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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1936
Page
4
John Blake reflects on humanity’s brief existence in relation to infinity. He notes limited progress in human nature despite material gains and argues that war may endure while justice and fairness slowly shape conduct. The column closes acknowledging fleeting yet meaningful human achievement.
Hollywood gossip notes dart between house intrusions and celebratory parties. Rumors say Paramount loses ground to England transfers, while Chinese picture plans excite fans as Pete Smith rises in shorts. Marlene Dietrich delays I Loved a Soldier, with Fritz Lang returning to Hollywood amid cine gossip.
A hypothetical town of one thousand shows every resident owes five thousand dollars and pays annual interest. A chain repayment between neighbors could wipe out debt without spending a cent, proving honesty and cooperation as key. It warns against profit illusions from internal trades and the claim that figures never lie.
A review notes Roy Wenzlick’s book argues for a gradual rebound in farm and city land values, with ten reasons supporting a coming real estate upswing. It praises the cautious tone and forecasts a crest in the 1940s, reflecting confidence in land values and building activity.
A revived push aims to realize the St. Lawrence waterway by 1937 with a revised treaty heading to the U S Senate next January. The National Seaway council forms to press early ratification, backed by farmers, power groups, harbor associations and chambers of commerce across both major parties. The plan promises vast economic potential.
Walter C. Teagle of Standard Oil of New Jersey reported at the annual meeting that the firm sold oil to Germany in exchange for 49,000,000 harmonicas. He warned against a swift return to old trading days and noted changing global wit and cleverness.
A short poem urges starting over to find new zest. It counsels abandoning weary plans and embracing a chosen goal to renew heart and soul regardless of one’s circumstances.
A playful exchange questions the duration of an engagement. One speaker asks how long the engagement lasts, while the other distinguishes between current engagement and past. The brief dialogue captures a lighthearted moment in a relationship.
In a terse exchange, Jasper refuses to praise Jim while Dexter concedes some truth in Jim’s reputation though notes he was not always as harsh as he could be. The dialogue hints at community opinions and evolving character perceptions about the man named Jim.
Mr Fussbody complains of his husband wearing lavender silk socks. The Laundress retorts he mistook them for his own. Fussbody notes the cerise necktie worn at the same time, calling it a shocking combination.
In a rough era exchange a man claims his wife shot him after accusing him of loafing. A nearby observer expresses shock that such violence could become common and threaten other men.
Mrs Borden-Lodge asks if napkins were changed. Annie the maid confirms she shuffled and dealt them so no one repeats their breakfast napkin.
A collection of brief witticisms and social observations. Snappy lines touch on money, games, food stereotypes, boxing, freedom, rural life, Germany, and manners. The items mix humor with pointed commentary, reflecting a period newspaper’s light editorial style.
The piece reports on the quashing of indictments against Huey Long’s lieutenants in Louisiana, amid New Deal politics and pressure from figures like Moody and Woodcock. It notes a shift in prosecutorial conduct and ties to Louisiana politics and national figures, with commentary on motives and outcomes.
Miss Mary Brown won the Rayville beauty contest held in a theater with second and third places going to Ethel Landers and Dorothy Burk. Judges from Monroe included W. J. Hamilton and Mrs. H. L. Morrow. The event featured the Christian Phillips band and a dance, with Brown’s expenses paid to compete at the Louisiana state fair in Shreveport for a shot at a national title.
The article advises that summer camps offer better supervision for children than large resort hotels. It urges choosing camps with sanitary practices, medical staff, and adequate rest, food, and water supplies, noting risks in resorts and the need for parental oversight of camp health services.
Fifteen years ago residents of Monroe and nearby areas planned a Sunday rally to promote Americanism. A Japanese birthday party for Charlotte Breard was held on the lawn, transformed into a Japanese garden. Mrs. J W McWilliams returned from Memphis visiting her son in law and daughter. Mrs. Jack Selig and children travel to Chicago and Toledo to visit relatives. Louis F Whitfield and Eva Stroud wed in a large Presbyterian ceremony yesterday.
The chief function of the adrenal glands is to regulate how the body uses sugar.
Paris reports the Bank of France reduced its discount rate from 6 percent to 5 percent today, signaling tighter monetary policy and potential market impact. The move comes amid evolving economic conditions and targets dampened credit conditions.
Phineas T. Billy Rose chosen as technical director for Fort Worth’s 100th San Jacinto centennial pageant. He plans Casa Manana style outdoor venues, a Jumbo theater, a Pioneer Palace, a Nude Ranch with Sally Rand, and a Will Rogers memorial arch. He also hunts talent including Shirley Temple and a Jesse James impersonator while courting critics and officials.
Charles Gaushell, director of Monroe school bands, announced a band has been organized with rehearsals each Wednesday and Friday morning at 7 30 in the Central Grammar school auditorium. Boys and girls who played in any band or orchestra in the parish or city are asked to report for free instruction. Summer programs including Vesper services on Sunday afternoons were announced, time to be announced.
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