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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
4
On this date in 1588 the clash between the Invincible Armada and the British fleet began. The battle set the stage for Spain’s naval decline and Britain’s ascendancy at sea.
The article recounts historical milestones from 1750 to 1915 and analyzes postwar trade tensions. It cites Britain and Canada as major market players while Russia seeks access to Entente markets. It notes potential shifts toward reciprocal tariffs and intercolonial preferential tariffs affecting France and Britain.
A regional editorial urges North Louisiana to seize the moment, building on the old South’s heritage. It argues for expanding agricultural resources first, then manufacturing, and stresses Chamber of Commerce efforts to attract attention to the agricultural potential of the region. It asks whether future generations will match past stamina.
Austro German forces take Rawa Ruska northwest of Lemberg and drive Russian troops back as French push into Meuse hills west of Les Eparges in Verdun. German lines withdraw east of Lunéville and evacuate Metzeral in the Vosges.
A speech extols the South as heir to wealth and thought, urging citizens to meet future opportunities with responsibility. It urges learning, religion, and education to honor the past while proving worthy of it, and calls Southerners to embrace their heaven favored land's legacy.
The passage explains that the longest day occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer, yielding over fifteen hours of daylight. It also states the shortest day happens when the sun is over the Tropic of Capricorn, and mentions the March and September equinoxes crossing the equator.
Major General Hugh L. Scott Chief of Staff of the United States Army was awarded the degree of doctor of military science at the annual commencement of the Pennsylvania Military College in Chester. A class of 17 graduates, with several bound for commissions as lieutenants, completed the program.
A long caption celebrates Daniel Beard born 66 years ago as a famed illustrator and author. It recalls his roles as pioneer animal drawing instructor, founder of the Boy Scouts of America, leader of the Camp Fire Club of America, and a family of notable artists. The piece also mentions other historical notes and contemporaries, plus a warning from the Board of Health to boil Monroe water due to typhoid concerns.
Forksville News records in Forkeville Louisiana on June 21, 1916 that Mr and Mrs Arthur Gilliland welcome a son born on the 15th while noting late night phone calls and doctors working through the night reflecting an unsettled period.
The week features Fox Hills Golf Club annual invitational in Clifton New York Harvard Yale boat races on the Thames at New London Conn and Metropolitan Jockey Club meeting closes at South Jamaica Opening of Kentucky state golf at Louisville Bennie Lennard meets Vic Moran in a 10 round bout in New York City Summer meeting opens for Queen County Jockey Club at Aqueduct Long Island Sound hosts Seswanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club regatta National clay court tennis championship title event Cleveland Long Island tennis in Brooklyn Westchester Kennel Club beach show at White Plains Utah State tennis opens in Salt Lake City
Mr and Mrs Bob Heacock returned from Alabama visiting relatives in Sylacage and other points. Dr Oscar Gilliland returned from New Orleans after dentistry board meeting. The Claiborn community hosted a large Sunday song service and noon feast at the school building with guests from nearby regions enjoying melodies and social features of a Sabbath day gathering.
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