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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1925
Page
4
A humorous sketch by John P. Medbury on men’s morning routines and bureau follies. It lampoons collar buttons, shirt studs and vanity furniture while imagining absurd fixes and a New York man with fourteen collar buttons who hunts with a vacuum cleaner.
A list of horizontal and vertical crossword clues with numbered entries ranging from 1 to 68 including definitions for words like headdress exaggerations and various nouns and verbs. The text guides solving by filling certain surely known words first to reveal cross letters and guide other answers.
Jefferson’s home Monticello in Charlottesville nears the halfway mark of a $500,000 fund to buy and preserve the mansion. The Jefferson Memorial Association has paid $100,000, and New York donors surpass $10,000, reflecting widespread popular support beyond party lines.
The obituary notes Senator Edwin F. Ladd of North Dakota dies leaving a pillar of liberalism and farm advocacy. Compared to Fighting Bob LaFollette, Ladd was less fiery but equally devoted to liberal principles and farmer interests. His death weakens the farm labor movement’s leadership and momentum.
The Atlantic Monthly piece details J Leslie Hotson tracing Christopher Marlowe s death to a 1593 pardon signed by the Queen. Hotson argues earlier tales of a fatal brawl or a love feud were myths debunked by archival discovery of the Coroner s jury record and the pardon.
Dr John M Thomas chosen president of Rutgers College becomes executive head at Pennsylvania State College since 1921 and previously led Middlebury College for thirteen years. Native of New York state with degrees from Middlebury and Union Theological Seminary he served as pastor in East Orange New Jersey and as chaplain in the First Vermont Infantry and U S Army during World War I.
1611 Henry Hudson abandoned by mutinous crew. 1757 Clive defeats at Plassey shaping British rule in India. 1783 Theodosia Burr born Albany NY. 1813 Burr’s daughter lost at sea. 1860 Joseph Lane nominated for VP on Breckinridge ticket. 1875 Polaris crew rescued near Scotland. 1804 Colorado strike violence site. 1897 Grant's Tomb completed in New York.
The article notes that the Shreveport Supreme Court decision did not outlaw municipal parking regulation but condemned the method used. It argues Monroe would face chaos and cost if parking controls were banned, stressing continued regulation under proper procedures.
A short reflection urges readers to avoid anger and cultivate a smiling outlook. It argues anger harms health and thinking, discounts justified provocation, and favors forgiveness over revenge. The piece playfully ends by noting self-complimentary vanity alongside wisdom.
The June 23 1910 News Star notes Monroe public opposition to the Smith Commission Form of Government Bill with petitions totaling 453 signatures filed to send to the House Speaker. supporters filed a smaller petition. Vallery promotes a Home of the Good Samaritan fund asks for monthly gifts. Red Men plan three balloons with free In Dreamland tickets for a Saturday night event and rehearsals proceed for a local production.
The piece argues that traffic safety and fire protection justify parking restrictions in busy business districts. It notes many complain about limits yet secretly value the order and democracy that regulation supports, stating collective compliance sustains community rights over individual freedoms.
A satirical line from the Atlanta Constitution mocks Indiana's strict alcohol laws as “bone dry” and jokes that even saying Here's looking at you could incur a fine or imprisonment. The quip reflects the tension between law and speech in debates over regulation.
Munich professor Emil Kraepelin claims malarial germs can cure paresis by inoculation. He asserts the infection eliminates the disease and then is burned out.
An advertisement from Monroe promotes Blue Star Remedy for skin issues including eczema and rashes. It claims a stain-free formula and a pleasant scent, with a guarantee. The copy references Collin's Pha Adve and implies a local merchant backdrop.
Physicians note a Holland oil helps weak kidneys and irritated bladders with rapid relief. Now offered as tasteless Red Mill Haarlem Oil capsules at 50 cents with money back guarantee. Available from Phoenix Drug Store Chase Amman Drug Co New South Drug Store Collens Pharmacy Faulk's Drug Store.
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