State Education and Road Finances in Louisiana
The State Department of Education needs hundreds of thousands more dollars to fund better schooling for Louisiana children, totaling over one million dollars beyond current secured funds. The editorial urges backing both improved schools and highways while noting taxpayers face higher valuations and questioning departmental overhead and staffing.
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State Department of Education
Louisiana
Educational Department
Highway Department
News-Star
State finances and tax ideas for Louisiana
The Louisiana General Assembly faces revenue shortfalls as the state seeks funds to finance its affairs. Governor Parker is praised for efforts to honor campaign promises without raising taxes, and proposals include taxing luxuries such as picture shows and soft drinks, implementing an income tax, and curbing loafers living off others. The piece expresses faith in budget makers to meet demands without overburdening taxpayers.
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General Assembly of
Louisiana
Parker
United States
U. S
Uncle Sam
News-Star Aims for Best Use of Public Funds
The News-Star states its goal to secure optimal results for every dollar spent on roads and schools and to encourage full and free criticism in pursuit of the public interest.
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News-Star
Exiled English King Charles the First Faces Pursuit and Flight
The narrative recounts Charles I’s dramatic exile after Worcester in 1651. He fled England disguised and hid for years, pursued by Cromwell’s forces, even sheltering in the oak at times, before eventual restoration following Cromwell’s death. He then reached France amid continual danger.
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Charles 1
Cromwell
Worcester
Charles
Saron
Gue
France
Historical escape plot during Charles II’s Brussels exile
Charles II visiting his sister the Princess of Orange at The Hague fell for a ruse by Downing the Cromwell ambassador. Disguised, Downing baited the king into a rapid retreat, planning to betray him to the states general. The king escaped, kept the plot secret, and later rewarded Downing after the Restoration.
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Charles
Brussels
Princess of Orange
The
Hague
Mr. Downing
Cromwell
States General
Downing
Merry Monarch Charles II and Rochester Epigram
The text recalls Charles II's honor of knighthood and ambassadorship to Holland. It notes his restoration popularity built on affability and wit and his reputation as the Merry Monarch. Rochester’s epigram praises Charles for never saying a foolish thing or doing a wise one.
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Hollard
Charles
Rochester
Charles No One
Peterson's Ointment Sold as Piles Remedy in Ohio Ad
A Columbus reader testifies after using Peterson's Ointment for piles and itching. He reports rapid relief and praises the product, recommending it to others with long-standing conditions. The note cites a nine cent large box sold by Peterson Ointment Co and various druggists for mail orders.
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Peterson
Newth
Columbus
Ohio
Peterson Ointment Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Chase-Amman Drug Co
Colle Pharmacy
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