Monroe News-Star Open Motto and Post Office Notice
The Monroe News-Star identifies itself as an independent newspaper entered as second class matter at the Monroe Louisiana post office on June 1, 190% under the Act of March 2 187%. It states it prints the news impartially and supports what it believes to be right while opposing what it believes to be wrong regardless of party politics.
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Monroe
The
Monroe News-Star
Smith
Harry
Tom
Smithy
Piffleworths
Evolving Views on Human Betterment and Its Limits
The piece contrasts Victorian humanitarianism with postwar biology led by heredity. It critiques eugenic thinking that sought to prevent birth, arguing that improving the future requires aiding present society rather than neglecting the poor. It warns against a self styled superior class shaping humanity in its own image.
Infallible Method to Expel Unwanted Guests Proposed
A German philosophy professor offers a dramatic solution for guests who overstay their welcome. The procedure involves slipping back into the host’s house through a back door or cellar window after a brief walk, ending the visit decisively. The piece compares this to other tired tricks and mocks prior ruses.
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Leipzig
Why Successful Men Buy Art and Build Galleries
The article reflects on why businessmen collect art. It cites Dr James Simon a German wool merchant who recently died with a large Italian painting collection and asks if wealthier buyers invest or simply enjoy art. It notes John G Johnson of Philadelphia as an owner who gave his collection to a city for public benefit and mentions Senator Clark of Montana as a buyer influenced by social trends.
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James Simon
John G. Johnson
Philadelphia
Johnson
Senator Clark
Montana
New York
Making Hatters Madder
The hatters union of Brooklyn reports growing agitation from distracted pleas about college bars and health concerns. The piece humorously suggests the hatters could win over the Prince of Wales with a new derby replica, while noting comic strip figures discuss tens of millions of dollars amidst the hatter woes.
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Brooklyn
Prince of Wales
If You Are Always Right Question Your Viewpoints
Uncommon Sense urges readers to test their own beliefs and question certainty. It argues that intolerance and pride hinder growth, encouraging self reflection after criticism and boss feedback. The piece promotes tolerance and continuous self improvement for happier, calmer living.
Laughs From Life The Man Who Couldn't Say No
A man overwhelmed by social invitations contemplates quitting society then plunges from a window into the street. In the aftermath friends revive him and remind him of upcoming plans, while a lively urban vignette unfolds with other notes on arranging weddings, sports, and a hometown civic holiday.
Bankhead Delivers Memorial Oration Reflecting on Congress
Washington Daybook notes Rep. Bankhead of Alabama, a leading House orator, advised by former clerk William Tyler Page, honors the dead from the 72nd Congress in a memorial service. He cites 25 statues of deceased lawmakers and asserts Congress will endure posterity’s judgment.
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Will Bankhead
Alabama
House
Garner
Rainey
William Tyler Page
Statuary Hall
Bankhead
Page
Congressional
Congress
House of Representatives
Brain illnesses rarely lower a child's intelligence
A British Medical Research Council study of 1000 young patients finds that brain diseases such as tumors or abscesses do not always impair intellect. Encephalitis and brain inflammation often lead to mental decline, while non brain illnesses, even with long absences, have minimal impact. Higher intelligence correlates with constitutional superiority.
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British Medical Research Council
Joel McCrea’s Hollywood rise blessed by friends and fans
Hollywood profile of Joel McCrea tracing how friendships with Sam Wood Marion Davies Mary Pickford Will Rogers and others helped him secure contracts and roles. Despite early tests and rejections fans and colleagues backed his career, culminating in recognition in The Silver Horde and Girls About Town as his reputation grew.
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Pomona College
Marion Davies
Marion
Sam Wood
Joel
Radio
Mary Pickford
Mary
Fox
Will Rogers
Paramount
David 0. Selznick
Selznick
Heavy Docket Heard by City Court Here
Judge W. M. Harper handled one of the heaviest city court dockets in months. Penalties ranged from fines of 7.50 to 2750 for offenses including drunkenness, whiskey possession, trespassing, disturbing the peace, fighting, larceny, and traffic.
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W. M. Harper
J. H. Victory
Velma Moore
Charlie Nolan
Mary Robertson
Ellis
Ed Mitchell
J. E. Strong
Henry Howard
Gorey Tate
Ella Williams
Charlie Allen
Pearl Johnson
Tabitha Gardner
Mary Williams
A. C. Barnfeldt
Claude Chappell
W. C. Fatheree
George Salberg
Scouts Register For Camping Period
Thirty five Boy Scouts from surrounding parishes registered yesterday at Camp Ki-Ro-Li as the second period opened. More were arriving today. Last night at 7 45 a court of honor was held in Bastrop with J Noble White council executive in attendance.
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Camp Ki-Ro- Li
Bastrop
J. Noble White
Rambowe's Meditations by J P Alley and Wen a Country
Rambowe's Meditations by J P Alley appears as a feature note or poem excerpt. The piece seems to reflect literary or social themes from a historical period with potential emphasis on national sentiment. The exact publication context is unclear from the fragment.
Egg Within Egg Found By Local Shopper
Mrs Arthur Cobb of 1002 South Third Street discovered an egg inside a dozen eggs she purchased. She cracked one egg yesterday and found another well formed egg complete with shell inside the former.
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Arthur Cobb
South Third Street
Radio Schedule Snapshot June 14 Across Networks
Complex listing of programs across CENT EAST MIDWEST SOUTH and more with times from 1:30 to 11:30 PM Featuring The Magic of Speech Tea Dansante Skippy Garden Melodies Dinner Music and orchestras as stations relay shows and coast to coast. The schedule lists numerous program blocks and performers including Ruth Wightman Harp Ray Perkins Opry House Dornberger's Orchestra Ralph Kirberg Ole Foerch's Orchestra Ben Bernie’s Orchestra and Amos n Andy among others.
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Woman’s Radio Review
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Sodero Concert Orchestra
Milwaukee
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Poets Rally for Three-Cent Postage to Washington
In a comic column, poets plot a march on Washington to push for a lower three cent postage rate for spring love and death poetry. They plan peaceful tactics, reading poems aboard trains and appealing to rail workers, while editors and editors’ fears of extinction loom over the industry.
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Washington
Maine
California
Congress
Gratis
Quotes on justice and leaders from early 20th century figures
Public figures including Sheriff Salzmann and Newton D. Baker advocate humane jail conditions and fair justice. Makoto Saito denies war danger with Russia while George W. Rossetter links taxation to national downfall. Madeleine Slade praises Gandhi as a moral teacher and reformer.
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Buddha
Christ
Madeleine Slade
Local Social Notes Highlight Furloughs Guests and Travels
Fifteen years ago Messrs Murray Hudson and Newton Moore of Company D are at home on furlough. Reynolds McWilliams has accepted a position with the Iron Mountain. Wednesday Mrs Sidney Lemle hosts the North Side Bridge club in elaborate style. A. J. Huffman and daughter of Mounds visit Mr and Mrs H L Cavness and return home. Mrs Arch Kelly of Hardtimes plantation hosts a house party this week. Mrs J B Mitchell of the West Side will host the Young Matron's Embroidery club Friday afternoon. Mrs M A McHenry visits friends in New Orleans. Mr and Mrs B J Sugar are summer tourists bound for Battle Creek and beyond.
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Company D
Reynolds McWilliams
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Four Horsemen drop Jacoby and reveal quitted status
The Four Horsemen bridge team drop Oswald Jacoby while he insists he already quit. The stock market sees small profit takers blamed, and jokes compare tax wishes and oddities in politics and sports. A light editorial mix of wit and curiosity ends with a Boston Braves joke.
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Four Horsemen
Oswald Jacoby
Mr. Jacoby
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