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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1929

Page

9

4 H Club Camp Honors Mrs McQuiller At Rayville Event

At the 4 H club camp ten miles north of Rayville Claude Davis led the gathering with Miss Julia Bowjen assisting. Mrs Jewell McQuiller received a birthday cake during a program by adult camp members. Dixie Stewart notes the camp is split into Aztecs Iroquois and Chickasaws as all tribes pursue high honors.

Rayville Claude Davis Julia Bowjen Jewell McQuiller Divon Stewart Moccasin Tewel McQuiller Ouachita Parish Dixie Stewart

Tariff Talks On Sugar And Hides Enter Debate

Senate finance subcommittees opened hearings on tariff duties for sugar and hides. Witnesses urged changes to the House proposed 10 percent ad valorem rate while the tariff measure faces House and Senate scrutiny and political dispute. F. E. Mollin of Denver testified in support of refining the proposed rate.

Associated Press Washington Senate Finance Committee House Senate F. E. Mollin Denver Cole

Special Meeting of Ouachita Valley Scout Board

The Ouachita Valley council executive board will meet at Ki-Ro-Li Boy Scout Camp next Sunday at 5 PM. Headquarters urged all members to attend or send a parish committee representative.

Ouachita Valley

Alderman Finds Joy in Life as UVA President

Dr. Edwin A. Alderman marks 25 years as University of Virginia president and describes the pleasures of leading an educational institution. He quotes that youth, romance, hope, and potential surround him daily, noting the vivid, picturesque life of the role.

University, Va Edwin Anderson Alderman University of Virginia

Dillingham Talks Sugar Duties for Porto Rico

Frank A. Dillingham of New Jersey, for the Association of Sugar Producers of Porto Rico, led a long queue awaiting sugar duty talks. He called the proposed duty increase from $1 to $3 a ton on the island prohibitive.

Frank A. Dillingham New Jersey Association of Sugar Producers of Porto Rico

Cold Remedies Claim Alkaline Cure For Colds

Doctors prescribe Phillips Milk of Magnesia to restore alkalinity during colds. Begin at onset with a tablespoonful in water four times a day first two days then nightly. The ad cites 50 years of use for anti acid relief and notes 25¢ to 50¢ bottles with directions.

All Drug Store U. S Chas. H. Phillips Chemical Co Chas. H. Phillips

College President Sees Immortality in Institution and Charity

Dr Alderman speaks of a collegial life devoted to service turning money into character and wealth into righteousness. He values an institution that will outlive him and quote marks a lighthouse guiding light and force for happiness, freedom and justice. California imports 250 tons of rabbit while 3,000 tons are butchered locally.

College President's Association California

Virginia G O P Leaders Approve College Head Nominee

Virginia delegates converge on Richmond for the Republican state convention with strong sentiment favoring Washington and Lee professor Dr. William M. Brown as governor nominee. Leaders also back Newport News anti-Smith candidate C. C. Berkeley for attorney general and debate a lieutenant governor choice.

William M. Brown Washington and Lee Dr. Brown C. C. Berkelely Newport News Anti- Smith

Republican Platform Draft Delayed by Richmond Telephoned Holdouts

A tentative draft of the Republican party platform was postponed after several party leaders notified they could not reach Richmond until today. The conference, initially set for last night, faced delays as key officials remained unavailable.

Republican Party Richmond

Science Gains Favor as a High School Study

Frances D. Curtis of the University of Michigan says science is one of the most popular high school subjects. She spoke to the National Education Association, noting science’s rising appeal and importance in the curriculum.

Atlanta Frances D. Curtis University of Michigan Profasor Curtis Department of Science National Education Association

Science pushes deeper into elementary grades say educators

An unnamed expert notes a shift in the science curriculum from traditional disciplines to integrated science. He cites botany and zoology replaced by general science, predicts broader use of science in elementary classrooms as the era grows more technologically driven.

Standard Oil Louisiana Gasoline Says It Improves Over Time

The Standard Oil Company of Louisiana touts Baton Rouge refineries and ongoing product improvements. It claims its "Standard" Gasoline has steadily become better through continuous refinements, with today’s blend outperforming six months ago without marketing it as new.

Standard Oil Company of Louisiana Baton Rouge

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