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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1923

Page

4

Proverbs and Forbes Say Wealth Flies On Idle Hands

A short collage notes biblical warning against wealth chasing by wisdom and a quip from Forbes magazine about the worker who toils only sporadically. The piece casts wealth as unstable and tied to steady effort.

Youth and Immortality How to Live Well in Twilight

A reflective piece argues that physical youth cannot be regained and that life must be lived fully in the present. It contrasts desires for youth with the reality of aging, urging that joy remains in later years and warning against vanity, selfishness, and whining while praising effort and hustle.

Earth

Intelligence and Unintelligence in Government Debate

The piece argues politicians should not treat national issues like tariff policy and the World Court as political footballs. It favors judicial settlement of disputes between nations, citing public sentiment for a World Court or arbitration. It asks why nations cannot settle their quarrels like private citizens and questions selective unintelligence in policy discussions.

League of Nations International Board of Arbitration

The Saving Value of a Smile in Hard Times

The essay argues that mirth is a divine medicine helping people endure sorrow. A smile or a laugh can lift spirits, provide relief, and reveal how hopeful moments restore balance. It cites a story of a burned store and a daughter's letter, illustrating how simple moments renew courage and brighten dark hours.

Helen

Future of Petroleum Seen as Lubricant and Not Fuel

At a New York Chamber of Commerce meeting Vacuum Oil President Edward J. Prizer argued petroleum’s great future lies in lubrication rather than gasoline. He warned domestic production will drain, consumption rise faster than population, and US will increasingly rely on foreign petroleum as automotives grow and road building expands.

Chamber of Commerce of the United States New Yor Vacuum Oil Company Edward J. Prizer United States America Princr Pee Ee Ted Tees Ite Chicago Journal of

Actress seeks perfect husband in Cuba trip test

An actress takes a so called trial trip to Cuba described as a test of the taxpayer's patience. The trip targets the idea that the husband is perfect and would accompany her. The item frames the voyage as a social intrigue with financial implications.

Cuba

Is He Dead The Old Serpent Of Whiskey Alive In My Town

A reader urges continued vigilance against whiskey and prohibition opponents. She likens liquor to the devil, argues that the fight must persist despite partial wins, and praises Ouachita parish for prosecuting violators and Judge Odom for enforcing fines and imprisonment.

Ouachita Parish Odom Satan Anna Head

Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention Opens in Baton Rouge

The Louisiana farm bureau convenes for a two day session starting at 10 this morning in Baton Rouge with visitors from across the state. Speakers include leaders from cooperative marketing groups, extension staff, and farm bureau officials. reports on activities will be presented and officers elected for the next year.

Farm Bureau Convention Associated Prose Baton Rouge Louisiana Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Plan State Extension Department C. Carnesie Rice Growers Association G. L The Farm Bureau W D. Doden State College of Agricuture W. R. Perkins State Experiment Station Norma Overby State Home Economics

Automobile Swindlers Arrested in North Louisiana Case

The trail of alleged automobile thieves tied to a large swindle involving about 200 cars in North Louisiana and South Arkansas led federal agents to Casper Wyoming where W Williams was arrested on motor vehicle theft charges. United States District Attorney Philip H Mecom reports coordinating with A D Walton at Cheyenne for Williams removal to Shreveport if he resists.

Shreveport Louisiana Arkaness Casper Wya Apartment of Justice W. Williams Aes United States Philip Hi. Mecom Mecom A. D. Walton Cheyenne Williams

6000 Soap For Two Cents A Pound

Women turn to home soap making using Merry War Lye to produce hard or floating soap from kitchen scraps and waste grease. The process needs no boil ing and takes under 39 minutes, saving money while yielding pure soap for kitchen and laundry.

Sixteen arrests in theft case as further bookings loom

Federal authorities report sixteen arrests in the theft case with more to come. Indianapolis light-heavyweight Chuck Wiggins boxed a ten round draw with Martin Burke of New Orleans.

Cheyenne Indiananapolis Chuck Wiggins Indianapolis Martin Burke New Orleans

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