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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
4
A humorous sketch on summer pet boards. Neighbors host cats fish and birds with varied quirks while a bulldog’s antics amuse and annoy. The piece concludes that travelers should take their animals to the country to avoid disturbing locals.
A list of historical anniversaries notes events from 1788 Virginia ratification to 1894 rail hold up. Highlights include the 1850 Burlington Vermont railroad jubilee, Tatnal aiding Brits at Peiho, 1868 eight hour workday enactment, Mortimer Thomson death, and 1868 Lee invasion crossing into Pennsylvania.
Tributes mark the birthdays of John Dillon former Irish Nationalist leader born in Ireland 74 years ago today Jeremiah E Burke Boston Public Schools superintendent born in Frankfort Maine 58 years ago today Dorothy Bern well known actress born in Fort Elizabeth Cape Colony 85 years ago today Jimmy Delaney prominent light heavyweight boxing purist born in St Paul 21 years ago today
An Alexandria resident writes to the Alexandria Daily Town Talk urging a return to daylight saving time as practiced during the war. He cites earlier start to work, earlier finish for evening chores, and civic-wide benefits while warning of practical issues in heat and wider adoption.
A Matter of Fairness by Will Hays argues for correcting false film titles and cites industry cooperation. He notes audiences seek entertainment, not uplift, and stresses fair play over bans while recognizing cinema’s public impact differs from the stage.
The Louisiana Department of Conservation acts against over-pulling in the Monroe field with penalties tied to violations. The piece praises a shift from past lax enforcement under previous regimes to a more defined, stricter approach, noting past bootlegger jailings but few gas-violation penalties.
The New York Times notes William Muldoon’s baccalaureate sermon to the Hygienic Institute alumni ranks with the season’s best. He urges a life-long obedience to divine laws and frames life as a God-made fight, while cautioning graduates about societal burdens and evasion.
Brano Lessing argues against rapid lawmaking as legislatures adjourn and agitators push new statutes. He cites anti evolution and Prohibition enforcement laws as poor examples, contending laws fail to improve character or morals and often disrupt commerce and religion.
A Fifth District Democratic Executive Committee meeting will be held in Monroe at the city hall on July 5 to decide the nomination timing for the sixty second Congress and handle other business. Ike Haas returns from Baton Rouge with a planned reception and possible band. The Progressive League’s transportation panel seeks better excursion rates for saltwater bathing visitors. A Sunday rate from Hamburg is noted. Various personal notes mention illnesses and travels of local residents including Mrs Herring, Bernice Renwick, Miss Pauline Buchanan, Mrs Speed, Mrs Briggs, and Mrs Robinette.
The article profiles William Muldoon, famed Theodore Roosevelt trainer, noted for harsh methods to reshape physiques. It recounts his rough regime, dragging fat men on hikes, and critics fearing lethal results, yet praising his insistence on obedience. It also notes an Iowa man who met King George at Wembley and later remarked on the king’s grey derby.
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