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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1925
Page
4
In a 1925 king features piece, John W. Davis and Robert M. La Follette are imagined as expecting inauguration day. Calvin Coolidge is humorously blamed for delaying costs and political fate while La Follette jokes about a 1928 run and Davis contemplates withdrawal in Washington.
A compact digest notes key anniversaries from 1791 to 1923. Items include France minting church plate in 1791, Ohio canal authorization in 1834, Idaho Territory formation in 1863, Wickliffe extortion conviction in 1870, Southern Pacific charter in 1871, Russia Poland judicial extension in 1875, Admiral Dewey Navy creation in 1899, and U.S. Rhine troop withdrawal in 1923.
Sir Henry J Wood conductor of the Queen's Hall Orchestra born in London 56 years ago today. William Green new president of the Erica Federation of Labor born at Coshocton Ohio 52 years ago today. William M Calder former United States senator from New York born in Brooklyn 58 years ago today. Rev Thomas F Lillis bishop of Kansas City born in Mo 8 years ago to-
A report for a national park survey proposes three Southern Appalachian regions: Shenandoah Valley Virginia Smoky Mountain area of North Carolina and Tennessee and Mammoth Cave Kentucky. The Smokies are favored for primeval forests while the Shenandoah valley is noted as first choice but less wild. The Everglades Florida is also cited as a possible candidate.
Emergency values from Lake Beulah stress fast drowning danger and the vital role of trained helpers. The piece praises Boy Scout life saving training for fostering self-reliance and readiness to assist in crises, predicting benefits for Monroe’s youth and the community.
Monroe and West Monroe druggists pledge not to dispense Jamaica Ginger and similar beverages. The move reduces profits but supports enforcement efforts while acknowledging broader loopholes in beverage regulation. A universal retail policy is urged to curb stimulant sales until laws tighten.
A reflective piece links a distant eastern tremor to possible future catastrophe. It cites studies on quake history and imagines cities swaying, with inspiration drawn from fiction to urge humility, faith, and awareness of civilization’s fragility.
A set of horizontal and vertical crossword clues with numerous entries across various word lengths and topics designed to fill in crossing letters. The list includes familiar names, abbreviations, directions, body parts, animals, fruits, and general terms to guide solving.
Brano Lessing argues that presidential inaugurations are an expensive, unnecessary spectacle that distracts from real governance. He cites President Coolidge choosing a quiet start, notes costs to taxpayers, and questions the value of parades, bands, and ceremonies in signaling competent leadership.
The Tensas Basin Levee Board meets at Rayville tomorrow at noon to organize under Governor Sanders. New members include Dr. F A Brown Ouachita James R Hewitt Richland A H Davenport Morehouse T B Gilbert Jr Franklin Clyde Turner West Carroll Ernest Young Catahoula Jacob D Humble Caldwell. Officers to be elected include president secretary and attorney.
The Monroe News-Star relays a New Orleans Daily States piece about Rev R H Windsor colored, 74, farming in Ouachita parish. He raised 21 bales of cotton on 29 acres last year and sent twelve sons to World War I. His sons included twins and triplets, he named Matthew Mark Luke, President Wilson gave him a ring, and he bought $500 in Liberty bonds. He claims never to lie, never carried a pistol, and stayed out of trouble. He is praised as an inspiration to his race, with community support.
Tud Kent won the twenty five mile American Dog Derby in 2 hours 18 minutes 18 seconds at Ashton Idaho, securing the cup permanently and $2500 in gold. Smoky Gaston, former holder, finished second and Olcott Zarn, eighteen, finished third.
Ambiguous OCR fragment hints at conflict impact and natural forces. Readable lines suggest upheaval and attempts to set a direction or right course after a disruptive event. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are identifiable.
An old advertisement claims Marmola Prescription Tablets reduce fat without exercise or dieting. It urges readers to buy four boxes for one dollar at druggists or mail order from Marmola Co in Detroit Michigan, noting the tablets use the same formula as the famous Marmola prescription.
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