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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1928

Page

2

Evening Publishing Rates and Associated Press Policy

The document outlines publishing company terms with a resident secretary treasurer and the Associated Press as the exclusive provider of all news dispatches. It lists service areas including Kansas City Chicago Detroit and notes subscription rates paid in advance with regional pricing. It also provides contact details for business and editorial offices and specifies press agency affiliations.

Associated Press D Press National Si Katz Agency Oak Chicago Detroit Kansas City SAN Francis

Reorganizing the Departments Under Supervision Debate

The piece argues against fixing the Louisiana departments under a nine member commission elected by congressional districts. It warns the plan concentrates power in the south and depoliticized rhetoric masks factional battles. It contends Orleans parish gains parity with mineral parishes, undermining regional interests.

Louisiana Orleans Parish North Lousiana Conservation Department

Paving on Credit bill before Louisiana legislature

The bill would let municipalities issue certificates to pay paving costs over years. Monroe could use the plan to finance local paving stalled since the 1927 flood fight. Voters can check against overuse, with pay-as-you-go urged except in extraordinary cases.

Louisiana Monroe Barkdull Faulk School Georgia Tucker

Bozeman Attacks Senator Williamson Spark Heated Debate

The letter criticizes H A Bozeman for denouncing Senator Norris Williamson of East Carroll and argues voters will judge impropriety on the floor. It condemns the attack as a cheap outburst and urges lawmakers to uphold independence despite heated rhetoric.

H. A. Bozeman Norris Williamson East Carroll Louisiana Bozeman Senator Williamson Williamson

Opposition grows to severance tax measure in Louisiana

Fourteen votes were against the administration's severance tax bill, signaling strong public sentiment rising against tax increases. The article argues sustained opposition will pressure lawmakers, urging a sane tax level and warning against discrimination that could harm Louisiana industries and payrolls.

Tvesame Louisis Ccurtcourages Louisiana

Right Angles Road Rules

A short essay on courteous driving and pedestrian respect. It frames life as a road from birth to death and urges sharing opportunities, obeying speed laws, helping others, and living with compassion. The piece cites a 1928 King Features Syndicate copyright.

King Features Syndicate, Inc

Opportunities for Knowledge The Brano Lessing Column

Brano Lessing urges readers to drink from the glass of knowledge by studying relentlessly. He compares learning to muscle training, advises shedding prejudice, and notes that better tools and opportunities drive progress. He ends with a note on barley feed and its processing methods.

Draft-dodger to spend summer in Brule Wisconsin

Harry K. Thaw denied admission to England. Frozen out? report notes a prominent draft-dodger will spend the summer in Brule Wisconsin, with regional interest from The Arkansas Gazette and New York Evening Post.

Brule Wisconsin Arkansas Gazette Harry K. Thaw England New York Evening Post

Rumors and Rumblings From Baton Rouge And Houston

The Cabin notes Tammany protests at Houston over real or perceived liquor freedom while bootleggers thrive. It links Baton Rouge hotel probes to Prohibition debates and cites a West Monroe Brown Paper mill photo described as a clean collar in a dirty wash. It reports gun rumors about Governor Long’s guard and a taxi driver incident, plus a looming capital clash and a move to take charge of the training institute.

Tammany Boys Houston Louisiana House Prohibition Baton Rouge Manufacturers Record West Monroe Louisiana

Better Health for Children in Hot Weather

Advice emphasizes prompt action for diarrheal changes in children, warns against overuse of laxatives, and outlines prevention steps. Key points include proper feeding intervals, milk quality, cleanliness of feeding vessels, cautious milk use, avoiding food changes during heat, offering small amounts of pure water, daily bathing, protecting skin, and limiting outdoor exposure during heat.

First Cotton Bloom in East Carroll Exhibited by Sheriff

Lake Providence Louisiana reports the first cotton blossom was brought in by John C. Bass East Carroll parish sheriff and planter. He notes a good crop outlook though crops are late due to a cold wet spring with stands fair and rapid plant progress in the past week. Corn crops are better than usual.

News-Star Lake Providence John C. Bass East Carroll Parish

Social notes from Selma and surrounding areas dated June 29 1913

Mesdames Barton Byrd Adam and Old of Selma guests of Mrs A W Cosby return home. DeLaney Bevins of New Orleans visits parents Mr and Mrs C T Bevins. Eva Haddick of West Monroe travels to Arcala to see grandmother Mrs J C Johnson and aunt Mrs M F Ray. Daisy Strong of West Monroe heads to New Orleans and Newport Tenn. Mrs Tom McCreight Bastrop guests of Mrs R E Mowen then to Tallulah. Mr and Mrs Morgan Lewis of New Orleans return home after visiting E C Tew. Mrs Minor Murphy of Shreveport visits W H Huff and B N Duff home. Anna and Sarah Pell of Shreveport to visit grandmother Mrs W A Strong of West Monroe.

Mesdames Barton Byrd Adam and Old Selma A. W. Cosby DeLaney Bevins New Orleans C. T. Bevins Eva Haddick West Monroe Arcala J. C. Johnson M. F. Ray Daisy Strong Newport Tenn Tom McCreight Bastrop R. E. Mowen Tallulah Morgan Lewis E. C. Tew Walnut Street Minor Murphy Shreveport W. H. Huff B. N. Duff Pine Street Anna Sarah Pell W. A. Strong

Lowrey and Rider Tie Knot In Quiet Hodge Ceremony

Miss Odea Lowrey and Sam Rider of Hodge were quietly married Saturday evening by Rev. J. C. Shows of Jonesboro. The couple will reside in Hodge where Mr. Rider works for the Southern Advance Bag and Paper Co.

News-Star Hodge Odeasa Lowrey Sam Rider J. C. Shows Jonesboro Rider Southern Advance Bag & Paper Company

Social Roundup from Hodge Hodge Louisiana

Miss Hazel Hammonds spent the weekend in Ruston with her parents. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Frazier from Old Towne Me and Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Meeks with Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Jones in Monroe. Various locals and guests, including Vera Bass from Shreveport and Jodie Chandler from Monroe, are noted for visits and short trips.

News-Star Hodge Hazel Hammonds Ruston Jerome Frazier Old Towne G. J. Meeks R. B. Jones Monroe Vera Bass Shreveport Odie Lee Meeks T. J. Carlin Maine Allen Givens Winnfield Brown Traylor Haynesville Jodie Chandler Cr. O. Mabbley Colfax Roy Turner John E. Kelley Bangor Ruth Jordan Dubach Hugh Maxwell E.rider Atlanta Mattie Massey Walker John Rider Juanita Biddy Ann Verda Rachel McDonald Iva Lee Aycock Bastrop Chas. Buck Marvin Brady Bessie Hutchinson Jonesboro J. T. Nolan Tom Linton Thomas Homer

Radio Programs Highlight National Democratic Convention Coverage

A dense schedule lists radio stations across the nation airing Democratic Convention coverage and related programs from morning through night. The listings include orchestras, dance music, opera, and variety shows on major networks in diverse regions.

WJZ KDKA WLW Wire Wrigley Review WIZ WIR KYW KWK WREN WSM Mc-Wsb WJAX wGee WGR WTAM WWJ WEBH WIMJ KSD WOC WDAF WGY WSAI KVOO WFAA KPRC WEAF WRC WW 5 WGN WTMJ WRHM Wee WOAI WHAS WMC Opera Company WOR WADC WAIU WERC WGHP WMA WOWO Kmoxx KMBC WSPD WLIB Chicago Sky Riders WLS WMAQ WQJ Cincinnati Paris LaFrance Orchestra Milwaukee Gimbels Indiana Five WCCO Minneapolis-St. Paul Omaha Iivening St. Louis

Maybe I m wrong

A dated column humor piece by John P Medbury listing cheeky captions and quips about marriage, finances, and social norms with a closing nudge to read News Star classifieds for results.

John P. Medbury News-Star

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