The Waste of War in a Camp Pike Auction
An Arkansas paper denounces the Camp Pike war surplus sale and argues war destroys human progress beyond financial loss. It recalls Confederate losses and laments guzzling wartime sacrifices while peace items fetch low prices, asserting lasting good comes only from peace.
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Arkansas
Camp Pike
United Confedate Veterans
Richmond
Southern
Confederacy
Southland
South
England
Germany
France
World War Service
America
Murder of Sir Henry Hughes Wilson Shocks Ireland
Reported in the wake of his assassination as he returned from a World War dead unveiling, the brutal killing of Sir Henry Hughes Wilson draws universal sympathy and shocks Ireland amid political tensions and lingering loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hughes Wilson
Imperial Staff
Delag
Treland
Today’s Talk on the Enduring Bond Between Reader and Book
A reflective essay extols daily growth through reading. The author cherishes favorite passages and the mood a book inspires noting libraries, late authors, and the companionship found in pages. Books shape character and soothe the solitary reader.
Only One Side to Irish Terrorism Must Be Put Down
The piece argues that violence cannot advance a cause and that while opposing sides exist in the Irish controversy, terrorism has a single harmful side. It claims brutal acts may empower the very causes they aim to destroy and calls for suppression of Irish terrorism, even by drastic means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Movie Organists Step Into Schools In Chicago
The Lake Charles American Press notes a new trend as schools teach organists for film music. Modern movie organs mimic orchestras and demand music that supports action, signaling a shift from piano accompaniments to a refined, drama driven art form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wagner
Puccini
Beethhoven
Berlioz
Lake Charles
Conventions Opening Today Across Nations
The piece lists numerous associations and congresses opening today in cities including Philadelphia Detroit Seattle San Diego Dallas Davenport and Lake City. Groups featured span Catholic education American Library Association American Institute of Electrical Engineers Nurses Association National League for Nursing Education Pacific Coast Advertising Clubs and more with several regional chapters and societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia— Catholic Educational Association of America
Detroit—American Library Associa
Niagra Falls
Ont
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Atlantic City
American Society For Testing Materials
Detroit
Supreme Tent Knights of the Maccabees
Seattle
American Nurses’ Association
National League For Nursing Education
San Diego
Dubia
Citys-Chi Ourege
Davenport
Ila
Mystic Order of Veil Prophets
Dallas
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
New England
Beefsteak Returning to National Menus, Says Institute
Chicago reports from the National Institute of Progressive Farming indicate beefsteak and roast beef will reappear on citizen menus. Director Guy H. Hall notes deflation in grain markets makes feeding grains profitable for beef markets, signaling herd expansion and rising consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Institute of Progressive Farming
Guy H. Hall
Institute
Shrothorn and Galloway
Hall
England
United States
House votes hinder Mother's pension and opposes general appropriation
In Baton Rouge on Wednesday the House defeated Mother's Pension H B No 9 by 54 to 49 after opposition led by Jules A Carville. The session also showed 78 to 24 on the general appropriation bill amid concerns over voting machine legality. Other actions included a motor vehicle tax refund bill and a statute erection appropriation for Chief Justice White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
E. Tobin
Natchitoches
New Orleans
Jules A. Carville
Louisiana
Gilbert L. Dupre
John Dymond
H. W. Womack
Blue Bells
Yeas
Carville
A. M. Smith
Smith
A. W. Dalferes
Edward Douglas White
Washington
Chas. Louque
Department Clubs of Monroe elects leaders for new year
The Woman's Department Club met June 21 in Monroe with strong attendance. Officers retained include E L Owens civics and Frank Kennedy education. Lida Benton literature. Julian Wossman business and professional women. Dan McCranie music. Committee heads were named and plans for a beneficial year outlined. Benton will lecture monthly, offering a home university course for local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Department Club
Council Chamber
E. L. Owens
Frank Kennedy
Lida Benton
Julian Wossman
Monroe
Miss Benton
This Date in History Highlights Notable Births and Honors
This date in history lists events from 1798 William Henry Harrison named secretary of the Northwestern Territory to 1897 a great naval review at Spithead by the Prince of Wales. It notes births and deaths of figures like John McLean and Lord Kelvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Harrison
Northwestern
John McLean
Ohio
United States
Lord Kelvin
Belfast
London
Samuel L. Southard
Navy
Monroe
Adams
Petersburg
Baskingridge
N. J
Queen Victoria
Hyde Park
David Davis
U. S
Supreme Court of the United States
Various 1910s Sporting Meetings Open Across Cities
Racing meetings in Queens County and Latonia join a Hamilton Jockey Club opening. Regattas in Poughkeepsie and intercollegiate events in Philadelphia and Montreal kick off. Shooting and golf championships begin in Coffeyville and Kansas City, with boxing cards in New York Columbus and Boston.
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Queens County
Jocey Club
Aqueduct
Kentucky Jockey Club
Latonia
Hamilton
Chicago
District of Columbia
Washington
Augusta
Springfield
Mass
Benny Lenard
Jack Britton
New York
Bryan Downey
Young Fisher
Columbus
Jeck Malone
Mckey Walker
Boston
Birthday anniversaries of notable figures
Sir Robert L. Borden former Canadian premier is born at Grand Pre 68 years ago today Frieda Hempel renowned soprano is born in Leipsic 387 years ago today Brig Gen Frank D Baldwin U S A retired born in Manchester Michigan 80 years ago Milton Kraus Indiana congressman born in Kokomo 56 years ago today
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Robert L. Borden
Dominion of Canada
Grand Pre
Frieda Hempel
Leipsic
Germany
Frank D. Baldwin
Manchester
Mich
Milton Kraus
Congress
Indiana
Kokomo
Dundee White Bout Draws Chicago Fight Fans
A special train will carry a large Chicago delegation to Rock Island for the ten round match between champion Johnny Dundee and Charley White. The longstanding rivalry promises a record crowd for the bout tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rock Island
Johnny Dundee
Charley White
British Study American Methods in Radio Invention
British officials study American wireless broadcasting methods and adopt aspects while licensing and control limit uptake in Fanyland. Stores offer $10 receiving sets and rooftop radio concerts draw crowds. direct contact with Arlington and U.S. stations is easy. A New York dispatch claims large home made and manufactured sets exist, promising villagers access to quality music, lectures, and news. Louis Sterling argues new tech benefits both industry and related fields as history shows with phonographs and cinema.
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London
Fanyland
United States
Arlington
England
New York
London Times
America
Louis Sterling
Sterling
Amer ican Library Association opens 44th Detroit convention
Librarians from city, college, university, medical and other libraries gather in Detroit for the American Library Association's 44th annual convention. The opening day focuses on visitor reception and formalities as thousands expected, with a full week of programs and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
American Library Association
Eee
Pga
Disabled veterans welcomed to San Francisco for national reunion
After months of local preparation San Francisco extends a hearty welcome to American disabled veterans of World War I gathering for their second national reunion. The program spans the entire week with daily business sessions focusing on legislative matters and veterans’ interests and sets the stage for elaborate entertainment of the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
World Leaders Open Talks A Year Ago In Stormy Start
One year ago today Lloyd George invited Sinn Fein chiefs for a conference while Mexico's President Obregon declared friendship with the United States. The pair of events marked a rapid shift in diplomacy as Britain considered Irish questions and Mexico sought closer ties with Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd George
Sinn Fein
Obregon
Mexico
United States
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Monroe News-Star
News-Star Publishing Co., Ltd
A. W. Smith
C. E. Faulk
Sec’y.Treas
Associated Press
Sir Henry Hughes Wilson
Tion
Castile
Duke of Wellington
Department Clubs OF
Albert Horuff
W. J. Jones
House
Hyman Leibreich
Dorothy Schulze
Edith Gunby
Harry Oliver
Louise Homer
Department Club
Saenger
Librarians
the Ouachita National Bank OF
Central Savings Bank
West Monroe
Free Road Service
Goodrich
Central Tire & Service CO
Grammont and
Jackson
Tidwell
Cord Tire
Milner Motor CO
Walnut Street
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