enthusiasm to form a viable commercial group and sustain Monroe’s commercial standing.
Taft’s large steam roller is praised for steady progress and power, viewed from his perspective as a well kept and efficient machine. It works smoothly on dry ground but struggles in mud, with risks to operators and those in its path as Taft faces a tenacious political opponent.
A reform measure creating a conservation commission with a $5000 president, per diem officers, and new inspectors faces opposition from rural members who seek to abolish the wardens. The bill, drafted for introduction by Rep Duncan Buie, outlines salaries for officials, a secretary, stenographers, and a propagator, and replaces game wardens with conservation agents.
The piece argues Colonel Roosevelt leads a skilled political coalition while Taft relies on a steam roller that risks breakdown. It portrays a high stakes battle at Chicago with fierce, bitter fighting likely to widen Republican divisions and alienate voters despite a possible nomination.
American National Insurance Company of Galveston opens an office in Central Savings Bank and Trust Company building room 115 offering life health and accident coverage. J V Patterson invites inquiries and promises personal attention and prompt payment of claims.
The piece argues for selling lespedeza both as hay and as feed, and as pasture, stressing balanced marketing and education for growers. It cites northern hay movement, compares to other forages, notes hay and pasture value from $3 to $20 per acre yearly, and urges trials by experiment stations to quantify pasture worth.
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