Fix The Inch A proposal to redefine the inch and ounce
The National Bureau of Standards urges Congress to fix the inch at exactly 2 centimeters to align American measures with metric standards. The piece notes slight differences with the British inch and jokes about how law might solve the issue, while promising to address the ounce later.
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National Congress On
Washington
National Bureau of Standards
Congress
George
Edward
Bureau of Standards
Glad Season Emphasizes Health and Outdoor Summer
The piece extols summer as a vital season for health work and play. It urges Monroe to dedicate the new season to happiness and vigor, highlighting outdoor activity, travel, and the boost to physical endurance as Americans enjoy vacations and return ready for work.
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Monroe
South
California
Yearlong 2 cent fare rise boosts eastern rail traffic
A year after the interstate commerce commission set a 2 cent base fare on eastern railroads traffic rose but whether revenue outweighed higher operating costs remains debated. Early four month reports show modest gains while weather strikes and a mild winter limited travel. The real test comes in summer as railroads seek high passenger volume and profit analysis.
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Iterstate Commerce Commission
Spain Throne Claim Rendered Worthless in Debate
The remark underscores the current difficulty in imagining any claim to the throne of Spain as credible or valuable. It reflects a prevailing view that competing narratives lack legitimacy or practical relevance amid political uncertainty.
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Spain
Man Faces Widespread Trouble and Moral Strain
A terse reflection notes that a man encounters vast difficulties, with most of his troubles arising from self-wrought errors and flawed choices, highlighting the burden of personal responsibility.
Uncommon Sense on Jury Duty Education and Reform
John Blake argues for broad civic education to strengthen juries and courts. He praises the League of Women Voters for proposing women jurors and extends the idea to teach court process to youth and all citizens to curb political influence and improve government.
The Glee Club By George Elliston
The poem describes coming home as reunion with loved ones, contrasting mere house arrival with the profound warmth of beloved arms. It emphasizes the joy, tears, and brightness in the loved one's eyes as the true home.
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the Glee Club
George Elliston
We must seek our own meaning in life’s days
The verse urges that life offers no gifts but assigns joy and distress to our choices. It emphasizes self reliance to discover happiness, dreams, and purpose, arguing that life itself provides nothing until we create meaning through our actions.
Longest Drive Sparks Spat Between Golfer and Victim
A brief row over a golf incident ends with the victim threatening arrest while the girl golfer apologizes for hitting him declaring it the longest drive she has ever made. The exchange captures a tense moment as both parties speak past the incident.
A Movement Toward Civilization
A missionary interview notes a humorous exchange in Borneo about their work. The question asks for progress and the reply claims converting cannibals to vegetarians. The remark reflects colonial era attitudes and light satire about cultural differences.
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Mae
Borneo
Traffic Cop and Girl Driver Quip Sparks Lighthearted Standoff
A humorous exchange unfolds as a traffic officer asks why the driver paused after a whistle. The girl replies she stopped to listen to the whistle’s tune, turning a routine stoppage into a playful moment.
One of the Unfortunate
Jean and Jack clash over an idea that Jack hatches while warning of its fragile prospects and lack of a safe place to store it. The exchange hints at impractical plans and comic tension between the characters.
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Jack
Jean
Proposal Tale Reveals Next Week Marriage Plan
A light conversation shows Horace breaking the news to Alice that he is to wed next week, followed by the twist that she is the chosen partner. The dialogue captures a quaint, intimate moment of anticipation and affection.
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Herbert
Alice
Horace
Palm Beach Mother and Louise Exchange Wry Quiet Exchange
The fragment hints at a Palm Beach scene with a mother questioning a girl about swimming with a lifeguard and a comment on his seriousness. It notes recovery progress and panhandlers asking for quarters, plus a stray line about Spain and a strange phrase suggesting a misread name.
Two Senators Vie for 1940 Veep Fate in Veteran Leanings
Washington observers spotlight Ben nett Clark of Missouri and Frederick Steiner of Oregon as likely 1940 presidential contenders or potential vice presidents. Both are World War veterans and veterans policy advocates, with Clark rising in Democratic ranks and Steiner aligning with some New Deal aims. Their similar liberal yet conservative tilt shapes early party calculations.
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Washington
Senate
Bennett Clark
Missouri
Frederick Steiner
Oregon
Legion
Grand Army of the Republic
Clark
Steiner
American Legion
The
Paris
Cleveland
Barksdale Bombing Injures Two Neighbors
In Shreveport Louisiana on June 17 two Black residents, George Childs 35 and his wife, were wounded by bombing fire at Barksdale Field while on their porch near the base. They were treated at the post hospital and fragments from a bomb were recovered.
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Shreveport
George Childs
Barksdale Field
Post Hospital
Postmasters Confirmed for Louisiana Towns
The senate confirmed the nominations of Walter L. Huckaby as postmaster at Bienville and Delta A. Bourgat as postmaster at Le Moun in Louisiana, with bothappointments confirmed on June 17.
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Washington
Senate
Walter L. Huckaby
Bienville
Delta A. Bourgat
le Moun
Old Spanish Trail Bid Set At 332 377 40
Baton Rouge La June 17 The Louisiana highway commission announced a low bid of 332 377 40 for the Old Spanish Trail project covering 14 022 miles of embankment from the Mississippi river bridge to Boutte in St Charles and Jefferson parishes Other bids listed include grading drainage and underpass work in nearby parishes with firms Robinson Young Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel and J J McMichael among the bidders
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Mississippi River Bridge
St. Charles
Jefferson Parishes
Commission
East Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge-Amite River
Robinson and Young
Ascension
J. J. McMichael
Casto
Stovall Drilling firm formed in Monroe with 100000 capital
The Stovall Drilling company of Monroe filed articles of incorporation to drill deep wells for gas oil or water and to operate shops and pipelines. Capital stock is 100000, may rise to 200000. Directors include Fred Stovall Henry D Briggs L S Roberts and H D Briggs. Also a double wedding occurred in West Monroe with Mathilda and Ruth Rasberry marrying Fred Young and Percy E Moore. A Monroe motor party headed to Hot Springs for the Lions International convention.
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Monroe
Fred Stovall
Henry D. Briggs
L. S. Roberts
H. D. Briggs
J. J. Rasberry
West Monroe
Mathilda
Ruth
Messrs
Fred Young
Percy E. Moore
Little Rock
Hot Springs
Joe Washburn
George Wright
Bob Burns
Anna Wood
Moderate Baths and Rest Help High Blood Pressure
The article advises that moderately warm baths aid blood pressure by relaxing tissues, and that regular rest and moderate exercise are beneficial. For severe cases three to four weeks in bed with relaxation may be used, with sanatorium-like care to establish diet and proper living.
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Humphrey Rolleston
Lincoln Parish approves continuation of five mill road levy
Lincoln parish voters favored renewing the five mill road tax for 10 years by 281 to 11 in Tuesdays election. About 475 133 in assessed property was voted for renewal with 21 910 against. The parish has built 300 miles of all weather roads and 49 miles are under state maintenance.
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Ruston
Lincoln Parish
R. E. Evans
Simsboro
Hopewell
Duhach
Hico
Wild camels' lineage tied to domestic stock
The text states that true wild camels are extinct and that camels roaming Central Asia are descendants of domesticated animals kept in captivity. It emphasizes the domestic origin of current wild-appearing camels and their captive heritage.
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Central Asia
Hollywood Has No Real Hollywood Name Says Culver City
A column recalls Culver City's bid to claim Hollywood credit while noting Hollywood lacks a true city, post office, or tracks. It covers the origin of Hollywood, its mergers with Los Angeles, and Poverty Row, plus a profile of Edward Everett Horton and the rise of flexible studio arrangements among stars.
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Horsley
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Poverty Row
Edward Everett Horton
Warners
Michael Curtiz
Grattan
May Robson
Curtiz
Horton
New York City Summer Escapes Shine Across Long Island
The piece highlights Jones Beach and nearby resorts offering surf, opera, and entertainment for New Yorkers. It notes Coney Island, Palisades, Playland, and waxworks featuring Wallis Warfield and the Duke of Windsor, plus a bargain day trip to Surfside at Atlantic Beach with Benny Fields. A Mor gan stallion Cheyenne arrives in Midtown to publicize the 1939 Golden Gate exposition, while Grover Whalen plans San Francisco outreach.
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Monroe Lanner
Audit Bureau of Circulations
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