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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
4
A scrambled OCR snippet mentions a telephone line for the business office editorial room and social news with a stray code sequence. The readable items imply a newspaper desk routing note rather than a full story.
A historical meditation arguing that rising national strength follows intelligent development of resources and industry. It contrasts republics driven by petty strife with governments advancing education, culture, and global stature through prudent progress, noting America’s rapid growth and the critique of mere wealth pursuit.
The nation reflects on contrasts with European progress, noting lessons learned, a developing culture of mind and heart, and growing American achievements in music literature and art. It highlights pride in heritage, ideals, and the duty to meet future demands with power, wealth, and moral influence.
An Arkansas editor wonders who would succeed Huerta and warns Villa could act as undertaker. London dispatches say Premier Asquith has agreed to receive Sylvia Pankhurst, with cautious remarks on her pictures.
Alexandria plans a Great White Way with ornamental posts funded by street frontage owners at 1.25 per front foot while the city supplies the electric current. The move targets Monroe and De Siard streets from the bridge to Five Points and Grand street to the courthouse, aiming to boost nighttime business appeal. Lights could be arranged to stay on past 11 PM.
The text notes turning off all but one light on each corner would reduce operating costs. The current required power would be only slightly higher than the old arc lights. The Chamber of Commerce could approach city authorities and property owners, with each business man expected to pay a small share.
Homer churches plan a special Sunday observance to honor fathers. The piece notes many days of significance are celebrated and suggests a dedicated day to remember fathers.
A Jersey Bulletin report cited by Homer Guardian Journal notes farmers spreading skimmed milk on clover and hay. One farmer claims 160 percent more clover growth where raw milk was applied, while the journal cautions about sourcing milk for city sale at 40 cents a gallon.
The Monroe paying bill dispute in Arkansas politics intensifies as Forsythe and anti-Forsythe factions split. Hood's Senate version faces House amendments delaying bids, with ongoing committee clash and a recirculation plan. Freg H. Hall, a Bakersfield financier, seeks the California governorship nomination. Nebraska adopts mail voting for the first time for the next elections.
The Savannah became the first steamer to cross the Atlantic arriving in Liverpool in 1837. Other events include Death of William IV in 1837 and Victoria's accession, Mexico revolts in 1848, Italy declaring war on Austria in 1866, Mexico City surrender to siege in 1867, Japan’s first Parliament in 1875, and Santa Anna’s death in 1876 born February 21, 1795.
Dr John M T Finney born June 20 1862 educated at Princeton and Harvard Medical School has long tied to Johns Hopkins Medical School Baltimore since 1838. He declined Princeton presidency post in 1931 and led the new American College of Surgeons last fall. Also noting several birthday anniversaries of notable figures and boxing plan for Labor Day.
Gossip of the Major Leagues notes how leading teams in 1914, including the White Sox Tigers and Pirates, wilt under the so called Slump. The piece explains how early-season leads fade as misfortune and superstition strike star players like Chief Meyers of the Giants.
The text notes Cubs third baseman Heine Zimmerman relies on his straw hat for confidence when hitting. Rabbitt Maranville of the Braves avoids uniforms until safe at bat. Miss Yvette Guilbert cancels a U S tour. High Jinks at Casino Theatre ends. Potash and Perlmutter in New York extended summer run. Corbett plans Australia tour. Warfield closes The Auctioneer.
An Impaired Appetite ad promotes Chamberlains Tablets from Detroit's Mr J H Seitz noting appetite restoration and relief from bloating. A boxing match between Young Sharkey and Tommy Allen is scheduled for June 28 at Brown's Rockaway.
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