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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1929

Page

4

The Fall of Maximilian and Mexican Independence

A concise review of Maximilian’s reign in Mexico under Napoleon III, the 1867 downfall, and Juarez’s victory. It notes Maximilian’s resistance, his wife Carlotta’s plea, and his final execution after the French withdrawal. It cites the death on June 19 1867 and his last words Viva Independence Viva Mexico.

Rio Grande Maximilian Napoleon III Napoleon Bonaparte King Row United States Paris England Spain Mexico Napoleon Archduke Austria Entente Fiffe Confederacy Juarez Carlotta Belgium Europe Miramon Mejia Independence

Pershing Stood Against Armistice End in 1918

Seymour of Yale argues Gen John Pershing opposed a 1918 armistice and urged continued offensives while other Allied leaders favored peace. The piece frames Pershing as typically American for seeking a decisive victory to save lives, potentially boosting U S military prestige and long term peace.

Rles Seymour Yale University Gen John Pershing France Seymour Pershing House Clemenceau 2Nd Lloyd George United States

Power and Light backs farm modernization push in Louisiana

Louisiana Power and Light announces a new effort to aid agriculture with electrical and mechanical devices. C. L. Osterberger, a farm mechanics expert, is hired to assist farmers in Tecvelment of properties. The plan aims to lift farm drudgery and boost cash returns while boosting the company’s image in a major agricultural transition.

Louisiana Power & Light Company Louisiana C. L. Osterberger Osterberger

Camp Ki-Ro-Li and Camp Micro-Li Praised

The text extols Camp Ki-Ro-Li in Ouachita Parish and Camp Micro-Li as playgrounds for youth. An analyst would assess brain and brawn as well as laughter, diving skill, and a sense of fair play, highlighting NE region boys' recreational summer activities.

Idie Ouachita Parish Northeast

The Honest Critic and the Building Mindset

A discussion on criticism as a force for improvement versus mere praise. The piece quotes Heywood Broun noting excessive congratulation and over praise in New York and argues critics should offer constructive guidance beyond pointing out faults.

Heywood Broun Ist New York

Cosmos Club Emerges As Capitol Rendezvous

A historic mansion on H Street near Madison Place attracts high officials as a daily drawing room. Since 1878 the Cosmos Club has housed an exclusive male membership of scientists, artists, writers, and public servants famed for meritorious work.

Washington H Street Madison Place Dolly Madison Cosmos Club Capitol

Cosmos Club and Metropolitan Club in Presidential Eras

The Cosmos club once served as informal headquarters for Woodrow Wilson’s administration with leaders like Franklin K. Lane and Newton D. Baker as members. Under Harding and Coolidge bankers and businessmen led, while the Cosmos faded into obscurity as officials gathered at the Metropolitan club known for its wealthy membership.

Franklin K. Lane Charles R. Crane Newton D. Baker David F. Houston Wilson Cosmos Club Harding-Coolidge Metropolitan Club Metropolitan

Glory of Old Cosmos Club Revives Under Hoover Era Ties

The Cosmos club shows signs of revival with Hoover era ties broadening influence. Secretary Wilbur and Dr Julius Klein among members, as administration officials gather nightly in the club parlors and dining rooms. The group discusses administration projects and often refers to Hoover as chief with warmth.

Cosmos Club Hoover Commerce Ray Lyman Wilbur Julius Klein

Honest critic in public affairs urges blunt truth

The writer notes the critic of the local paper recalling Melba at her first concert, suggesting poultices of honest harshness could save the unfortunates. Teachers vary in honesty and value, as the editor hesitates to speak harsh truth, while politics offers a freer arena for blunt critique.

Melba

DeSiard Street Welcomes Summer Night Crowds and Charm

A vivid portrait extols DeSiard Street in warm weather evenings. The writer compares canal street New Orleans to DeSiard, praises its mixture of old and new buildings, lively gossip, and civic mood. The piece personifies the street as a veteran with moods and calls readers to visit at eight on a balmy night.

DeSiard Street Broadway New Orleans Canal Street DeSiard West Monroe DeLiard Street Pup

Some Sleight O Hand We Pass The Buck In The Back Room

Yesterday's Cabin faced typewriter mishaps as the back room crew altered signatures and names. The signature IMA NUTT was misread as Chenryish, and a dog named Towner was printed oddly. The writer vows better treatment from the composing staff and hints at forthcoming corrections.

Crand Street Ima Nutt Towner Fillums

Census Cuckoo In Four Parishes

Citizens in Lincoln Jackson Union and Bienville parishes plan a census of all cows for 1930. The note suggests these parishes are counting livestock as part of population interests amid unusual enthusiasm.

Lincoln Jackson Union Bienville

Donn Byrne Widow Seeks Ireland Home After New York Sojourn

Dolly Donn Byrne widow of the Irish author, living in New York briefly, says the city scares her still. She plans to return to County Cork with her father after promoting her husband’s last novel and noting his film and unfinished works.

New York Dolly Donn- Byrne Ireland Christopher London Underground Donn-Byrne Paris Cook Main Castle Anthony Cadogan Harry Wagstaff Gribble Marco Polo Donn Byrne Byrnes Brooklyn Don Marcuis Rex Ingram Manhattan County Cork Don Byrne Thurston Macauley

Dairy Contest Invites Lincoln Union Bienville Counties

A lighthearted note closes by wishing the dairy minded people of Lincoln Union and Bienville luck and success in their cow count contest, expressing friendly optimism for a fair and fruitful effort across the region.

Hoover Lincoln Union and Bienville

Local Travelers and Meetings Highlight Monroe Notes

Fifteen years ago traffic manager J T Shelton left for a week of business in eastern points. Dr J Q Graves heads to Baltimore for a month at Johns Hopkins. Rev R H Wynn passes through Monroe en route to Eros to preach for Centenary College. A B Tinsington arrives from Memphis visiting family. Thomas Mann of Shreveport visits Monroe while en route to Farmerville. Mr and Mrs W M Walker of Columbia stay at Monroe hotel. Eastern Star meets tonight at 8 with work planned. Daughters of the Cross alumnae set June 16 at 4 pm at St Hyacinth Academy.

J. T. Shelton A. L. and G. Railway J. Q. Graves Baltimore Johns Hopkins University R. H. Wynn Centenary College Shreveport Monroe Eros A. B. Tinsington Memphis Tenn Thos. Mann Farmerville W. M. Walker Columbia Order of the Eastern Star Daughters of the Cross St. Hyacinth’s Academy

Ina Claire Stages Quiet Break on The Awful Truth Set

Hollywood gossip notes Ina Claire visiting the Pathe lot near Culver City to check on filming for The Awful Truth. Director Mickey Neilan had just finished a scene as Claire disappeared toward her dressing room amid a flurry of questions and rumors about her married life.

Premier Syndicate Hollywood Culver City Pathe Ina Claire Jack Gilbert Mickey Neilan Claire Ina Snough Las Vegas

Constance Bennett Fails to Reunite with Runaway Dogs

Actress Constance Bennett arrived from Paris for The Play's the Thing and left her two dogs Peter and Pan with Mrs. Al Kauffman. The Scotty and the West Highlander escaped and Bennett offered a large reward as a search continued a week later.

Constance Bennett Paris Peter and Pan Connie al Kauffman

Radio Program Listings Between Networks and Stations

Widespread Saturday schedule details for June 15 show multiple networks with WABC WJZ WEAF and others listing programs from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Acts include Krueger Orchestra Temple of Air and Rita Gould plus many station joins and chorus programs across cities like New York Chicago Detroit and Seattle.

WABC New York Krueger’s Orch WHK WGHP WADC KMOX Temple of Air Musical KMBC WSPD WCCO KOIL WMAQ WOWO WKRC National Forum Washington WBBM WISN WFBM Geo. Olsen WEAF Alfred H. Swayne WGY WWJ WSAT KSTP WHAS KPRC Kdka Koa KSL WREN Wfaa Woai KWK Wsm Pickard Family Kdka Wren WSM WJR WLS WAPI WJZ KYW Chicago Bob Walter Wilson WBEM Dixie Guy Lombardo WENR Farmer Rush WGN WLIB Flavio Plasencia WJIZ Pratt & Sherman Amos and Andy Northwest Tabernacle WLW Cincinnati Hotel Orchestra Des Moines Tri WCX Detroit Wayne Emmaus Lutheran Church Gaston Baille Minneapolis St. Paul St. Louis Wabkbc Friendship Club WABG Willie & Lillie Steve League Amos-Andy KVOO Tulsa WSB Skylark Birmingham University of Alabama KRLO Dallas Amos and Andy Adolphus Orchestra Hot Louisville WJZ & Weak Greater Louisville Ensemble Amos W5m Nashville DeFord Bailey San Antonio WEAP WEAPF KGO KPO KOA Shilkret Orchestra Broadwar Spain KHQ KOMO KGW Temple of the Air KFI Meyers Orchestra KGA Kex KMTR KDYL KLZ KYA KFAB WIL Wibo

Maybe I'm Wrong by Joan P. Medbury

A satirical collection includes quips on marriage, ancestry, fashion, mental telepathy and social affairs. It features brief sharp witticisms about wives, engagements, and society life with period tone and humor.

Joan P. Medbury

No Dogs Followed by a Streak of Black and White

A fragment describes Connie following a hunch with Eddie Kane in a new car as a streak of black and white darts from houses, nearly returning home with Peter and Pan. It notes Waddies the duck dying of old age in Louise Fazenda’s era and mentions social chatter about Mrs Jack Warner’s tall teenage son and a dinner at Ye Brown Derby.

Eddie Kane Connie Peter! Pan Irma

Conversation Sparks on Public Sight and Slogans

A light dialogue features Madge and Mae arguing about public conspicuousness and a flirtatious ride on a bus. The piece then pivots to a tongue in cheek tip for a young graduate proposing that a clever slogan could launch a cigarette factory if sourcing tobacco is possible.

Aeroplane Bath Prank Pleases Millionaire Owner

A humorist notes a custom built airplane for an American millionaire includes a bathroom. The clever occupant can fetch a superb shower by gripping the rim and signaling the pilot to perform several loops.

One of the dangers of golf mushrooms misidentification

A quirky Kay Feature column notes golfer Tom Sims warns players about misidentifying mushrooms found on courses and the risks of eating wild fungi while golfing.

Tom Sims

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