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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1927
Page
4
The item lists the News Star Publishing Company executives and national affiliations, followed by a carrier subscription rates section and mail subscription rates for Louisiana Mississippi and other U S regions with prices shown for various terms. It presents the company’s contact and regional advertising offices in several major cities.
Louisiana Polytechnic Institute reports 115 summer students commute by car from homes to campus daily, many traveling over 25 miles round trip. Towns like Bernice Jonesboro Dubach Choudrant Clay and Hilly send sizeable delegations, and officials say without nearby access many would abandon higher education.
Report outlines renewed flogging activities in Louisiana with masked men and a pattern of fear among offenders. Calls for proactive law enforcement and strict adherence to state statutes to deter and punish nocturnal crusading groups.
World powers at Geneva chose not to warn Moscow that Europe would unite to resist Soviet Russia. They feared such a declaration would fuel Russian nationalism and backfire, while Soviet leaders already sense united Western opposition despite the lack of formal pledge.
The Morehouse Enterprise pushes a strong drive to establish a copper health unit in Ouachita parish aimed at a permanent health function for the entire parish. It argues that better health from the unit will lift overall parish prosperity and reduce any handicap to development.
The Chicago and Memphis conferences addressed the flood problem and yielded recommendations worthy of national notice. Yet observers warn that conference activity could be overdone as public discussion of flood control continues before voters.
A Bar ron's National Financial Weekly study by C W Purdy splits Standard Oil Pipe Lines into two groups. Leaders delivering oil to eastern refineries face precarious volumes while feeder lines to interior markets may stabilize or grow, depending on local conditions.
Editorials urge restraint and defense of law and order as Jackson readies for the return of Burley, killer of two, with troops if needed. The American Legion backs protecting the mobless, lawful process, and predicts a fair trial, conviction, and hanging for the suspect in Mississippi.
The News-Star notes the Memphis gathering of levee board reps and others as the high point of the valley flood control push. It suggests awaiting action from Congress the Cabinet and the President on further measures.
The passage muses on boldness and politeness in love and life. It notes that Uncle Tom's Cabin was once thought aimed at children and reflects that self love can blind people, while few living know the book's original audience.
Medbury mocks post election prohibition by predicting repeal and a flood of drinkers crossing to Canada. He lampoons voters with cork printed tickets, a corked ballot, and a ducking stool plank while noting Ford and Windsor beer for thirsty Americans.
On the Waterloo anniversary the Duke of Wellington or his agent will present a small tricolor as rent for Strathfieldsaye estate in Berkshire. The first duke received 2.9 million dollars and 25 thousand dollars a year, but the pension ends after three generations, leaving the present duke needing to lease or part with estates due to lack of funds.
A year ago today a statue of Robert Morris was unveiled on the steps of the Custom House in Philadelphia marking a notable civic tribute.
The article argues pasteurization and dairy cleanliness protect public health as warm weather increases milk consumption. It explains extraneous contaminants from outside sources, bovine tuberculosis risks, and why pasteurization remains the safest safeguard until herds are clean.
Lord Stamfordham longtime private secretary to King George is celebrated for turning 75 today. Ontario premier H Howard Ferguson marks 57 years since birth in Kemptville. William C Redfield born in Albany 69 years ago, Cyrus H K Curtis Philadelphia publisher 77 years ago, Blanche Sweet Chicago born actress 31 years past.
A Curated list notes travel plans and visits of Monroe residents. W Smith heads to New York for three weeks. E T Lamkin Jr returns for summer from Vanderbilt. Mrs McCormick and family visit Mrs Robinette by auto. O B Morton on vacation with Capt A Myatt to San Antonio. R Downs convalesces over two weeks. E Toombs returns from Cheniere visiting her son. Alice Bauer returns from Gibsland. Boamer Jarrell returns from Monroe after two weeks visiting Winnsboro. Marjory Myatt summers in Baton Rouge with Aunt S A Kilgore. Ben C Dawkins and Percy Sandel announce candidacy for district judge sixth district. Isabel Reddit travels from Columbia to Monroe then leaves for Waukesha.
Timeline of anniversaries from 1815 to 1925 noting Waterloo battles, Petersburg actions, Prussia Italy war, and deaths of Juliet Carson George W McBride Robert La Follette with birthplaces and dates. Includes Wilson welcoming Belgian commission to the United States.
An 19th or early 20th century ad promises to prevent malaria symptoms by taking Bond's Liver Pill at bedtime. It claims the pill acts on the liver to remove poisons and germs, reducing chills fevers ague and biliousness. Priced at 25 cents and described as mild and non gripping.
The piece argues that great writers like Thoreau and Dickens teach by suggestion not sermon. Thoreau’s anti slavery stance led to jail, inspiring readers to judge character through small acts.
Waldo Emerson visits Thoreau behind bars and asks if he is ashamed to be in jail. Thoreau retorts that Emerson should be ashamed to be out. The dialogue frames conviction by suffering for beliefs.
Reno report notes the social rite of proof required for arriving young men to show they are not Leonard Kip Rhinelander, highlighting the era’s gossip and identity concerns.
An advertisement for Dr Bond's Bladder Remedy claims to ease bladder weakness and painful urination within hours. It targets elderly users and offers a price of 60 cents or 1.20 dollars, noting prescription preparation for urinary organs.
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