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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1937

Page

2

Subscription rates for Dally Sun and Sun 4 News-Star

Rates show 20 cents a month for standard service and 8 315 for longer terms. The notice lists Bureau of Circulation audit details and Branham Co as national advertising representative with offices in major cities. It notes Monroe Louisiana postal entry December 10, 1929 and Associated Press affiliation.

Dally Ang Sun Dally and Sun 4 News-Star Oreebarsetaneeres Audit Bureau of Circulation Gmelin Pee Branham Co New York Chicago Atlanta Dallas Detroit St. Louis Kansas City San Francisco Los Angeles Monroe Postoffice Etree Associated Press Lapatches

Man's Obligation To Himself by John Ruskin

The passage frames three life questions but argues the core concern is what to do under the circumstances. It asserts a cosmic law of justice and compensation guiding behavior, urging individuals to act rightly, improve each hour, and balance their life with the best possible conduct under eternity’s view. It emphasizes responsibility and immutability of justice.

John Ruskin

Peculiar constitutional path steers Japan's new premier

The new Japanese prime minister Prince Fumaro Konoye faces a cabinet opposition of 421 of 466 Diet members and seeks a balance between militarists and politicians. He vows no platform yet vows to govern, noting weight loss and disrupted sleep after seven days in office. The article notes past premiers since 1931 faced assassination or turmoil, and praises the premier's self mockery as a sign of a changing Japanese mood.

Japan Fumimaro Konoye House of Peers Adolf Hitler

Summer safety tips to prevent drownings at beaches

Brief guidance urges readers to know personal swimming limits, avoid fatigue, heat, or full stomach before entering water. Emphasizes safety first and warns that drownings could be prevented with simple caution.

Work of the soil, life everlasting and faith in God

Poetic tribute praising the soil, seedtime and harvest as life sustaining. The speaker honors those who till the land, linking earth's secrets to nourishment and a higher federation, and credits the workers with strength to build a world with skyward spires.

Earth

Politics and the New Dealer City Campaign Feud

The piece notes the Roosevelt administration’s plan to replace New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia with a Democrat, likely Senator Bob Wagner, a staunch New Dealer. Wagner refuses to run, leaving the field unsettled as Washington weighs moving him from the Senate to New York. Politics, indeed, can be very funny.

New York Fiorello LaGuardia Came Party Franklin D. Roosevelt LaGuardia Roosevelt Tammany Washington Bob Wagner Wagner Senate New Deal Metropolis

Day by Day McIntyre on orchestra leaders fading from stage

The column reflects on former vaudeville conductors Benny Roberts and Julius Lentzberg as radio fame rises for new leaders and notes how obscure signatures bedevil appreciation of artists. It also criticizes Lyendecker for unreadable signatures while praising recognizable works by sight.

Benny Roberts the Palace Julius Lentzberg the Colonist Upper Broadway Julius Lyendecker

Health notes mix theatre blur with medical advice

The column blends celebrity reminiscences from Broadway, a Denver junk shop sign, and a Park Avenue kitchen party with a medical discussion on low blood pressure. It explains glands, thyroid relations, symptoms, and management, noting that some may benefit from diet, rest, or thyroid only under physician supervision, and observes varied life outlooks for low-pressure individuals.

Behind the Scenes in Washington on Roosevelt Court Clash

Washington scene analyzes Roosevelt court plan and Robinson's possible Senate bid. The piece cites Joe Robinson’s White House visit, roiled Capitol Hill talks, and the push for a compromise as Roosevelt weighs next moves and 1938 campaign strategy.

Rodney Dutcher Washington Supreme Court Joe Robinson Robinson White House Roosevelt Senate House Joe Capitol Hill Congress Sam Rayburn Hatton Sumnera Judiciary Committee Henry Ashurst George Norris NEA Service, Inc

Take Care of Yourself book offers common sense on self medication

A review of Jerome W. Ephraim’s Take Care of Yourself praises its practical guidance on self medicine. It urges knowing body function and symptoms, choosing a competent doctor, and limiting home remedies to simple ailments while consulting a physician for doubt. The book covers body parts, indigestion, constipation, diets, antiseptics, and the common cold.

The State University College of Pharmacy Jerome W. Ephraim Ephraim

Quotes Stir Mindset of Leaders and Judges in Early Press

The collection presents remarks attributed to Secretary Henry A. Wallace on agricultural productivity and generation, a quip about Herbert Hoover by mentalist Joseph Dunninger, Cardozo’s farmer remark on resilience, and McReynolds denying resignation rumors.

Mr. Hoover Hulda Joseph Dunninger New York Herbert Hoover

Stamp News announces colonial and commemorative issues

Postmaster General Farley confirms a proposed five cent stamp for the 350th anniversary of Sir Walter Raleigh's South Carolina colony, honoring Virginia Dare. First day of issue August 18. A nine stamp set for Kedah in the Straits Settlements marks a rare late release, with other colonies delaying issues. Cuba plans a July set for sugar cane’s fourth centenary while Italy gears for Giotto’s death 600th anniversary stamps.

Farley South Carolina Sir Walter Raleigh Virginia Dare America Kedah Straits Settlements Cuba

Jealousy Theme Reflected In Bible Verse and Proverb

A devotional note cites Numbers 5 14 about jealousy and defilement in marriage. It adds a proverb attributed to Mile Beudery claiming a jealous man finds more than he seeks.

Beudery

Winnsboro Auxiliary elects officers and delegates

Mrs. W. A. Butler is reelected president of the American Legion auxiliary in Winnsboro. New officers include E. T. Randall as first vice president, K. E. King as secretary-treasurer, Cora Short as second vice president, N. L. Parker as chaplain, Frank Short as historian, E. B. Butler as sergeant at arms, T. W. Gambright as color bearer, and A. D. Meyer as chair of child welfare. Delegates to the 18th annual convention in Monroe July 10-13 are Mrs. Butler, Mrs. King, Miss Grace King, with alternates Mrs. Short, Mrs. Frank Short, and Mrs. Dailey.

Winnsboro W. A. Butler American Legion Auxiliary E. T. Randell K. E. King Cora Short N. L. Parker Frank Short E. B. Butler T. W

Crate and Box Factory Under Construction at Trout

Construction of a new crate and box factory is underway at Trout three miles west of Jena. The plant, valued at about $36,000, is being erected by the Louisiana Delta Hardwood company, operators of a sawmill at Trout.

Jena Trout Louisiana Delta Hardwood Company

La Salle Parish Forms New Home Demonstration Clubs

Jena Louisiana June 13 Special Home demonstration work in La Salle parish expanded with new clubs in Chickasaw and Prosperity. Chickasaw officers include Mrs Frank Rees president and others in food preservation poultry and recreation roles. Prosperity club led by Mrs Audie Nugent with officers including vice president and secretary treasurer.

Jena LaSalla Parish Chickasaw Prosperity Cora Westbrook Frank Rees Richard Lisenby A. C. Cruse Rose Ella Holloway H. T. Simmons Boyce Rees Lorene Lisenby Audie Nugent Prosperity Home Demonstration Club J. W. Crooks E. A. Roberts S. J. Clark A. A. Chevailier C. L. Floyd

Two Homer Boy Scouts Head to National Jamboree

Two Homer boys will attend the national Boy Scout jamboree in Washington, D C from June 30 to July 9. Randolph Lay, 13, will also go to the world jamboree in Holland, while Fletcher Palmer, 15, will attend the national event. Temperatures often drop 10 to 20 degrees during a total eclipse.

Homer

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