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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1925
Page
4
A humorous riff on gun control arguing whistles are useless against crime. The writer jokes that revolvers beat whistles, recounts a Philadelphia incident where a man’s whistle caused chaos and left him breathless, and notes cops arriving to find him fainted. The piece ends with the claim revolvers deter criminals more than whistles.
Charles A. Dunning, elevated to premier of Saskatchewan after the Liberal victory, is highlighted as a farm boy who rose from eighteen to leadership roles. He arrived from England, worked for a farmer, became a homesteader and a community leader, then advanced to director of the Saskatchewan Grain Growers' Association and later general manager of a major elevator company. He remained aligned with the Liberal tradition since his early political days and served as provincial treasurer before becoming premier in 1922.
The obituary notes the French astronomer Flammarion died recently. It highlights his solid contributions to science and his role as a popularizer, while noting criticism of his dreams of unseen worlds and the tinkering with concepts beyond established knowledge.
The article notes a surge of automobile tourists through Monroe aided by the Dixie Overland highway and growing Southern interest. It calls for a memorable city branding plan to leave lasting impressions on travelers and convert them into future promoters of Monroe’s resources and prospects.
The Manchester Leader notes the South’s strong draw for tourists and rail publicity. It praises Southern money and co operation with publicity bureaus, citing tourism, cotton, fruit, and early vegetables. It also elevates New Orleans as a major port in the South’s rising arc of influence.
Buckner told the Georgia State Bar Association that federal crime laws have multiplied and overwhelmed enforcement in New York. He warned that agencies must prioritize major violators as the machinery to police countless statutes collapses, signaling a grim outlook for future enforcement.
The piece riffs on public perception of news reels and heroes from Cadets to kings. It contrasts war readiness with peacetime roles and critiques Americans' fascination with sport over participation.
Miss Beatrice Goodwin, famed Southern singer trained by European masters, is engaged by Manager Sperling for a concert at the Grand Street Theatre next Friday night. She visits relatives in Morehouse parish before a Pittsburgh engagement at Carnegie Music Hall.
The bill passed in the House provides for the State Reform School with 1911 and 1912 appropriations of 10000 dollars each for support maintenance improvements and other expenses for the years ending June 30 1911 and June 30 1912 respectively.
Yesterday afternoon the Teachers' Graded Union held a meeting at the Methodist church with Mrs. R. H. Wynn presiding. Rev. J. A. H. Wharton opened with prayer and spoke on prayer's efficacy.
The Woodmen of the World plan a $7 500 building on State Farm grounds at Shreveport. About 26 000 Woodmen in Louisiana, it is believed, 15 000 will contribute 60 cents each toward the building. Souvenir buttons will be sold for 50 cents admitting holders to the fair grounds on Wood day with concessions granted by the State Fair.
The text contrasts Jeffersonian policy of minimal interference with modern times noting more complex needs and a shift to an un-American mentality. It argues that Jefferson aimed to leave people free and let them alone, a standard the country should consider today.
A dense listing of crossword clues across horizontal and vertical entries with numerous abbreviations and partial phrases, including references to numbers, pronouns, animals, plants, and ancient figures, reflecting a typical serialized puzzle page item from a historical newspaper.
The Normanna Sangerkor, the oldest Norwegian singing association in America, traces its foundation to June 1, 1869, in La Crosse Wisconsin and remains a landmark in immigrant music traditions.
Two Austrian scientists claim to have perfected a new glass of organic origin that permits the passage of ultra violet rays. The material, described as enabling UV transmission, could impact optics and related industries. Further tests and production details were not disclosed.
The Louisiana Highway Commission invites sealed proposals at its Reymond Building Baton Rouge up to 11 am July 2 1925 for State Project 449 Monroe Farmerville Highway 7.75 miles from Monroe to the Union parish line and for washed gravel surfacing. Plans and specs may be inspected in Baton Rouge or obtained for $5 nonrefundable. W B Robert State Highway Engineer and W E Atkinson Chairman announce.
Bus waiting room 208 is listed alongside Grand Telephone 772 in the timetable notice. The fragment references a transit stop and a phone contact, implying a public posting or directory entry. No further context or events are identifiable.
Presbyterian Church at Corner Grammont and Catalpa lists Sunday School 9 30 a m Morning Worship 11 am Evening Worship 7 30 pm Junior Endeavor 10 30 am Intermediate Endeavor 6 30 pm Senior Endeavor 6 30 pm Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday 7 30 pm Ladies Auxiliary Tuesday 8 pm First Baptist Church shows Morning Worship 11 am B Y P U 6 30 pm Evening Worship 7 45 pm Women’s Missionary Society Tuesday 3 pm Prayer Service Wednesday 7 45 pm Boy Scouts Troop 8 Friday 7 pm
Grace Episcopal Church led by Rector E. F. Hayward offers Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 Sermon at 7 30 p m First Methodist Church Pastor P M Freeman conducts Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Preaching at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m Evening Preaching at 7 30 p m
Stephen B Williams minister leads Methodist Protestant Church with Sunday School at 10 a m Morning preaching at 11 a m in charge of the pastor Evening service at 7 30 p m Caistian Endeavor Society at 6 30 p m Naomi MacKenzie superintendent
The First Church of Christ Scientist lists Sunday school at 9 30 AM and Sunday service at 11 AM. Wednesday evening meetings are held at 8 PM.
Friday service at 7 30 p m. Saturday school at 9 30 a m and service at 11 a m. Tuesday Teachers Training Class and House of Justice at 4 p m. Temple Junior Society Saturday at 1 p m. Temple Sisterhood and Guild meet first Tuesday monthly. Study room in temple annex open 9 am to 12 pm daily.
West Monroe Baptist Church led by Pastor W. E. Neill lists 10:00 a m Sunday School 11:00 a m Preaching 6:30 p m B Y P U 7:80 p m Preaching Regular weekly prayer meetings at the Presbyterian South Side Mission Thursday evening with an open invitation. Sunday school at 8:30 each Sabbath with neighbors urged to attend.
The Church of Christ at Corner Apple and Second streets holds Bible study at 9 30 a m. preaching and communion at 11 a m and a second preaching at 745 p m. A ladies Bible study meets Wednesday at 3 p m with a prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 745 p m.
First Christian Church Bible school at 9 45 Sermon at 11 00 a m Services at 8 p m All members asked to be present Rev E R Clarkson St Matthew s Catholic Church Corner Jackson and Grammont streets 6 30 a m Low Mass 9 30 a m High Mass 5 p m Benediction Public cordially invited
Pastor Rev W D Jordan leads Sunday School at 0 45 a m and Sunday Preaching at 1 00 a m Epworth Leaguer A5 p Sunday preaching Sf Wednesday prayer ae 7 45 7 15 p m
Assembly of God Church on Cypress Street West Monroe with Pastor E L Tanner holds Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 10 a m. Prayer services are at 7 p m on Tuesday and Thursday.
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