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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
4
An editorial urges swimming education after twenty two drownings near the Potomac and nationwide. It credits Forsythe Park Salt Water Natatorium with high local swimming proficiency and argues early lessons prevent tragedy, promoting natural laws over artificial rules in marriage and society.
A journal article cites the Chicago vice commission arguing for stricter marriage licenses to prevent giving the right to perpetuate the race to unfit individuals. It notes social alarm at eugenic ideas and calls for responsible selection to improve future generations.
A columnist argues newspapers must charge for space used by advertising just as grocers charge for sugar. The piece asserts publishers cover expenses by renting space daily and that beneficiaries should pay promptly for allotted ad space.
The Crowley Signal mocks Hampden Story and the Good Government League, blaming Story for the party’s fortunes and suggesting the group’s name is ill balanced and bald headed. The piece hints at Story’s influence and the insurrectionist roots of the league.
A Wichita Eagle quote describes how an irritated farmer sold his family horse after placing a want ad and, impressed by the success, bought another horse and became a sizable horse dealer.
The piece notes Carl Hering arguing that an electric current induces stretching in a conductor, though not moving the whole object. extreme currents, especially in liquids, can cause severe external effects. It criticizes uncritical investment behavior described by The World's Work, comparing it to seeking help from diverse professionals for financial risk.
The Ruston Leader notes many North Louisiana Democrats favoring Democrats over Republicans and cites John M. Parker's leadership as a source of frostiness, implying factional divisions ahead of Senate votes.
A speaker recalls choosing a plain blue skirt and white shirtwaist for a day spent around the links. The attire reflects a simple, practical outfit for outdoor golf activities.
A Pittsburg Gazette poem urges readers to swat flies to stop disease. It portrays a dirty fly spreading germs and contaminating milk and babies, urging decisive action with vivid, punchy rhymes.
The Lake Charles American Press proposes Gen Lee Christmas, noted soldier of fortune and South American revolutionary figure, be employed by the Good Government League.
The Thibodoux Commercial Journal notes a lively sheriff election in Lafourche Parish with two announced candidates John Barker and L J Tresclar, a rumor of a third candidate, and a likely re election bid by the long serving incumbent seeking another term.
Lake Charles aims to lure a major league baseball or football team to use the city as a training base, challenging Monroe and Alexandria for prestige and economic benefits. Local officials say the move could boost tourism, jobs, and facility upgrades.
A curious note contrasts Japanese efforts to carve artificial teeth from wood with a hypothetical clash against Monroe beef steak. It hints at cultural contrasts and culinary curiosities without a clear news event or identifiable figures.
Editorial tone from Houston and Galveston papers rails at summer campaign sins and a reform impulse. The Thibodaux journal notes L. E. Thomas missing a Good Government League meeting. A Chicago burglary crew lifts a 1200 pound jewelers safe. Carding ridicules Richelieu’s rounded knife tale adds satirical bite.
The Boston correspondent reports cantaloupes will soon move. A Boston minister urged lady church members to donate jewelry for a gold chalice, but the heap revealed brass glass and paste rather than real gold or gems, despite generous giving.
City health board plans early measures now that it is organized to regulate sidewalk sweeping in the business district. From 6 30 to 8 00 each morning pedestrians endure dust rises from unsprinkled sidewalks swept into the air by sweeping operations.
The board of health focuses on hundreds of open closets in sewer districts. After nightfall residents near Olive street endure strong odors. Many affected houses along Olive street from the river to Sixth street are in the black community and the filthy closets are concentrated there.
Clarksville voters urged to back the prohibition ticket while some drank whisky straight. An alarm last Thursday at noon reported a small fire at Mr. P. L. Brand home. fire department responded promptly with very little damage.
An Indiana man reports his hens laid purple eggs after being fed mulberries. The unusual result suggests a new hen fruit effect and draws curiosity from local farmers.
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