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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1927

Page

4

Classifieds and Notices Appearing in The AP Registry

A short notice listing the Associated Press copyright holders and national representatives across major cities including New York Chicago Detroit Kansas City San Francisco and Atlanta. The item notes the distribution and republication rights for news dispatches and local news. It also includes addresses for the agency offices and a monetary figure.

Associated Press National E. Katz New York West 40Th Street Chicago Michigan Avenue Detroit General Motors Kansas City Waldheim San Francisco Monadnock Atlanta Marietta Street

Safe as a Six Shooter: Punish Drunken Drivers

The New York Herald Tribune argues ten day jail terms for intoxicated motorists are needed to deter drinking and driving. It warns a drunk at the wheel is as dangerous as a loaded six shooter, urging harsher penalties for repeat offenses to curb fatal road risk.

New York The New York Herald-Tribune

Kraft paper sacks viewed as better than cotton bagging

In Manufacturers Record C E Dorson argues kraft paper sacks offer faster handling and better water resistance than cotton bags. He cites multiple wall kraft sacks for cement lime flour sugar and coffee and warns the debate could affect home industry in Ouachita and Morehouse parishes.

Manufacturers Record C. E. Dorson Southern Kraft Manufacturers’ Association Mr. Dorson Ouachita Morehouse

Simpson's Veal Problem Shapes Governor's Session Call

The governor faces a choice on a special legislature session to handle post flood recovery. Decision rests on necessity, with late summer as a potential turning point if federal and departmental aid ease conditions. Public political fortunes loom over the process, but prudent, fact driven guidance could benefit the state.

Simpson Departmente

Louisiana Farmers Tax Burden Urged By Gasoline Levy

Federal data show 1925 Louisiana farmers paid 33.1 percent of net profits in taxes. Advocates push a two-cent per gallon gasoline tax to reduce property taxes and stabilize farm income, arguing lower state taxation aids prosperity while preserving equitable taxation.

Louisiana

Summer is Here Youth and Light and Leaf and Love

Brano Lessing reflects on summer as a time of youth freedom and natural beauty. He contrasts climates and urges parents to be frank with their children, recognizing the call of summer and its guidance as a gift of education and honesty.

Brano Lessing

Preservation Efforts Save Louisiana Wildlife During Floods

Report credits game protectors for guiding deer and other wildlife through floods with about 75 percent rescued. Amid flood chaos, local people aided wildlife, highlighting a shift toward active conservation as habitats shrink due to development and climate.

Louisiana

Nature's Nemesis Cosmetic Importers Claim High EU Use

Medbury cites a study claiming American women spent over a billion dollars on European cosmetics last year. He mocks local reliance, urges rosy cheeks from Paris, and argues most blushes come from abroad.

Immunity Persists for Bis marck Kin in Speed Case

Parliamentarian immunity shields Prince Otto von Bis marck from prosecution after district attorney seeks Reichstag waiver. Amid uproar, President Loebe refers matter to committee and the episode ends without action. April film censorship shows 16 German and 15 foreign titles submitted, lifting German share to 52 percent versus March.

Otto von Bismarck Stern Reichstag Bismarck Loebe

Anniversaries of Historic Figures and Events

1768 Theobald Wolfe Tone born in Dublin. 1798 Tone dies by his own hand in prison. 1887 Death of King William IV and accession of Queen Victoria. 1868 Henry L. Whitfield born near Brandon Mississippi. 1927 Whitfield dies in Jackson. 1877 Charles F. Briggs, Broadway Journal partner of Poe, dies in Brooklyn. 1492 English in Yangtse valley attacked by Chinese. 1893 Lizzie Borden trial ends not guilty. 1919 George knighted Capt Alcock and Lieut Browne. 1925 Prince of Wales welcomed in Pretoria.

Theobald Wolfe Tone Dublin William IV Queen Victoria Henry L. Whitfield Mississippi Brandon Miss Jackson Charles F. Briggs Edgar A. Poe Broadway Journal Brooklyn Nantucket Yang-tse Valley Lizzie Borden Fall River Mass King George Capt Alcock Lieut. Browne Prince of Wales Pretoria South Africa

Year Ago Today Opened International Eucharistic Congress In Chicago

A year ago the International Eucharistic Congress began in Chicago. The formal opening marked a major Vatican sponsored gathering with delegates and religious leaders present.

Chicago

When to Travel With a Baby, Says Dr Morse

The article argues that a baby should stay at home unless travel is essential. If travel is needed, it offers guidance on carrying methods, feeding, and storage of milk, warning against warm or long-term room temperatures that promote bacterial growth.

Waterloo College Gate Cemetery Gate Atlas King Features Syndicate, Inc

Masaryk Elected Third Term President of Czecho Slovak Republic

Dr Thomas Masaryk wins a seven year term as president of Czecho Slovakia for the third time. He is celebrated as Father Masaryk by Bohemians and Moravians and is 77. A former blacksmith and famed professor, he spent years lecturing in the United States and had a New England wife with a Chicago settlement worker daughter.

Thomas Masaryk Dr. Masaryk Father Masaryk America New England Chicago

Fifteen Years Ago June 25 1912 Monroe items

Miss Edith Gullatt of Ruston guests Miss Sarah Gunby in Monroe. Mrs. Frank Odom and children of Bastrop visit. Mrs. Jack Harrington recovers from seven weeks illness. Miss Patton of Collinston visits aunt Mrs. E. Robinette on Pine street. Mrs. A. A. Forsythe plans an indefinite visit to San Antonio. Miss Lena Handy and Miss Mary Johnston plan trips to Mexico for Lena's health. Miss Thankful St Clair Bennison arrives from San Francisco to summer with Miss Lida Benton. Gov Hall of Louisiana and John P Parker Jr pass through en route to Baton Rouge. Jack Johnson and Jim Flynn train publicly. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Gordon to Colorado for summer. Miss Lillian Hanlan returns from visit to Mrs. Mary Campbell. Miss Beula Thompson leaves for Little Rock on extended visit. Miss Gladys Jefferson, just back from Bolivia Tenn, studies art and music in Baton Rouge.

Edith Gullatt Ruston Sarah Gunby Frank Odom Bastrop Monroe Jack Harrington Miss Patton Collinston E. Robinette Pine Street A. A. Forsythe San Antonio Texas Lena Handy Mary Johnston Mexico Lena Thankful St. Clair Bennison San Francisco St. Mary's College Dallas Lida Benton Governor Hall Louisiana John P. Parker, Jr Baton Rouge Jack Johnson Jim Flynn W. R. Gordon Colorado Lillian Hanlan Mary Campbell Beula Thompson Little Rock Gladys Jefferson Bolivia Tenn

Today’s Birthdays Honor Royal Heir and Notables

Prince Juan of Spain born in Madrid 14 years ago today may be heir apparent. Francis E. Warren born in Hillsdale Massachusetts 83 years ago today once a Wyoming senator. Rt Rev Nathaniel S. Thomas born Fairbault Minnesota 60 years ago today resigned Wyoming bishopric. Arthur E. Morgan born Cincinnati 49 years ago today president Antioch College and Antioch plan author. George L. Olvany named leader of the

Prince Juan Spain Madrid Francis E. Warren United States Wyoming Hillsdale Mass Nathaniel S. Thomas Fairbault Minn Arthur E. Morgan Antioch College Antioch Plan of Education Cincinnati George L. Olvany

Changing Jobs and Avocation as Lifelong Work

Alexander Cairns argues for a redesign of labor where tasks become joyful and a lifelong avocation supports a flexible career path. He cites teachers nurses and traveling salesmen and urges embracing multifaceted talents like Leonardo da Vinci.

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