National News Dispatch Rates and Bureau Contacts
An item lists Associated Press bylines and exclusive use terms, with national representative addresses in New York Chicago Kansas City San Francisco Atlanta and Gabrier Subscription rates for various zones, including Louisiana and Mississippi, and U S mail rates. It notes payment in advance and provides telephone numbers for business and editorial offices.
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National
KATZ
New York
West 40Th St. Schicago
No. Michiza, Ave
Bere Ort
General Motors
Kansas City
Gabrier
Ap Ene
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alley Vocalists by John P. Medbury
A health official jokes that more deaf and dumb cats would curb sleepless nights. Various anecdotes describe cats that wake neighbors, from wiring fences to nights of bed clutter. The piece ends with a morbid joke: the only sure cure is to kill the cat in the daytime.
Prof Homer Wark named president of West Virginia Wesleyan
Prof Homer E Wark has accepted the presidency of West Virginia Wesleyan university. He has been a professor of missions at Boston University theology school since 1921. A native of Indiana he studied at Washburn and Boston University earning an A B A M and sacred theology and Ph D degrees. He traveled widely in Egypt Palestine India Burma China Korea Japan and Europe and served as a chaplain in the 137th Infantry during World War I. He later headed a hospital center in France before returning to pastoral work in Wichita Kansas.
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Homer E. Wark
West Virginia Wesleyan University
Boston University School of Theology
Indiana
Kansas
Washburn College
Boston University
Wark
Egypt
Palestine
India
Burma
China
Koreas
Japan
Europe
137Th United States Infantry
France
Wichita
Kas
Birthdays Mentioned for Military Leader and Poets
The list notes Marshal Haig born 65 years ago as leader of British forces in the war. Sigurfonsson, Icelandic dramatic poet, born 46 years ago in northern Iceland. Brady, noted theatrical figure, born 63 years ago today. Also mentions a Colorado district representative and county reading.
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Eld
Marshal Haig
Tohn
Sigurfonsson
Iceland
Brady
Lor
Colorado
Dishford
Farm population falls 1925 end shows nationwide decline
The Federal Department of Agriculture estimates the U S farm population dropped 479000 from 1924 to 1925, hitting every region. New England down 1.2 percent, Rocky Mountain region 3.9 percent, with Toledo Blade urging a balance of production and consumption to restore prosperity and prevent further declines.
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Federal Department of Agriculture
United States
New England
Rocky Mountain
Toledo Blade
Moral Support in US Europe Aid Debate
The piece critiques American use of moral support toward Europe, noting repeated conditional offers and ambiguous promises. Agnes Repplier cites a London address mocking the vague aid and questions the practical substance behind such moral gestures. Europe’s view of American phrases ranges from ironic to cautious, underscoring the lack of tangible impact.
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Europe
London
Agnes Repplier
Atlantic Monthly
Publicity and Crime in the Press Debate
A Brook lyn grand jury and Judge Vause debate whether press headlines spur or curb crime. Proponents argue publicity aids detection and justice, while critics claim sensational coverage glorifies criminals. District Attorney Banton backs press cooperation as a crime-reduction factor.
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Brooklyn
Vause
Banton
New York
National Crime Commission
Hes Encoura
Slush Funds in Pennsylvania Primary Fallout Prompt Warning
The piece recalls Rome’s decline to warn Americans about corrupt political practice in the recent Pennsylvania Republican primary. It notes the alleged use of vast funds by party backers and mentions Mellon's nephew as an executive participant, urging citizens to heed the warning despite indifference.
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Leonard Woods
Pennsylvania
Mellon
Lonesomeness and social grace in a letter on companionship
A Brano Lessing piece reflects on a young woman’s loneliness and the many responses from men seeking to meet her. It argues lonesomeness can stem from lacking sociable qualities and suggests self-improvement and cultivated charm as paths to companionship rather than blaming surroundings or others.
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Ron
Dean
Monroe News Briefs From June 19 1911 Weather and Local Events
Meestur from the weather service arrives in Monroe to establish a fuller forecast system for the city. L N Smith, Western Union manager, arranges daily telegraphed data to Secretary Keen and E W Anderson of the Progressive League to post on public boards. The Holy Communion service is set for Grace Episcopal on St John’s feast day. West Monroe junior team defeats Eagle Scouts 23 to 10 at Monroe grounds. A plan to consolidate Stonewall Lodge No 8 and West Monroe Lodge No 180 Knights of Pythias passes unanimously. next West Monroe meeting July 7 favors the merger, forming Stonewall Lodge No 8.
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Meestur
M. C8
Loewisiana
New Orrey
Monroe
L. N. Smith
Western Union
Keen
E.W. Anderson
Lewrue
N Las
John
Grace Episcopal Church
David & Percession
Epecial
Hobe
West Monroe
Boy Scouts
Monroe Grounds
Stonewall Lodge No
West Monroe Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Stonewall Lodge
Last Sight
West Monroe Lodge
West Side
Stonewall Lodges
Stonewall Lodge No. 8
Vast outlay on ground taints funds amid banklike money display
The article notes a heavy public expense in Pennsylvania with workers money rolling from bundles seen like a bank run. A tear bomb exploded during a three day payout, set to protect funds from misuse, described as a Pepper money bag. Pinchot and Ware faced substantial yet still under investigation costs.
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Pennsylvania
F. A. Beutel
Pittsburgh University
Pinchot
Old
Rome
Sunday Tourists and the Rising toll of Ered
A fragmented diary style note describes repeated attempts to reduce weight and a confrontational response from Ered, who insists he would not approve even if the speaker were lighter by a pound. The language conveys tension and an ongoing dispute over self-imposed changes.
Prosperity At Stake Amid Bills Hit Louisiana Factories
A Monroe reader warns that proposed severance tax hikes and gas use limits threaten Ouachita parish industries. The letter argues local bag papers, carbon black producers, and Union Sulphur Co. would suffer, urging citizens to defend local investment and jobs. Also notice: Rochelle Avenue paving ordinance on file for public inspection one week before final adoption.
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Monroe
Senate
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Guaehitu Marehouse
Union Barne
Ouachita Parish
Union Sulphur Co
Sulphur
Calcasieu Parish
Ordinance Paving Peach Street From South to Railroad
Notice is given that an ordinance ordering the paving of Peach street from South St to Railroad avenue, per petition of abutting owners, is on file for final adoption. It will be open for public inspection for one week prior to final adoption. June 17, 1926. Secretary of the City of Monroe, La.
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Rochelle Avenue
Third Street
Fourth Street
P. A. Poag
City of Monroe
Peach Street
South St. John
Grand Street
Railroad Avenue
Monroe
Notices From Winnsboro Church and Monroe Hardware Meetings
Notice invites bids by the Winnsboro Methodist Episcopal Church South executive committee for a Winnsboro Louisiana church building, due July 1 1926. bids require five percent certified check and performance bond. right to reject bids reserved. Also notice for Monroe Hardware Company Inc annual stockholders meeting June 21 1926 in Monroe Louisiana to elect directors and transact business. Final account in Succession of Nancy Moore before Fourth District Court Ouachita Parish. creditors must show cause within ten days to approve administrator L McCarthy final account. Bus waiting room ad included.
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Winnsboro Methodist Episcopal Church
South
E. D. Walter
Winnsboro
Louisiana
John W. Baker
Monroe Hardware Company, Inc
Monroe
Monroe Hardware Co., Inc
Sam Ivy
Parish of Ouachita
Fourth District Court
Nancy Moore
L. McCarthy
Pat S. Hamilton
West Monroe approves 1926 mayor and aldermen results
Town of West Monroe Louisiana minutes record Ordinance 672 declaring election returns from June 15 1926. C C Bell is named mayor with 75 votes while W S Heard H A McDonald D R Mims F R Mitchell and O B Register receive various alderman votes. Officials directed to send certified copy to the Secretary of State. The meeting adjourned after approval.
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Town Hall
West Monroe
Louisiana
R. M. Browning
Fred R. Mitchell
O. B. Register
J. L. Cummins
R. L. Kilgore
J. A. Daniel
C. C. Bell
W. S. Heard
H. A. McDonald
D. R. Mims
F. R. Mitchell
Commissioners of Election
What’s Going On In The Churches Sunday Events
A list of services and schedules from many churches in West Monroe and surrounding areas. Includes First Presbyterian First Baptist Grace Episcopal First Methodist Methodist Protestant Church Church of Christ St. Matthew’s Catholic West Monroe Baptist Tabernacle Temple B’nai Israel and other congregations with times for Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship and midweek activities.
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First Presbyterian Church
Grammont and
Catalpa
Lecher
Wallace Clift
First Baptist Church
L. T. Hastings
B. Y
Women’s Missionary Society
Methodist Protestant Church
S. N. Adams
Christian Endeavor Society
Naomi MacKenzie
First Church of Christ
Easday Cohesh
West Monroe Methodist Church
W. D. Jordan
Epworth
Gordon Avenue Community Church
H. F. Camp
Christian Endeavor
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News-Star Forum
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Marion S. Monk
Torgues
Woman's Missionary Society
Mons
Temple B'nai Israel
Carl Schorr
Ap.m. House of Juste
Temple Junior Society
Temple Sisterhood
Guild
Temple Annex
West Dlunroe
Church of Christ Nev
W. N. Ferguson
Corner Apple
Second Street
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Jackson and
Grammont
Virat Christian Church
D. W. McHiroy
Corner Oak
St. John
F. C. Holden
Assembly of God
Cypress Street
L. Tanner
Trenton Baptist Church
J. P. Walch
Ladies Missionary Society
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