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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1923
Page
4
Farmers nationwide discuss marketing surplus crops to secure fair prices. Chicago grain growers seek new markets for wheat while Louisiana cotton farmers plan strategy. The article argues for public campaigns to boost consumption and stabilize prices to lift agriculture and related industries nationwide.
A heated discussion links the Fordney tariff to rising scrutiny of paint brush handles and wall pockets. The piece argues these everyday items are essential and warns that cheap foreign wall pockets could threaten American manufacturers, reflecting broader protectionist sentiment.
A reflective column urges maintaining worthy goals to avoid disappointment in life. It compares adults to children, urging self reliance and forward focus despite obstacles, and ends with a tangential note about a boxing match and a postmistress case in Indiana.
A 1920s columnist criticizes U S rule in Porto Rico under Reily and Towner, noting factional strife, patronage shifts, and calls for self government. The piece links colonial troubles to broader patterns across colonies and hints at tariff impacts on sugar and coal interests.
Today marks events across nations with the Prince of Wales near his 20th year while a League of Nations plenary opens in Vienna. A U S bankers’ tour sails from New York for Europe. Harding’s Hutchinson speech addresses farmer relations. Ontario party candidates near provincial vote. Midland pigeons inaugurate a first ever international race. Sunday is midsummer day and St John the Baptist festival. Grover Cleveland’s death 15th anniversary noted. France holds general elections for the Chamber of Deputies. Boise bishop Damien M Germar observes 30th anniversary of ordination.
Washington reports indicate the Democratic floor leader post to replace the late Claude Kitchen will likely go to Finis J. Garrett of Tennessee. A 18 year House veteran from the Ninth Tennessee district, Garrett is a lawyer, editor, and former teacher with long parliamentary experience.
A year ago today a coal mine conflict in Clarksburg Virginia turned deadly as two strikebreakers were killed. Local authorities reported the fatalities amid ongoing labor unrest and investigations into the shooting.
The Greenhouse Dairy invites public support and feedback to improve its facilities. Management promises a modern, sanitary dairy and urges visitors to share ideas, with contact via phone 563.
Louisiana Highway Commission invites bids for Federal Aid Project 11 Ouachita Parish Monroe Rayville Highway 4.64 miles commencing 1.5 miles north of Milhaven to the parish line. Public bid opening July 11 1923 Sealed proposals due 2 pm at Reymond Building Baton Rouge. Plans inspected at Baton Rouge offices or $5 for plans and specs covering Projects 118 and 119. J M Fourmy State Highway Engineer W T Peterman Chairman.
A Lake Charles family touts Black-Draught as a top liver remedy and flu preventive. Henry Garrett and relatives credit it with relief from indigestion and headaches, noting regular use and current good health. Sold everywhere. NC-148
A curious note points readers to today’s want ads to reveal a hiker’s careless error. The teaser hints at a crime-like mishap tied to outdoor activity and suggests a clue hidden in classified listings.
A compact list recalls events from 1687 M Denonville marching on Seneca to 1919 Lancashire cotton mill strikes ending in victory. Also notes 1737 Clove victory in Placey, 1793 French Rights of Man, 1848 Paris turmoil, 1880 Hancock nomination, 1897 Gerson re-elected, and U S troops near Santiago. Milk ad closes.
One lot of Edwin Clapp low shoes valued up to 15.00 now offered at 5.85 by D Masur & Son located at 22 31. Street if present.
London reports a strong upturn in British shipbuilding with the British India Company contracting 16 oil burning vessels totaling about 162000 gross tons. Two steamers of 21000 tons each are included. The new ships will serve Indian mail and freight routes.
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