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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
4
On Monday only, a sale offers 100 pieces of enamel ware up to 1.25, large towels and bath towels, Jap rugs, enamel rice boilers, and 200 pieces of china with gold decoration. Items priced at 20c to 2.50 for this day, with limits per customer and window display notices.
The notice announces BEN C. DAWKINS of Monroe and PERCY SANDEL of Monroe as candidates for the Democratic primary nomination for District Judge in Louisiana's Sixth District, covering Morehouse and Ouachita parishes. An accompanying essay discusses contentment, envy, and the limits of “changing places” in life.
The News-Star announces Burk A Bridges of Claiborne Parish as a candidate for Railroad Commissioner from the Third District subject to Democratic party action.
The News-Star notes J. J. Meredith of Caldwell parish runs again for Railroad Commissioner from the Third District under Democratic party action. It also lists Fred M. Odom of Morehouse parish as a candidate for re-election as District Attorney of the Sixth Judicial District, subject to Democratic primary action.
R Harry Oliver of Ouachita Parish seeks nomination to a candidacy. The brief notice indicates political action and local party processes in progress.
Ouachita parish resident Robert O. Randle enters the race for nomination as District Attorney of the Sixth Judicial District. He seeks support from voters across Morehouse and Ouachita parishes.
The piece discusses how people readily criticize others without full facts and how true understanding requires stepping into another’s place. It notes the limits of judgment, the mystery of the human heart, and the value of remaining open to different perspectives before forming conclusions.
The Monroe fight over a commission government ends as the Senate amends the Bryant bill clarifying Mayor Forsythe will complete his four year term. The Mon roe debate drew statewide attention with critics urging focus on state duties. Meridian pellagra cases are noted and Baton Rouge time pressure eased as Monroe’s case ends.
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