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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1921
Page
4
In advance pricing for the Thursday Edition. One year twelve months or nine months in advance with prices given in dollars and cents. Payable in advance and discontinued at expiration. Additional postage charged for papers sent beyond city limits Monroe and West Monroe. Six month rate and monthly options listed.
A Monroe News-Star editorial on the value of Sunday rest and recreation argues thoughts shape conduct. It questions universal Sunday amusements and urges personal reflection, balance, and self-education over outward ritual, asserting Sunday rest aids mind body and soul.
A court sentenced actress Madge Anna Sawyer to ten days in jail for her earlier husband’s death. Admirers and jailers allegedly made her stay pleasant, prompting protests and accusations that authorities “fell for a pretty face.” The piece notes her prior murder conviction and new trial, framing the outcome with cautious skepticism.
The piece argues that women’s franchise gains power through feminine appeal. It suggests coercive reform may rely on charm, beauty, and demeanor to sway judges and jurors. It notes men’s susceptibility and the historical pattern of male response to feminine allure across ages.
President Harding backs an executive order granting selection power to the top three Civil Service eligibles for post office jobs. New rules create investigator-examiners who interview patrons and test fitness, risking Democrat exclusion and reestablishing the spoils system amid calls for government economy.
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