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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1925
Page
4
A satirical piece by John P. Medbury lampoons modern household labor saving devices by imagining an electric spanking attachment. The jokes hinge on appliances like fans, windmills, and other tools, contrasting convenience with child discipline and poking fun at technology and domestic life.
The Day's News notes the possible appointment of the Earl of Lytton as the next Viceroy of India upon the retirement of Lord Reading. Born at Simla, he has served as Under-Secretary for India and Governor of Bengal and was Civil Lord of the Admiralty in 1916. He is 48, educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge, and wrote a biography vindicating his grandfather Bulwer Lytton.
Today marks the birth of the Duke of Hamilton the premier and hereditary palace figure born 63 years ago. Robert Von Moschzisser chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court born in Philadelphia 55 years ago. Walton later governor of Indianapolis is noted in this birthday brief.
The document critiques American Caribbean policy post Spanish American War, noting landless Porto Ricans in sugar and fruit work, peonage, and poverty. It argues Washington’s imperial practices expand protectorates and dominate economies through capital and Marines, while claiming benevolent motives amid Latin American distrust. It cites Santo Domingo, Nicaragua, Haiti, and others, urging congressional scrutiny and Senator Ladd’s intervention resolution.
A tribute to the lasting impact of community leaders and pioneers who build trust and mold the next generation. Their deeds, though quiet, echo in future generations and guide morals, governance, and progress as times change.
Police court records in Ouachita show a drop in drunk and disorderly cases since the Jamaica Ginger ban was enacted in Monroe and West Monroe. The measure is praised as a significant step in enforcing prohibition and reducing intoxication sources, with officials noting broad civic attitude as key to success.
A George Mitchell review deems New Toys delightful light comedy showing Barthelmess at home in humor. R E Sherwood calls the film painful to watch with Truex written part and labels it among his worst pictures. The piece notes viewers vary in taste and judgment on movies.
The Spectator presents a collection of epigrammatic aphorisms from Edwin F Schofield’s pamphlet Vitagrams. Witty, pointed maxims cover discipline, self control, motivation, love, and social mores with concise, quotable observations.
A fragmented crossword puzzle instruction list with across and down clues. It includes numerous numbered entries for solutions such as utensils, vehicles, states, and various objects, plus a metric of abbreviations and word forms. The readable portion presents clues and partial itemized answers for a wide range of common crossword words.
The Monroe News-Star reports H D Apgar and H R Speed seek a special train to the Imperial Council session in New Orleans with bids from Iron Mountain and V S S P. An election will decide which line runs the trip. Also, Home Telephone Co asks to place wires underground in the business district, pending council approval.
The report notes trouble at Stone Mountain Georgia arises from the clash between artistic temperament and practical business approach.
A Monroe sender thanks friends and Christian ministers, credits them with shaping a better life and finances, and urges unity to move forward. He prays for blessings and asks others for reciprocal prayers as he leaves.
Local service ad highlighting sample dyeing and Monroe Steam Laundry with contact numbers 102 and 103. Classified notice style brief item.
Brief signed letters are welcomed on timely subjects. The editor may reject unsuitable submissions.
Mon roe Steam Laundry advertises top tier dyeing services with broad color matching. It emphasizes superior class of work and provides phone numbers 102 and 103 for contact, dated 6 3.
An employee of Singer Sewing Machine Co. resigns as managing salesman in Monroe to take a similar post in Shreveport. He expresses gratitude for three years of kindness and notes his family will stay in Monroe until school closes in late May. He expects to be seen around town during that time.
If you suffer from indigestion gas on stomach sick headache biliousness constipation or other troubles of the liver stomach and bowels one bottle AL E CO is guaranteed to give you relief Get a bottle from your druggist and if not benefitted return bottle and get your money Price 1.00.
Loan agency advertises loans from 500 to 100000 on improved city and farm properties with long terms and easy payments. Low interest rates and contact by phone 1433 at 316 Old Central Savings Bank Building.
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