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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1922
Page
2
A reflective piece on modern grocery retail, stressing the shift to serving households, emphasis on service, honesty, energy, and knowledge. It notes competition, small net profits, reliance on jobbers, large stock planning for autumn and winter, and the allure of the grocery trade despite challenges.
The North Louisiana Agricultural Society meeting at the North Louisiana Experiment Station on Thursday June 29 will be led by a ladies committee. A basket dinner will follow and Calhoun area women are urged to bring filled baskets. Demonstrations include Fireless Cooker Interior Decoration of the Farm Home and Canning Methods.
Monroe welcomes a renowned art director who will design and build a nearly free HMS Pinafore stage on the riverbank. City lighting will be provided by the electric department under George Hooker with seating for 3000 along the river. A late seating section with 1000 seats will be sold for 25 cents to help cover costs. performance is free for all others.
Chicago June 28 The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad announced at a railroad labor board hearing that it has cancelled all outside contracts for common labor. The company said it would reinstate all discharged workers and work would be kept in house. Testimony noted higher wages and efficiency from outside contractors. George Hannouer vice president and general manager cited Indiana Harbor shops leased to a private contractor as paying higher wages and performing better than the railroad team.
Dr. Martha Whiteley, celebrated British scientist, co invented the S K tear gas and helped supply the Allies with a highly effective wartime weapon.
The Minimum Wage Commission of Massachusetts announces an average 75 percent increase in the minimum wage for women employed in laundry establishments across the state. The announcement outlines phased implementation and applicability to all licensed laundry operations.
Monroe civic leaders pledge substantial support and resources to secure the 1923 American Legion convention. Aiming to attract delegates, the city highlights its accessibility, rail connections, and local backing, with over 4000 dollars raised to cover entertainment expenses.
Lawmakers spar over a state money bill with opposing views from Carville Perez and McFarland. Critics warn of delays extra costs and possible fee shifts from charities and hospitals to state coffers. Matthews and other opponents testify amid broader concerns of funding and administration. Women workers elsewhere noted in brief remarks.
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