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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1911
Page
4
The text argues against exaggerated claims about conditions in Louisiana, urging readers to doubt sensational reports. It cites repeated rhetoric, a Bridgeport whale tale, and reflections on happiness, virtue, and selfless service as paths to true fulfillment. It emphasizes humility and concern for humanity over self-interest.
This reflective essay argues happiness is a relative, environment shaped state. It compares past hardship and comfort, cites historical figures like Ingersoll Caesar Wolsey and Adam and Eve, and notes transition and desire as happiness’s constant companions and potential downfall.
A published surff of the Goo Goo convention reveals sharp, bitter tirades about Louisiana politics. The piece claims many reformers once fed from public troughs and only turned reformers when pried loose from their allies.
Ex Governor Blanchard assists in backing brother-in-law Hon. Thomas C. Barret as he runs for Lieutenant Governor. Barret is described as broad minded cultured affable and an accomplished speaker with a long record of public service and is presented as a winner in the race.
The discussion compares Mr. Michel and Judge Hall as ring candidates, noting the need to distinguish between the ring and the ring within the ring to avoid confusion in future references.
Street talk points to a leading Monroe delegate at the Goo Goo conference being an Aswell loyalist. The report lacks verification, but some think the claim may be authentic based on circulating rumors.
The remark highlights Dr Aswell as a premier Southern campaign orator inviting crowds to meet in Ruston as he vows to expose the Goo Goos alleged hypocrisy and tear them to pieces on the stump.
Farmerville Gazette frames Judge Hall’s candidacy as a no lose situation. If elected he wins. if defeated he gains consolation as a supreme judge. The piece portrays no downside for Hall and mocks the risk in the bid.
John Michels supporters praise the Goo Goo victory while Ross Parker and his advisers are praised for ahead of their time methods, far surpassing the Seventeen Ward Bosses in strategy.
A reader asks the agricultural department to explain any link between the judge named Coco and the plant coco grass. Please provide evidence on naming origins, botanical relation, and historical usage, if available.
Judge Hall and Senator Gueydan opposed it. The text hints the office itself may be reaching for the man, suggesting a developing case of the office seeking the person.
The passage praises Ford Claiborne of Point Coupee for his composure and restraint as he handles a difficult moment, noting his remarkable self control for a young man.
A judge notes June offers plenty of marriage opportunity and lists eleven other suitable months. The remark highlights seasonal timing for weddings and varies among preferred months.
Mr. L. E. Thomas appeared in newspapers in the role of chairman of the committee on resolutions, highlighting his leadership position within the organization.
Chicago Tribune notes Congress critic Sabath calls for a State department inquiry into chronic title afflictions affecting women. Bugs Raymond, ex Giants deserter, plans a boxing return and may target Manager McGraw. An ad urges methods to battle moths. women seek solutions to moth problems.
The bride was beautifully gowned in Irish crochet yoke and collar and white satin girdle during the Holdrege Nebraska Progress notice of the wedding event.
In a Chicago divorce, the wife claims the husband taught the parrot to swear and entertained two women at breakfast while she was away. The husband counters that he learned cussing from the parrot and accuses the wife of persistent nagging. The exchange continues amid the dispute.
A brief exchange shows a defiant line and a responsive counterpart. The speakers discuss accepting another option after a refused proposal, underscoring a moment of decision in a casual chat.
About ten thousand peddlers rioted in Chicago to protest a new ordinance banning their wares. Police used clubs to quell the disturbance.
A Shreveport resident writes the Times objecting to a coffin placed on the sidewalk as a waste basket by an undertaking establishment. The letter terms the matter a grow some affair and includes a Missouri man’s claim to produce a rooster that will not crow, questioning its reception among hens.
A short Tit-Bits item jokes that even a man running a low beerhouse can vote while a husband must be silent at midnight. It captures late nineteenth century social quips on suffrage and gender roles.
A famed dressmaker states a woman must put her soul into her dress to look well. It is the first time the notion is described as soul, challenging earlier impressions of what defines style.
A New York woman files for divorce claiming her husband kissed her only twice daily and that his kisses were birdlike. The suit notes the unusual complaint and implies a lack of affection as the core issue.
Report notes a Chicago socialite wearing a gold band with ankle bangles visible only to friends. The piece mentions a sheathe gown is out of fashion and expresses a lack of personal pleasure from the scene.
Deputy Marshal Bowling and Marvin Adkins will attend the hanging of John Withrow at Blue Ridge Friday of this week. The Blissville Banner notes the execution is expected to be private.
Classified notice seeking a sound second hand mule sixteen hands or larger not over eight or nine years old at a cheap price. State price and contact details. From the Vicksburg Herald.
The Chicago Tribune notes Justice Howard of New York denounces high-heeled shoes as barbarous as rings in a woman's nose. The item then asks what has become of Leon Ling Ballinger Harry Thaw and Dr Cook in a terse court of public curiosity.
A cryptic line references Cain and Abel with a twist. It then notes Kane is down and out, implying a downfall or defeat. The fragmentary text suggests a pun or wordplay on biblical names and fate.
Country correspondent notes Lee Hamilton and Ben Montgomery cutting logs at Burk's mill. Feathersone family mentions. marriages and sickness listed. Lumber hands sought at Burk's mill.
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