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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1926
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment lists several addresses and buildings including General Motors Bldg and Monadnock Bldg with scattered city labels such as WALDHI GN and MARION. The text appears as stray notes rather than a coherent story.
A humorous, somewhat cynical sketch notes how couples rarely stay together long enough for photos to be developed, jokes about photographers, licenses, and in laws. It mocks wedding portraits and the superstition around money and appearances, with quips about grooms fleeing in the flash and brides’ gowns.
A fragmented list of 19th century anniversaries notes Lord Kelfin born in Belfast and died in London in 1907, Samuel L. Bouthard, secretary of the navy, linked to Monroe and Adams cabinets, with scattered dates and places. Also mentions Oregon legislature, abolition of slavery, and Antoine Louis Barye.
A brief note indicates peanuts are employed in the production process with references to materials and methods. Further details are limited in the available text.
The News-Star argues for a yearly Monroe Ouachita event to draw residents from surrounding parishes. Since a full fair is unlikely now, the paper suggests a substitute festival built around a July fifth doubleheader baseball game plus women and children friendly attractions to attract hundreds to Monroe and West Monroe. It notes neighbors are eager to attend such celebrations and urges resourcefulness to link Northeast Louisiana, despite lacking a local college.
Citizens gather Monday at the parish courthouse to mark 150 years since the Declaration of Independence and celebrate Thomas Jefferson and the Jefferson era. The weeklong events honor liberty, democracy, and the founding of public schools as the Daughters of the American Revolution host the observances.
The Louisiana senate passed a bill declaring all shrimp in state waters the property of Louisiana and removable only by state domiciled firms. The measure, applauded as supporting local industry, now awaits the governor’s signature.
A historical note describes King Gustav of Sweden as having a passion for collecting silverware. The hobby is mentioned as part of his personal interests beyond public duties.
Shakespearian actor and lecturer Mr Warde, famed for Booth era leads and a half century in America, receives the Doctor of Literature from the Day's News al Ww. Born in England, he began on stage there and later became Booth’s leading man in New York in 1874.
Brand Lessing argues against Prohibition and urges repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. He cites liberty versus safety, quotes Franklin Burke Curran and Curran, and notes public complacency as millions were asleep at the switch when the amendment passed.
The News-Star notes Monroe will display weather flags from the city hall starting Thursday to provide early forecasts from the New Orleans office. The Progressive League organized the weather information effort aiding farmers and establishing Monroe as a regional info center.
A letter from East Carroll Parish Chamber of Commerce Lake Providence expresses gratitude for Monroe editorials praising East Carroll Delta rich farming progress. It credits friendly ties between Monroe and East Carroll and calls for closer cooperation between communities, noting truck farming gains and shared prosperity.
A soprano born near Teipse Germany 41 years ago today joins a prominent author, Laving Hoy Cowen, born at Charleston South Carolina 36 years ago today.
Sir Robert L. Borden born at Grand Pre 72 years ago today. Maj. Gen. Harry Taylor born at Tilton New Hampshire 61 years ago today. Joseph B. Fatman born at Katonah New York 44 years ago today. Frieda Hempel celebrated operatic career milestone noted.
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