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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
4
Publisher notice from Monroe Bulletin outlines subscription rates and terms. One year in advance, six months in advance, city carrier delivery, monthly rate, and publication details. Includes post office second class matter date and location Monroe Louisiana.
Crowds flood New York awaiting Colonel Theodore Roosevelt on his return from a world tour. The piece notes unprecedented public enthusiasm and ponders how Roosevelt's actions might reshape Republican politics and taint Taft’s leadership as the party faces internal divisions.
Congressman Joseph K. Ransdell defends his lumber schedule stance amid Democratic splits on income tax. He notes voting with his party on most PayneAldrich measures except lumber, aligning with Louisiana delegation and 37 Southern Democrats to curb further South discrimination.
The Shreveport Journal notes Uncle Jim Cosgrove feels bolder and harsher in style after years away from the pen. Once a vigorous guide for the timid, he now injects a sharper edge and caustic tone into his writing.
A fragment urging constant self promotion and public visibility. It mocks coyness and urges seeking reporters in their quarters to showcase all wares and opinions under the sky.
The verse laments media manipulation by famed men and merchants who crave public adulation. It argues for printed portraits and glossy pages to keep celebrities visible, criticizing the pursuit of fame over genuine merit and the exploitation of press space for profits.
The piece recalls Clara Morris facing serious illness and reflects on her career arc from star to literary figure. It notes she retired at 37 in 1885 after a brilliant stage run and a public shift toward lighter, melodramatic entertainment, leaving tragedy less prominent.
The piece argues that Governor Gillette did not give promoters a fair deal for the Jeffries Johnson fight and criticizes his late interference. It notes the bout date is about two weeks away and large sums have been spent on preparations, calling the action unfair and suggesting it could have been done two months earlier to save costs.
A Georgia push to require stripes on pistol carriers aims to curb crime and reduce parish costs in Louisiana. The writer argues gun ownership is unnecessary for law abiding citizens and suggests jail time could deter would be criminals.
In Ouachita parish fruit growing thrives with nearby Monroe yields of peaches and plums. A farmer near Calhoun sold 140 dollars of fruit in seven days from a small orchard, suggesting a local canning plant could pay. The piece questions Mr. Shattuck’s state wide prohibition pledge and notes Baton Rouge correspondents stirring governor, mayor tensions.
A playful note says if the earth shifts tomorrow it will be from Bwana Tumbo stepping ashore in New York after returning from Africa. The reader is urged not to be alarmed by the supposed quake.
A digest of brief quotes and jokes from multiple papers including a boy asking about Algy and the bear, and small skits on family politics and college humor. Other items mention football injuries and minor misfortunes with light tone.
In a June 15 1910 letter Jos E Ransdell outlines his agricultural and infrastructure work as a congressman. He cites cattle tick eradication funding 250000 yearly rural free delivery expansion and new post office in Ruston plus river and harbor legislation and his role as Finance Committee chair. He defends voting on the Payne Aldrich tariff citing southern unity and Democratic leadership and pledges an active district campaign.
Monroe Chapter No 18 Royal Arch Masons will convene this evening for degree work.
Joseph E. Ransdell of East Carroll declares candidacy for reelection to Congress from Louisiana's Fifth Congressional District, subject to Democratic primary action.
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