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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1928
Page
13
A reflective piece on sadism as a natural yet brutal phenomenon. It describes sadists as born killers and cruel figures who harm wives and children, while humorously recounting a suburban tale of bluebird nests disrupted by cruel pranksters. The author questions Freudian explanations for such brutality.
The article argues Louisiana risks adverse publicity from severance and carbon black taxes, warning that investors will hear of excessive levies and seek profitable alternatives. It cites Mississippi as a cautionary example where heavy taxes prompted capital to relocate, urging Louisiana's senate to resist a similar detour and protect progress and jobs.
The Louisiana house voted to repeal the tobacco tax, rejecting a widely used revenue method for schools. Proponents note its broad reach and city funding balance, while critics point to enforcement failures and tobacco dealers’ opposition. Representative Bennett of Ouachita supported retaining the levy. The editorial calls the house an well-oiled machine, lacking legislative discrimination.
Voting on yesterday's no-fence amendment confines district votes to towns under 2000 population. Supporters seek democratic weighting for rural areas, arguing the farmer should be persuaded and shown the path to adopting no-fence legislation while delaying enaction in larger towns.
Bruno Lessing defends women using rouge, arguing it can be a duty and a source of beauty enhancing personal and social roles. He cautions healthful living over cosmetics, notes variations among workers and elderly women, and urges pride in appearance as a societal standard. A separate note on soot reducing boiler efficiency precedes a reflection on summer chimney cleaning and a no fence law debate.
A humorous exchange about the severance tax and Louisiana politics with skeptical quips on governance taxes and public spending. It frames questions about tax policy and the mood of North Louisiana in wry, clipped dialogue mixed with political polemic.
The article argues that vision tests alone miss early disease signs. Thorough eye exams reveal pre pathological states, arterial pressure, heart and vessel health, and even blood status. Regular eye surveys in schools and for short range workers help diagnose eye related issues and protect overall health.
June 20 1913 notes record visits and travels of residents and relatives. H H Russell returns from Baton Rouge. Mrs Selig leaves for Farmerville for ten days. Miss Haynes visits Memphis for three weeks. Bessie Gibbs reelected teacher at Lake Charles. J T Clark visits West Monroe uncle C O Clark. Fred Grant stays with W J Sutliff in West Monroe. Olivette Broadway returns from Mansfield. Herman Liebreight goes to Tyler Texas for business course. Jeanette Faulk of West Monroe ill for a week. George Gunby visiting Cuba for two weeks. Mrs L N Larche hosts informal gathering honoring Mrs Fred Millsaps and Miss Logan of Nashville.
June 20 in Jonesboro reports guests including Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jeffries of Winnfield visiting Mrs. Mattie Sutton. A. C. Newton returned from El Lorado Ark. Willis Kelly and mother Mrs. R. T. Kelly came from Baton Rouge. A. W. Tait and family of Ruston visited. Thurle Walker from Alexandria spent time with his parents. Carlton Jones visited from Ruston. Garland Baker from DeWitt Ark. Chester Telly visited from Tullos. Miss Martie Allen left for Asheville to enter college.
Kelly Snectal reports a Christian Endeavor program in Urania led by Mrs. E L Meredith with about forty five members. J N Laird provided transport for most, they lunched at Old Pine Hill church nearby before returning. Several locals and visitors are named in a round of social notes and upcoming trips.
Rochelle Dramatic club plans Friday evening show at the Clarks high school auditorium presenting Her Gloves. The cast includes W. B. Montgomery E. H. Denning F. G. Smart R. Barrios D. O. Killingsworth Mrs J. H. Kelsoe and Misses Mary Lee Terry Vera Davidson Irene Mc Queen Vera Hugo.
A compact list of midwest station lineups for June 20 with featured shows across WOR WADC WAIU WEAF WRC WGR WTAM WWJ WSAL WGN and more. Highlights include Captivators and Popular and Semi Classical numbers at 7:00, Philco Hour Tattooed Man, Goodrich mauds Seevare and Quartet, and 8:00 Ost Program with Operetta in abridged form, plus Pearl Fishers opera at 8:30 and Dance Music at 9:30.
A dense timetable of radio programs across U S cities with station call letters Chicago and other markets listing shows from Uncle Bob to NBC Programs and Goodrich Hour plus various orchestras, choirs, and operas in CST with times noted and daylight time adjustments. The column-like list reflects a snapshot of program names, hosts, and time slots across multiple stations and regions.
A 1928 King Features Syndicate humor column by John P Medbury sketches playful vignettes and wordplay about modern life. It lampoons parking woes vaccination marks trans Atlantic service mistaken numbers and social pretenses through quick quips and cartoonish punchlines.
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