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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1925
Page
4
A humorous piece notes that guests cry at weddings while the couple rarely should. It jokes about mother and father tears, waterproof gowns, rubber boots, and the odds of husbands resisting a sob. It plays on social expectations and wedding etiquette with light satire.
A compact list highlights key dates and figures: Cabot's Prima Vista coast discovery, Lucretia Borgia's death in Fer rara, Robert Monoton born in England, Sir John Ross's Arctic journeys, France's presidential salary in 1850, Nichols consecration in 1829, Nansen's polar expedition, and Harding's Denver welcome in 1923.
Gustave Charpentier born in Alsace Lorraine 88 years ago today gained fame for Louise. Rt Rev John Thomas McNally born in Hope River P E I 64 years ago today. Henry W Watson born Bucks County Pa 69 years ago today. Jack Dempsey born Manassa Colorado 29 years ago today.
A year ago Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi delivered the keynote address at the opening of the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden, marking a milestone in party leadership and policy framing.
An advertisement for Velvet Ice Cream promoting purity and taste. Produced by Monroe Ice Chem and Candy Inc. The date appears as 11-25, suggesting a promotional or release cue.
The piece condemns Chicago for tolerating gangsters and lax policing. Six policemen have been killed in two weeks as crime expands into fringe areas. Officials momentarily press crime control, but the article argues for drastic measures to purge violent elements.
A German professor notes Volapuk and Esperanto faded as English becomes the world’s de facto universal tongue. He cites English fluency across regions, wartime migrations, and its simple grammar as reasons it outpaces other languages. He adds Spanish and French relevance for Americans abroad.
The piece argues subsidies and sur taxes influence federal aid in highways and education, with the East paying more and the South and West benefiting differently. It notes Coolidge signals a tax-cut stance, while Republicans align with Democratic subsidy concerns, framing government action as money driven.
The piece extols Forsythe baseball crowds as informal and convivial, notes the Drillers’ status in the Cotton States League, and wryly acknowledges possible Monroe losses while praising umpire endurance amid vocal fans. It hints at Alexan further context.
The author argues that true liberty requires law not anarchy, noting Russia’s tyranny under a few rulers and Leninist rule. Law protects the weak and frames personal freedom, while absence of law leads to oppression. even reformers risk chaos without shared rules.
Scattered items from June 24 1910 recount civic activity in Monroe with petition signatures for the Smith bill and a Shreveport fight claim. The supreme court reverses Bank of Monroe v Drew Investment, reducing then reversing a $30,000 judgment. Red Men plan a July 4 dreamland parade and trolley night procession to Forsythe Park with fireworks. Local social notes list May Perry, J C Theus, James Madison, Ollie Spiers, Esther Sugar and Kern visiting area hosts.
The article notes Dria will end the first half atop the Louisiana division while Monroe sits near winter temperatures. It emphasizes that league standings are secondary to the joy of a close, hard fought win and hints at a forthcoming demonstration when the Drillers visit.
A list of crossword clues spanning horizontal and vertical entries from 1 to 72 with themes including geography and famous references. includes instruction style and mixed word entries suitable for a newspaper puzzle page.
A housewife credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing 16 weeks of bed rest and severe stomach pains. The ad claims the preparation removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the intestinal tract and promises a money back guarantee. Phoenix Drug Store markets the product.
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